Tommy Café + Apéro is a neighborhood coffee shop and bar. Established in Old Montreal, Tommy offers a wide selection of coffees, pastries, snacks and drinks — seven days a week. A balanced blend of modern design, mid-century furniture and Victorian architecture. Whether you live, work or visit the area, our space is ideal for your daily caffeine fix or your Happy Hour gatherings. #tommymontreal
Overall, reviews paint Tommy Café as a stylish, cozy spot with a lively yet relaxed vibe and a solid coffee program. Morning drip coffee is praised, while some note afternoon batches can be burnt, and the cappuccino is described as rich with milk, with a cheaper cortado option. Pastries and food get strong marks, including croissants, pistachio croissants, mango or matcha items, but some dishes can be hit or miss and a few items are considered pricey. The ambience and decor are repeatedly highlighted as attractive, with seating options and a friendly, attentive staff, though service times vary and there are comments about slow orders when staff chat in another language. The cafe is seen as a good place to meet friends, work or relax, with many noting it as a regular spot, and some mention the upstairs seating or the cute vibe. A few reviews mention value concerns, like high prices for avocado toast or plant based milks surcharge, but many still recommend visiting for the overall experience. It's described as a dependable option downtown Montreal and a reliable choice for coffee and casual bites with consistent quality, though comparisons to other spots vary.
I've been several times to this location.
Their drip coffee early in the morning is better; their afternoon one is burnt, disgusting & therefore not worth your money.
Their Cappuccino is really good if you like a lot of milk. If not your best option is a Cortado which has the same two espresso shots but less milk & I believe is cheaper.
The vibe of the place is nice, nice decoration, great playlists but service is not the greatest. The staff takes a lot of time preparing orders & what is disappointing is to see that whats slows them is the fact they are chitchatting in Portuguese…if you are in a rush maybe considering going elsewhere.
Jan 30, 2026
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Cute place to sip tea, coffee, or cocktails with friends. Friendly service.
Just ate a small piece of cake called dulce de leche , & it was so-so.
Overall not WAW but okay.
Cute place
I recently went for a business meeting & had a great experience. The coffee was excellent, the decor was beautiful & the food was amazing. The service was friendly & attentive, which made the whole visit even better. Highly recommend.10/10
Dec 1, 2025
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I work downtown & this café has become one of my go-to spots. The coffee is consistently good, the service is friendly, & the vibe is calm enough to take a break or get a bit of work done.
Stopped by this café while visiting downtown Montréal & really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is relaxed & it's a nice break from the busy streets. The coffee was solid & the pastries were fresh. Staff were friendly & helpful, which made the experience even better.
If you're exploring the city & want a comfortable spot to sit with a good coffee, this place is definitely worth a visit.
I asked my coffee to go & they gave it to me sur place. Besides the cafe was not even full & they were way behind on the orders. The barista was sneezing a lot over the coffees she was making at the time ( disgusting) Also they over charge for a simple latte . This place is overrated. There are better coffee places indeed & at least the price is worthy. Good music at the site.
Lattes tasted just the milk no smell of taste of coffee
Tiramisu was below average
Ive been to other tommy cafes & this one doesn't hold the same standards
Excellent food & coffee. Plenty of space to read, meet with friends, or have a quick bite. My recommendations are the lavender latte, chia pudding & bagel with lox.
Apr 1, 2025
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Their signature cereal latte is very special… i didn't like it tbh… the chocolate cookie was okay. The line up was long so if you are on rush please go to grab your coffee to other store
If you are looking for a coffee break, maybe in between work or study sessions? Grab a coffee or a matcha at Tommy Café!! You can even splurge yourself to a cookie... I recommend the matcha & white chocolate chip cookie Definitely add to your food list!!! If you have time, check out other reviews on my insta (@lifewithkarbs)
I judge a Tommy Cafe by how well they prepare the Lox (avocado toast with salmon, & I add an egg). Based on that metric, this one passes. It was good, but I would've liked more onions, capers, & seasoning. Bread held when picked up. Points on presentation. Non-Lox: staff is friendly, but not personable like I've experienced at other cafes, including other Tommy's. Service time was reasonable. Space has some seating, not a lot; tables were shared between different parties. Decor has some charm;'still far from Old MTL OG. My only real gripe with the Tommy spawns: no cold brew or iced coffee (Iced Americano isn't the same... it's warm-to-lukewarm watery coffee with rapidly melting ice). Why do they do this to the gays? Tsk, tsk...
