Tommy Café + Apéro is a neighborhood coffee shop and bar. Established in Old Montreal’s British Empire Building, 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
Tommy Café draws big crowds and sits in a beautiful historic building in Old Montreal, offering a bright airy interior with three levels and a vibe that is both cozy and vibrant. Ambience and atmosphere are repeatedly praised as major highlights, with warm lighting and a space that feels inviting for both casual meals and work. Coffee and pastries are well liked, and the avocado toast is frequently singled out as among the best, along with other toasts and breakfast croissants. Service is described as friendly and attentive by many, though a few experiences note rush and occasional inconsistency during peak hours. Seating can be challenging, especially for larger groups, and the popularity means lines and bustle are common. Pricing is often described as on the higher side, but many reviewers feel the quality and setting justify the cost. Overall, Tommy Café is seen as a must visit for the ambience, coffee, and casual fare, offering memorable drinks, toasts, and a lively, sometimes busy, atmosphere.
Je voulais y aller, car j'ai vu un bon nombre d'avis positif & ça m'a intrigué. Arrivé sur place, la première chose qui saute aux yeux est l'architecture de la place & il faut être honnête, c'est très beau. Il ont bien utilisé l'espace qu'ils avaient, sur trois niveaux d'ailleurs, & la décoration est belle. Le staff était gentil & souriant, ça fait toujours plaisir! Merci à eux pour leur service! Pour ce qui est de la bouffe, j'ai pris un café latte & un bagel. C'était bien, la qualité est de la partie. Bref, c'est simple & efficace. Bravo pour ça aussi!
Malheureusement, je dois aller droit au but: le prix. Un bagel & un café ne devrait pas coûter presque 30$. Les prix sont évidemment gonflés à cause de l'emplacement & du tourisme dans la région, mais tout de même, c'est trop cher payé.
Je pense que ça reste un endroit à essayer juste pour l'expérience, mais je ne me vois pas y retourner d'ici peu, car je ne pense pas être le public cible.
Beautiful cafe with loads of comfortable seating options. The service was very kind & accommodating even during busy times. The avocado toasts are delicious & HUGE. Very easily shareable item. The bread they used was soft yet structured with the perfect amount of grill.
Tommy's was our'go to' breakfast & brunch place during our stay in Old Montreal. Delicious food options for young children & adults, cool ambiance & friendly service. Be prepared for a short wait on weekends as it does seem to get extra busy.
This cafe is very very nice on the inside, I highly recommend studying here or having breakfast here because it is very lovely & busy! Their ice latte is sooo good, it's not bitter & it's sweet! The avocado toast is very big, I recommend that if you come in pairs to share it with one person, it's also quite bland, but it's a light & good breakfast to start your day with. The croissant egg avocado is yummy, & I liked the garden salad that came with it! The croissant adds flavour to the dish.
Apr 4, 2026
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Magnifique visite au Tommy Café ce matin!
Le croissant déjeuner était délicieux 😍 Le latte Tommy était bon, même si au début j'étais septique d'avoir des Lucky Charms dans mon café. Belle surprise.
L'ambiance était chaleureuse.
La jeune serveuse (Marie-Pier) m'a très bien conseillé, de son beau sourire.
Je compte revenir.
Pretty iconic location & decor. The building is in a cool neighborhood with old architecture. There is always a line poutside so that means it is popular. But at the same time it is always crowded & difficult to fins a seat. The coffee is very good. Food options are always limited & expensive. Overall very nice place but just a few small things I dont like about it. 4 out of 5 stars.
We absolutely loved having breakfast here! I had the classic avocado toast on gluten free bread with an egg on top & it was very, very good. My partner had the breakfast croissant sandwich which came with salad on the side & he really enjoyed it. We got chai lattes that were the perfect temperature & not too sweet. Tommy Cafe is a quirky place with a really nice vibe. Great to pop in for a hot drink or grab a pastry or a bite to eat. Seems very popular with locals & tourists alike. As a bonus I also got the gluten free lemon cake to take away & it was divine. We will definitely be returning!
The drinks & baked goods are decent & i would go again! The cafe itself is gorgeous & i love how the interior is decorated! The workers are really kind & make you feel welcomed. Really nice place to do your work or just relax.
My sandwich & coffee were amazing! Finding good-quality coffee in Montréal is not easy, so I would definitely go back for their coffee. The atmosphere was also very pleasant, with great background music that wasn't too loud. Overall, it is now definitely one of my favourite places for coffee & brunch.
