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.
It is quite a busy place. bustling 🏙? Everything I tasted was delightful, but the breakfast croissant & salmon avocado toast were particularly outstanding. 🥐🥑💯
Feb 11, 2026
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Not a lot of places use their vertical space well. Most of them just have the two separate floors with a stairway just to get between them but I really like what Tommys did. They have half way spaces on the way up to the second floor that looks out at everyhing. Opening up the second story & having that inbetween space really makes the place feel like there is not a bad spot throughout.
The pastries looked great but we ended up just going with some cold brew which had a nice chocolatly note. It was a little bit busy but we were able to get our drink & seats almost imediatly so it ended up not being too bad.
Stepping into this café felt like a pause button in the middle of a busy city day. The natural light, the ceramic-patterned plates, & the casual elegance of the setup created the ideal backdrop for what became a delightful breakfast experience.
Trying Cuban coffee (Café Cubano) for the first time was a standout moment-bold, beautifully layered, with a rich crema & subtly sweet finish. It was love at first sip! The texture & intensity were unlike any other espresso-style coffee I've had.
🥐 The croissant was flakey & buttery, & paired perfectly with the robust coffee.
🥯 The bagel was fresh, & the ham & mozzarella croissant sandwich was savory & satisfying, especially with the fresh side salad.
🌸 The macarons added a sweet, dainty touch to end the meal on a light note.
I didn't take a photo of my latte, but I don't know why this shop is always busy. It's not like it's bad or anything, but the latte is pretty regular, probably the good is really good…? I don't know but I wouldn't come back for latte.
Very busy on the day we went. Popular spot with awkward seating. Great location in an historic building. Matcha was good. Cortado wasn't the best. Cookie was great. Staff are friendly. Owner kept coming in the back with her dog which I found very annoying & distracting as we were sitting there. Overall it's fine.
Staff were super friendly, & the coffee & food is great! Got an iced mocha & a brownie. It is a great place for working/studying. Although it was busy, there were some available tables with outlets.
Oct 18, 2024
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Tommy's has a nice atmosphere good music little corners to sit in, although it's often so busy you have trouble finding a seat. Food is a bit high-priced but it's high quality also & you can find coffees teas drinks & sandwiches pastries.... It's less than a block away from Notre Dame Cathedral & right around the corner from Centaur theater & about three blocks from the old port
Super cute spot! Was excited to have brunch. Ordered 2 brew coffee & was seriously tasted like water. Tried to make it better with sugar amd cream, didnt work at all so asked for latte. Different server wasnt happy with what we have said & we(3 of us) actually felt it. Place wasnt ecen that busy after we got there but my latte & cappucchino arrived after our meal. Our seever who took our ordered never checked on us. Maybe its montreal thing.. Food was decent & loved deco. Its very cute. Washroom is super narrow & not the best one. Had a chance to speak with other guest who is from Ottawa. Said the same thing. They didnt have good service. Too bad. Wont recommend here if you are big for a good service. You wont get it.
The place looks cool & is quite busy. Service at cash is slow, be prepared to wait a while. Employees are nice however. The coffee is really bad though, I was shocked. Tastes burnt & like they need to clean/service their machines. I would recommend something matcha based or without espresso. Didn't have food but it looked tasty.
Aug 5, 2024
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Just had baked goods but they were excellent. Cashier was friendly & accommodating. Loved the atmosphere - two stories of eclectic furniture in a lovely old building. It was busy but we were still able to find a table in a back corner upstairs.
A must visit for a Montreal cafe. It's next to the old port along with the notre dame. Atmosphere is cozy & busy throughout the day. Good food overall with a great place to take photos.
Great spot to stop for great lattes & breakfast items! It may be challenging to find a place to sit while they are busy, but the coffee & greek avocado toast was delicious ☕️
