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.
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.
Mar 21, 2026
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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.
As A Regular Client I have encountered some unacceptable behavior from one the employees which I find is unprofessional because as a regular client such as myself & others a public place like Tommy's Café should be a place welcoming & treating people with respect & not looking down on others to make people look bad which I had experience with the employees & shouldn't be any bullying like high school or elementary school children & not asking questions like don't go to other coffee places ? Even tho your a regular client you happen to go all the time there shouldn't be any awkwardness in the working environment not having a unwelcoming vibe & giving attitude for reason no matter what you always treat people with respect no matter what . But as regular this was unprofessional behavior in the work place people need act better & do better . There should no reason for making people feel uncomfortable.
While searching for a café near our hotel in Montreal, I was immediately drawn to Tommy Café by its interior-& seeing it in person was just as charming.
Located inside the historic British Empire Building, the café has a light, fresh, & romantic feel that contrasts beautifully with the grandeur of the building itself.
I believe most of the the toasts/bagels & sandwiches are with avocado, combine with different ingredients, they were very good. My coffee latte was solid, too.
A lovely spot to visit if you appreciate good ambience as much as a good cup of coffee.
Great place in Old Montreal to rest & have a coffee & a bite to eat. Loved the music selection that had a 60s & 70s vibe which played quietly in the background so conversation was not inhibited. Food was great. In a lovely old building that has an eclectic feel with the decor, that is inviting. Thoroughly recommend!!
Tommy Café is a beautiful spot with a stylish two-floor interior that's definitely worth seeing. However, it gets extremely crowded & personally, I didn't enjoy the coffee. Still, it's a nice place to visit at least once for the atmosphere.
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.
Tommy Cafe is solid. They have approximately 10 locations, offering wonderful coffee & baked goods at a reasonable price-point. My wife & I stopped in here for a quick breakfast before we departed the wonderful city of Montreal.
We had a Chocolate Croissant & a Sesame Bagel with regular cream cheese. The croissant was delicious. The bagel was among the best I've ever had. Montreal bagels are different from New York bagels (& in my humble opinion better).
If you are looking for tasty baked goods in a relaxed friendly atmosphere go to Tommy Cafe.
Aug 9, 2025
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Super beau! situé à place d'Armes dans le quartier de vieux port..il y a du monde mais ça veut la peine d'attendre..l'espace historique, sympa & cozy..idéal pour les touristes & les coffee lovers ..
(Je propose à Tommy Café utiliser les meilleurs tasses de café pour les gens qui commande surplace).
Je recommande!
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.
Very very good cafe. Went here for breakfast & had the Chocolate Pistachio croissant, Avo Toast & the Bacon & Egg sandwich along with coffees. The Chai Latte was beyond excellent. The ambience of the place is great as well.
