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.
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.
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!
Mar 15, 2026
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It is quite a busy place. bustling 🏙? Everything I tasted was delightful, but the breakfast croissant & salmon avocado toast were particularly outstanding. 🥐🥑💯
Excellent cafe in Old Montreal. Cafe late & Matcha Late were excellent. Breakfast croissant sandwich was awesome. Chocolate chip cookie was excellent. Would recommend as a must stop for a trip to Old Montreal.
Bel bar situato a pochi passi da Notre Dame. Croissant buoni e anche l'espresso. L'interno del locale è delizioso. Due croissant + due espresso + tasse e mancia 23 cad
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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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.
We went there for brunch, Very bad service, on of the waitresses has attitude, & she took the empty plate oh the table without asking when the plate was under my wife's hand. 🤔
There is another waitress with curly blonde hair, she was so polite & nice with the guests.
The breakfast croissant has nice decoration however, came with egg on top with too much salt on it.
They have omelette in the menu but they didn't have it available for brunch.
The French toast was normal.
The latte was good.
Their bakery 🧁 was good.
It's not recommend for the breakfast or brunch, you don't have options to choose.
Sehr schönes Café, sehr individuell mit einer richtig schönen Atmosphäre. Super verschiedene Kaffeevariationen und leckeres Frühstück. Etwas teurer, wenn man für die ganze Familie das gesamte Menü aufruft. Man kann aber natürlich auch nur Croissant oder Ähnliches nehmen.
Die Bedienung war sehr freundlich und Teil von uns weiter bei unseren Fragen. Die Lage naht zur Basilika ist ebenso sehr schön. Sehr empfehlenswert!
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.
Jun 30, 2025
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I got a pistachio-filled chocolate croissant with an Americano. The coffee was quite good, & the staff & atmosphere of the coffee shop were great. The croissant, however, didn't quite meet my expectations - it lacked the crispness I was hoping for.
This cafe is so cute! Great decor, it made the place feel very cozy & inviting. Friendly staff. We tried the Tommy latte, a regular latte, & the breakfast croissant. Delicious! & can tell the staff enjoy working there!
Service cool ambiance cozy♥️ J'ai pris un croissant aux amandes, avec un café latté glacé. Surtout le croissant c'était vraiment moelleux je vous le recommande
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It's our first time visiting Tommy, We have Sandwich, croissant, toast & sweet fix. Also hot chocolate & latte. Not bad & the environment is special, but the seats inside maybe are not enough on weekends. The toast mixed with goat cheese wouldn't smell strong when eating mildly spicy tuna salad together. Tuna salad is a little bit spicy. Whipped cream on sweet toast is really delicious 😊
Very cool historic location. Great coffee & breakfast croissant, but ultimately overpriced. Service is fast & efficient. Several seating available but fills up fast especially on weekends.
A lot of stairs in this restaurant. Atmosphere was great as it was in an old building. Price was high as it was located in the old Montreal. We ordered a latte & a macha latte. An almond chocolate croissant & a breakfast croissant. Both croissants were pretty good. The latte was a little weak.
Croissants are really average. The butter ones taste like they were made a couple of days ago, stale & cardboardy, the kind you expect on a plane. The owners have lost their focus on the food.
The ambiance of the cafe was fantastic, & there was ample seating available. The coffee was enjoyable, but the pistachio & almond croissant were just average & didn't live up to the hype.
