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 is described in reviews as a vibrant, photogenic spot in a historic building with a warm, multi level vibe and solid coffee and pastries. The atmosphere is praised for being cozy and versatile for work, brunch, or a casual hangout, though it can be crowded and seating can be hard to find and prices sometimes feel high for what is offered. Patrons frequently highlight avocado toast, croissants, and lattes, with matcha receiving mixed notes, and the location attracts locals and visitors who often queue but keep returning for the ambiance and quality.
The vibe inside was great. I only had a matcha latte with caramel syrup & it was alright, nothing to rave about. I hope to try new menu items next time I'm in the area!
Stumbled upon Tommy Café during my first trip to Montreal last Saturday afternoon & honestly couldn't have picked a better spot to escape the cold. The latte was some of the best I've had - smooth, not bitter, & the barista clearly knew what they were doing. The space itself has this cozy exposed-brick vibe that made me want to linger way longer than planned. If you're visiting from out of town, do yourself a favour & skip the chain spots - this is the kind of place that makes you wish you lived around the corner.
Apr 26, 2026
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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.
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.
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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Cafe Tommy is nestled in a beautiful, historic building in the heart of Montreal, & the interior is fabulous. The atmosphere inside is really relaxing. The food we ordered - the Stellina avocado toast & the avocado toast with salmon - was fresh & delicious. Absolutely marvelous, just like their lattes. Everyone who served us was friendly, attentive, & efficient.
Quel bel endroit & un service très chaleureux de la part de toutes les personnes qui y travaillent, elles sont attentives à vos besoins & sourient toujours sincèrement & c'est apprécié.
Les plats sont de taille suffisante, je suis allé prendre le petit déjeuner & j'ai même pu sauter la nourriture de ce jour-là.
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.
Ordered a chai latte & it was pretty good...not the best I've had...could've been spicier, but it was good. The place seems popular for working & has a great aesthetic!
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!
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.
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.
Jul 12, 2025
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This cafe is undoubtedly beautiful, located right in the centre of Old Port. The iced latte was prepared perfectly, & service was top notch. Be prepared for Instagrammers filling up this space though - it's not that annoying but noticeable. Still definitely worth stopping by to enjoy the ambience!
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.
