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.
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. 🥐🥑💯
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.
If you visit Montreal, you can't miss an avocado toast at Tommy Café. They are the most delicious ones on the planet. In addition, the place is beautiful, cozy, & the service is excellent. Tommy Café is a must-stop.
Si vous visitez Montréal, vous ne pouvez pas manquer un avocado toast chez Tommy Café. Ce sont les plus délicieux de la planète. De plus, l'endroit est magnifique, chaleureux & le service est excellent. Tommy Café est un arrêt incontournable.
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.
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Super adorable cafe adjacent to Notre Dame basilica & square. Many great quaint seating options from the beautiful front steps to one of the 3 levels inside. Great toasts & treats & drinks.
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.
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.
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 😊
Wow . what a cute little spot . Looks alot Bigger because of the super cool mirror throughout the dining area . Great coffees great brunch menue . lovely architecture. Great spot to work from . i got the coby dalad & my wife got an avo toast. scratch made so it take an extra minute or so but so worth the wait. A step above your average coffee shop . highly recommend stopping in for a pick me up & an avocado toast . I will be back .
Went with mom for breakfast. Highly recommend 💖 Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had 2 subside up ( the don't have in menu but kind to make for us.) & super duplex avacado toast. The toast is big for both of us. Matcha latte with oat milk & a coffee come around $42-$45. For 2. Very taste & energetic breakfast Environment: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cute & tasteful. Check the washroom photo it is spot clean & thoughtful arranged, look how toliet roller hanger is angled shows attention to detail. There are nice couch area for group & a lovely window sitting.
