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.
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.
Aug 17, 2024
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Coffee was ok; but the barista wouldn't prepare americano in a short cup (says they do not do that here) which I never heard before. Their almond/choco croissant was too sweat but it was not the worst. Nice but a bit overrated
Aug 13, 2024
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The good thing about this restaurant is that it's located just around the corner from the Notre Dame. The inside is beautiful & the seats are plush. The price is touristy (for two drinks + two sandwiches we paid $60). They've definitely gone for quantity over quality with the portions. The coffee was large but very watered down, I'd rather it was half that size & twice as strong. The sandwiches were not the freshest but not bad. The salad confused me.
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.
Aug 9, 2024
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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.
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.
Had the winner winner chicken dinner sandwich that comes on ciabatta bread & a side salad. Salad dressing was very good & the sandwich was delicious. Some of the tables were quite small & felt a bit cramped. Layout was unique & they had a number of couches on the second floor. Overall it is a nice little cafe with good food & drinks.
Aug 1, 2024
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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.
