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.
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.
I really enjoyed the multi-level seating arrangement beside the large windows. The interiors are beautifully integrated, with the modern furniture complementing the old skeleton of the building really well. I enjoyed their iced matcha
Aug 4, 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.
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.
Jul 24, 2025
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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.
Love the layout & atmosphere of this Cafe! The layered/multi floor setup is fun. It can get crowded & loud but it's fun & staff were so friendly. Good was fresh & delicious.
I had the Emma for breakfast. It was so perfect! The grilled cheese was so fresh tasting along with the soup. I loved that it came with a salad, as well.
The decor is beautiful. Very romantic setting for a date or perfect for a girls brunch.
If you can't do stairs though, probably not the spot for you.
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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!
