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Tunnel Espresso Bar

Downtown
3.9$
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Tunnel Espresso Bar Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Tunnel Espresso Bar

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*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Tunnel Espresso Bar is described as having a warm, cozy atmosphere with books and a piano that guests can play, creating a soothing setting alongside good coffee and pastries. Some reviews note that the hot chocolate was not warm enough and a croissant could not be warmed, while others praise the bookstore cafe concept and the overall experience. Live piano performances are a common highlight, with one reviewer mentioning a magical piano performance by a talented pianist. A bold, well balanced iced latte is said to become smoother with a hint of cane sugar. The coffee is regarded as among the best in Montreal by some, though the space can be crowded and occasionally understaffed. The cafe is also described as a beautiful place to visit, where people come to sit around and listen to the piano, and almond cookies are highlighted as tasty.
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I'm so disappointed that I spent my hard earned money at this cafe. The chocolatine I got was so dry it can't even be a chocolatine because those are supposed to be buttery & soft & mine was dry & hard. The chai latte I ordered literally tasted like warm milk, nothing else, no hint of chai or spice. Also when I came to order the girl behind the counter told me'I'm on break' & she told the same thing to the man behind me, we looked at each other confused because normally employees would go to some employee room for their break & not stand behind the counter. After one bite of the 5.30$ chocolatine I brought it back to her & she was kind enough to reimburse it to me but I felt too bad to do the same with the 6.90$ chai because she was the one to make it, unlike the chocolatine which I'm assuming wasn't her fault. I would highly appreciate if the manager could do something about this. Either reimburse the warm milk I got or give a credit for a better experience next time because I go to this Indigo store often & would love to have quality drinks there sometimes but everytime I've tried this cafe it's been disappointing spending money there.

Mar 7, 2026
on Google

Hot chocolate wasn't warm enough & she couldn't make croissant warm either.

Dec 13, 2025
on Google

j'adore l'idée d'avoir un café dans une librairie:)))

Sep 26, 2025
on Google

Great service, live piano for public to play. Great experience.

Aug 10, 2025
on Google

Une ambiance chaleureuse. Des livres. Du café. & un piano ❤?
J'ai eu la chance d'écouter un jeu de piano magique, interprété par une femme magnifique 🙏

Jul 26, 2025
on Google

A bold, well-balanced iced latte gets even smoother & more enjoyable with a hint of cane sugar.

Jul 9, 2025
on Google

One of the best coffee in Montreal if not the best, place often has a few people playing piano, nonetheless it is often crowded & a bit understaffed

Apr 23, 2025
on Google

Le café est bon!

Mar 28, 2025
on Google

Its so perfect so nice soothing here people come & sit around. Listen to piano. Coffee is bomb. Try Almond cookie its so tasty . Its beautiful place to visit

Mar 22, 2025
on Google

i'm a hugeee fan of their matcha white chocolate cookies. it's a bit expensive tho (4.75+tax).

Jan 9, 2025
on Google

Tunnel Espresso inside Indigo at Place Montreal Trust has become one of my favorite coffee spots! The coffee is fantastic, & the cozy atmosphere, often with gentle piano music in the background, makes it feel extra special. The baristas are always welcoming & attentive, which adds a nice personal touch. Definitely a must-visit for any coffee lover in Montreal!

Nov 13, 2024
on Google
5.0

The flat white was too watery for me, but otherwise the carrot cake was really tasty & the atmosphere was great.

Jan 13, 2024
on Google