White Heron Coffee Griffintown Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday	8 am - 5 pm
Thursday	8 am - 5 pm
Friday	8 am - 5 pm
Saturday	9 am - 4 pm
Sunday	9 am - 4 pm

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

8 am - 5 pm

Wednesday

8 am - 5 pm

Thursday

8 am - 5 pm

Friday

8 am - 5 pm

Saturday

9 am - 4 pm

Sunday

9 am - 4 pm

White Heron Coffee Griffintown is described as a bright, calm, and aesthetically pleasing cafe where the matcha and latte art are frequently praised and the pastries and cakes are fresh, light, not too sweet, with standout items including strawberry shortcake, sakura matcha, and ube donuts. The space is noted as quiet and comfortable for work or reading, with generous seating and a clean, minimal decor that feels inspired by Japanese cafes and makes it easy to linger while enjoying drinks and desserts. Staff are described as friendly and attentive, and service is generally praised, though a few comments point to occasional delays during busy periods and the occasional inconsistency in beverage tuning. Many reviews mention the wide menu, the quality of desserts made on site, and the relaxing, instagrammable vibe, making it a go to spot for a treat or a study break, while some critique prices or the lack of outlets or shorter weekend hours. Overall, the cafe is portrayed as a reliable destination for quality coffee, comforting sweet bites, and a refined, comfortable atmosphere, with the place frequently recommended for its matcha and cake pairings and its ability to feel like a quiet escape in Griffintown.

Reviews for White Heron Coffee Griffintown

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*as of 2026-04-01

4.5 125 ratings

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Hussain

5.0

Finally got the opportunity to try White Heron Coffee after they moved! First the all the vibe was amazing! Very aesthetic, quite enough to do some work or have a small chat! Now the food, the ube donut was delicious (not too sweet)! I had a sakura matcha, I did not like the sakura (tasted like medicine) but I tried the matcha first before mixing & it was good. I'm not big on matcha but I felt like venturing today. Definitely coming back for some coffee & cake!
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Came back for some coffee & cake, it was delicious! The strawberry shortcake is very light & tasty. My iced latte was nice & refreshing. This place might become my go to coffee shop!

Aug 1, 2025

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Alan

The cafe owner (I think) told me that the place has a white & clean concept & it really comes through

They actively keep the place clean & tidy

The Earl gray donut was so good with the hojicha latte that I went for a second one!

This place has WiFi & would be such an amazing place to work out of during the day!

Apr 29, 2025

Wendy

3.0

Miso brownie had an interesting flavour & is worth a try, but keep in mind it melts on your fingers so it could get a bit messy. Black sesame bread was dry, but it goes down well with coffee. It's a filling snack. Ube donut was a bit too sweet. Staff is friendly, the atmosphere was very quiet though on a Tuesday afternoon in September. It felt rude to speak louder than whispers. A lot of customers were working or studying here.

Dec 23, 2024

Rana

2.0

Giving 2 stars for the efforts only, their lavender donuts are tasteless, & the staff seems always busy, they won't even let you see how you prepare the coffee.

Oct 27, 2024

Emily

The desserts were so tasty! Lavender & chestnut hojicha donuts were great-the glaze on the lavender is on the sweet side but contains so much flavor. The cake is also light & spongy. Strongly recommend the hojicha latte as well.

Oct 13, 2024

Mcel

Got a iced hojicha latte with almond milk & it was done to perfection! It was delicious. Should have gotten another one! Also got 3 donuts & 3 madelaines. They were all so very tasty, light & overall just so satisfying. We'll be coming back for more!

Sep 8, 2024

Naila

A friend told me about their donuts & they definitely lived up to the hype! The earl grey donut is perfection! The earl grey taste really comes through; it's floral, it's moist & so beautiful! I would say it's more cakey than donut. The coffee didn't disappoint, but I'm going back for the sweet treats!

Sep 4, 2024

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