White Heron Coffee Griffintown is described as a bright, clean, and minimalist cafe with a calm, modern vibe, where the menu shines with authentic matcha drinks and inventive blends like a mango melona matcha latte, and desserts range from airy strawberry shortcake to delicate pastries; reviewers note friendly staff and a comfortable space that works well for studying or chatting, with the overall experience often seen as a reliable go-to for coffee and cake, although some comments mention occasional service hiccups, pricing that feels high to some, and moments of uneven flavor dialing or limited seating and outlets during peak times.
Great spot. Knowledgeable baristas who are kind & informative. Multi roaster cafe including Hatch & Rogue Wave on bar. Would recommend for folks looking for good filter or espresso, or fun sweet drinks. Prioritize this cafe if you're looking for great specialty coffee :)
Nice chill vibe. Friendly-staff. Baked goods available are so good. Drinks are great! Loved the matcha & madeleines. Great space to meet up with a friend or two over coffee, study & have solo tea. They sell their coffee blends there too & some merch. Would definitely recommend!
absolutely delicious! the drinks & food were tasty & well-balanced, the prices were fair & the owner was so kind - can't wait to go back & try more things!
Visited on Saturday afternoon.
Clean & cozy place.
I love their cakes because it's light & not too sweet.
Found that the seats by the window are not so comfortable especially to eat, however, I still like the vibe of the cafe.
It's a perfect place to chat with friends over tasty drinks & desserts. Wish they open a bit longer than 4pm on weekends
Popped in to rest my tired feet & wait for hotel check in time. Service was fine if not lukewarm. Immediately after I ordered, a rush of people came including online & in person orders. My espresso based drink & snack took 20 minutes. If I wasn't killing time, I likely would have cancelled order & left. Misto was fine, madeleines were dry & lacked flavour. I also received wrong flavour but as I sat across from customers (ordered after me) who ordered same thing, notices they got the last two. If my feet weren't killing, I likely would have contined to wander & explore.
May 8, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
White Heron Coffee - douceur, nuages & surprises sucrées ☁?🍵
J'ai goûté deux pointes de gâteaux : Earl Grey & Raisins verts & Châtaigne & Cassis. Visuellement, c'est déjà à couper le souffle- & en bouche, c'est encore mieux. Les shortcakes sont fluffy comme des nuages, aux saveurs à la fois délicates & étonnantes. Pas trop sucrés, juste ce qu'il faut. Je suis vite saturée par les desserts trop sucrés, alors que j'aurais volontiers mangé une troisième pointe de ceux-ci… 🍰💫
Côté boissons, j'ai savouré un matcha sakura & goûté un hojicha à la lavande. Les arômes sont bien présents sans être envahissants. Chaque gorgée est chaude & réconfortante. & le latte art? Magnifique - net, précis, apaisant à regarder.
Le décor est minimaliste, l'ambiance douce & calme : parfait pour étudier, lire ou discuter
.
Le service, attentionné & chaleureux.
Bref, tout était instagrammable… & surtout, au-delà de mes attentes.
White Heron Coffee - softness, clouds & sweet surprises ☁?🍵
I tried two slices of cake: Earl Grey & Green Grapes & Chestnut & Blackcurrant. Visually stunning - & the taste? Even better. The shortcakes are fluffy like clouds, with delicate yet surprising flavors. Not overly sweet, which I deeply appreciate. I usually get overwhelmed by sugar, but with these… I could've gone for a third slice. 🍰💫
As for drinks, I had the sakura matcha & tasted the lavender hojicha. The flavors are well-balanced - present without being overpowering. Every sip felt warm & comforting. & the latte art? Beautifully done - clean, precise, & a little visual hug.
The minimalist decor & soft ambiance make it the perfect spot to study, read, or quietly chat.
The service was friendly & kind.
All in all, everything was instagrammable… & honestly, beyond my expectations.
The drinks are different & very good. Tried their hojicha lavender, matcha strawberry & regular latte. Blueberry & lavender shortcake was also pretty good. Plenty of seating spots. Would recommend!
