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.
Very cool café with a clean, minimal design that creates a calm & modern vibe. I tried the mango melona matcha latte, & the flavor combination was completely new to me, surprisingly refreshing & well-balanced. Definitely a unique experience that stands out from typical café menus. Highly recommended.
I'm really disappointed with my experience at White Heron Café. When I walked in, there were only two customers total (including me). I placed my things on a large table, & another girl was already seated at the other large table. As soon as I went to order, I was immediately asked to move from my table. It made me feel very uncomfortable, especially since the other customer was not asked to move & remained seated.
I didn't say anything at the time because I get anxious in situations like that, but it didn't sit right with me. I would have completely understood if a large group had come in & needed the table, but that wasn't the case.
The matcha was good, but I paid around $7-8 for a very small cup, which felt overpriced. Overall, the experience left me feeling disrespected & disappointed. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.
This is my go to cafe in the area, always clean & calm. Great place to work or grab a coffee to go.
The desserts are different from any other cafe out there they go really well with a coffee. Matcha Sakura was absolutely amazing!
The coffee here is absolutely delicious!! They use a really nice blend & the iced latte & iced matcha are 10/10! Lots of space to sit . Nice & quiet in the morning, busy in the afternoon but service is quick & the staff are friendly .
i rlly loved the matcha here- prolly the best i've ever had, & this place's ambiance is rllyy good i loved it. i just hope it was a lil closer to the metro, but overall i rlly liked this cafe!!
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!
Great atmosphere & presentation! They also have unique menu items, like a passion fruit matcha latte, which I really enjoyed, & a pandan madeleine. I think the pandan flavour could have been a little stronger & the texture was a bit flaky, but it wasn't too sweet.
Alors là ! Mon café préféré à Montréal, un incontournable.
Après une superbe balade à vélo sous le soleil & au bord du canal, je me retrouve au White Héron Café.
Une déco épurée & unique qui nous plonge directement dans l'atmosphère & le style du lieu.
Un large choix s'offre à nous, & le plus dur, c'est de choisir, car tout a l'air plus qu'excellent.
J'ai opté pour une madeleine, un beignet & un iced matcha yuzu, & c'est simple : j'ai tout adoré !
La texture de la madeleine, si moelleuse, la gourmandise du beignet au sésame noir, & la fraîcheur du matcha yuzu m'ont fait passer un superbe moment culinaire.
& qu'est-ce que j'ai aimé être posé là-bas… c'est calme, frais & apaisant.
Une chose est sûre : il faut y aller, & y retourner.
Ce n'est pas pour rien que c'est mon préféré.
Leur matcha latte n'est pas le meilleur dans la ville, mais, mais! La gâteau! Merveilleux & délicieux & excellent! & aussi les pours overs sont bons aussi! Je l'ai visité plusieurs fois, les baristas sont aimables & l'ambiance est magnifique.
Apr 6, 2025
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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
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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.
Super cozy very luminous & spacious coffee shop. We went early on a week day to get a good table & it was empty until around 11am. The staff were super kind & explained the whole menu. Matcha had a lovely bright green colour & tasted amazing. Desserts look great & not too sweet. Great for studying or treat yourself to a good matcha. Will definitely revisit.
Cozy cafe store with delicious cakes. Their matcha & hojicha latte are great. Their chiffon cakes are made to perfection. The texture is spongey & the cream is very light. You can also pre-order a whole cake for special events.
