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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5.0

Ordered the Strawberry Shortcake online - BIG fan of this cake. It's so delicious, so airy, so light. It's not too sweet, which I love.

The cake is so moist & has a delicious flavour. The strawberries are SO fresh tasting.

The packaging & aesthetic is to die for. Worth every penny.

The staff is also very lovely, friendly & accommodating. We loved this birthday cake! Thank you White Heron Coffee!

Sep 22, 2025

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Hussain

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

Mireille

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.

Mar 24, 2025

Tiffany

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!

Jul 15, 2024

Mateusz

Great selection of pour overs including many Gesha. Shortcake was really good 😊

Jul 13, 2024

Judy

Such a cute cafe with a great atmosphere & friendly staff! I tried their matcha latte & strawberry shortcake which were great.

Jun 20, 2024

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