White Heron Coffee Griffintown ressort comme une adresse lumineuse et calme où le café, notamment le matcha et les lattés, est apprécié pour sa fraicheur et son esprit japonais; les gâteaux et pâtisseries, souvent légers et peu sucrés, valent le détour avec des créations comme le strawberry shortcake et des madeleines moelleuses qui accompagnent parfaitement une boisson chaude ou froide. L ambiance est décrite comme épurée, confortable et propice au travail, à la lecture ou à une conversation tranquille, avec un personnel sympathique et un service apprécié pour sa présentation et sa propreté. Certaines critiques évoquent une affluence le week-end, un rapport qualité prix parfois contesté et quelques fois un manque d atmosphere ou de chaleur, mais dans l ensemble l endroit est perçu comme fiable, offrant une expérience cohérente et instagrammable et incitant à revenir pour tester d autres saveurs et desserts.
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!
1 août 2025
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Best latte in Montreal.
They use Ethiopian beans (which I prefer) on regular & have another bean type on rotation. Very balanced taste, doesn't leave you dehydrated or heartburned. The cakes & pastries are made on the spot & are always fresh. Note that they are Japanese style, so low sugar; don't expect an American diabetes experience.
The service is very friendly & they always insist on bringing the food to the table. They have loyalty cards which is a pleasant addition for those who come here often. Coffee beans available for sale.
The café itself is light, spacious, airy & clean. A pleasant experience to sit in overall.
I love coming here to grab a piece of cake! The cake is the fluffiest thing ever & the authentic Japanese style ! Weekends are mostly packed, so highly recommended coming here on weekdays if possible. On top of the food, the staff are always very friendly & welcoming :)
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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
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.
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.
3 févr. 2025
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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.
got the blueberry lavender short cake & really liked it :) it was a little citrusy & the lavender wasn't too overpowering , it wasn't too sweet & with the blueberries it all balanced out beautifully 😛 The chai was just ok but it cut the sweetness which was nice lol
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!
