Alfred Café Buvette Griffintown

joelle el khoury (48 reviews)

27 Apr 2026

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5.0

I only tried the drinks there, their matcha was good. A very nice exotic atmosphere for a solo time or a meetup with friends. Check their products they have interesting options.

B L (182 reviews)

25 Apr 2026

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5.0

Amazing atmosphere! This a neighborhood hidden gem! Thank you for a great experience!

Restaurant response

Response added on 27 Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We hope to see you back again soon! 😊

Hamid (12 reviews)

20 Apr 2026

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2.3

The place is nice, although some furniture are too old and not are comfortable. It seemed the staff are not trained and the service is in a bit of mess! I ordered an omelet for my daughter and three coffees for us. It took more than 25 minutes to get the food. No spoons, no forks no napkins no nothing! (But there were some culteries on other tables). I went and grabbed those stuff from the counter. We had already finished our coffees!! The omelet came with two little tiny slices of bread I asked for more bread for my daughter, it took more than 5 minutes a gentleman came over and said I have to pay for bread!! I went to counter and paid 3.85$ and waited for another five minutes to get two very tiny slices of bread!!!! ( I still don't believe that they charge you for a slice of bread!!). The food was already cold at the time and I was amazed how they give service to customers!

Restaurant response

Response added on 21 Apr 2026

Hi Hamid! An omelet is not on our menu, so we’re unclear on what was ordered. We’d welcome you to reach out to us directly to clarify at [email protected] Cutlery should always be at the table before food is served, and that’s something we’re addressing with our team. Regarding the bread, extra bread is indeed an additional charge, something we’ll make sure is communicated clearly at the time of ordering so there are no surprises. We hope to have the chance to give you a better experience. 😊

Stephanie Wang (87 reviews)

17 Apr 2026

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5.0

A walkable café recommended by my son—lovely setting, and the staff were both beautiful and gentle. Since it was a workday, it wasn’t crowded. I had a latte, which was rich and flavorful, and the staff warmed up the bread, making it taste even better.

Даня «Books re» Соболев (4 reviews)

12 Apr 2026

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4.0

Man it’s crazy

Joy Nasr (9 reviews)

4 Apr 2026

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2.0

The staff is pretty rude and super unwelcoming. This happened more than once

Restaurant response

Response added on 5 Apr 2026

Hi Joy, We’re sorry to read this. We take this type of feedback seriously and would like to better understand what happened. Could you please write to us privately at [email protected] with more details about your experience so we can look into it with the team? La Buvette du Dep

mahshad nadalian (3 reviews)

3 Apr 2026

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2.7

The atmosphere and the decoration is nice and it is quite big, enough space for a coffee place but their prices and the food quality doesn't match( overpriced for what you get). We were charged extra to use our laptops despite ordering food and drinks. I wouldn’t return or recommend it—there are better places to work without added fees.

Restaurant response

Response added on 4 Apr 2026

Hi Mahshad, We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and space. Just to clarify, your experience relates to our Le Loft coworking space, which operates differently from our Buvette. To maintain a comfortable environment for those working, access is offered through a pass ($5 for 3 hours or $7 for the day), which also includes 20% off beverages. Regarding pricing and food quality, we use high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, and our pricing reflects the cost of supporting these producers and maintaining that standard. We understand this concept may not suit everyone and wish you all the best. La Buvette du Dep

Christina Tong (30 reviews)

2 Apr 2026

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4.7

What a funky little place. Amazing avocado toast and coffee. Will be back for a glass of wine for sure!

Restaurant response

Response added on 3 Apr 2026

Thank you Christina for the kind words! So happy you enjoyed the avocado toast and coffee. We’d love to see you back for a glass of wine 🍷

Stéphanie Presta (2 reviews)

2 Apr 2026

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1.7

$7 for a watery latte and when I pulled out my laptop they told me I needed to go upstairs and pay $5 an hour, no thanks. Good luck keeping this place full.

Restaurant response

Response added on 3 Apr 2026

Hi Stéphanie, We’re sorry to hear the latte wasn’t to your liking — we would have happily remade it for you on the spot. Regarding laptops, our upstairs space is a dedicated coworking area, which helps us maintain a comfortable environment for all guests while covering the costs associated with seating, WiFi, and workspace usage. The $5 covers 3 hrs and $7 for the day. The passes also give you a 20% discount on your drinks. We understand this may not suit everyone, and wish you all the best.

Samantha Camacho (10 reviews)

2 Apr 2026

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5.0

Excellent service and delicious food! Highly recommend 😊

Restaurant response

Response added on 6 Apr 2026

Hi Samantha ! Thank you for taking time to give us a wonderful review ! Our team is glad that you loved our food ! Looking forward to seeing you again ✨

Cityguide (318 reviews)

27 Mar 2026

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5.0

Oh my! This place is super loud with the music, an average of 99 dB in a café is quite loud. If you spend hours there regularly, it could strain your ears.

Restaurant response

Response added on 28 Mar 2026

Hi, Thank you for coming by. In the evening, we operate more as a restaurant than a café, which does come with a different atmosphere. That said, we understand that the music experience is important, and it may be more about the selection than the volume itself. We’re currently working on refining our music direction to create a more relaxed and enjoyable ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back soon La Buvette du Dep team

R (6 reviews)

15 Mar 2026

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4.7

PROS: 1. The inside is nicely decorated, 2 levels: rdc, just get in and seat, it’s more crowded and noisy; upstairs, with reservation per day or per hour (7-16 $), usually for quiet study or chill meetings. 2. Food/ drinks: they have sandwiches and pastry; i only had a Feel good tea, it was delicious but 6.50$? 3. CONs: one serving girl upstairs and took 30 min to get 1 up tea. Other POV: It’s 15 minutes from Metro station ( parking in the street available only if lucky)

Restaurant response

Response added on 16 Mar 2026

Hi Renata, Thank you for your visit! Just to clarify, our coworking day pass is $7 for the full day or $5 for 3 hours. We’re very sorry for the delay with your drink — it sounds like you caught us during a busy moment, but that’s not the experience we aim to provide. Our Feel Good juice is made with fresh lemon and ginger juice, and the pricing reflects the quality and cost of these ingredients. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back for a smoother experience next time. — La Buvette du Dep Team

Isabel Valle (1 review)

15 Mar 2026

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2.0

Atmosphere good. Service slow and disorganized. Food BAD and overpriced for the quality and the amount. We ordered avocado toast and Spanish omelet. The avocado toast had no flavour and it was cold from the fridge. The Spanish omelet was a disgrace to the real omelet. It was a bad mix of dry eggs and potatoes with no salt or flavour.

Restaurant response

Response added on 16 Mar 2026

Hi Isabel We’re really sorry to hear about your experience. Just to clarify, our avocado toast is served on toasted bread, but the avocado and cottage cheese are intentionally kept fresh and cold, as they can’t be served warm without compromising their texture and quality. Regarding the “Spanish omelette,” it’s not meant to be a traditional Spanish tortilla, but rather our own version made with potato confit, baked eggs, and onion. We understand the confusion and will consider adjusting the name to better reflect the dish. That said, we wish we had known during your visit — our team would have been more than happy to replace your dishes or offer an alternative. We hope to see you another time for a better experience. La Buvette du Dep Team

Cory Deegan (5 reviews)

15 Mar 2026

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2.7

This place wins in atmosphere but was weak on food. We had the tortilla español, my wife is from Spain, an this should be removed from the menu. It has nothing to do with a tortilla española and was bland and dry. I had the avocado toast which was also bland. The coffees arrived way before the food and we had to order more coffees when our food came. I would go back for coffees but that is about it. Unfortunate as it has so much potential.

Restaurant response

Response added on 16 Mar 2026

Hi Cory, We saw the same comment from you wife Isabel, this is what we answered her : We’re really sorry to hear about your experience. Just to clarify, our avocado toast is served on toasted bread, but the avocado and cottage cheese are intentionally kept fresh and cold, as they can’t be served warm without compromising their texture and quality. Regarding the “Spanish omelette,” it’s not meant to be a traditional Spanish tortilla, but rather our own version made with potato confit, baked eggs, and onion. We understand the confusion and will consider adjusting the name to better reflect the dish. That said, we wish we had known during your visit — our team would have been more than happy to replace your dishes or offer an alternative. We hope to see you another time for a better experience. La Buvette du Dep Team

Jennifer Wagner (7 reviews)

10 Mar 2026

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5.0

This may be the cutest, quirkiest coffee shop I've been to in all my travels! We sat at the counter, but there are plenty of comfy chairs, couches, + tables to lounge around in while you enjoy your coffee. Plus a myriad of antiques + curiosities to look at! Iced latte was excellent + maybe the best macaroons I've ever had! Also check out the IMAGINARIUM downstairs... super fun!

Beatriz Plaza (20 reviews)

9 Mar 2026

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1.7

Walked in, they look up, turn around. Not a welcome or a hi. You feel so unwelcome.

Restaurant response

Response added on 16 Mar 2026

Hi Beatriz, We’re really sorry to hear this — that’s not the experience we want anyone to have when walking into our space. We hope you’ll give us another chance to offer you a better experience. La Buvette du Dep Team

Geneviève Bellemare (4 reviews)

2 Mar 2026

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5.0

A little glimpse of La Buvette du Dep it has positive vibes and offers an inviting ambiance that feels like a home away from home. This Gem is a must try of the list. It has delicious coffee, and excellent food options the atmosphere is rustic wooden decor, vintage touches, and an abundance of greenery, contributing to a warm and inviting vibe. The vintage scooter to the floral walls and delicious treats, every corner is filled with charm. 🖤🛵🥐☕️💐 #cafevibes @labuvettedudep #vitagecafe #plantdecor #scooterlove #uniquedesign #montreal

Jeremy CHUI (45 reviews)

1 Mar 2026

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1.0

Coffee isn't dialed here. 5th time coming here since opening, ordering a cortado. Coffee tastes stale, watery and bitter. Dial your coffee if you want to charge people $5+ for a coffee drink...

Restaurant response

Response added on 23 Oct 2024

Hi Jeremy, we always dial in our coffee every morning and our beans are always fresh, if something was off, the staff would have been happy to remake it for you. 🙏

Stacy (13 reviews)

25 Feb 2026

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1.0

My experience here wasn’t good. The staff made it feel like ordering a coffee was an inconvenience, which immediately set the tone. After paying too much for a coffee that was honestly very underwhelming, I was told I had to pay extra just to use my laptop - which felt unreasonable. Between the service and the quality of the coffee, it wasn’t a place I’d return to.

Restaurant response

Response added on 28 Feb 2026

Hi Stacy, At our Griffintown location, the downstairs café is designed primarily as a social space — a place for conversation, connection, and enjoying food and drinks. For guests looking to work or study, we offer a dedicated coworking space upstairs within the same building. We have daily passes: $5 for three hours or $7 for the full day, and both options include 20% off beverages during your stay and wifi connection. This allows us to maintain a café/ buvette atmosphere downstairs while also offering a comfortable, work-friendly environment upstairs. As for your drink, we would have been happy to replace with other or redo. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again

Yara Karam (16 reviews)

23 Feb 2026

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2.3

This is a ridiculous place that forces you to pay to stay in their shop to study or work. Even though I already pay for a drink. Not advised unless you want to waste your money for nothing. Avoid at all costs

Restaurant response

Response added on 23 Feb 2026

Hi Yara, At our Griffintown location, the downstairs café is designed primarily as a social space — a place for conversation, connection, and enjoying food and drinks. For guests looking to work or study, we offer a dedicated coworking space upstairs within the same building. We have daily passes: $5 for three hours or $7 for the full day, and both options include 20% off beverages during your stay and wifi connection. This allows us to maintain a café/ buvette atmosphere downstairs while also offering a comfortable, work-friendly environment upstairs. We truly appreciate your visit and hope this clarifies the intention behind our policy. Le Petit Dep Team

Joseph Kim (652 reviews)

22 Feb 2026

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4.0

Interesting café. Good ambiance with plants and old & modern decor. Great service.

Fadi H (5 reviews)

5 Feb 2026

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1.3

Before thinking of going there, do yourself a favour and go read the 1/5 stars reviews. You’re welcome. Rude and unprofessional baristas. They force you to pay to work on your laptop after paying 10$ on pastries and coffee, which weren’t even worth it. To my surprise I asked if this was a permanent thing, the barista almost rolled her eyes at me and I responded yes in a dry fashion. Later when I asked for a glass of water, the same barista didn’t even bother answering, instead, she unashamedly just pointed the water fountain to me while making a rude face. There’s a reason half of the reviews have rated this place 1/5 - You can have the nicest coffee shop but if your customer service is bad, it’s worth nothing. Clearly the management needs to train their employees to understand good manners and professionalism. First and last time - There are way better coffee shops out there, because everyone deserves to be treated better than this.

Restaurant response

Response added on 6 Feb 2026

Hello Fadi, We’re sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet your expectations. Our team works hard to create a welcoming atmosphere, and we take feedback about service very seriously. Regarding the laptop policy, we do have a coworking pass in place at the Loft and the pass also includes 20% off drinks for those working from the café, That said, the experience you describe is not the standard we aim for. We’ll review this situation with our team to make sure communication is always courteous and clear. We truly hope to see you in the future

Charlie Nguyen (2 reviews)

31 Jan 2026

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3.7

Came on a busy day thinking it would’ve been a quick takeout. Had to wait about 1 hour for my chicken sandwich. I don’t know if they lost my ticket but it looks like the kitchen was really busy and in the process. I think I was just an exception but it did upset me. The staff was over all nice. They definitely were understaffed or the way they work with takeouts needs to be revised.

Omar Ahmed (16 reviews)

22 Jan 2026

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5.0

Amazing place to just relax and experiance. Great quality coffee and food and the interior design is the main attraction in my opinion and keeps you coming back for a good sit down.

Restaurant response

Response added on 25 Jan 2026

Thank-you Omar for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again 🙏

Franzi Elise (19 reviews)

18 Jan 2026

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4.7

Super cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff!