I just finished reading the book Unreasonable Hospitality, so I'm more aware than usual of the quality of service at business establishments. Maybe Maude also read the book and is applying it to her job as barista (owner?) at Café La Bine, but more likely it just comes to her naturally. She gave a warm, genuine welcome; she noticed I was pulling a computer from my bag and pointed out the wifi information (I usually have to look around or ask at coffee shops); when I ordered a half-caf latte, she served it and let me know it was half-caf (sometimes baristas forget to make a decaf or half-caf and I always wonder if they remembered). We had a short, pleasant conversation about why I was visiting Montreal. The space was great for computer work - several tables had outlets nearby. The bathroom was possibly the cleanest I've seen in a coffee shop housed in an old building. Oh - the matcha cookie with raspberry center was perfect. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tanya Boychuk
I got an americano and it was good! Cute and small inside, but cozy! I loved the vibes :) also the workers were really friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Safia
Tried a cortado at *Café La Bine* and really enjoyed it ; smooth and well-balanced. The staff were kind and welcoming. Cozy little spot worth visiting!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Groovy
Too bad for us. My girlfriend and I enjoyed the coffee, atmosphere and the baristas was very friendly. We won't be going back though. Why would you choose to alienate a whole group of potential customers because of your politics. Mixing politics with business is never a good idea.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
boat
Stopped by here for a coffee. Staff was very friendly. It's small but has a very comfy atmosphere. Ordered a latte and an americano. They did a good job with the coffee, even as someone who is very picky about coffee from years of making at home to my liking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Najem
Small coffee shop. We ordered a latte and a cappuccino — not the best, but not bad either. The cappuccino had a slight aftertaste.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Alexandra
Amazing hot chocolate and cookies 🫶🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ali
It was my go-to café until I encountered the intense co-owner, who made such an ignorant and confusing comment to me over a simple ordering misunderstanding.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Myriam Lang
Delicious coffee and sandwiches and the owner is very nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura KM
Very good my fig and goat cheese pastry was delicious a man dropped his coffee luckily it did not damage his laptop. The staff were very kind and gave him a new one. I was impressed that with my basic French they were very kind and patient to let me practice instead of just switching to English like most places
The matcha is really smooth here. Good cafe for work though it is a bit tight.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Valou Miljour
Meilleur Latté en ville.
Mais encore meilleur, quand c'est la saison; le latté Pumpkin spices. Et que dire du service de la propriétaire, qui est toujours aussi de bonne humeur et si accueillante.
Toujours un petit moment de bonheur quand j'y passe...
Maribella Ditta
Delicious smoothie and friendly staff!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fla Ien
I loved the cosy pseudo artistic ambiance typical of some cafes de la 3me vague in Montreal. I found the coffee drink good too. Unfortunately other people I went there with they didn't agree on this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Duc C. Nguyên
Mid-February, a snowstorm in Montreal, and here we are in a cozy neighborhood café… talking about Australia.
Manifesting warm weather with a latte and a koala—because if we can’t escape winter, at least our screens can! 😊
I just finished reading the book Unreasonable Hospitality, so I'm more aware than usual of the quality of service at business establishments. Maybe Maude also read the book and is applying it to her job as barista (owner?) at Café La Bine, but more likely it just comes to her naturally.
She gave a warm, genuine welcome; she noticed I was pulling a computer from my bag and pointed out the wifi information (I usually have to look around or ask at coffee shops); when I ordered a half-caf latte, she served it and let me know it was half-caf (sometimes baristas forget to make a decaf or half-caf and I always wonder if they remembered). We had a short, pleasant conversation about why I was visiting Montreal.
The space was great for computer work - several tables had outlets nearby. The bathroom was possibly the cleanest I've seen in a coffee shop housed in an old building.
Oh - the matcha cookie with raspberry center was perfect. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got an americano and it was good! Cute and small inside, but cozy! I loved the vibes :) also the workers were really friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Tried a cortado at *Café La Bine* and really enjoyed it ; smooth and well-balanced. The staff were kind and welcoming. Cozy little spot worth visiting!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Too bad for us. My girlfriend and I enjoyed the coffee, atmosphere and the baristas was very friendly. We won't be going back though. Why would you choose to alienate a whole group of potential customers because of your politics. Mixing politics with business is never a good idea.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stopped by here for a coffee. Staff was very friendly. It's small but has a very comfy atmosphere.
Ordered a latte and an americano. They did a good job with the coffee, even as someone who is very picky about coffee from years of making at home to my liking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small coffee shop. We ordered a latte and a cappuccino — not the best, but not bad either. The cappuccino had a slight aftertaste.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Amazing hot chocolate and cookies 🫶🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was my go-to café until I encountered the intense co-owner, who made such an ignorant and confusing comment to me over a simple ordering misunderstanding.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Delicious coffee and sandwiches and the owner is very nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good my fig and goat cheese pastry was delicious a man dropped his coffee luckily it did not damage his laptop. The staff were very kind and gave him a new one. I was impressed that with my basic French they were very kind and patient to let me practice instead of just switching to English like most places
I am back again now Sep 2025
Really great tea and dark chocolate galette
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The matcha is really smooth here. Good cafe for work though it is a bit tight.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Meilleur Latté en ville. Mais encore meilleur, quand c'est la saison; le latté Pumpkin spices. Et que dire du service de la propriétaire, qui est toujours aussi de bonne humeur et si accueillante. Toujours un petit moment de bonheur quand j'y passe...
Delicious smoothie and friendly staff!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved the cosy pseudo artistic ambiance typical of some cafes de la 3me vague in Montreal. I found the coffee drink good too. Unfortunately other people I went there with they didn't agree on this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mid-February, a snowstorm in Montreal, and here we are in a cozy neighborhood café… talking about Australia.
Manifesting warm weather with a latte and a koala—because if we can’t escape winter, at least our screens can! 😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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