CARDYNAL - Espresso Bar

Stopped by on a road trip around the Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood. The baristas were friendly and efficient, and the place overall is very cozy on a Sunday.

Honestly I still think about the matcha latte – it’s a little sweet and a little bitter, with a non-overwhelming earthy aftertaste. The drip coffee also had a smooth taste.

Will be coming back!

It was exactly what I needed. I was just coming from the doctor’s office and after that visit needed some comfort. I needed an internal hug so I thought coffee and googled near by coffee shop. I found Cardynal and saw awesome reviews and thought why not.

The ambiance was perfect. Cozy, warm and just a great place to sit, eat and enjoy a moka latte like I did. I also got this amazing raisin & cinnamon foccacia with melted Brie cheese. Although there was just one person here kindness and professionalism brighten my day. This small moment that I got to spend with myself at the cafe definitely changed the trajectory of my day.

You can walk down mont royal ave and find a cafe on every block, but the accommodating staff, great atmosphere and delicious food and coffee sets Cardynal apart from the rest and has become a favourite of mine. Don't miss out on this gem.

Very, great service, great drinks, well placed, the music is cool, perfect for reading and working

Cozy cafe with a good vibe and good coffee. I just ordered a spicy decaf latte and it was really good. Staff is chill and yeah just a good experience. Wifi and indior and outdoor tables to work. It's a bit small so will fill up quick.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Highlights
- Good music
- quite clean

Weak points
- $6.89 for in chai latte half foam
- jaded waiter (not rude, but not very welcoming either)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Great coffee. Highly recommend the raspberry muffin, so good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really very good place, super nice barista, very good coffee

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Fanny was extremely sweet and helped me with my French! And the coffee is delicious!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

An exemplary espresso with beans from a tasty roaster in Quebec City. Extremely friendly staff who were happy to help me as I learn French. Très agréable ! Avec le bon café.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered an single shot Americano, they gave me a big cup with the same amount of water as a double shot Americano. Obviously, the "coffee" looked like dirty water! And, they charged the price price for half the coffee!
What kind of a coffee shop, on Mont-Royal Ave. no less, doesn't know how to keep the correct proportions on a cup of coffee!

I got a replacement cup that was better proportioned, but the coffee was actually not very good, especially when you pay 5 freaking dollars for an espresso with hot water.

Definitely not coming back!!!

I'm so happy I found a great matcha latte here!

Friendly service and perfect remote workspace with both wifi and power outlets!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Very first time going there and I will definitely go back. Relaxed atmosphere, very friendly and smiling employee and my Chai latte was simply incredible! ^_^

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Café Allongé

Cardynal is a very friendly little neighborhood café ☺️ I like to vary between an Americano, a Cortado and a Latte, so I appreciate the fact that I am always offered 2 choices of Espresso coffee. In summer, there is a beautiful terrace at the front ☀️