Melk Café Stanley

There are some ups and downs to this one but overall a good spot. The two things that docked it for us were the noise and cround. I know you cant do much about the amount of people in there but the way the sound bounced around the tiny room really made it hard to talk. That being said, it had a nice atmosphere otherwise with light design and greenery. The main thing that matters is how the coffee is and the coffee was pretty good. They let us have a sample of the coldbrew before ordering which was great. In general the staff was super friendly and fast for how many people were in there.

Even at peak hours with a lineup to the door, we were in and out in less than 10 minutes with two delicious lattes! When you can grab a seat, it's a great place to study over a hot drink. Must visit every time I'm in the city.

Come for the scones. There’s coffee too, but the espresso falls flat. There’s no depth to the roast. It’s easy drinking you could say. Coffee for the non-coffee drinker. The everything scone tho… it’s a thing of beauty. Wasn’t expecting the cream cheese baked into it. Wonderful touch. The dough was a bit overworked and tough but that’s a small nitpick on a great offering. Will come back for another.

Melk is a small, cozy coffee shop with a great location. They serve delicious coffee. The staff is friendly and the service is pretty quick. Recommend!

The coffee is fine with a very flat profile, interior decoration is ok, the pastries are very low quality, service is very friendly

I know this Cafe from day one it has always been a pleasure to enjoy great coffee friendly service and great home made style snacks with a delicious twist . The owner really puts his heart into it and you can experience the wonderful results. Don’t stop doing what you’re passionate about! Thank you for sharing your passion!

Coffee was good! I loved the overall aesthetic of the Cafe. Very comfortable and cozy with a fair amount of seating for people even though the overall area was rather small. Loved the location, perfect as I am staying directly by it at the Sheraton. I would come back and try other items on the menu!

Such a cute spot to grab some coffee or matcha! This was the best matcha I had on my Montreal trip and the service was impeccable. Small spot but lots of character.

Small coffee shop right on the corner of the street. Fast & friendly service. Opted for a vanilla latte and it hit the spot!

Very tiny place. Music is a little loud. Service was good, not great, but good. The vanilla latte was watery tasting. I didn't even finish it. The chai latte was watery and too much cinnamon.

Very short walk from our hotel to get coffee. Didn't want to get the Starbucks that was attached to the hotel. Had the maple latte and that was really nice. Wasn't too sweet and was well balanced. Wish that the espresso they used packed more of a punch. But that's the only feedback I have. But overall better alternative to Starbucks.

Small shop with limited seating but really friendly baristas and I enjoyed my coffee as well!

This is an cute hole in the wall with amazing coffee and pastries! It's south, just past the Chez Paree. (I think they may be known for pasties, not pastries.) Melk is next to a parking lot entrance. The emplane very friendly and enjoy what they do. This is not Starbucks with one gallon size cups and 100 sugar Syrups. But they have great lattes, and Banian's mocha lattes which are packed with caffeine and not overly sweet. Just how I like them. I'm not a muffin man, but when on Montréal breakfast is "continental". I asked if they had anything with apple in it. The server suggested apple carrot muffin. OMG! It was perfect. It was more of an apple muffin with a few chunks of carrot, which is perfect for me. See the photo below. It has huge soft pieces of ! The muffin was extremely moist. Amazing. It gets a line quickly in the morning before 9:00, but passes fast.

Cozy little cafe with friendly staff, selection of pastries and good coffee. I had a iced latte and really liked it.

Good cafe to go to in a non busy area of downtown montreal. A good variety of baked goods, comfortable seating and drink choices including matcha drinks and espresso based drinks Lost 1 pt for not having wifi which is highly unusual for a cafe where people are seemingly doing work, not sure how they are doing anything?

Very nice coffee. Variety of coffee Sweet service. Cute place. Easy to pass by. But you should try the good coffee

très bon café et des gens sympathiques ! Je serai bientôt de retour, je le recommande vivement.

Found this place conveniently located at the corner of the parking garage where we left our car during our stay in Montreal. Seemed very busy on a Monday morning but managed to get a table after the morning rush left. Had a London fog (not pictured) and couple of scones. The scones are nice and crispy and not very sweet. Servers were quick and friendly. Interestingly, when we went to get our car from the garage, I think the kitchen/bakery is actually upstairs in the corner of the garage!

Nice place to get a good caffeinated beverage of your choice - friendly service and convenient location.

Best coffee in Montreal, friendly at lively atmosphere, a must before starting my workday!

Picked up an Americano and latte to go since it was a bit cramped and busy inside. The interior is bright and service is friendly. We both enjoyed our drinks but they made my latte iced instead of hot which I didn't bother correcting since there was a long line behind me.

The chai tea latte was wonderfully full of spice and the hot chocolate was delicious, especially with the home made marshmallows!

Cute and quaint little coffee spot. We were in the area and wanted to find an indie coffee place and this popped up on our radar. It's in a pretty unassuming location but as you step inside, it immediately feels warm and cozy and inviting. The place is tiny - there's inside seating, not much though so grab one if you see a free one - a bar height counter up front with 2 stools in the front window facing the street, a few small tables and chairs and a couple of banquettes. Immediately noticed lots of repeat customers coming in (the sign this place is legit) - a steady stream of them but the lines consistently get cleared out without a long wait (#praise). We were there mid afternoon on a weekday. Awesome, friendly and quick service. One of us had a hot Maple Latte - a little bit too sweet for my companion's liking. My other companion and I both had an iced Dolce de Leche Latte - delicious, not too sweet, just the right amount of ice and silky smooth. We hung out for a bit inside to sip and enjoy the ambience. It was a nice little respite but we also would have enjoyed taking the drinks to go had we not scored a coveted seat. Recommend!

Bonsoir tout le monde ! Ma femme et moi sommes considérés comme des snobs de café et nous avons essayé le café partout dans le monde ! Ainsi, nous avons tendance à avoir de grandes attentes lorsqu'il s'agit d'une tasse de café. Melk allait bien, mais leurs haricots manquaient de qualité! J'ai l'impression que s'ils rôtissaient eux-mêmes leurs haricots sur place ou achetaient des haricots d'Éthiopie ou de la côte rica, ils auraient un produit décent à la fin! Je pense qu'une fois qu'ils ont compris cela, ils peuvent faire bouger les choses ! À la prochaine !

Coffee shop thoughts from a non coffee drinker: First things first, check the menu for all non-coffee drinks....no ice tea but they have hot chocolate hmmmm...maple latte, maybe that'll be sweet enough to balance out the coffee taste..... goes with maple latte. *takes first sip* where the maple at tho. This just tastes like a latte, albeit it does go down smoothy for someone who doesn't like coffee.... acceptable but still would've liked the maple taste. The cafe is quite small, lots of people on laptops working. I wait for a table to open up and sit down. Success, a plug right next to me. But then... the horror. NO WIFI. *sighs* Inner struggle: To stay or not to stay. All jokes aside; I know it is quite possible to get work done without wifi, it's actually better for concentration but sometimes I need to google stuff and if there's no wifi.... I flounder. Typical millennial behaviour to be quite honest. I fully own up to it. I was meeting someone for coffee so I didn't really need wifi anyways but I was planning on staying longer after my meeting to study and write a paper. But aside from that it's a cute cafe, I managed to finish the latte (an accomplishment), I had a good chat and the seating was quite comfortable. It is very small though so don't expect to walk in and get a table right away. Also it gets quite drafty inside so if you're looking for the perfect winter cozy cafe experience TM, not the best of the best. But big props to them for having the most convenient plug locations. Truly excellent placement. I changed places twice waiting for a table and both places had plugs.

Someone needs to offer milk or dark hot chocolate options in Toronto! I went to get a hot chocolate and was surprised to hear that you can choose between the two. There is also an option to add a marshmallow and ofc I said yes! I felt like a kid in a candy store. The drink was perfectly smooth with a hint of bitterness for the dark chocolate. The best part was the huge marshmallow, which was pillowy soft!

Tiny cute little coffee shop right near our hotel. Staff is patient and friendly. Coffee rich and strong. The chia pudding with tart currants and granola was excellent. We also tried the cheese, onion, and cumin (?) scones and strawberry lemon scones, which were both delicious.

Cute coffee shop in DT Montréal ! The waitress are very nice and the matcha latte was good. Wouldn't give a 5 stars review because of the overall quality (good but not excellent)

Had a wonderful cup of coffee at Melk this morning, joined with some pleasantly rich yogurt with fruit and granola. I didn't try their espresso but the menu looked pretty solid there, and they had lots of people ordering that so I imagine they can deliver on that as well. Their staff was extremely nice, prices are fair, highly recommend if you're in the area and need a cup of joe and enjoy cool small coffee shops.

Food + Beverage: I had a Pumpkin Spice Latte w/ Oat Milk and a Pizza Scone; they were both very tasty! I love the various "milk" options, they also had a Macadamia milk that I'm going back to try! Service: The cashier and barista were both attentive and very pleasant! Atmosphere: The only reason that I didn't give 5 stars is because they do not have internet. I'd hoped to get some work done while enjoying my coffee and a snack, so I was a tad bit disappointed. Overall, great experience and I'd recommend and return for a coffee date - not a working session.

A small but lovely coffee shop featuring delicious espresso drinks and a few pastries. I had been in search of a really good cup of coffee in the area and Yelp pointed me in the direction of Melk. I had already eaten breakfast so I wasn't snacky but a caffeine kick was definitely necessary. When I arrived I was the only one in line on a Saturday afternoon so my trip here was brief but memorable. The barista was super friendly and told me about a few drinks they offered. I didn't go crazy, just got a plain old latte, but it was probably the best coffee I had my entire time in Montreal. I usually buy beans when I go to a great coffee shop during my travels and I regret not getting a bag here, the coffee was that good. I just didn't want to carry them around with me that day. Stupid choice! Pastries looked delicious but I passed on them. But I made a mental note of them while I was there for next time.

Great latte, friendly service with a smile, great ambience, comfortable sitting area.

Such a gem! Best cheese scone I have ever had. Really good muffins and cookies, not too sweet. Good coffee and hot chocolate. Great service too! We discovered this place by accident and already returned twice in two days.

The matcha latte was great! Not overly strong, a good balance of green tea, milk and sugar. I could definitely feel that they are using good tea. Also, I could see that they are using good coffee beans. I'm happy to find a small gem to hang out for a coffee in downtown. Maybe, this place is not great to spend your hours browsing your laptop. Place is tiny and tables are small. It could be good for a short chitchat.

Melk is a perfect example of how to maximize a small suboptimal space. They create a great vibe through design and excellent service. I hope to see more places like this.

Lovely morning coffee here, basic but friendly enough service Didn't try any baked goods Would definitely come back next time we're staying @ the Sheraton, though!

Thought for sure I would get a room temperature scone but it was surprisingly warm!!! At 2pm!!! They just made a fresh batch! That made up for the fact that the cashier did know what was what. There were scones that were clearly blueberry but she tried to convince me it was orange and raisins, because that's what the sign says. I just pointed to the exact piece and said whatever that is. Turned out to be blueberry and chocolate. I took a star off because of this only because the staff should know what the are selling as people may have allergies. This time they had a number of sweet rolls as well. Hard to choose but I was in need of the perfect scone which can only be found here. The latte was fantastic and while I was diligently Yelping away, my drink was brought to me by one of the staff that remembered me. It's been a while since I was here. Man, I feel special. Love this place.

I'm surprised at how much I like this place! Came by on a Sunday afternoon to work a bit. The service was super fast since there weren't that many people there, but eventually the traffic picked up within the hour. I got a large iced americano, which was light and refreshing. Still feeling caffeinated a few hours later, which is definitely a plus for me. When I was working, they were playing the entire Enrique Inglesias Insomniac album, which was a great throwback. The music volume was a bit loud, but I had headphones, so it wasn't a big deal. Like mentioned in other reviews, there was no wifi, which I actually liked since it meant fewer distractions. In general, the space was great for working. The square tables, natural lighting, and comfortable seats created the perfect environment. The scones were super tasty too!

The coffee is great and so is the food. The approach of not having a wifi and being closed on weekends, no so much...

We stopped by on a quiet Sunday morning for a coffee. The cafe was quiet and calm but I'm sure during the week it's quite busy. We ordered two cappuccino's, one with oat milk and the other a regular. Both were very good, a nice size, averagely priced and topped with pretty milk art. Reviews said that their pastries were good so we ordered a raspberry, blueberry oat muffin, which was very good! The baristas were kind and friendly and served us quickly. We enjoyed our coffees so much we decided to buy melk's filter coffee beans (350g for $20) for our AeroPress.

A cute, tiny and cheap hidden gem. I had a large macha latte and a apple/zucchini muffin. Delicious!... ...And affordable! The matcha latte had this distinctive slightly bitter and gritty matcha taste and feel. It was vibrant and well balanced. The muffin was definitely "homemade". I could only describe it has the muffin baby of a zucchini bread and apple crumble. I could hear the delight of a table neighbour, trying the chocolate scone. It was small but cosy.

I really enjoy Melk. They have a great indie vibe inside with gorgeous windows and natural lighting. I like the wooden tables they have as well as the gorgeous marble tables. I love that all the tables are square. One of my favorite things are square tables to work on instead of circular ones. The only downside is that this cafe has no wifi like many sit down places in Montreal and there is a high amount of traffic through the cafe on a busy afternoon. They have a great selection of drinks and I had an amazing matcha green tea latte. I'm not always an espresso in the afternoon kind of person so it's good to have alternatives. Overall a great place to grab coffee with a friend or take a breather off the busy St. Catherine's traffic when shopping. Would come back with friends in a heartbeat.

Great ambiance and friendly staff! Loved the tiled counter and the drinks were amazing. Ordered the chai latte with oat milk (very smooth, not overly sweet, good blend of spices) and the regular latte. The prices are very reasonable and would recommend checking this place out!

Delightful little coffee shop. Everything is homemade. Best hot chocolate with homemade marshmallow. Fresh and tasty blueberry and apple zucchini muffins. I'm sad I didn't try the chia pudding and the other things this cafe has to offer. We were going to come back here for breakfast on our last day in Montreal but decided to try L'Avenue instead, which was an expensive and overrated mistake. We will definitely come back when in Montreal.

Wish Melk was around when I worked in this area! They have a nice 3rd wave coffee that's for sure. Lovely cappuccino. Nutty. Pricing is fine vs value considering the area. My main gripe were the treats they served. Quite expensive for what it is and they all had something unappealing! Raisins are why I have trust issues. Raisin cranberry muffins? Buy why? Apple + raisins. But why? Apple and zucchini? But why? Went with their chocolate chip cookie and for $2.50 it left a lot to be desired. Not as fresh as I like them. Place is quite small, very loud and ideal to grab a coffee and go. Staff is pretty quick so they know what they're doing.

Location: At the bottom of Stanley near René-Lévesque. Street parking is "available" - I use that term loosely because the only time you'll find parking is probably late at night when there's no event on at the Bell Center! The closest subways are Peel (green line) and Lucien L'Allier (orange line) - I'd say Lucien L'Allier is the closest on foot. The place: Tiny but popular! I discovered Melk when they originally opened in NDG and loved it. In 2015, I was driving (or walking - I forget) down René-Lévesque and spotted this location. It literally took me 3 years to check it out! And the reason I remember I first spotted them back in 2015 is because I was in the area for U2, which, coincidentally, is why I was around this time, too. Not that I'm a big U2 fan or anything... =-D Anyway, these guys have some tables and bar-type seating but I'd say it's more of a to-go place that caters to the business crowd working in the area. The goods: On morning 1, I ordered a Cortado and an Amaretto cookie, and on day 2, I ordered a latté and scone. In terms of coffee, YES. Great coffee - zero complaints, better than Starbucks, obviously. The scone was fantastic and stuffed my nicely on the morning after my 2nd U2 show. I don't remember the exact ingredients but it was of the savory variety and was totally delicious. The Amaretto cookie disappointed me though - the NDG variety is amazing but this one contained cranberries and well, the flavor profile was a bit off for me. My friends agree 100% that coffee here is top notch. Service: Great. Staff is friendly and despite the fact that their mornings are pretty darn busy, they're pretty quick to take and prep orders. Price point: They're on par with other 3rd wave spots - about $4-5 for a Latté. Check it!

A nice little café with plenty of personality! I only tried the tea, for now, but it ticked all my boxes: a cute little teapot and cup that gave me about 1.5 cups of tea (I have one of these at home, and it almost defeats the point of brewing in a teapot). Perfectly lovely to stop in on your way down St Catherine--it's close by The Bay so it's a quiet spot to put down all your shopping and relax for a bit!

Good latte, close to where I live, super nice decor, opens early. However, their famous scone was so bland. I got the peach and pecan one, I couldn't taste the peach at all, it's like a piece of bread. Maybe I will come by next timers have coffee and try their other pasties.

BEST COFFEE PLACE!!! That is all I have to say, nice little shop on Stanley Street, 2 minutes away from René-Lévesque and Saint-Catherine Streets. The coffee is the best I ever had, I always order a 12oz Vanilla Latte, I take it hot in the winter and cold on nice summer days. The way they heat their milk is awesome, it's like drinking a cloud and the coffee is delicious and strong so you are ready to confront your day. They serve coffee to go and offer maybe 10 places to sit down inside. They sell some good cookies and scones. You could also buy some coffee from the shop, coffee beans or ground coffee.

I am still dreaming about my chia seed pudding and the best vanilla latte that I have ever had in my life! This place was incredibly busy but so worth it! I had heard that Montreal had incredible coffee and I was not disappointed at all. My vanilla latte was so delicious. I savored every sip. It was also really beautiful! And much to my surprise, I ordered a mango chia seed pudding for my breakfast and it was perfect. The texture was so awesome! Not too "milkey" and not too thick. It was perfect! I arrived right before the lunch rush and was thankful I could find a seat to enjoy myself. I enjoyed my latte and my chia seed pudding and people watched for over an hour. I went back every day during my stay in Montreal. It's a hidden gem and a must try if you are visiting this area!!

I've been to the NDG location of Melk and loved it but since that neighbourhood is out of my way I was very happy when a second Melk opened up downtown. In this part of Montreal Starbucks and Second Cups abound so an alternative is always welcome. It's just south of Ste Catherine and the space is pretty small but its the same high quality product as their NDG location. They have a small selection of baked goods but they are one of those places that goes for quality over quantity. My chocolate chip cookie was moist and fresh. It was as good as any home-made product. I also enjoyed my iced latte which wasn't bitter at all and was quite refreshing. They don't have wi-fi which is really the only complaint I have. I was here to do some work so internet would have been nice. Apart from that though this is a an excellent option for coffee if you're in the downtown core

My go-to spot in Montreal for coffee / light breakfast! Coffee is excellent - love the maple latte when I want a sweet treat but the americano is my trusty favourite Also love getting a light breakfast - feta scone is amazing, also like the chia pudding (with tropical fruit compote) Service is friendly, space is small but airy & bright, great vibe!

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Price: 3.5/5 I arrived at a good time; there was only one customer in front of me so I was served pretty quickly. After I took a seat, a huge storm of customers came in and lined up all the way to the front door! Don't believe me? Go see it for yourself - the cafe at its busiest peak can have you waiting longer than your average cafe, but the line moves relatively fast and you will have your drink in no time. The cafe serves 49th Parallel coffee just like they do at the original location, so if you're a fan of 49th Parallel, you'd be glad to know that it's here. I'm not the hugest fan, so I opted for a mochaccino and an apple scone to go along with it. MELK is known very much for their scones, and on a busy day, I've heard that they sell out very quickly! Indeed, I was the last person who grabbed the apple scone when I visited... there were so many delicious flavours that I really couldn't decide (Strawberry, peach, apple, cheese, etc.) so I let my instincts do the deciding (the last one standing duh). Anyway, if you're a fan of light roast coffee, you'll definitely like the coffee here. My mochaccino was great, but as I'm not the biggest fan of light roast coffee, it wasn't my favourite. Next time, I'll order their chai latte. The cafe has a great set of tea options as well if you're a tea drinker like me! My scone was very crispy on the outside but ever so soft on the inside. I really like how there were big chunks of apple inside my scone which added lots of texture and overall flavour to it. The scone was relatively big in size as well, similar to the size you find at Starbucks, but more delicious of course! I'd definitely come back to MELK and try a few more of their flavours. I liked how I could help myself to water. It was convenient and it made my stay at MELK much better. It's little things like this that I really appreciate! Overall, the cafe was very well kept - clean, tidy and very photo-worthy. A quick search on Instagram and you're bombarded with beautiful pictures of latte art from MELK #mtlcafecrawl. Anyhow, if you're the district for whatever reason, you should definitely check it out if you like being on top of your Montreal cafes. I'm not sure if they have wifi, as I didn't see it appear on my laptop. I didn't bother asking as I didn't need it, but it'll be great if they have it! Even though I don't particularly like 49th Parallel Coffee, MELK Bar à Café is still one of my go-to cafes purely for their baked goods and its coffee vibes! Nevertheless, it's a great place to stop by for a quick caffeine fix, and it's definitely a very nice and needed addition in the neighbourhood - Starbucks and Second Cup were pretty much the only options!

It is a nice spot for grabbing a coffee in downtown, but it is a bit difficult to stay there for a long time because of the noise level and also because there's no wifi there. The space is relatively small and the price is fair enough. I am surprised when I tasted my green tea latte because it was much sweeter than the other places I have been before. I would say that it is not an ideal spot to study.

Quite frankly, I am in love with you Melk. While staying in Montreal for a few days, Melk was recommended as a great spot to get coffee. I stopped in on my last morning in Montreal, and was not disappointed. What a perfect little place. Small with only a handful of seats, I ordered a Cappuccino and a Chocolate & Cranberry Scone. The cappuccino was hot and the scone quite frankly was the best I have ever had. Sitting in the front window with a coffee and scone watching the snow fall was perfection. When I get back to Montreal, this is top of my list!

My husband & I are visiting Canada for the first time from the US. Melk was close to our hotel. The scones were as good as people are saying - we started out with one and went back for another! The vanilla latte was great as well. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, quality product. We highly recommend!

Best latte I have ever had! Holy smokes!!! How can something I order all the time taste so much better here?!? Plus they started off my day with classic DMX "B*^#h Get Out The Way" lol!!! Definitely stop by!!!