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Coffee Shop Old Montreal
Columbus Cafe, McGill

Social breaks, Wi-Fi, get-togethers with friends, and a welcoming atmosphere. For lunch, dinner, dine-in, or catering, at Columbus Café, we live for these moments.

 

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Our products

Six families, six desires. Choose your moment.

Hot drinks

Latte, cappuccino, chai…

Cold drinks

Milkshakes, smoothies, ice cream sundaes...

Sweet

Muffins, biscuits, brownies…

Sandwiches & Salads

Bagels, Ciabattas, salads...

Sandwiches & Salads

Bagels, Ciabattas, salads...

Retail

Coffee to go & accessories.

Catering Menu

Plates for your events.

Retail

Coffee to go & accessories.

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Alouettes fans, we want to know... 👀 Are you more of a coffee or matcha person? As part of our partnership with the Montreal Alouettes for the 2026 season, enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to a game! 🏈To enter:• Follow @columbuscafecanada and @mtlalouettes • Comment with your choice: coffee or matcha?Good luck! 💙— Calling all Alouettes fans 👀 Are you team coffee or matcha? To celebrate our partnership with the Montreal Alouettes for the 2026 season, we’re giving away a pair of game tickets! 🏈 To enter:• Follow @columbuscafecanada and @mtlalouettes • Comment with your choice: coffee or matcha? Good luck! 💙#columbuscafe #footballseason #alouettesmtl #coffee #coffeshop
We couldn’t let Zara Larsson come to Montreal without making her a drink. 🐬Do you think she’d like our Strawberry Cloud Matcha? 💖—We couldn’t let Zara Larsson come to Montreal without making her a drink. 🐬Do you think she’d like our Strawberry Cloud Matcha? 💖@osheaga @zaralarsson #columbuscafe #osheaga #zaralarson #summerdrink #summerfestival
The best kind of self-care? An iced drink in hand. 😉 What’s your go-to iced drink this summer? Tell us below! 👇—The best way to treat yourself? An iced drink in hand. 😉 What’s your favorite iced drink at Columbus this summer? Let us know in the comments! 👇#columbuscafe #icedcoffee #iceddrinks #coffeeshop #summerdrinks
Our Bear Latte—the perfect drink to make your coffee breaks even more comforting 🐻🤎Try it on your next visit! —Our Bear Latte is here to make your coffee breaks even cozier. 🐻🤎Try it on your next visit! #columbuscafe #bearlatte #icedcoffee #coffeshop
Who said you had to love coffee to love Columbus Café? 👀Here’s a selection of our caffeine-free drinks. Which one would you try first? 👇—Who said you had to love coffee to love Columbus Café? 👀Here’s a selection of our caffeine-free drinks. Which one would you like to try first? 👇#columbuscafe #noncoffeedrinks #icedtea #smoothie #coffeeshop
Some coffees are just too good to share. Are you the type to share, or are you keeping this one all to yourself? ☕😉—Some coffees are simply too good to share. Are you the type to share, or to keep it all to yourself? ☕😉#columbuscafe #coffees #cafe #coffeeshop #restaurant
You’re never better served than by yourself… except by a Columbus barista. 😉Which Columbus Café location is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! —There’s no one who serves you better than yourself… except a Columbus barista. ☕😉Which Columbus Café location is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! #columbuscafe #matcha #coffeeshop #restaurant
Craving a delicious breakfast? Discover our selection of breakfast sandwiches, freshly prepared every day at the Columbus Café nearest you. 🥐✨—Craving a delicious breakfast? Discover our selection of freshly prepared breakfast sandwiches, made daily at the Columbus Café nearest you. 🥐✨#columbuscafe #breakfast #sandwiches #coffeeshop #restaurant

Where to settle for a good Cafe in Old Montreal, with locally roasted beans?

Downtown, between a class at McGill, an upcoming meeting, and a stroll on the cobblestones, the craving always strikes at the same moment. To find a door to push open, to catch the scent of brewing beans, and to discover a spot to drop your bag, just long enough to catch your breath. It's that very craving that guided us as we imagined our Cafe in Old Montreal. Here, coffee is not interchangeable. We roast it in Montreal, nearby, and then our baristas prepare it to order, with a calm gesture. A gentle latte before a presentation. A cappuccino topped with foam to accompany a warm pastry. A bold americano to restart a long day of studies. Everyone calibrates their drink to their mood. Yet, Cafe in Old Montreal Who deserves a break isn't just about the contents of a cup. We've shaped it to be a neighborhood cafe, a place you enter for the quality and stay for the atmosphere. Take a moment to look around the room. Students studying by a window. Tourists taking a break after exploring the area. Professionals concluding a meeting over hot chocolate. Everyone finds their place in this lively spot, whether they have five minutes or a whole morning. We don't rush anyone out. On the contrary, we're perfectly happy when you linger. The cup itself follows a simple idea that's important to us. Good coffee, good fat, good sugar, no fuss. Our big-hearted bear, the cafe's mascot, watches over this constant flow of people. He perfectly represents who we are: warm and comforting. You come in for a coffee, and you often leave with a little extra good mood. That's probably the whole charm of a local cafe. Living, sharing, enjoying—that's the motto we love to express here. And in a neighborhood where students, travelers, and business people cross paths, having an anchor point where you're taken care of really matters. That's why so many familiar faces return to us, cup in hand, day after day.

Why our Coffee shop in Old Montreal Does it appeal to students as well as travelers and professionals?

A good Coffee shop in Old Montreal is not measured by the endless list displayed on the wall. It's first and foremost an atmosphere, a rhythm, a real break in the midst of the hustle and bustle. Here, everything has been calibrated so that you can relax from the very first sip. As the dining room wakes up, the aroma of muffins and pastries baked on-site drifts between the tables. They are served warm, because a good cup of coffee deserves a worthy companion. Around noon, the atmosphere shifts. Our Coffee shop in Old Montreal It's perfect for a lunch break, with fresh products and carefully selected local suppliers. As the afternoon sets in, we lean towards tea, a matcha latte, or a finely crafted filter coffee, for tackling your files or work with a light heart. A quiet corner to study? Meeting a client for an appointment? A moment of respite after exploring the historic streets? You've found the perfect spot. We've refined the little details that make a big difference. A consistently good and delicious coffee, baristas who take a moment to chat, soft lighting, and booths where you can settle in without watching the clock. That's what defines a true coffee shop. The perfect cream on a flat white, a smile at the counter, that feeling of being almost at home, even when you're far from your apartment or campus. Nothing flashy at first glance, yet it's these small touches that make you want to come back the next day. Suddenly, a quick coffee turns into a moment you wish could last longer. Many McGill students tell us they've written entire sections of their theses here, with their mug within reach of their pen. We find that rather touching. That said, we welcome with the same warmth travelers who venture in out of curiosity, simply drawn in by the aroma of the coffee beans. From the first face in the morning to the last in the evening, we always aim for the same quality and care. And it's this quiet consistency that ultimately builds a true attachment to the place.

What if our Deli in Old Montreal Your new gourmet destination in the city center?

Let's talk indulgence for a moment. When hunger strikes between classes or meetings, our Deli in Old Montreal We have everything you need to treat yourself with ease. From the morning, we assemble fresh, generously filled sandwiches using ingredients we've meticulously selected. Our sole motto is for you to bite into something good and authentic. Savory, sweet, or a duo of both when the mood strikes, we love recipes with character. No need to be an expert to find your way around. All appetites are satisfied, from the comforting classic to the more surprising idea. Always torn between two choices? Ask us, and we'll point you in the right direction based on your appetite and mood. Knowing your minutes are precious in the midst of a busy day, we've devised three ways to enjoy them, and the choice is yours. Want to sit down for a moment? Settle in with us and savor your sandwich with a freshly brewed coffee, in the tranquility of our... Deli in Old Montreal. Pressed before an appointment? Grab your takeout order and be on your way in a flash, meal in hand. Stuck at the office or at home, with your nose in your files? We'll come to you, so that the good coffee and delicious dishes can reach you without you having to move. Ultimately, our intention remains the same. To treat you, with the warmth of an authentic neighborhood cafe. So go ahead. Choose the option that suits you, give us a sign, and we'll take care of the rest. Whether at a table, in a bag, or delivered to your doorstep, we'll always be happy to serve you and awaken, at your place too, that desire to come back. And besides, let's admit it, a great gourmet break at just the right time often gives you the momentum you need for the rest of the day. Live, share, enjoy. It's all here.