Artisanal coffee drinks including lattes, cold brew, and more, crafted with care.
Fresh, flavorful toasts and sandwiches, often featuring avocado and premium ingredients.
A selection of delicious baked goods and desserts to complement your drink.
Charming seating across three levels, including unique half-way spaces with great views.
A light, romantic setting in a historic building, ideal for relaxing or socializing.
This is a PHENOMENAL cafe. The drinks are fantastic and the food is delicious. Above and beyond it all, the staff here is super friendly and made a packed cafe feel like home. I'd give this place 10 stars if I could. Definitely coming back!
While searching for a café near our hotel in Montreal, I was immediately drawn to Tommy Café by its interior—and seeing it in person was just as charming. Located inside the historic British Empire Building, the café has a light, fresh, and romantic feel that contrasts beautifully with the grandeur of the building itself. I believe most of the the toasts/bagels and sandwiches are with avocado, combine with different ingredients, they were very good. My coffee latte was solid, too. A lovely spot to visit if you appreciate good ambience as much as a good cup of coffee.
The selection and size of the avocado toast is worth 5 stars. A local took us to her favorite of the classic Montreal cafes and I understand why it is so popular. We had lunch and things were bustling. Staff were friendly and kept things clean including the upstairs bathrooms. I’m a Tommy Cafe bro forever.
Super adorable cafe adjacent to Notre Dame basilica and square. Many great quaint seating options from the beautiful front steps to one of the 3 levels inside. Great toasts and treats and drinks.
Not a lot of places use their vertical space well. Most of them just have the two separate floors with a stairway just to get between them but I really like what Tommys did. They have half way spaces on the way up to the second floor that looks out at everyhing. Opening up the second story and having that inbetween space really makes the place feel like there is not a bad spot throughout. The pastries looked great but we ended up just going with some cold brew which had a nice chocolatly note. It was a little bit busy but we were able to get our drink and seats almost imediatly so it ended up not being too bad. Overall a great place for coffee.

Historic charm meets modern coffee culture in the heart of Montreal.
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Tommy Café, nestled in the historic British Empire Building near Notre Dame Basilica, is a beloved Montreal coffee shop known for its light, fresh, and romantic ambiance. We serve high-quality coffee, delicious avocado toasts, sandwiches, and pastries in a beautifully designed multi-level space. With friendly staff and a bustling yet welcoming atmosphere, it's the perfect spot for coffee lovers, remote workers, and tourists seeking a memorable café experience.
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