Café Di Bernardo - Montreal, Quebec

Shantal Creary

Everything I ate at Café di Bernardo MTL was incredibly tasty and fresh. You can see the care and attention they put into their food—everything is prepared with high-quality ingredients and a true passion for excellence. Watching how they work, it’s clear that freshness and flavor are their top priorities. A must-visit spot for great coffee and amazing food!

Ina Balasong

Finally a good real coffee after almost a week drinking over diluted coffee in our apartment. so happy to have found Cafe Di Bernardo. We spotted this little cafe on our way to take metro and decided to get an espresso.
As expected, coffee was good that we decided to come back the next day to find out their operational hour is closed after lunch service. Because their coffee is the best so far in Montreal, we make sure to come before 3pm and enjoy our lunch there. We did not disappoint, food is great as expected and service is friendly & efficient. Kudos!
If you like real coffee, this is the place to go.
If you like your coffee weak, then vas ailleurs.

Alexandre Plante

Very nice little Italian café downtown. Great selection of products imported from Italy. Had a sandwich which was really good and their roasted vegetable salad is great. Staff is friendly. Good place to grab a quick lunch when you work around there.

Simone Cacco

Amazing place for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. You can experience the real italian atmosphere.

Brigitte Carrière

Bel endroit pour une bonne boisson chaude. Grand choix. Pour la nourriture, le choix est plutôt limité. Les canolis y sont délicieux ainsi que les gâteaux. Cet endroit mérite une visite si vous passez dans le coin. Italien autenthique. L'employé était sympa.

S L

Liked the vibe. I agree with others that the price is a bit higher side. Tiramisu was a bit sweeter side, but I really liked pasticciotto. My decafe Latte was good too.

Jean-Christophe Blachere

I came upon this gem of a place by accident. That is really serendipity!
If you are looking for great coffee, that's the place IMO
Short summary for tldr:
This is probably the best coffee I have tasted in Montréal so far.
More details :
*Great beans*
with, I assume the proper Arabica/Robusta mix, roasted in Italy as per Italian taste.
*Good machine*
Rancilio is a very reliable warhorse.
*Skilled barista*
able to pull an expresso and let its quality shine
*Delicious pastries and biscuits*
most probably freshly baked nearby
*Authentic Italian food*
displayed in the chilled window, looking fresh and very attractive.
*Interesting menu*
that I have to go back and check

Full disclosure, I'm a coffee shop and restaurant owner in Jakarta, where I live.
I'm French and really love coffee.
It's my second visit to Montreal in as many years. My daughter is starting university this month and last year we came here for a scouting visit.
Before coming to MTL last year, I researched the "best" coffee places, searched for "third wave coffee in Montreal" and on all the sites, I was told how wonderful the food and coffee scene is in Montreal...
I spent a couple of weeks checking almost every place and was quite always disappointed (something to do with expectations, I guess)
Café Di Bernardo is, in my opinion a place where the owner and the staff are passionate about their trade.
Congratulations! You've made my day and I'll definitely be back.

Michele Visentin

Finalmente un ottimo Espresso, personale gentile e ci sono i Pasticciotti ed i Cannoli.
Merita una visita soprattutto se andate in astinenza di vero caffè italiano 😁