Café Des Alizés

Petit café de la promenade Ontario avec une belle terrasse en plein coeur de l’action de la rue commerciale dans Hochelaga !

Location: In HoMa. Street parking is available [metered] and you can likely find a non-​zoned spot on a side street — check the signage.
The place: I was out exploring and needed a place to warm up, so since this was in the neighborhood, I decided to stop in. It’s a decently sized coffee shop with several tables, large windows at the front and an average décor. When I arrived, it was pretty full but I was able to get a table. Based on my observations, I’d say this is another neighborhood spot where locals go to connect with each other. The fellow behind the counter seemed to know many clients by name so it gave the place a homey feel.
The goods: I got the usual Macchiato, and because I checked in with the Unilocal app, I also got a free croissant. Bonus! Now, let’s start with the coffee. I didn’t like it. It was too bitter for my taste. They use an Italian brand that I’ve never heard of but that’s OK because I won’t be looking to buy it. The croissant however, was delicious! Soft and buttery and fresh — it was pretty big too. These guys also offer breakfast (basics) in case you’re feeling super peckish.
Service: Great! The two people who were behind the counter were really friendly, and even though the check-​in offer was for a medium or large ‘specialty’ coffee, they gave me the croissant because technically, a Macchiato is a specialty coffee — you just can’t size it up.
Price point: I think the Macchiato was $ 3.
All in all, even though I didn’t like the coffee all that much, I liked the vibe of this place and would pop in again.

The loft we were staying at was very close to this place so I went here for my morning coffee fix. Got a medium cappuccino. Wasn’t the best I’ve had, but it was quite good. Was clumsy enough to knock over a cup at the cream& sugar station and the owner was very courteous in asking me to not worry about it and that he’ll clean it up.

Première visite au Café des Alizés hier après une longue marche au Jardin botanique qui n’est pas très loin. J’ai savouré un bon petit gâteau aux carottes (quand c’est un petit gâteau, es-​ce qu’on dit «aux carottes» ou «à la carotte»?)avec un chai latte… qui était un peu trop du côté «latte».
Agréable en général, mais mauvaise prévision de l’achalandage! Un seul employé pour une bonne vingtaine de clients sur place, sans compter ceux qui prenaient des commandes «à emporter». Une petite terrasse à l’extérieur ajoute au charme de l’endroit qui fait partie de la tendance de revitalisation de la rue Ontario dans Hochelaga.

J’ai bien aimé ce café!
C’est assez grand, le décor est moderne et il y a beaucoup de lumières. J’ai pris une tisane, servi rapidement et à table par le barista, qui était très gentil.
Un bon endroit pour se reposer tranquillement ou pour discuter, la musique d’ambiance n’étant pas trop forte.

Ambiance calme et intime avec une superbe vue sur le parc Simon Valois PI. La musique jazzé donne un ton actif mais sans stress au petit café qui se marie bien avec l’énergie et l’enjouement des employés. Bien que ce soit principalement un café, ils offrent aussi d’excellent repas faisant preuve d’une intéressante et délectable combinaison de couleurs et saveurs. La présentation soignée des plats, d’une apparence bistro classique, met l’eau à la bouche. Un accès WiFi gratuit et les murs garnis d’une magnifique galerie d’art moderne est à votre disposition si vous désirez vous occuper tout en sirotant votre café.

I don’t just patronize Café des Alizés because I can’t avoid it on my daily errand run. They’ve got the goods (and a Facebook page!).
About a wall and a half of windows help light up this modern space during the day. There’s ample seating on the inside, and several tables just in front of the business.
The menu is classic: coffee/​espresso drinks, fresh smoothies, pastries (many of which on display in one of those refrigerated see-​through cases you want to smudge with the tip of your nose in a vain attempt to smell through the glass), and a mouth-​watering breakfast and lunch menu that doesn’t discriminate against when you’ve got a craving.
Morning Bonus: The employees are sweet no matter how early it is.