10 Best Summertime Drinks To Enjoy in Montreal
Summertime is here, and now is the perfect time to find delicious and refreshing drinks to cool you down. Montreal has hundreds of cafés, restaurants, bars, and dessert shops offering creative beverages that are perfect for a hot summer day. From refreshing iced coffees and specialty lattes to fruity drinks, matcha, lemonades, and creative cocktails, there is no shortage of options to discover.
I have visited dozens of cafés and restaurants throughout Montreal and have tried many different summertime drinks along the way. Some are simple and refreshing, while others are unique creations that you won't find just anywhere. Montreal's café scene has become especially creative with cold drinks, with local cafés offering everything from espresso tonics and coffee lemonades to colourful matcha and seasonal fruit drinks.
I've put together a list of 10 of my favourite summertime drinks in Montreal, featuring some of the drinks that I think are worth trying when the weather gets warm. Whether you're looking for something refreshing while exploring the city, a cold coffee to start your morning, or a fun drink to enjoy with friends, there is something on this list for you.
Grab your sunglasses, head out into the Montreal sunshine, and discover some of the best summertime drinks the city has to offer!
Rockaberry Café-Lotus Milkshake
5557 Monkland Ave, Montreal, QC H4A 1E1-514-487-6252
The Lotus Milkshake at Rockaberry is a rich, indulgent beverage blending creamy vanilla with Lotus Biscoff cookie butter. It is typically garnished with real whipped cream and crushed Biscoff cookies for that signature caramelized crunch
Onigiri Shop-Dalgona Matcha Coconut
2285 Rue St-Mathieu, Suite 105, Montreal, QC H3H 2J7-514-932-9393
The Dalgona Matcha Coconut is a signature drink at the Onigiri Shop in Montreal. It features a refreshing, creamy base of coconut water (or milk) topped with a fluffy, whipped matcha foam, and is typically priced at $6.99
Starbucks-Horchata Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
333 Av. Viger O, Montreal, QC H2Z 0A1-514-315-5948
The classic Starbucks Horchata Frappuccino features a blend of almond milk, coffee, cinnamon dolce syrup, and ice. It is topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and cinnamon-sugar sprinkles
Dunkin Donuts-Iced Espresso
7077 Boul. Newman, Montreal/LaSalle, QC H8N 1X1-514-366-3022
Dunkin’s classic iced espresso is typically enjoyed as an Iced Americano or an Iced Latte. Made with 100% Arabica bean espresso, these drinks are brewed fresh and feature tasting notes of sweet caramel and bittersweet chocolate
Radikal Dezzertz-Iced Latte
50B Brunswick Blvd, Pointe-Claire, QC H9B 2L3-514-505-7399
At Radikal Dezzertz West Island (located at 50b Brunswick Blvd, Pointe-Claire, QC), their iced lattes are crafted with their signature homemade Italian-style espresso, milk, and the option to elevate the drink by adding a scoop of their renowned handcrafted gelato
Presotea-Matcha Crème Tornado
10 Rue de la Gauchetière O, Montreal, QC H2Z 1J3-514-497-8881
The Matcha Crème Tornado is a popular signature beverage offered by Presotea. It is part of their specialty Crème Series and is essentially a smooth, refreshing matcha slushy topped and swirled with their rich, house-made Cake Crème.
McDonald’s-Mango Pineapple Smoothie
1016 Rue de la Montagne, Montreal, QC H3G 1Y7-514-933-5672
The McDonald’s Mango Pineapple Smoothie is a popular McCafé beverage made by blending a fruity mango-pineapple base, low-fat yogurt, and ice. It is available in small, medium, and large sizes and provides a refreshing, tropical flavor
Columbus Cafe-Cold Brew Latte
485 Rue McGill #103, Montreal, QC H2Y 2H2-
Discover our Cold Brew Latte! Our Cold Brew is cold-steeped for 18 hours, carefully prepared with a special organic latte blend. The result? A highly aromatic, ultra-fresh, and thirst-quenching drink.
Oishi Bar à Matcha-Flotteur À La Crème Glacée Au Matcha
1289 Rue Beaubien E, Montreal, QC H2S 1V1-514-727-3907
The Flotteur À La Crème Glacée Au Matcha (Matcha Float) is a popular specialty at Oishi Bar à Matcha in Montreal, Canada. It features rich, earthy matcha ceremonial tea (often paired with oat milk) topped with a swirl of their signature matcha or vanilla soft serve ice cream.
Chicha Donburi(DonDonYa)-Chai Lemonade
1433A Rue Bishop, Montreal, QC H3G 2E4-514-638-6626
The signature Chia Lemonade at Chicha Donburi (DonDonYa) is a highly rated, refreshing house-made beverage. Priced at CA$7.00, it is celebrated by customers for being well-balanced, not overly sweet, and offering a great textural blend of lemonade and chia seeds
Jugo Juice-BLUSHING MANGO
895 Rue de la Gauchetière O #90-467, Montreal, QC H3B 4G1-514-379-3656
The Blushing Mango is a highly popular tropical smoothie that combines the sweetness of a mango with the antioxidant-rich color and flavor of red berries (such as strawberries or raspberries). It typically blends mango, berries, and juice (like pineapple) for a refreshing, summery treat
The Keg-Red Wine Sangria
5 Place Ville Marie, Montreal, QC H3B 2G2-514-868-1999
The Keg’s famous red wine sangria combines merlot, white rum, gin, and cherry brandy. It gets its signature bright, fruity flavor from a blend of orange juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup, mixed with fresh fruit like strawberries, raspberries, and orange wheels
Discover Amazing Cafes, Bakeries, and Bubble Tea Shops in Montreal, Old Port, Chinatown, and Monkland Ave.
If you're passionate about exploring new cafes, bubble tea shops, and bakeries in Montreal, take a look at some of my recent visits throughout the city. Uncover the finest mochi, lattes, donuts, and more. You'll find hidden gems that offer unique twists on classic treats, ensuring each outing is a delightful adventure for your taste buds. Don't forget to share your favourites with friends and make it a fun group outing!
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