Questions and answers
Café 2nd Gen Montréal: frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions people ask most about Café 2nd Gen in Montréal. Each answer says where the information comes from. Details were last checked on November 14, 2026.
The business
The basics
What are Café 2nd Gen's opening hours?
Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4 PM, Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM, per Google Maps and Tastet.
What is the phone number?
+1 514-392-8080.
Is the food halal?
Tastet states all the food is halal. Ask the staff if you need to be certain about a specific item.
Does it have a website or online ordering?
No working website was found. Its only web presence is Instagram, @cafe2ndgen; no online ordering page was found.
Getting there
Visiting
Where is Café 2nd Gen?
717 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3C 1N9, in the Cité du Multimédia area of Griffintown.
Is there somewhere to sit?
Yes: tables, chairs and sofas inside and a courtyard terrace in good weather. Reviewers describe the room as small.
Is it open on holidays?
It was not confirmed. Hours can differ on public holidays, so call +1 514-392-8080 or check its Instagram page, @cafe2ndgen, before you go.
Is there parking near Café 2nd Gen?
Parking was not confirmed in the listings we checked on November 14, 2026. Call +1 514-392-8080 to ask, or use Bonaventure metro station, about a 9-minute walk away according to The Main.
Everything else
More questions
Can I work or study there?
Tastet describes it as suitable for working or studying.
How do I get there by public transport?
The Main lists Bonaventure metro station about a 9-minute walk away.
How is it rated?
4.7 out of 5 from 308 Google reviews on 14 November 2026.
Who runs it?
Tastet names Marwan Aboughris, Ben Mao and Sara Sabry as the owners.
How did it start?
As an ice cream pop-up, and per The Main as a summer kiosk at Quartier Dix30, before opening on Rue William.
Does Café 2nd Gen deliver or take reservations?
It was not confirmed. No delivery, online ordering or reservation page was found on November 14, 2026, so call +1 514-392-8080 to ask.
Is Café 2nd Gen's Instagram the official page?
Yes. Its Google Maps listing links to @cafe2ndgen, and Instagram is its only web presence. This guide is independent and is not run by the café.
Ask the business
Still not sure?
For anything about current stock, bookings, large orders or holiday hours, Café 2nd Gen itself is the only reliable source. Call +1 514-392-8080.
Before you go, check the Cafe 2nd Gen guide for the current hours and the menu.