Café-bistro C'est la Vie in Moncton

785 Main St, Moncton, NB E1C 1E9, Canada

★★★★★
(333 reviews)
Categories: Bistro Asian restaurant Coffee shop

About

At Café CLV, our mission is to be the place where multiculturalism meets the local community. As always, we work hard to offer the best coffee and food around; but we also like to provide artists and musicians with the opportunity to showcase their work. Café C’est La Vie: Coffee, Food, Culture.

Website
cafecestlavie.ca
Address
785 Main St, Moncton, NB E1C 1E9, Canada
Plus Code
36QC+CJ Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Time Zone
America/Halifax

Business Hours

Monday
7:30 AM–4 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM–4 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM–4 PM
Friday
7:30 AM–4 PM
Saturday
9 AM–3 PM
Sunday
9 AM–3 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great tea selection Live music
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Coffee Healthy options Organic dishes Small plates Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
333 reviews

Most Mentioned

atmosphere (19) breakfast sandwich (10) prices (10) korean food (7) bibimbap (7) croissant (7) cappuccino (7) environment (6) artists (5) patio (4)
5 stars
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★★★
November 24, 2024

Nice little spot in downtown Moncton, service was nice. We got a BLT and a breakfast sandwich, and two cappuccinos, sandwiches were okay but not blow away by the prices. Coffee was okay. No parking available you’ll have to park on street or find a parking lot nearby which is not unexpected. Cute vibes

★★★★★
August 19, 2024

Really nice local cafe - a nice place to stop after seeing the tidal bore! Their specialty coffee was also excellent.

★★★★★
August 11, 2024

There are many kinds of Korean traditional menu here. Honestly,I would like to try all of the menu☺️ We had two coffees,cappuccino and iced Americano,hamburg steak and breakfast sandwiches. We highly recommend them !!👍

★★★★★
July 17, 2024

Great little cafe, lots of options from baked goods to sandwiches. They had lots of gluten free options from baked goods to gluten free bread allowing you to have any sandwich. Large space with a lot of seating.

★★★★★
March 29, 2024

The staff is so friendly and the coffee is amazing!! I would definitely recommend to others for cozy place to sit and have a latte.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

This place never disappoints me. I love how they have new artworks which brings up the atmosphere. Food is great with many selection, coffee is always nice!

★★★★★
March 10, 2024

Café C'est la Vie, situated down town Moncton on Main st. had a very peaceful environment. It has such a nice atmosphere and good food. I ordered their Korean breakfast sandwich with a iced strawberry latte. Good experience, would recommend :)

★★★★★
January 28, 2024

Went around 1:30pm on a Sunday. I was the only customer in there. And then a couple more customers came later. Paid at counter and enjoyed my food in cafe. Friendly staff and great food and drink selection! They also had some pastries available in the glass bakery case near the counter. I got beef bibimbap and ginger latte. Both were served quickly, and both were tasty! Interior was spacious and comfy with lots of artwork hanging around.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

The staff has been upgraded and I love this place again! Amazing coffees and owner is great !

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Had the best Korean breakfast sandwich and croissant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Quiet little shop with delicious food and really good lattes.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Went in on a whim and was very happy with my food and drink. The staff were so lovely and happy to answer any questions I had.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We were in Moncton for dinner and we had a pleasant time and what can we say about the warm welcome and the exchanges we had with the employees. For my part, I had the chicken sautéed with vegetables on rice and it was as if I had prepared it at home.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Delicious food and coffee Many Thanks

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Very friendly at the counter and great white chocolate frappé!

August 22, 2024

Nice place but extremely SLOW. Do NOT order unless you have a lot of time to wait.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Very good products

★★★
July 22, 2024

Breakfast was ok but coffee was weak sadly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The staff was friendly and the coffee was delicious If I come back to Moncton, I will definitely eat at C est la Vie again ~

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I had bibimbap and coffee at this cafe for lunch. The food and coffee were both excellent. Personally, I think it is the best cafe in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Awesome real smoothies

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

You can tell the people running this place take pride in what they do and enjoy it! The chicken stir-fry noodles are awesome too Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Went there today to order coffee, and they were so good! The owners are very friendly, and the store has authentic atmosphere. Highly recommend Vienna latte

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Yummy breakfast sandwich on a home made croissant! Person working was patient with me and my dietary restrictions. Can t wait to go back and try more menu items. Vegetarian options: Easily substituted veggies in place of meat.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Delicious!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Here visiting in Moncton and didnt know where to go for a latte with my daughter and mother. Found this place on a whim and they were so lovely and answered questions. My 8 year old ginger fan loved the homemade ginger latte with fresh ginger.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Just had coffee and breakfast sandwich. Need to go back for a something Korean. Bet its great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Awesome Bimbimbap

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great serving

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good coffee and great atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very friendly and excellent service, food and coffee equally as good

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I was looking for breakfast and walked across this cafe - looked nice so decided to go in and glad I did. Very friendly staff and got a good omelette n coffee. Just the veggie kind I was looking for :) highly recommended.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I love this café! My only complaint is that most of the pastries they offer are just out of a package, not bakery fresh or made on site. But the atmosphere is great and very spacious it was a nice place to set up with a laptop and get some work done for a few hours.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Vegetarian options: They have drinks and cookies that are vegan/ vegetarian! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Downtown coffee bar with reasonable prices, good food (I had a ham and egg on cheese bun), good coffee and nice atmosphere with good people-watching view out front, if thats your thing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

lots of great options!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic food, quick bite stop in on our way to PEI. Was halfway through my food, when I realized I didnt snap a pick. Employee/owner? Has fantastic energy, if you need some sunshine, stop in here.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

the barista was so kind and welcoming! i really enjoyed everything about this place. all the food was delicious and the coffee perfect. can t say enough:) Vegetarian options: they had a few vegan options and a variety of vegetarian options! Dietary restrictions: they had gluten free options as well! Parking: no direct parking but because it is downtown there are tons of street parking available.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great spot to grab a high-quality coffee and a breakfast sandwich

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great café. We had a bulgogi and a bibimbap, both were delicious. Also, the staff was super nice, and the place super clean.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pis history service (August 29, 2023). 40 minutes to have 4 lunch sandwiches. Luckily were on vacation. Endless

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Affordable, nice place to read or study

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food. Great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very cute place, super friendly service. The Bibimbap was perfect l.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great little Cafe open early. Awesome coffees, quality food, and friendly service. Decent value too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Viana coffee is so tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It is a nice, quiet place, their hot drinks are of good size and taste. The service is friendly and empathetic. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice and friendly staff in a cozy atmosphere

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great Mocha, friendly staffs and yummy breakfast croissant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent coffee and friendly service, a great place to meet a friend downtown.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

What an excellent service, the treats and coffee are great but like I said, the way they talk to you and greet you is amazing. I will definitely go back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Quiet spot..very clean..quaint..decorated with local artist paintings..coffee is excellent.. a must to visit..

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great coffee, with polite and perky staff. A bit on the expensive side, though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent double espresso. They even had a triple.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice ambiance horrible paintings on café walls

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Coffee is ok

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This cafe instantly became one of my favorite coffee spots. If I lived in Moncton, I would definitely come here a lot, but, unfortunately I would have to drive all the way from Nashville (26 hours). Great coffee and French desserts, awesome decor and atmosphere. Almost Provence or Loccitane. :) Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

What a perfect spot for a quick breakfast. We all had coffees and breakfast sandwiches. The server was friendly and personable. Efficient too. Croissant sandwich and cappuccino was exactly what I needed to start the day!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Alright

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

After driving 3 days and suffering hotel coffee, I was desperate for a good coffee. Cafe-bistro did not disappoint. My cortado was hot, creamy and luscious and aromatic. Vegetarian options: On menu Kid-friendliness: Lots of room. Wheelchair accessibility: Street entrance flat. Separate washroom

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great vibe!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great coffee

★★★★
December 22, 2022

First time there and loved it ! The owners are Korean and they serve Korean food as well. Lots of café and tea choices. The ambiance is really cosy. Will come back for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good coffee

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This was awesome. Chanced upon this place when looking for a quick breakfast. Ended up being both quick with live music as well as a Korean. Reakfast sandwich? Was completely unexpected and awesome! We were in moncton for 1 night and this absolutely made the trip. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Wow very good delicious cappuccino coffee corner

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Coffee and Korean lunch sandwich on the terrace. Excellent service and food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Intimate spot. Friendly staff and great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good food, good customer service, nice patio

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Really delicious chai latte with soy! And amazing GF AND DF cookies! Really enjoyed this place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great cafe. Fantastic coffee.

★★★
December 22, 2022

Guy was picking his nose behind the counter. With a Kleenex, but still gross to see.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Coffee, beer, cakes, paintings, good music, wifi. Escape from chain coffe shops.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great for a quick coffee and sandwich. comfortable atmosphere

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Small, independent cafe with reasonable prices. Limited hours and seating during covid. Im not a coffee expert and cant speak to their selection; I just had a small dark roast, but it was good. Ambience is quiet and pleasant with personable employees the few times Ive been there. Location is convenient for when your downtown.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I love it here. Every one is so nice. The Korean food is delicious! The espresso excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very nice staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

A great spot for a coffee date! The staff is always friendly and the coffee and food is delicious! 10/10 would recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We enjoyed sitting outside under generous umbrellas at their picnic tables. The strawberry mint lemonade really hit the spot. The breakfast sandwiches on cheesy buns kept the kids very happy. The bibimbap paninis were delicious too. I would have rather tried the actual bibimbap but they were out of rice! No matter, just an excuse to come back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Awesome! Had a delicious coffee and gluten free oatmeal with craisins cookie! Was my first visit. Will definitely go again, bringing a friend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very good coffee

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The cappuccino wasn t authentic like the person who took my order mentioned 3 times before I paid for my order. There s nothing authentic about the coffee. Also, I didn t like the taste of the coffee! My mother s brew wasn t good either.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Nice coffee however the service could be better and the mocha are made with powder, at the price charged this is not correct

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best Café Bistro in Moncton so far, delicious food and amazing service

★★
December 22, 2021

This would not fly as anything above 4.5 stars in a major city. Breakfast sandwiches were pretty ok but pretty bare one egg, a bacon strip and a tomato. The most annoying thing was how impossible it was to check e-mails, or let alone have a conversation sitting at a table because the staff is very loud. I understand some people come to chat, and that s fine but there are ways to accommodate both chatty customers and those in need of a quieter setting by just bringing the volume down a bit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great coffee!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great double americano.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

They have excellent coffee and food.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Nice place but they were out of many items on their menu. Tried 3 times with different dishes but nothing. I ended up with a bran muffin and coffee.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best staff ever!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Local business, very friendly, good service, food, and drinks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Unique athmosfere in the middle of Main st. Great coffee, cakes and breakfast.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great coffee and lovely place. And bibimbab was delicious Delicious! Cafe Seravi is a great place to take a break as it also serves Korean food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Two for one espresso shots on a snowy day.....um, yes!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Really good prices for the service and great staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great latte at a reasonable price Super friendly staff Lots of options to eat in or go Loved the local art decor Overall I enjoyed popping in here. I didnt eat but did snag a latte and a cookie for the road. I have heard good things about the food from friends though! Will have to try next time. Interesting that they have a Korean twist in the menu!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Just a cool vibe café on Main Street. :)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Cute cozy place to have lunch. The staff was so nice. Would definitely go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Super nice little place! It has a great, central location right on main street, so it makes for a convenient meeting place. The staff are friendly and helpful. Lots of different art work is displayed across the store, giving it a unique but cozy atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Beautiful place

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Ive yet to eat here but I do enjoy their Americanos. Teas are good too.

★★★
December 22, 2020

Environment is lovely and staff was nice. Its a little pricey there and Ive had better hot chocolate and boyfriend found his cappuccino alright.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Had a lovely organic tomato soup. Lots of selection for teas and coffees

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The ladies who work the counter are terrific and very friendly.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Nice place, great staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Friendly & good prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Fresh and delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Theyre just the brightest, friendliest and tastiest place in town

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Their ginger Latte is amazing and the service is excellent..one of my favourite places to hangout

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Unique spot in downtown Moncton. My mom and I have been trying to mimic their Ginger Tea since our visit...it was so tasty and comforting! Not quite there yet so well be back for more :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Nice little place and great atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Delicious Korean fusion!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice and cozy place, great coffee, friendly staff, they even have Baileys!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great little Cafe :) great friendly staff !!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great coffee

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Soup was very good. Small portion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great coffee, lovely atmosphere, funky art! Also, it is the cafe that introduced me to the Dirty Chai Latte: all the yum with an extra kick!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

What a wonderful little cafe with great coffees and sweet treats all reasonably priced. Love the ambiance! Friendly staff. I have one criticism...the hours. The shop closes much too early, at 5 PM.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Amazing little spot, friendly and amazing staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great spot to sit and enjoy a coffee and look at the talented local art. I had the organic mint latte with coconut milk. It was delicious get way to get through the afternoon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The all-day menu is diverse and there are people studying quietly. Its a very good experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great cafe. Has character not like chain cafes

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Arguably the best café in town. Super friendly staff and an environment that s full of personality. Cest la vie supports local musicians, local artists and local entertainers alike. Located central downtown Moncton, Cest la vie is a great check point for tourists. The food is great and the drinks keep you leveled out while you enjoy your day. The place is way better than a bag of lays, you can t visit just once.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great coffee! Worth a stop, support your local coffee shops :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

They have the event for the local musician.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Awesome place to get a cool ice tea during a hot summer day. Really good service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Loved it. Really great fresh coffee and wonderful staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

I mostly visit their kiosk at eh Dieppe Market on Sundays. Always awesome coffee, with friendly service. You could go to a franchise coffee spot, or you can stop here and get great coffee. oh, and they usually display local art in their downtown café. definitely a more comfy vibe going on here.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Excellent Barista!! Great breakfast and coffee.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice atmosphere and very good Korean meal. The coffee is good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great coffee, great atmosphere, great customer service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

great food, great staff!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Magnificent café to discover artists and drink a really good coffee... if you are not in a hurry.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good coffee better people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The Cest la vie café-bistro is a pleasant and relaxing place to have a good coffee and, if you feel like it, a light meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Best coffee place in town. Best baristas as well. Very kind and welcoming.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great little coffee shop

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Nice place, but noisy. By the road, great staff though

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Really good and cozy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great location and staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

What a sweet place to enjoy a special coffee , tea , sweets , and some delicious lunch choices . Im going this week , treat for me .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Best Longshot Espresso Ive ever had!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Very nice cozy place to enjoy delicious coffee and cookie with a friend

★★★
December 22, 2018

Nice little place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

This is my secret breakfast spot when Im in Moncton. Café Latte with a ham and egg croissant is my combo... they also have a great lunch menu... some vegetarian items too. French and English... cool vibe!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Charming place, good coffee and nice staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Loved the venue and convenience downtown

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Lovely local cafe, worth checking out!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Lovely small intimate place, good coffee and tea, excellent food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great place. Good food, nice atmosphere.