Makaya Chocolat & Bistro comes across as a warm, inviting spot with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and attentive service that makes guests feel at home. Reviews highlight a menu rich in Creole and Haitian influences, with flavorful soups, exquisite chocolate desserts, and drinks crafted with fresh ingredients that leave a lasting impression. Guests frequently praise the real hot chocolate made from scratch, the comforting, homey vibe, and the lakefront setting that adds a serene backdrop to evenings or weekends. While a few notes mention chilly dining conditions or occasional billing concerns, the overall impression is of a memorable experience with generous hospitality and dishes that invite repeat visits.View restaurant profile
Délices de Lala is described as a cozy, welcoming spot tucked inside the Lachine public library, offering a warm coffee break and a variety of Brazilian pastries, snacks and drinks. Service is consistently praised as warm, friendly, and highly professional, with staff that make guests feel at home. The menu is celebrated for fresh Brazilian flavors ranging from pao de queijo to brigadeiros, plus savory snacks, pastries, coffee, and diverse lunch options, with some items available frozen to take home for busy days. Overall, the reviews convey a sense of a true little gem where reliable flavors and friendly hospitality meet a convenient location, inviting both quick stops and longer visits, with outdoor seating available.View restaurant profile
Reviews praise a warm, vibrant ambiance at Express o café, with professional and friendly service, impeccable desserts and coffee, and sandwiches that are simply delicious, including an Italian sandwich that is big and good value. The cafe is described as a great spot to gather with friends, offering small but excellent drinks and food options, with prices noted as competitive or very reasonable. The coffee, including cappuccino and matcha, earns strong praise for aroma and quality, along with tasty panini and house made muffins and cookies that are described as delights. The space is noted for cleanliness and stylish design with a bright red interior and a cozy corner, plus a music vibe that adds energy and makes a return visit appealing. Staff are consistently described as helpful, courteous, and warm, contributing to a welcoming mood that brightens mornings. Overall, Express o café comes across as a reliable choice for good coffee, solid sandwiches, and a pleasant, well kept setting.View restaurant profile
H8S Coffee Bar is described as a small, cozy cafe by the water that is ideal for studying, meeting someone special, or simply relaxing, with a welcoming atmosphere and courteous staff. The coffee is widely praised as excellent, with house-made syrups for chai, pumpkin spice and other seasonal flavors that avoid generic syrups, and a moka described as superb. Food options include homemade soups and a variety of grilled cheese, with inventive combos like brie with blueberries and a vegan grilled cheese option getting frequent nods. The space offers several seating areas, a small terrace, and sidewalk tables, making it suitable for outdoor moments and working. The cafe emphasizes fresh, local ingredients and seasonal specialties, with attentive service and a clear focus on quality. The overall vibe is friendly and neighborhood-focused, with understated interior design and a canal-side location that attracts cyclists, walkers, and urban explorers alike.View restaurant profile
Overall, Nonnina comes through as a bustling, family-friendly Italian spot with a warm, welcoming vibe and a bakery-led menu noted for huge, fresh sandwiches, a wide range of pastries, cannoli, tiramisu, pistachio treats, and the occasional croissant; reviewers praise the porchetta, spicy chicken, prosciutto and other sandwiches, along with pizzas, salads, and reliable coffee, with many saying the pastries and desserts are exceptional. The service is described as fast and friendly, the atmosphere as cozy and authentic, and the location as convenient and lively, even on busy days, with a system for quick pickup that keeps lines moving. Catering for events is highlighted, and many say they would return, sometimes repeatedly, for the pastries, sandwiches, and espresso; however, a few notes mention price, occasional inconsistencies in the coffee, or changes to chicken portions. All in all, the consensus is that Nonnina offers high-quality, satisfying Italian fare in a charming setting and stands out as a top spot for sandwiches and Italian baked goods in the area.View restaurant profile
Reviewers describe Comptoir St-Jo as a warm, neighborhood cafe by the water with a cozy vibe and a sunny terrace, where the breakfast bagel and coffee are frequently praised and the selection of baked goods, local wines, and merchandise adds to the appeal. The coffee and pastries are often highlighted as strong points, while the food can vary and a few items have shown inconsistency, such as a cookie with less chocolate than expected or a bagel with a hole that can make the sandwich slide. Service is described as friendly and efficient by many, though some visits note inattentive staff, tables that need cleaning, or seating that is tight for larger groups. The location and ambiance are repeatedly called out as a neighborhood gem, with a lively but welcoming atmosphere and an emphasis on local products beyond the cafe, including a notable sunroom and outdoor seating. Overall Comptoir St-Jo emerges as a reliable spot for coffee, breakfast and light meals, appreciated for its vibe, the variety of options inside, and a sense of community that brings people back.View restaurant profile
Le café Gofretta Jones is described in the reviews as a welcoming place with amazing service and a great selection, where coffee, pastries and ice cream share the spotlight and gelato offers a wide range of flavours with a good texture and freshness. The cannoli is highlighted as a standout, crepes and coffee are praised, and the canal side location with a terrace adds to the pleasant atmosphere, while the staff are described as friendly and inviting. Overall the reviews suggest a versatile spot for dessert lovers and coffee drinkers alike, with high quality ice cream and plenty of choices that make visitors want to return.View restaurant profile
