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
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Boulangerie BAGEL FRÉNA is praised for fresh bagels with a light crunch and a soft interior, a wide range of cream cheese flavors including harissa and Zataar, and Jerusalem bagels that many find tastier for sandwiches than Montreal varieties. The atmosphere is described as cute and local, with friendly service and items such as salads, dips, pitas, Jerusalem bagels, sambusacs and sfinjs beignets marocains, along with donuts like sufganiyot that are noted as very fresh. Reviews emphasize the overall quality and variety, often saying the place exceeded expectations and that returning is likely. Some mentions address hours, with Google hours deemed accurate by some and occasional closures noted by others, reinforcing the sense of a promising new Montreal destination for bagel lovers.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
