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Café Humble Lion

Downtown
4.2$
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Café Humble Lion Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Café Humble Lion

Food
Service
on Google4.3 (300+)
*as of 2026-04-01
5★
61%
4★
17%
3★
6%
2★
15%
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1%

Review Summary

Across the reviews, Café Humble Lion comes across as a place with consistently solid coffee and a strong bakery selection, where lattes and cappuccinos are frequently praised as excellent, mochas are enjoyed, scones are fresh from the oven, and service is described as fast and generally friendly. Two locations in town are noted, adding convenience for visitors. Some experiences mention a grumpy barista or impatient staff and a drink that did not meet expectations, such as a matcha that looked beige, leaving the drinker with a mixed impression. Other comments highlight a warm mood and a humble vibe that fits the name, with notes of starting the day well thanks to good coffee. Overall, the reviews portray Café Humble Lion as a dependable spot for a solid cup and pastry, with positive energy and a few cautions about menu options and consistency in drink preparation.
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I went to this café today with my Mom. The café was completely empty…& now it's clear why. The barista didn't greet us & was rushing to be on her phone. No service. No attention. I ordered two Flat Whites, both were watery & cold. Easily the worst coffee I've ever paid for. This used to be one of the best coffee spots downtown…now it's a complete letdown. I guess I should have gone across the street with the rest of the crowd.

Feb 28, 2026
on Google

My Mocha was excellent along with an entirely positive half hour seated at one of the nicest part of downtown. It was also my first experience of having a a decorative warm beverage.

Jul 23, 2025
on Google

Whenever i go into the office downtown I'm looking forward to stopping at the humble lion. Good coffee, nice staff & great vibes every time over the years

Jun 28, 2024
on Google

This cute cafe in the heart of downtown Montreal has comfortable seating & a lovely window view to take your time to enjoy your coffee & snacks. The staff were super nice & efficient. There is a coffee menu with varied options. The cortado was excellent & velvety. I'm super curious about the maple latte so I'll be back for sure. Although I did some patrons working at the tables, the space is small & there were no visible outlets so it's really a place designed for sitting for 1 or 2 & enjoying the experience.

Mar 30, 2024
on Google

Chill vibes guaranteed in this downtown spot. Pre & post pandemic favourite spot.

Great service: very professional & good energy from barista. Served a delicious & well prepared oat latté.

Perfectly balanced espresso: no surprise as they serve specialty coffee from Traffic Roasters. The espresso blend they serve on bar is Renaissance.

Sep 30, 2023
on Google