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Café Humble Lion
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Café Humble Lion
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5.0
Tried the maple syrup latte & it was delicious. Would definitely order it again!
Dec 28, 2025
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5.0
Visited today & come to this location often with coworkers. Always efficient & delicious tasting drinks. All the baristas here are nice , but the one who served us today was in particular very friendly & nice. Just adds a good vibe to the service . This place still knows what customer service is suppose to be like. I love coming here & kudos to the wonder staff & baristas here. To the barista today around 315pm, thank you for the great service !
Nov 28, 2025
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5.0
ASTOUNDINGLY GOOD COFFEE, well above average carrot cake that is moist & not too sugary, amazing vibe with good music & warm atmosphere, kind staff
Nov 14, 2025
on Google
3.0
Ordered a medium iced matcha & it unfortunately just tasted of milk, & it was almost white in colour. Also ordered a scone, which was actually very good! The service was also good, just avoid the matcha.
Oct 23, 2025
on Google
4.0
I went in the morning & got a small matcha with white chocolate syrup & it was so good, honestly one of the best matchas I've had. I went back later in the day for a large one but that time it tasted completely different, basically like milk with just a tiny hint of matcha. I don't know if it's because they use the same amount of matcha for all sizes or something, but the ratio felt super off. I really hope it was just a one-time thing because the small one was incredible & I'd love to go back without worrying it'll taste like milk again.
Oct 5, 2025
on Google
4.0
I love the drinks here, especially the seasonal ones! The chai is my favourite :) scones & cookies are also pretty solid!
The staff is super nice & drinks are made fairly quickly. The only cons are the lack of seating (it's hard to find a table) & how loud it can get during the day, so it's not an ideal work/study spot. Still, great to catch up with friends if you're in the downtown area!
Sep 27, 2025
on Google
5.0
This has the best coffee we have found across Canada! We've been on a long trip & all the major stopoffs across the country! Here we have superfast service, great coffee & even skinny milk!
We are very grateful for the three days we have spent in the wonderful coffee we have consumed!
We bought at least 2 cups per day!
Awesome!
May 27, 2025
on Google
2.0
Far Cry from Its Heyday
The third-wave coffee is still good-though overpriced-but sadly, the welcoming & vibrant atmosphere that once defined this place is gone. On my last visit, the café was nearly empty, & the vibe felt cold & uninviting.
What stood out most was the supercilious attitude of the two baristas (both seemingly unilingual anglophones). They seemed more interested in chatting with each other than serving customers. The sense of hospitality has clearly faded.
There are plenty of better cafés in the city where making an espresso isn't treated like a lifestyle performance. This is a place I'll gladly avoid in the future.
Goodbye, Humble Lion-you're not so humble anymore.
Loin de sa belle époque
Le café « third wave » est toujours bon (mais cher), cependant l'ambiance chaleureuse & accueillante qui faisait le charme de l'endroit a complètement disparu. Le lieu était presque vide lors de ma dernière visite, & l'atmosphère froide & distante.
Ce qui m'a le plus marqué, c'est l'attitude hautaine des deux baristas (visiblement unilingues anglophones), plus occupées à discuter entre elles qu'à servir les clients. L'accueil, autrefois agréable, n'est plus au rendez-vous.
Il existe de bien meilleurs cafés à Montréal, où faire un espresso n'est pas une déclaration de style de vie. Pour ma part, je n'y remettrai pas les pieds.
Adieu Humble Lion, tu n'as plus rien d'humble.
May 20, 2025
on Google
3.0
Small, skinny cafe. Some seating but for the most part it's very cramped & difficult to work from. The coffee is good though so recommend to take to go.
Apr 27, 2025
on Google
3.0
Terrible terrible wifi connection. It's been consistently terrible for the past 8 years since I arrived. I come back for the cup of coffee & the vibe, but don't plan to work here!
Apr 8, 2025
on Google
5.0
The perfect place to grab a cup of coffee. If you're considering studying here, I'd recommend arriving early since the space is quite small. There's something about the coffee & the atmosphere that makes me want to study-it feels like I'm in a movie when I work there. Their pastries are also really good.
Dec 3, 2024
on Google
5.0
Great coffee (if a little expensive) & delicious baked goods. Always busy & with a cheerful, friendly atmosphere
Nov 26, 2024
on Google
4.0
Lieu très beau. Rien d'exceptionnel au niveau des gâteaux, mais on peut y passer un bon moment. Service correct.
Nov 6, 2024
on Google
5.0
Top coffee - even espresso allongé which is not easy to find (Americano is usually not the same) & delicious fresh scones & muffins & more. Cozy atmosphere good internet, friendly staff & the best sort of university vibe.
Oct 31, 2024
on Google