Café Humble Lion

Charlotte

4.0

Good cafe, as someone who doesn't like coffee, i love that there are many different tea options. Difficult to find a spot to sit midday, as there are quite a lot of people, & not that many tables, but overall good stuff.

Mar 25, 2026

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De

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

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Leonard

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

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Cindy

5.0

Cozy cafe with tasty drinks, perfect for a stop on a Winter Day. Their london fog was smooth with the right amount of tea flavour. Cold water was available on the side to self serve if you needed it, which was a nice touch. Seating wasn't the most comfortable given the size of the space & some chargers weren't working at all. Some hangars was available for you to hang your coat especially nearby the washroom.

Feb 19, 2024

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Claudia

5.0

Merci! Un petit café offert par sympathie pour les profs. On apprécie vraiment.

Dec 12, 2023

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4.0

Love this cafe. Very nice service, nice drinks & in the heart of the student ghetto.