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Café Humble Lion

Downtown
4.0$
OPEN7:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Café Humble Lion Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reservations (2026)
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Reviews for Café Humble Lion

Food
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on Google4.3 (700+)
*as of 2026-05-15
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53%
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Review Summary

Reviews describe Café Humble Lion as a cozy spot with a wide range of drinks, including excellent coffee and tea options, plus muffins and cookies, and its location in front of McGill makes it an easy stop for a quick espresso or a longer work session. Staff are repeatedly praised for friendly, efficient service and a good vibe, though seating can be hard to find during peak hours and the space can feel crowded or noisy. Some experiences highlight standout drinks like matcha and chai, while others note inconsistencies such as milk-forward matcha or flavor variations across sizes. A sense that the third wave coffee identity has faded for some and that the atmosphere is less warm than in the past, yet many still view it as a reliable downtown stop for coffee and catching up with friends. Overall, Café Humble Lion attracts visitors for its coffee quality and atmosphere, but it may not be ideal for focused work given the wifi and seating challenges noted by some.
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Diane was the sweetest barista ever & made me an amazing matcha!

Mar 29, 2026
on Google

Cozy spot next to McGill! Really good cookies & matcha latte.

Feb 18, 2026
on Google

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

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

Very friendly, warm & cozy. The lattes & drinks are delish. The coffee is a "fancy" floral & fruity (?) blend that isn't my favourite. A matcha with soy milk was over $7, which is just too much. Other than price, 5 stars.

Jan 7, 2024
on Google

Iced matcha latte tasted like pure milk for $7.

Sep 25, 2023
on Google