Café Humble Lion

Laura

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

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Maria

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

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Neil

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

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KC

3.0

Firstly, I hate leaving reviews but I left this in hopes the owner sees it & addresses these concerns. I am having very inconsistent coffee & service at HL on Sherbrooke. When ordering an Americano with milk, I do not want the milk added to the water (!?!). This watery milk is then set aside for a few mins while they make the espresso to pour into said watery milk. Why would you do this? The cold milk cools off the hot water so the Americano becomes lukewarm. When the staff is asked not to do this/remake a lukewarm Americano, I am met with eye rolls, "knowing" looks to the other staff, snickers, & shrugs. I am always kind & respectful. I always tip. As a regular, I do not appreciate being treated like this. This has started happening regularly & this week alone, it has happened 4x. I am (was) a daily regular there; if we include the HL on McGill college, I am a daily 1-2x regular. Recently, I've taken to hiking up the hill to Toi & Moi in the Science building to get a good Americano. I regret having to do this. I used to love the coffee here. Saying that, the cheese cumin scones are the best I've ever had anywhere & the owner is lovely with the cutest dog. I wish he'd get the staff & Americano situation sorted out. I'll keep coming to buy scones until then but no coffee for me.

Feb 21, 2024

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Christina

4.0

Cute place, it's got a lot of options but definitely on the pricier side! The food is pretty great tho! The scones are amazing & the coffee does taste good !

Jan 27, 2024

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