Café Humble Lion is celebrated for excellent coffee, friendly staff, efficient service, and tasty treats like cookies, scones, and carrot cake, with seasonal drinks such as chai and a maple syrup latte frequently highlighted as favorites. Experiences range from standout beverages and warm vibes to inconsistencies, particularly with matcha where one order can be rich and well balanced while another tastes milky or off in size. Seating is often cramped and daytime noise can be high, making it less ideal for work, and wifi is commonly reported as poor. A number of reviews describe a shift toward a colder, less welcoming atmosphere and a sense that hospitality has faded, with a couple of baristas seeming more distracted than attentive. Still, many visitors continue to come for the coffee and the overall vibe, considering the drinks among the best in the area and valuing the spot for catching up with friends or a quick visit, even as some feel the price is high and the energy has changed.
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.
tried the cortado a few times. the quality really varies & most of the time it is quite unsatisfying. common problems: 1. the milk was often steamed way too hot. 2. a few times the shot was very sour & there was visibly not enough crema. I think the baristas need to be trained more before they pour shots to customers.
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.
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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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 !
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.
