Coffee Shop

Café Humble Lion

Downtown

OPEN7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Monday	7:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday	7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday	7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday	7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday	7:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday	10 am - 4 pm
Sunday	10 am - 4 pm

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904 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montreal, H3A 1G3

Downtown, Montreal

(514) 844-5466

shop.humblelion.com

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Café Humble Lion

1204 Avenue McGill College

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4.0 87 ratings

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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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Claude

5.0

A place where the coffe is excellent & fresh & warm pastries

Dec 26, 2023

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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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Inseok

2.0

Worst London fog in my whole life.

Dec 4, 2023

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Mathilde

4.0

Gud coffee, gud cookies

Nov 25, 2023

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5.0

Best machiato I've had in a long time!

Nov 15, 2023

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Mathilde

3.0

Not bad but could be better. Muffin: a bit dry. Cappuccino: too hot, not of the right texture that you get in those great coffee shops. Good taste. Staff friendly.

Nov 9, 2023

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Katya

2.0

Coffee is unfortunately consistently bad for the price point & the third wave label. Cold brew always has a soapy aftertaste which is likely because it's under extracted, & today's cappuccino tasted burned.

Oct 10, 2023

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Yasmin

5.0

Always love trying new coffee shops! Found this one just walking near the university. It must be good if it’s near college students who need to stay up late to study😌. I got an iced mocha latte. It was good & a small portion. I would’ve wanted a slightly larger one next time. It was good & I enjoyed it after our hike up Mont Royal. I also bought a bag of coffee beans as it smelled good!

Oct 5, 2023

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SmashKetchup

2.0

Iced matcha latte tasted like pure milk for $7.

Sep 25, 2023

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Mohammad

5.0

Nice coffee & vibe.
Friendly staffing

Sep 20, 2023

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Andre

5.0

Best London Fog I’ve literally have ever had. Frothy, full of taste, just great. Went to the Sherbrooke location, so you’re in town & the staff were lovely. Can’t wait to go back.

Sep 16, 2023

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4.0

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

Jul 11, 2015

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