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Café Lali
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Café Lali

Griffintown
4.6$
OPEN7 am - 4 pm
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Café Lali Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Café Lali is much more than a cup of coffee...

Having visited several continents and crossed their oceans, Café Lali is a blend that tells of my adventures around the world.

Throughout my travels, I've wandered the backstreets of Taiwan sipping their coffee, tasting real Japanese "Kawai" foam sculptures and enjoying the rhythmic atmosphere of Australian coffee shops.

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Review Summary
Café Lali is described as a cozy, small two level space with an artistic vibe that suits reading, relaxing, or working. The coffee is a frequent highlight, with the cortado praised for excellent balance and what seems like whole milk, and the espresso noted as very pleasant to drink; the pour over is described as fruity with a pleasant aroma and limited acidity, though some would prefer a slightly stronger profile. Service is consistently praised for friendliness and attentiveness, with staff described as kind and helpful. The ambience is warm and calm, with artful details and two floors that invite lingering or laptop time on the upper level. Some reviewers mention price as a consideration, noting the coffee can be pricey though many feel it is worth it for quality. The menu also stands out for gluten free and vegan options, a dog friendly policy, and a mix of comforting treats and baked goods. A few criticisms include iced chai lattes that lack flavor and occasional dishes that arrive cold or under seasoned. Overall, Café Lali comes across as a favorite Montreal spot for excellent coffee, a welcoming crew, and a cozy atmosphere, ideal for a quiet morning, a quick take out, or a productive visit.
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Reviews for Café Lali

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Nice little coffee spot. Very friendly service.

Jan 27, 2026
on Google

J'ai adoré mon cortado parfaitement exécuté. Je n'avais pas gouté un aussi bon café depuis longtemps. Les viennoiseries ont l'air tout aussi bonnes, je reviendrai!

Jan 26, 2026
on Google

Café filtre absent des menus pour 2026 + ?!

Jan 1, 2026
on Google

Nous avons le cortado avec le café style torréfié, il est excellent, semble fait avec lait entier. Très bien balancer pas de goût de brûler. Le pour over était très chaud après 10 min de refroidissement il a démontré de belle arôme fruité sans etre trop acide(bu noir sans sucre), je préfère un goût un peu plus puissant, j'aurais probablement mis un 30ml moins d'eau ou 2-3 g de plus de café.

Dec 21, 2025
on Google

Excellent café & service à la clientèle impeccable! Je recommande à tous.

Dec 9, 2025
on Google

Ambiance cosi, calme, de quoi boire une bonne boisson chaude, avec un biscuit & un peu de lecture 🥰
Je recommande, mais venez pas trop nombreux, pour garder ce côté calme 😂

Nov 13, 2025
on Google

Excellent café, service rapide & ambiance cosy. J'y reviendrai sans hésiter .

Oct 22, 2025
on Google

Very good coffee & the guy was very sympathetic! I recommend!

Oct 10, 2025
on Google

Un café adorable. Les biscuits sont beaucoup trop bons & le chocolat chaud hyper réconfortant. 🤩

Sep 28, 2025
on Google
5.0

The best matcha in downtown. Super sweet people working here

Sep 20, 2025
on Google

very good & quick service. bought 2 iced chai lattes, we both thought it wasn't very flavourful & tasted mostly like milk.

Sep 7, 2025
on Google

Great coffee, pleasant staff & really cool vibe. Small but funky space.

Aug 28, 2025
on Google

Best for take out. Coffee is pricey (!!) but delicious.

Aug 24, 2025
on Google

Bon petit café de quartier
Très très bon café très bien goûteux

Aug 9, 2025
on Google

Un de mes cafés préférés à Montréal. Leur espresso est très agréable à déguster.

Jul 27, 2025
on Google

Très bon service mais les prix sont exorbitants pour des cafés qui est quand même bon 😊

Jul 21, 2025
on Google

Divin le cordato... tout comme le muffin

Jun 4, 2025
on Google

The kindest staff!

Apr 23, 2025
on Google

One of the best lattes I've had in Montreal. Cute vibes inside. A bit small but the coffee is soooooo worth it

Apr 8, 2025
on Google

Artistic ambiance, two floors, not very big but it's a nice place to take your laptop , sip your coffee & do your works. At the second floor there is a table with 6 chairs.

Apr 1, 2025
on Google