Café Lali Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)

Monday	7 am - 4 pm
Tuesday	7 am - 4 pm
Wednesday	7 am - 4 pm
Thursday	7 am - 4 pm
Friday	7 am - 4 pm
Saturday	9 am - 4 pm
Sunday	9 am - 4 pm

Monday

7 am - 4 pm

Tuesday

7 am - 4 pm

Wednesday

7 am - 4 pm

Thursday

7 am - 4 pm

Friday

7 am - 4 pm

Saturday

9 am - 4 pm

Sunday

9 am - 4 pm

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.

Reviews for Café Lali

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*as of 2026-03-01

4.6 119 ratings

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Lou

5.0

Beautiful, bright place.
I hope the art that used to be on the walls will come back. It was such a beautiful touch.

Fyi, It's very echo, so cozy, but not ideal for personal convo with friends...unless there's a lot of people to buffer your convo 😏

Feb 18, 2026

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SHAK1786

Nice little coffee spot. Very friendly service.

Jan 27, 2026

AliceB

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

Sylvain

3.0

Café filtre absent des menus pour 2026 + ?!

Jan 1, 2026

David

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

Annie

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

Dec 9, 2025

Manon

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

Rania

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

Oct 22, 2025

Gabriel

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

Oct 10, 2025

Lucie

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

Sep 28, 2025

The best matcha in downtown. Super sweet people working here

Sep 20, 2025