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Café Lali

Griffintown

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OPEN7 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

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1850 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montreal, H3J 1M5

Griffintown, Montreal-Southwest

Les Quartiers du Canal

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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Boutique-Counter Takeout Available Terrace

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4.6 122 ratings

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*as of 2026-04-01

4.6 122 ratings

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Reviews describe Café Lali as a bright, cozy spot with a creative two-floor layout that supports laptop work and a calm, friendly atmosphere, though an echo can limit conversations when the place is quiet. The coffee earns strong praise, from cortados and well balanced espressos to a pour over that reveals fruity aromas, with notes about temperature and strength needing tweaks. Pastries, biscuits, and artisanal bread are frequently highlighted as tasty accompaniments, and the matcha is said to be among the best in downtown. The staff are repeatedly described as kind and attentive, contributing to a welcoming vibe, and the space is noted for its artful architecture and a second level that feels good for work or reading. Some feedback mentions that the space works best for quieter visits or takeout, and while prices can be high, the overall experience is consistently praised as one of the best spots in the area.

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3.0

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

Sep 7, 2025

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4.0

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

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4.0

Nice, small cafe with lots of paintings & art pieces displayed like a small gallery. The cafe is really small. There is an upstairs but again really small. The coffee is good here though & the service is awesome. Also, they make their own chai concentrate in house. It's a bit watery for me & not as intense as I like my chai but it's an option for those that love chai as much as I do.

Sep 24, 2024

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