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Café Lali

Griffintown
4.6$
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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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Reviews for Café Lali

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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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A.
5.0

Cute coffee shop with art on the walls. The staff is super friendly & absolutely deserves 5 stars for their service. The coffee is good, though not particularly strong-just a bit mild for our taste. The croissant was also a bit dry, too. They have different types of milk for your coffee.

Oct 25, 2024
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J
5.0

Very cute spot & friendly staff

Sep 22, 2024
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Lucas
5.0

Fantastic coffee, delicious breakfast wrap, lovely atmosphere, & friendly staff. The perfect place for breakfast!

Sep 2, 2024
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Jean
5.0

Really pleasant atmosphere & very friendly staff. Perfect for a coffee & the best matcha in a cafe so far 👌

Jul 31, 2024
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FERNANDA
5.0

Best coffee place! The owner & staff are soooo kind! They are pet friendly & my dog Panetone is in love with the place too, always get treats. The coffee is really really good & the food too. The white chocolate & salt cookie is fenomenal & also de banana, oat & pistache. 10/10 coffee place!

Jun 11, 2024
on Google
Momo
5.0

Friendly staff. Beautiful interior. Yummy bites

Apr 21, 2024
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Ahmad
4.0

I visited this café after a strong recommendation, so I had strong expectations upon my morning visit. I am a filter coffee person, especially at mornings. Therefore, I ordered a dark roast filter coffee. They grind & prepare filter coffee per request in pour-over. It was quite pricey. $6 including tip. However, no complaint about the quality of the drink. Very friendly staff, & an interesting art collection offered for sale.

Feb 17, 2024
on Google
Glen
5.0

Good coffee ☕. Americano. Nice atmosphere. Friendly environment. Courteous staff.

Jan 13, 2024
on Google
Austin
5.0

One of my favorite cafes I have been to in Montréal! The staff was very friendly & offered different blends for my latte when I ordered & asked me a few questions of how I would like my latte. The atmosphere was great, as it was an art gallery as well. Cafe is in a location located a little out of the way from the city in my opinion but that is the only tiny downside of it. (Sorry for not reviewing in French)

Dec 27, 2023
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Julia
5.0

Very friendly staff, good atmosphere, & great coffee

Nov 22, 2023
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Daphné
5.0

Great spot, friendly staff, dog friendly & the coffee & snacks are always so delicious. The grilled cheese is worth the wait!

Oct 6, 2023
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