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Café Lali

Griffintown
4.6$
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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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Reviews for Café Lali

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Review Summary

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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Café Lali in Petite-Bourgogne is exactly the kind of place you hope to stumble upon & then immediately want to keep for yourself. The space is beautiful without trying too hard: bright, calm, & warmly arranged, with a minimalist counter, charming shelves, lovely wood tables, & a striking spiral staircase that gives the café real character. There is a quietness to the room that makes it especially inviting-peaceful enough to relax, talk, or simply enjoy your coffee without feeling rushed.

I had a macchiato, & it was excellent: balanced, smooth, & clearly prepared with care. You can tell that coffee is taken seriously here. We also had the mortadella sandwich, & it was incredibly satisfying-fresh, generous, & full of flavor, the kind of simple-but-perfect café food that hits exactly the right note.

What really tied everything together was the atmosphere & service. The whole experience felt warm & effortless. The staff were welcoming, attentive, & professional, with that rare ability to make service feel both polished & genuinely kind. Café Lali has great products, a beautiful setting, & the kind of calm, cozy energy that makes you want to stay longer. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood, & absolutely worth a visit.

Mar 21, 2026
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

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

Cette structure architecturale a attiré mon attention, & au-dessus de la fenêtre, une image qui semblait faite de mosaïque… Quelle originalité ! me suis-je dit.

Cela m'a amené à découvrir un peu leur menu, & pourquoi pas…

& me voici, profitant non seulement d'un moment agréable, mais aussi d'une soupe du jour accompagnée de leur incomparable pain artisanal.

Merci pour votre excellent service client !

Mar 7, 2025
on Google

Cafe Lali is a fantastic cafe with beautiful art, excellent service, & fair prices. Love that we can walk to the cafe & enjoy a latte by the window next to artwork. Highly recommend!

Jul 21, 2024
on Google

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
on Google
5.0

Leurs matcha latté avec un sucre était absolument exquis

Dec 8, 2023
on Google