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.
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.
The coffee, the cookies, the environment,10/10! All around great place to visit in the morning. The staff always has a huge smile on their faces & is super helpful (they speak both English & French). There is a cute landing at the top where you climb a spiral staircase. I sat up there & they delivered my coffee to me. The music was great & I comfortably read for some time. I will be visiting again!
Jul 29, 2024
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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!
Petit café très sympathique offrant de jolies biscuit en plus sans gluten & leur café & délicieux. Les demoiselles sont sympathiques & le café est certes petit en même temps charmant & avec un joli clin d'oeil artistique
Jun 15, 2024
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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!
Walked in there with my sister just by curiosity. Ended up getting s bunch of incredibly delicious pastries. So lovely with all the art & natural light, but the service was the best part. They went above & beyond to keep us some pastries aside as they were still preparing them & they were incredibly kind. These are the types of places I love to support & will definitely be a returning customer!
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.
A Gem of a place! The coffee is excellent, the artwork is vibrant, the service is always great, the building is unique, & on top of it, they are so friendly to dogs. Every time we walk by the place, my dog begs to go in, rushes to the counter & patiently waits for her treats while I order mine. We're always greeted with a warm service (often by two blonde ladies) who tell us about a new recipe they've been working on. That lemon Biscotti is a hit! Ps. The oatmeal double chocolate cookies are to die for.
