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Café Lali

Griffintown
4.6$
OPEN7 am - 4 pm
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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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Bonjour, Je publie très rarement des avis négatifs. Cependant, nous avons reçu un service horrible ce matin au Café Lali. La propriétaire au comptoir nous a accueilli avec tout sauf un sourire! Nous avons commandé un café & des biscuits & lui avons demandé un petit verre d'eau pour notre bébé. Nous avons eu droit a un soupire en plus de l'entendre chialer a sa collègue a cause dudit verre d'eau... Pas normal de bitcher sur des clients dans leur face c'est la base du service a la clientèle. On est gentils & polis donc je ne comprends l'attitude reçue de la part de la propriétaire... Mon mari a du ouvrir la deuxième porte d'entrée car la poussette de ma fille ne passait pas & ça a semblé l'insulter au plus haut point alors qu'on lui a assuré qu'on ne prenait quun take out (5 min) & qu'on refermerait la porte adéquatement en sortant. Je n'ai jamais été aussi mal servie dans un commerce & je ne crois pas qu'on méritait un tel accueil. C'est dommage le café était bien mais il va sans dire que nous n'y retournerons pas... Allez encourager d'autres commerçants du quartier où vous vous sentirez bienvenus : Chez Maman, Le Trou, L'Amour du Pain, Le Marché Richmond....

Jul 31, 2022