Café Le Nigiriz stands out for a cozy, stylish Japanese cafe vibe with a focus on fresh onigiri and a menu that invites tasting a variety of creative flavors. Onigiri are prepared to order with fresh ingredients and a range of inventive fillings such as spicy tuna, yuzu mentaiko, grilled salmon and egg. The atmosphere is described as warm and inviting, with pennies embedded in the floor and occasional heart shaped onigiri during holidays. The drinks are a highlight for many, with matcha latte, hojicha latte and kinako latte praised for flavor. Service and value receive mixed feedback, some reviewers finding the staff friendly while others note slower service or gaps in hospitality and long takeout waits. A few reviews mention salty onigiri or that the price does not always align with flavor when compared with nearby kiosks. Overall, Café Le Nigiriz comes across as a hidden gem for onigiri lovers, a place to linger for a relaxing snack or a small date, and a spot to return to for new flavors and experiences.
Such a cozy atmosphere & their Onigiri were so good! I got the diable & the Ajitawa Onigiri with a Hojicha latte. & I must say, the Hojicha latte was amazing, I am happy I tried it out💙
This coffee shop specializes in onigiri, & the atmosphere is definitely a strong point. It's stylish, cozy, & well thought out - the coin-covered floor is a standout detail & very cool.
As for the food, it's average. For the same price, you can find onigiri at a kiosk near McGill that may not have the same hype or aesthetic, but offers more flavor & much more generous fillings.
I tried three onigiri: breaded chicken, egg, & tuna with mayonnaise. The breaded chicken was my favorite, followed by the tuna. The egg one came last for me.
I'd recommend trying it at least once, especially if you appreciate a nice atmosphere. That said, I wouldn't go back on my own, as flavor matters more to me than a cool setting.
We had an onigiri craving (again) & followed it straight here, & honestly? Zero regrets. The place is wonderfully cozy. The menu is packed with creative flavors, & the ones we tried - spicy tuna & sun-dried tomato - were genuinely excellent: super fresh, well-balanced, & dangerously easy to inhale.
Bonus points for the Valentine's Day chaos: they're shaping the onigiri like little hearts until then. Yes, it's corny. Yes, it's adorable. & yes, we are absolutely here for it. I paired mine with a hojicha latte, which was smooth, comforting, & quietly doing its job very well.
Also worth mentioning: the pennies embedded in the floor, which is such a fun, quirky detail.
All in all, carbs can be cute, cozy, & emotionally supportive. We'll be back. Probably soon. 🍙💛
Nous avons commandé 5 onigiris & deux boissons un dimanche à 13h30. Ça a pris 30 minutes avant d'être servis, ce qui est long. Notre commande était pour emporter.
Les onigiris étaient bons, excepté le Ume que nous avons trouvé particulièrement salé. Gros coup de coeur pour le Diable.
Au niveau des boissons, nous avons pris un matcha latte & un Kinako latte. Ils étaient bons. Par contre, nos gobelets n'étaient pas remplis au complet. Nous avions pris le format petit. Nous trouvons cela décevant. Je mets une photo du gobelet contenant le Kinako qui n'avait pas encore été entamé.
Globalement, l'expérience était correcte. Pour le prix & le temps d'attente par contre, je ne suis pas certaine si je le recommande & ne pense pas y retourner.
Delicious onigiri, warm & rich lattes, chill atmosphere with great bgm (jp&en). Did I mention the floor is literally lined with pennies! Would definitely come back!
Note: laptops are prohibited 12pm-2pm weekdays & 11:30am-5pm weekends
Super découverte ! Étant fan de cuisine japonaise, c'est rare de tomber sur de bons restos à Montréal, & celui-ci fait clairement partie des pépites. Onigiris préparés minute avec des ingrédients frais, goût vraiment authentique. Le personnel est adorable, je recommande à 100 % !
Jan 21, 2026
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J'ai beaucoup aimé l'intérieur, il y a définitivement beaucoup de potentiel & le staff est gentil!! Par contre j'ai été très déçu; les onigiris qu'on a commandé étaient 10% thon & 90% riz. Ils sont très beaux & ce n'est peut être pas une bonne représentation de votre standard, c'est pourquoi je tiens à vous laisser ce review en espérant qu'il soit constructif!!
Laid back Japanese café with decent selection of onigiri & drinks! A perfect afternoon snack spot. Their matcha was really good & you can adjust the sweetness level to your liking. Friendly service :)
Probably the best onigiri i had! This i a must stop place everytime i come to montreal ❤? portion size is great & everything taste fresh! 100% recommended
Such a lovely place. The matcha is really good, it actually tastes like matcha & not watered down milk like at so many other cafes. The onigiris are fresh & delicious. Excited to come here every time I'm in the area.
Salmon onigiri was delicious. However, they didn't have wasabi & didn't offer soy sauce; we had to ask for it. The coffee was low quality, almost like water. The staff were very friendly. The place looks nice & authentic, but it was a scorching day close to 40°C, & there's no AC inside, so it felt extremely hot.
Aug 2, 2025
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Magnifique café japonais avec des options originales & délicieuses de café & boissons & de petit snack. Le kinako latte est délicieux, les onigiris aussi! Belle découverte!
Mes collègues & moi venons au Café Le Nigiriz depuis plus d'un an, & c'est toujours notre spot préféré. Leurs onigiris sont non seulement délicieux, mais aussi super esthétiques - de vraies petites oeuvres d'art. Ambiance cozy, service top - un vrai bijou caché à Montréal. Essayez-le si vous n'y êtes pas encore allé! Si vous voulez voir plus de contenu, passez voir mon profil TikTok ou IG @avisgourmandmtl & regardez le reel que j'ai posté pour un aperçu délicieux du Café Le Nigiriz!
Casually walked in for an evening snack. Tried the grilled salmon & the tuna-mayo onigiri. Had a lovely experience.
Definitely gonna visit again & try the rest.
