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.
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.
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.
Feb 1, 2026
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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 % !
My favorite café in Montréal. The staff are the kindest people & the food & drinks are all amazing. It makes me feel like I'm back in Japan. I can't recommend this place more.
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
Le café le nigiriz is a cozy beautiful cute spot for onigiri. The onigiri were so cute, fresh & tasty! The service was really wonderful!! The side dishes were truly tasty. Highly recommend!!✌?
I went there on a date & it was such a lovely place. The service was amazing that young boy Makoto made some amzing tasting & looking onigiri. For valentines day the onigiri were heart shaped which was very cute. The matcha was amazing.
In general very cozy highly recommend.
Feb 9, 2025
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Really cozy & quiet spot near the bustling St. Laurent Ave. I got a hojicha latte, which is one of the best ones I've had - highly recommend it! I also tried the tuna onigiri, which was a bit too much mayo for my taste, but still very tasty. Everything is decently priced & I look forward to trying the other onigiris next time.
I LOVE this café!!! Their matcha & hojicha lattes are both insanely good (the best I've ever had!) & their onigiri are tasty, filling, & reasonably priced. The decor is gorgeous & the atmosphere is great. The owners & staff are always very nice & welcoming. I've told all of my friends about this place & I couldn't recommend them enough!
The Staff is very sweet & bring a lot of good vibes to this café ☺️. The décor was very interesting with a lot of hidden details! The tea was really good as well & we really recommend the Tuna Mayo onigiris! We were just visiting Montreal but if we came back we would love to drop by this café again.✨
Oct 9, 2024
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Such a lovely experience at Café Le Nigiriz in Montréal. Onigiris are so tasty, the tea selection is perfect, as well as the service. The deco & atmosphere were just great to spend a relaxing moment. Highly recommended 🙂
My first time having a Onigiri, & was a good one. They have veg options as well. The best part- the seaweed was fresh & crispy! The baristas have very good knowledge of the Matcha options & can recommend one to your taste. Was a bit warm inside for summer, but can imagine will be a great place when weather cools down.
Super expérience ! Le personnel est très souriant, nourriture & boissons délicieuses ! mention spéciale pour l'onigiri thon mayo. Je recommande vivement!
Jun 29, 2024
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4.5. Best matcha I've had in Montreal. The hojicha latté was also great. For food I'd recommend the umé (plum nigiri) & the eggplant side. Service & atmosphere were both nice. -0.5 stars just because they use ALOT of plastic even when it's not to go.
Venue le 18 Avril : Très jolie café, la gentille & souriante serveuse Irina nous a préparé du bon café dans une cafetière Japonaise au piston. L'ambiance y est calme, apaisante & seraine. Je recommande :)
This place is amazing for many reasons, this restaurant is providing variety of authentic Japanese taste with very reasonable price with friendly nice service, great for just swing by get coffee & some bite & just dine in restaurant has amazing chill cozy vibe, I'm highly recommend this restaurant
