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CAFÉ Le NIGIRIZ

Japanese Onigiri Cafe
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.6$
OPEN8 am - 7 pm
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CAFÉ Le NIGIRIZ Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Japanese rice balls and coffee.

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Reviews for CAFÉ Le NIGIRIZ

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on Google4.7 (200+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

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.
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Beautiful little cafe, with a chill atmosphere , good food & drinks. Perfect place to go & relax.

Apr 21, 2025
on Google

It's a hidden jewel

Apr 8, 2025
on Google

We tried 4 different onigiris: tuna, ajitama, ume & yuzu mentaiko. The hojicha latte & miso soup were delicious too.

Mar 29, 2025
on Google

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!!✌?

Mar 11, 2025
on Google

Super authentic & delicious🍙🩵
They use very mindful ingredients as well!

Mar 11, 2025
on Google

The freshest onigiri I've ever had since in Japan I eat them generally out of a konbini! They make them to order here. These onigiri were so tasty & very adventurous in their flavors. An absolute must stop for any onigiri lover.

Mar 10, 2025
on Google

The food amazing & the service was great

Mar 6, 2025
on Google

One of the best onigiris I had. Very warm & welcoming. Definitely visit this place for an authentic experience.

Mar 6, 2025
on Google

frequently visited, love the hojicha latte, only wishing that one could lock the bathroom door to avoid the crippling stress

Mar 4, 2025
on Google

Tout le menus est excellent , le service est super & l'ambiance générale est superbe aussi.
Par contre , les gens qui vont monopoliser toute les tables avec leurs foutu ordinateur sont de vrais plais ouverte ! Avant , J'y allait plusieurs fois par semaine. C'était un de mes endroits préféré jusqu'au jours où il y a eu touts ces larves qui prennent l'endroit pour un cyber café qui viennent tout gaché….A tout les fois que j'y vais car j'ai envi d'y aller pour dîner j'entre à peine à l'intérieur que je vois l'endroit bondé de touts c'est parasite qui empêche quiconque de s'installer pour manger..donc à toute les fois j'abandonne & je vais ailleurs…Il y a une seule fois où j'ai pu avoir une place & les énergumènes sur leur PC mon bien fait comprendre avec leur regard que je dérangeais..je me suis même fait dire par l'une d'entre elle si je pouvais me dépêcher car son amie arrivait bientôt pour s'installer avec son ordinateur & qu'elle voulais lui garder la place..donc maintenant pour moi c'est terminer..

Sincèrement si les propriétaires ou des employés voient cette avis, faite bannir les ordinateurs du café….

Feb 22, 2025
on Google

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
on Google

Their Onigiri are to die for !
This place is a gem, the food is delicious, you will not regret going there

Feb 9, 2025
on Google

An unexpected find, great food & service, like being back in Japan. Best matcha latte I had while in Montreal. Onigiri were made fresh & still warm.

Jan 31, 2025
on Google
5.0

Such a great local discovery! One of the best cafés in the area, in my opinion. The Onigiri is amazing, great portion, & like most people are saying, the matcha & hojicha lattes are hands-down the BEST I've ever had in the city. The staff is very sweet & friendly, & the space is filled with art, plays fantastic music (always great music choices!) & the bathrooms are always impeccably clean. Love that it's open later than most cafes in the area, too. Nice place to work or study & grab a tasty bite to eat at the same time! 10/10 ⭐

Jan 28, 2025
on Google

Café le NIGIRIZ offers a delightful snacking experience with perfectly textured rice triangles, a variety of flavors, & affordable prices. The low-key, cozy atmosphere adds to its charm, while the miso soup & sides complement the Onigiris beautifully. Don't miss the ginger honey cookie-soft, flavorful, & absolutely irresistible!

Jan 10, 2025
on Google

Absolutely delicious onigiris. I recommend le diable & ajitama with the egg in the middle.

Jan 7, 2025
on Google

Un passage régulier de la fin de semaine, pour un instant de douceur gustative & de calme, un petit dépaysement dans Montréal. Leurs onigiri sont fraichement préparés & délicieux, les petits plats également, & leur matcha latte... le meilleur de la ville pour moi. Spécial yummy pour le Ume. (Les gens qui chialent pour de la sauce soja dans les commentaires ont surement bien trop l'habitude des goûts avec des ultra additifs, de plus on ne met pas de la sauce soja dans tout sous prétexte que c'est un plat asiatique, sachez profiter de la simplicité) Le lieu est toujours propre, on peut profiter tranquillement car pas de musique forte comme souvent on peut entendre, le personnel très gentil & parle français & anglais. On peut y venir juste pour manger, y rester avec son laptop pour travailler (wifi) ou lire son bouquin. Un seul souhait : qu'ils ne ferment pas aussi vite que la plupart des choses biens à Mtl.

Jan 6, 2025
on Google

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.

Jan 1, 2025
on Google

All the vibes of an authentic Japanese restaurant. Food is great (gotta like rice balls / onigiri). Definitely try it out if you feel like sitting down for a while. ありがとうございます

Dec 21, 2024
on Google

Cute Onigiri spot , the Umi & dry tomato onigiri are our fav. Hojicha is pretty good & their combos make it a somewhat accessible meal. I just wished they had more sitting spaces , as people with laptops take over the table spots for extended periods of time, leaving people who don't come to stall in stools by the corner.

Dec 9, 2024
on Google