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.
Best hojicha latte I've ever had. It was so thick, nutty/tasty flavor, not too sweet. It almost reminded me of a Korean multigrain drink. Loved that they had an option for oat milk as well. The matcha biscuit had a pleasantly strong matcha flavor.
Nice cafe with some delicious light foods. I ordered the hojicha latte with oat milk & a ajitama onigiri. It is like a chilled patty of seasoned rice & meat topped with a pickled boiled. egg. They unfortunately do not have decaf coffee. But service is nice & the place is beautiful. No AC for hot days either.
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.
Best hojicha latte I've ever had in Montreal!! So delicious & not diluted. Service was amazing & the cafe itself is so cute & calm!! Would come back for the hojicha latte again itself. Wish I ordered a large instead of a regular size.
Ambiance exceptionnelle, personnel sympathique. L'endroit parfait pour une sortie en couple. Par contre, trop de riz & pas assez de garniture dans les onigiri. Je préfère ceux qui se trouvent à l'épicerie.
Jul 26, 2024
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I came here today just as they were opening with a few friends to try a couple of their items. We ended up getting the tuna & salmon onigiri. Both were great & we even had a pleasant chat with the lady working there, who was excited to share a bit about her hometown in Japan. The place seems to be family run & I was so happy to see how everyone was involved in the care of the restaurant. This is the kind of place that makes Montreal so great! Will definitely be coming back to try other things.
Super nice I hidden gem to be honest I loved it came here with my boyfriend it really feels authentic the quality of the food is top tier with fresh & tasty ingredients, I'm not used to leave a review but honestly just try
This is a cute hidden place. Onigiris are good & big, nothing to special though. The only down side was that there was no fans or ac, so it was hot. Employees are nice though.
