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Café léo
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Café léo

Downtown
4.5$
OPEN7:30 am - 6 pm
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Café léo Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
CaféPastriesSandwichesBoutique-Counter
New modular café in the Latin Quarter of Montreal.

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Reviews for Café léo

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Service
on Google4.6 (500+)
*as of 2026-02-01
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75%
4★
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Review Summary

Reviewers describe Café léo as a bright, stylish spot with excellent coffee, tasty pastries like chocolate almond croissant and almondine, and a welcoming, art-filled atmosphere. The space is repeatedly praised as a good place to sit and work, with a calm vibe and plenty of seating. Many note friendly staff and helpful baristas, though a few reviews call service inconsistent or a bit brusque, and some mention slowdowns during busy periods. A common thread concerns gluten free options and cross contamination, with some saying the gluten free items are not well separated from regular pastries. There are mentions of reliable espresso and rotating bean selections, with some iced drinks praised, while takeout packaging and wifi are occasionally criticized. Prices are described as reasonable for pastries and drinks by some, while others feel certain items are pricey. The café's location, decor and rotating art exhibitions add to its appeal and make it feel like a pleasant, creative hub. Overall Café léo emerges as a popular spot for coffee and pastries with a distinctive vibe, though experiences vary on service quality and practical details.
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5.0

Super café pour travailler ou étudier. Dorénavant Café Léo sera mon coin favoris pour mes pauses café. Je recommande vivement.

Feb 10, 2026
on Google

Bonnes options pour sans gluten

Feb 5, 2026
on Google

Très joli café qui fait aussi coiffeur !
J'ai goûté le Hochija pour la première fois & il était aussi cute que bon 🙂
C'est un bel endroit pour travailler ou étudier.

Feb 1, 2026
on Google

$14 for a matcha & a black coffee, & the black coffee wasn't even filled & looked dirty.

Jan 31, 2026
on Google
4.0

Super café! Toutefois, j'aimerais qu'ils offrent un plus grand menu de nourriture. Le café est bon & frais. L'ambiance est chouette & pas trop bruyante. Parfait pour travailler!

Jan 21, 2026
on Google

Il n'y a pas de wifi, le croissant est froid & n'est pas bon. Je suis très déçue. Je ne reviendrai jamais à l'aveni

Jan 19, 2026
on Google

Very nice & polite to employees! They help you over the Montreal Coffee experience with passport stamp! :)

Jan 15, 2026
on Google
5.0

so cute! great place to study !

Jan 15, 2026
on Google

Les horaires de fêtes n'ont pas été mentionnés sur Google & en arrivant là bas vers 8:45 alors qu'il fait super froid dehors les serveuses à l'intérieur ont fait semblant de pas me voir & je suis restée dehors à attendre
J'ai finalement changé de café

Jan 2, 2026
on Google

I had the chocolate almond croissant & it was delicious beyond compare. Nothing like I ever had. The spinach scone & iced matcha latte were also exquisite. Must visit place !!! Reasonably priced for 2 pastries & 2 drinks about $30

Dec 26, 2025
on Google
1.0

Update your opening hours next time.

Dec 24, 2025
on Google
3.0

Overall, it is a nice place to sit down & do work. I came because I saw they had gluten free options. But once I looked where the pastries where located, the gluten free ones were right next to the non gluten free ones. Why bother even putting them at all if their gonna be contaminated with the non gluten free ones. I ended up trying the brownie since it was far away from the other ones. It was good but was definitely contaminated. I don't recommend celiacs going here at all. Don't put gluten free options if your not gonna be careful with how it's made or where it's place. Nice service & ambience.

Dec 20, 2025
on Google

Great place. I only wish it didn't close so early.

Dec 20, 2025
on Google

Service un peu nonchalant alors qu'on me demande entre 15 & 20% de pourboire sur mes consommations (prix après taxes) - sans service à table. Le biscuit à 4$ n'est clairement pas du jour & sec. Cela fait quelques fois que je viens à différentes heures de la journée - & je pense que c'est définitivement pas un coup de coeur - dommage, car c'est un beau coin proche de l'UQAM.

Dec 9, 2025
on Google

Stopped at Café Léo for breakfast. Lovely to have gluten free options. Everything was yummy. In a way it felt like I was having breakfast at home only surrounded by art & lively discussion.

Dec 7, 2025
on Google

Wow, the coffee here is delicious! It was so good to have this spot right next to our hotel. The staff were super friendly & took the time to explain the different types of espresso they offer. I got the overnight oats, which were good. The only downside is that their to-go packaging, especially for iced drinks, could be better. Overall, it's a really cool spot to grab coffee & get some work done.

Dec 5, 2025
on Google

cutest cafe with great coffee! the overnight oats were delicious

Dec 4, 2025
on Google

Despite my long-term relationship with the store, where I have become a regular customer, I was surprised one day when I wanted to use the restroom & was told it was only for paying customers. I found it surprising that their definition of a customer is someone who makes a purchase on the same day, rather than someone who visits regularly.

I believe that improving their understanding of the value of long-term customers could help strengthen the relationship & increase loyalty.

Thank you, Amelia & Jiaxi, for the excellent service & your kind treatment!

Dec 3, 2025
on Google

J'ai adoré mon passage au Café Léo ! Leur amandine est incroyable, vraiment un coup de coeur, ils la font hyper bien. Le café en lui-même est trop mignon, l'ambiance donne envie de rester des heures. J'ai hâte de revenir pour goûter d'autres pâtisseries… même si ça sera difficile de détrôner l'amandine !

Dec 1, 2025
on Google

The staff is very friendly. She tried to make the art on the cup of milk🥛just with some cocoa powder. Delicious & fresh croissants 🥐

Nov 28, 2025
on Google