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Café léo

Downtown
4.5$
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Café léo Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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New modular café in the Latin Quarter of Montreal.

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Reviews for Café léo

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on Google4.6 (600+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Reviews describe Café Léo as a cozy, relaxed, and welcoming space with a warm vibe that invites long visits for work or study. The coffee and drinks receive frequent praise, from rich espresso builds to matcha and chai lattes, and the pastries and croissants, including options for gluten free, are often highlighted as standout treats, though some reviewers warn about cross contamination or limited gluten free choices. The atmosphere is described as bright, stylish, and conducive to concentration, with artful decor, rotating exhibitions, and plenty of seating that can accommodate individuals or groups. Staff are generally praised for friendliness and helpfulness, even when service varies by moment, and the location near the university is noted as convenient for students and travelers alike. Overall, Café Léo comes across as a popular, aesthetically pleasing place to sip well made drinks, enjoy a pastry, and get work done, while a few comments point to a desire for a larger food menu and more consistent service.
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Driest croissant I ever tried

Mar 17, 2026
on Google

I had a nice experience at Café Léo in downtown Montreal. The place is quite big & the vibe is really pleasant. There are many tables, which makes it great whether you just want to enjoy a coffee or sit down to work. They also have larger tables if you want to work with friends or in a group.
I ordered a latte with coconut milk & it was good. I also tried the cheese croissant, which was tasty & nicely crispy on the outside, with good cheese inside. It was a little pricey for a croissant, but that's understandable for a downtown location.
The staff were friendly, & I also noticed they sell a few items like tote bags & T-shirts. Overall, I recommend this place.

Mar 15, 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

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

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

Mignon petit café croissant aux amandes avec cappuccino miam miam 👍🩷

Oct 6, 2025
on Google

The cinnamon roll (which was a mix between a croissant & a cinnamon roll) was very good, marcha latte was perfectly done

May 24, 2025
on Google

A wonderful cup of coffee & even better croissants/croissant breakfast sandwich! Very accommodating as well. We had a child with a stroller & had no issue coming in & finding a space to enjoy.

Apr 28, 2025
on Google

Nice atmosphere for working or reading a book.
Very good latte & decent mocha.
I wanted to try a croissant but there was no heating option.

Mar 22, 2025
on Google

I love coming to Leo! Always such a pleasant atmosphere, the coffee is delicious as are the croissants & gluten-free overnight oats!

Aug 3, 2024
on Google

I recently visited this cafe & had a flat white & a croissant. Both the coffee & the croissant were good. The cafe has a nice atmosphere & is quite cute. However, the staff could be more warm & friendly, which would improve the overall experience..

Jun 26, 2024
on Google

good coffee & space but the pastries(croissant/chocolatine) are super greasy & bad.

Feb 25, 2024
on Google

Croissant au fromage, biscuit au chocolat blanc & matcha latté très bons. Par contre, il ne restait pas grand choix de viennoiseries à mon arrivée à quatre heures de la fermeture.

Jan 12, 2024
on Google

Matcha & croissant déjeuner délicieux. Grand & très lumineux. Très bonne ambiance, musique pas trop forte & toujours bonne.

Jan 6, 2024
on Google