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.
Had the Vanilla Latté here several times & each time is better than the last. This is by far the best coffee in the city as far as I've tried! I'll be making it a regular stop.
Stumbled upon this cafe as I was heading to my destination. Thought nothing of it & had no expectations but when entering, I immediately enjoyed the chill & vibrant atmosphere. I ordered an iced mocha made with 10%, my usual go-to during the summer. The drink was done in about 4 minutes, I kid you not, it was THAT good. It wasn't too sweet, not overly chocolatey, & the espresso beans perfectly complimented the drink; literally everything was at the right ratio. I had to go back to let the barista know & also purchased a bag of the beans they had used. If ever I go back to Montréal, I will definitely be coming back to café léo.
edit: finally got my film rolls developed!
1-year post-review visit: went back Aug 6 for the same iced drink I bought in my original review, I was genuinely excited (I even purchased a different bag of beans to bring back home) until: a) I realized the barista taking orders punched in an Americano instead & b) the barista making drinks said they don't make mocha's with cream even after being told & acknowledging what my drink will be. Talk about embarrassing-the experience was a complete 180 as previously above. Even if the food looks great & the dining area is amazing, a café is only as good as the service provided & consistent drinks being made.
Aug 7, 2025
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Was in town for Osheaga, & found this coffee shop conveniently located around the corner from our hotel. I love checking out new, cool cafes, & in that sense this spot hit the mark. However, the staff were not very welcoming. Perhaps it's different in Ontario, but usually one is greeted when entering, smiles all around, & just a warmth within the service. Barely a hello when approaching the counter, no smile at all, definitely no thank you. I still tip because I've been a Barista for over ten years, & understand the difference tips make to income. It's so EASY to be warm & welcoming...I couldn't help but think it was because I'm English speaking. I will say, the coffee is fantastic & unique, but consider adding a level up in the friendliness dept...greeting a customer when walking in the door goes a long way.
Ce café est magnifique, une décoration minimaliste & épuré,éloigné de la foule & du brouhaha de Berri. Seul bémol , le service déplorable! 4 employés pour faire le service, c'est certainement trop car on doit attendre que ces mesdames aient fini leur conversation pour pouvoir être servi & quand on est enfin servi, ce n'est pas la bonne commande 🫣
The other day I had the most amazing decaf latte, milk had perfect texture & coffee taste was perfect. I got the decaf because it was 4pm. So I figured their regular latte would be even better. So today I ordered their regular latte & was sadly disappointed. Milk texture was off, maybe because it's was overheated & taste was kind of bland. Maybe there was too much milk. All I wanted was to experience the magic of that decaf latte I had. But I understand that there's just too many variables that go into a cup of coffee & it's hard to be consistent. Anyways, I might give it another chance next time but will have to temper my expectations.
À deux pas de la gare, café lumineux & spacieux avec large choix de pâtisseries, viennoiseries & boissons originales. La chocolatine choco-noisette était à tomber, la meilleure goûtée jusqu'à présent, & nos deux boissons tout autant !
Super bons latte
Mais pour ce qui est du service ça dépend sur qui vous tombez, parfois les serveuses sont sympa mais parfois il y en a qui sont vraiment désagréables.
C'est un lieu confortable & avec du bon café ainsi qu'un style très agréable. Malheureusement, ils ont changé le réseau wifi & l'accès internet n'est plus comme avant. C'est la deuxième fois que je viens depuis ce changement, & j'ai du me fournir mon propre'hotspot' pour travailler. Pourtant je suis assis à la même place où j'ai été plusieurs fois avant.
