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Chez l'Éditeur

Villeray-Saint-Michel
4.4$
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Chez l'Éditeur Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
CaféDesserts & SweetsBoutique-Counter
Espresso drinks & snacks are served in this laid-back venue with floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Reviews for Chez l'Éditeur

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on Google4.5 (600+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Chez l'Éditeur comes through in reviews as a spacious, bright cafe that doubles as a bookish haven where people can study, work, or unwind among shelves and comfortable seating. The concept of mixing a cafe with a library is widely praised and the atmosphere is described as easygoing, calm, and inspiring for reading or focusing on tasks. The coffee is frequently highlighted as excellent and pastries or biscuits are enjoyed, with a decor that many find well done and inviting. Some notes mention occasional menu gaps, limited food options, or drinks that arrive lukewarm and presentations that feel basic, while a few visitors find prices high for the quality. Quiet corners and abundant outlets make it a reliable spot for distraction free work or study, though a large table or crowds can make the space louder than expected. Overall, the place stands out for its unique blend of coffee culture and books, offering a welcoming, bookish ambiance that keeps it a popular neighborhood destination for reading, working, or casual gatherings.
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J'y vais pour être au calme, & prendre un...bon (?) café... Malheureusement, le café aux grains verts vraiment, mais vraiment amer ne me convient pas :( Par contre, le matcha latté est super. Les gens au service sont toujours attentionnés & sympathiques. Les pâtisseries manquent un peu de punch & tout est assez coûteux, mais l'ambiance vaut le détour, lorsque par chance, vous n'êtes pas assis près d'un client en''face time'' avec son téléphone...

Jun 2, 2024
on Google

Cool ambience, Comfortable, luminous, good beberages & patisserie, kind personel :)
Nice spot to go to work a couple of hours with my computer.
Les prix, Chai-latte with lait vegetal 6$, plus a petit chose pour manger (muffin, cookie, etc, entre 4$ y 5$ plus)

Oct 7, 2023
on Google

Lieu sympathique & lumineux, le café & les pâtisseries sont bonnes mais un peu cher aussi. Le lieu n'est aucunement propice pour travailler & lire au calme, c'est la place du marché ici, les gens parlent fort sans respect pour les autres personnes, se sentant seules, c'est dommage, c'est la première que je fais l'expérience d'un café aussi bruyant

Sep 16, 2023
on Google