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Joie de Livres

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Joie de Livres Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Bilingual bookstore, café, bar, and event space in Mile End! We specialize in romance, horror, fantasy, and science fiction.

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Reviews for Joie de Livres

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Reviews describe Joie de Livres as a cozy, magical bookstore cafe with a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes time slow down as shelves are browsed. The concept of a cafe and library hybrid is praised for offering a wide selection across fantasy, romance, horror, and other genres. Staff are consistently portrayed as friendly and attentive, providing helpful recommendations and a welcoming first impression. Occasional crowds or limited seating are cited as drawbacks when the space gets busy, with some guests finding the dining area cramped. Drinks and snacks are highlighted as a strength, with many noting delicious lattes, chai, cocktails, and desserts, though a few reviews mention higher prices. The ambiance is repeatedly described as calm, cozy, and conducive to reading, with decor that blends bookish charm with creative flair. Readers appreciate the bilingual book selection and the chance to explore titles in different languages within the same visit. Overall, Joie de Livres stands out as a must visit Montreal spot that blends literary discovery with hospitality, while suggestions to improve seating and crowd flow could further elevate the experience.
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Ryan
5.0

Such a fun little bookstore & cafe! Cocktails & stick selections very good!

Mar 30, 2026
on Google
Nada
5.0

Beautiful bookstore with many beautiful books. A must see in Montreal, especially for the book lovers out there. The bar/cafe on site is a very big plus!

Mar 26, 2026
on Google
Citlali
5.0

Great bilingual bookstore. The essais & nonfiction section is small, but the variety of fantasy books (their specialty) is vast with all kinds of book covers & editions for most titles. The bar has a cool book inspired menu, nice choice of coffees, teas or cocktails. I'd love to visit again just to work or read while sipping a nice drink ☕?📖🍹😌

Mar 15, 2026
on Google
Julie
5.0

Beautiful bookstore & coffee shop. Loved the atmosphere. A must for any book lover.

Mar 5, 2026
on Google
Kerry
5.0

Absolutely lovely bookstore with a great horror section! Great food & cocktails & a space to sip & read. They hold great events & book clubs! Everyone who works there is so kind! Shout out to James for hosting a great hellraiser event!

Feb 14, 2026
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Sarah
5.0

Beautiful bookstore! My first visit & they have a huge selection of romance in every sub genre. They even have some other fiction sub genres in the back as well as a kids section. We didn't get to try the cafe.

Jan 31, 2026
on Google
M
4.0

The idea of the cafe & bookstore mix is fun, however, there is very limited seating.

Dec 29, 2025
on Google
Silvio
5.0

Cute café plus bookstore. Good coffee & teas. Cozy tables surrounded by books. Pourboire inclus 🙂

Oct 20, 2025
on Google
Kaleigh
5.0

Beautiful bookstore & probably one of the best cappuccinos I had while in Montreal!

Oct 6, 2025
on Google
Sierra
5.0

This bookshop is honestly the kind of place I'd dreamed of ever since I was young. The decor is so cozy & inviting & had some dark academia flair to it. The book selection feels tailored to my personal reading tastes, with their focus on speculative fiction & romance. Not to mention, a café bar right inside the bookstore? Absolute perfection. Being able to sip a fun cocktail & taking in the atmosphere, mulling over all the interesting titles we'd been browsing, was such a nice date activity. The staff is also very nice & friendly! I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

Sep 9, 2025
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