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Joie de Livres

NewMile-End
4.8$
OPEN9 am - 9 pm
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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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Review Summary

Joie de Livres is a warm and enchanting bookstore cafe where books, coffee and cocktails mingle in a calm bookish atmosphere. The space blends a bookstore with a cafe bar, offering a cozy vibe that invites reading, studying, or enjoying a drink while browsing titles across fantasy, romance, and other genres. Visitors note strong friendly staff and helpful service, a varied drink menu, and desserts or snacks that pair well with the literary setting. Occasional crowding during peak hours and limited seating are mentioned as challenges, with some wishing for more comfortable chairs or more seating options. Overall Joie de Livres stands out for its magical ambiance, beautiful decor, and the unique concept of a cafe library that makes it a favorite spot for book lovers and for events or book clubs.
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What a delightful coffee shop & bookstore! I only strolled in to check out the books, would love to come back to have a coffee & read!

yesterday
on Google

Just a lovely bookstore. & they serve coffee & drinks too!

Apr 17, 2026
on Google

Incredible coffee, immaculate vibes. I could spend years here.

Apr 15, 2026
on Google

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

A very warm & cozy place with a beautiful decoration. The concept of sitting among books while enjoying a coffee makes the atmosphere feel calm & relaxing. It's a great spot if you like quiet environments & literary vibes.

I didn't get the chance to try the coffee during my visit, so I can't comment on the drinks, but the atmosphere & the decoration alone make this place feel special & welcoming.

Mar 7, 2026
on Google

Incredible atmosphere for events, & such a cozy spot to grab a little coffee & browse some books.

Mar 6, 2026
on Google

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

Mar 5, 2026
on Google

Such an amazing place! The atmosphere is absolutely wonderful - cozy, inspiring, & perfect for slowing down. The coffee & pie were delicious, & the interior design is truly unique & thoughtfully done.

A perfect spot to relax with a book & enjoy a peaceful moment. Highly recommend!

Mar 3, 2026
on Google

Super friendly staff! Love the concept of a small coffee shop that is also a library! Coffee & snacks were really nice, the only reason why it's not 5 stars is because they're so busyyyy my friend & I could barely sit when we arrived. Overall, I recommend strongly & will definitely go back to Joie de Livres!

Feb 24, 2026
on Google
5.0

My fav little coffee shop/library to unwind ✨📚

Jan 25, 2026
on Google

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

Oct 20, 2025
on Google

We had a quick rest & coffee on the patio here, we were greeted very graciously as I was completely confused. As is known to happen around so many books. We had a lovely time on their patio with a delicious espresso tonic & a tea! Highly recommend for solo or quiet dates.

Aug 24, 2025
on Google

Wine & books? Hell yes!
A nice selection of books to peruse or buy, as well as a nice selection of cocktails, wine, coffee & snacks to have while reading there.
Oh, & the decor is amazing!

Aug 22, 2025
on Google