Joie de Livres Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)

Monday	9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday	9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday	9 am - 9 pm
Thursday	9 am - 11 pm
Friday	9 am - 11 pm
Saturday	9 am - 11 pm
Sunday	9 am - 9 pm

Monday

9 am - 9 pm

Tuesday

9 am - 9 pm

Wednesday

9 am - 9 pm

Thursday

9 am - 11 pm

Friday

9 am - 11 pm

Saturday

9 am - 11 pm

Sunday

9 am - 9 pm

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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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

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Sierra

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

Corinne

Je suis allée voir cette librairie aujourd'hui après l'avoir vu sur Instagram. Dire que j'ai aimé serait un understatement,j'ai vraiment adoré. La décoration est vraiment belle, la sélection de livres (surtout de romance).

J'ai pu jaser de monster romance avec Geoffroy qui m'as recommandé un fantasy romance. Il y avait des autrices que je n'ai jamais vu leurs livres en personne, & dire que j'étais contente était encore un understatement.

Sinon j'ai eu une autre suggestion notre dame de grâce d'une employée à la caisse & un autre employé avec qui ça a été un réel plaisir de parler de lectures.

J'ai trouvé ma librairie préférée à montréal & je vais revenir assurément! 💗💗💗

Sep 7, 2025

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