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Joie de Livres

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4.8$
OPEN9 am - 11 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

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

Mar 30, 2026
on Google

I think it will become one my fav-save places in Montréal. I love the selection of books & the division by topics :D
& the best! The café-bar inside makes it a dreamed place.
I would like that the place can grow up & have more tables 😆😆😆 but is fine!
Thank to the person with the idea to create this place ☺?

Feb 9, 2026
on Google

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

J'adore cet endroit, l'ambiance, les employés & la sélection de livres rendent l'expérience vraiment agréable!

Dec 24, 2025
on Google

Fantastic selection of books, delicious drinks, & decor to melt your heart. Go go go!

Oct 24, 2025
on Google

Belle sélection de livres & bel endroit pour prendre un café le jour ou un verre le soir. Staff super sympa.

Sep 27, 2025
on Google

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
on Google

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
on Google

This is my new favorite place!! It's so gorgeous inside, cozy & welcoming. Amazing selection of books, plus a cafe/bar/snacks. We had cocktails, the charcuterie board, & the burger-inspired nachos & everything was delicious. I couldn't choose a book this time, but I picked up adorable stickers & a great magnet bookmark to replace my old fave that's being held together by tape. I will definitely be back!

Sep 7, 2025
on Google

Great book selection. Cozy atmosphere. Nice staff & pretty good food (I was surprised)

Sep 6, 2025
on Google
5.0

Superbe sélection horreur!

Aug 23, 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