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.
The place is cozy & strongly reminds me of Shakespeare & Company in Paris. Unfortunately, the selection is poor & the shelves are badly organized. English & French books are mixed together, often without any way of knowing which is which. There also seems to be an overwhelming focus on romantasy/romance. It is such a shame, because I liked the place.
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 ☺?
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.
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.
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! 💗💗💗
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
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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!
