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.

Reviews for Joie de Livres

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*as of 2026-04-01

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Ana

5.0

The best bookshop in Montreal 🥰

Nov 8, 2025

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Mariana

Literally heaven on Earth.

Nov 2, 2025

Sabrina

J'adore cette librairie. Elle est rapidement devenu un must quand je visite Montréal. En tant que personne bilingue amglais-français j'aime que les livres dans les deux langues soient ensemble & non dans des étagères séparées. Le cidre de pomme chaud du café était délicieux!

Binkin

C'est un endroit à découvrir réellement. C'est même un sacré coup de coeur. Aller visiter puis vous allez aimer assurément. Wow bravo à l'équipe

Oct 27, 2025

Orphée

Ambiance trop sympa

Oct 26, 2025

Guillaume

What an amazing place ! Really cozy vibes & kind staff. Perfect for a late night hot chocolate.

Oct 24, 2025

Ultraviolet

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

Danaë

Un endroit chaleureux, employé très sympa ! J'ai également pris un Moka très bon :) j'y retournerai

Oct 23, 2025

Bryan

Beautiful book store! The decor is oozing with books everywhere, from ceiling to bathroom! The staff are wonderful. Food & drinks are great & lovely places to spend the afternoon! Would like to see more food & drink options in the future 🤩 This place is cozy book lover dreams 📚 ✨🌙

Oct 21, 2025

Silvio

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

Oct 20, 2025

Cecilia

Super, super, super ! On a tout adoré : le café délicieux, le service attentionné, l'ambiance détendue & les excellents conseils littéraires ! ☕📚✨

Oct 11, 2025

Maggie

Quaint little bookshop/cafe well curated books for those who love fantasy.

Oct 9, 2025

Juliana

This is such nice place with a really cool atmosphere, loved it

Samuel

L'un des meilleurs concept qu'il m'ai été donné de voir. La fusion entre le style café New Age & une bibliothèque qui est tout sauf sobre.

Le service client est acceuillant, la dynamique est plaisante, les lieux sont bien entretenus, tout est excellent.

Oct 8, 2025

David

4.0

C etait sympas

Oct 7, 2025

Ariane

Super ambiance cozy, bon café, service sympathique & beaux livres.

Oct 6, 2025

Kaleigh

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

Heaven for book lovers ✨

Oct 4, 2025

Jacky

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

Sep 27, 2025

Evelinlamaligne

3.0

So expensive & not very generous in servings...

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