Joie de Livres

Martine

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable libraires, in both languages. Super friendly, gorgeous place, I felt like in a magical nook out of time & city.

Agathe

5.0

It's such a cute & community driven bookstore !
Plus the fact that they're both a café & a bar gives finally a chill, pretty place to hang out after 5pm that's not loud or alcohol only.
Love going there - especially in summer to enjoy that terrasse !

Kayla

5.0

Love this place! The people who work here are so friendly, with helpful recommendations. & the cocktails are delicious!

Kimberly

5.0

What a charming bookstore & community space! Heard about them on CBC radio & added a visit to Montreal vacation itinerary. Purchased their book club selections… every corner is beautifully designed… great feel from the folks & environment.

Helene

5.0

Magnifique librairie, choix de livres très intéressants, libraires très compétents, resto accueillant & même le plafond nous plonge dans une ambiance livresque. La totale quoi!

Olga

5.0

Very cute spot with lots of options. Love the little seating areas. Staff was so friendly & helpful too.

Gen

5.0

This place appeared like an answer to ancient plea: wanting to hang out somewhere after 5pm without the obligation of eating a whole meal or drinking alcohol like in a restaurant or bar. BUT! You do have the option to do so if you did want to! Joie de Livres is like the holy grail, a mix of coffee shop, restaurant, bar & bookstore all at once.
As you might be able to tell from the photos, I go there pretty often! Even when there's a lot of people, it never takes too long for a table to free up, but when there's none, there's usually at least a spot at the bar. I kinda wish the place was even bigger, but I do love the cozy atmosphere.
The drinks & food are not on the cheap side, although you can find some less pricy options, but the tip is included & everything is good. I highly recommend the'paradox' sandwich & any seasonal drink.

Isabella

5.0

Wow what a book collection lovely atmosphere & great food/drinks

Ashley

5.0

Finally got to visit this bookshop after seeing so many great photos & reviews online. I had been looking forward to it, & it was every bit as awesome as I imagined. The atmosphere, the selection, & the overall experience definitely lived up to the hype. I can't wait to visit again!

Cynthia

5.0

An incredibly charming spot that a local recommended I visit, & now I'm passing along the recommendation to everyone I know! I can only vouch for the horror section, but it was a great variety of books with some deep cuts (Malcolm McDowell's'Blackwater' in French translation!). Really glad I got a chance to stop by.