Kaizen Manga Cafe is described as a cozy, welcoming hub with a colorful, book-filled vibe that makes it great for studying, reading manga, or catching up with friends. The menu earns praise for standout matcha and coffee, tasty bites like banh mi and onigiri, and drinks such as raspberry matcha and mango yuzu sodas, with many noting the quality and presentation. A strong sense of community comes from attentive, friendly staff and a space that feels inclusive, with a flexible model that includes a member option and student discounts, plus weekday coworking and weekend events. Some reviews note the space can get warm without air conditioning and occasional inconsistencies in food seasoning or cleanliness, but overall the atmosphere, vibes, and value for manga lovers and students keep bringing people back. It is often described as a real gem and the go-to place to read, work, study, and enjoy drinks and bites.
Very nice little cafe, i absolutely adoreee their Raspberry Matcha with the Raspberry cold foam, my favourite matcha ever!!! It is an insane flavour combo. Not really a cafe to go study (unless you have a pass/subscription to their other floor) but you can still sit down & eat or drink, they have two seats for that. Very nice employees & good service always!
Amazing drinks, the owner knows how to make real legit matchas (saying as a matcha snob, not many places get it right)-they also source their matcha from a local Japanese matcha company/person in Montreal. They use fresh ingredients & the owner is super approachable & friendly :)
Great calm space & chill environment
Mar 4, 2026
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I met the owner there today & they were so sweet! They explained the study space concept for students who want to work, eat/drink, & stay accountable. They have a form you can fill out to let them know how often you might want to checked on. You can set goals & stay on track that way! They have a 10% student discount which always appreciated. They have a TV, water station, & a full library of mangas to read or buy there. Their food is delicious & their matcha drinks are great! It's a perfect café to chill out or study in & the aesthetic is super cute too.
Had a good time here! Love the ambiance & the place is so cute & colorful, so many mangas to choose from! The owner is so nice & easy to talk to!
We ordered a spicy salmon onigiri & a tofu onigirazu, both fillings were good, but the rice was missing seasoning. For the drinks, we ordered one double-double matcha & one raspberry matcha. Both were creamy & yummy & the presentation was great. The orders are brought to your table! (There is a good amount of seats, for all groups) I also got the okinawa sugar latte to-go, very good!
They have an hourly fee, which is $2. But there's also a member option which is really good if you go daily/weekly, it removes the hourly fee & you can stay for an unlimited time & read all the mangas you want!
I remember going there for a collaboration with an artist, the food hits the right spot & the Mango matcha drink was the perfect balance of bitterness & sweetness that's hard to come by. I highly recommend this manga cafe if you have an hour or two to kill while reading manga & eating a bite! (*^?^)/★*☆♪
first time trying this place, the vibe is nice, the service was great & my drink was delicious. not sure if they have bigger size options but i hope so because I need more of the delicious raspberry matcha😁 They also have a student discount which is nice.
Oct 1, 2025
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Finally visited after seeing the Tiktoks about this place. It was very lovely. For $15 I was able to get a snack & drink of choice & spend some time downstairs reading manga or working. I chose the Mango Spritz & a veggie ramen. Both were very delicious. They had a great assortment of both English & French manga as well as a good range of PG & 18+ books to choose from. They had some nice J-pop & anime OSTs playing in the background while I read.
If you're thinking of visiting I say do so! It was very cozy & a good spot to read or work.
Perfectly decent place, the staff are very polite & the space is well-decorated. However, the drinks are mediocre, considering the price, the location isn't equipped for warmer months, as it lacks AC, & the manga selection leaves a lot to be desired.
Seems great as a community hub, if you're a member. But if you're a passerby, I would only recommend it if you have very generalized taste in manga, or come with easily impressed teenagers.
A great place to read Manga. Great selection of it. Great food options. Out of all the matcha places i tried so far, this is the place that makes the best matcha drinks. Staff is great, friendly & always happy to serve you.
This place was great! A really simple concept that is well executed.This was my first time drinking matcha & I was certainly not disappointed, though, sadly, I forgot to take pictures for the review. The atmosphere is cozy, the drinks are great & the staff is super friendly, not to mention the wide variety of manga. I have been there once, but will definitely return. I highly recommend this place to anyone that just wants a place to read, study or simply chat with friends.
I can't state enough how much I like Kaizen Cafe; it is like my second home :3
From the Wonderful Owner named Sara, the cozy atmosphere, the plentiful manga library, to the delicious food options (like Onigiri, Onirigi Katsu, Rice Bowl or even Ramen), to finish with the amazing Matcha drinks; there's truly something for everyone :D
& one thing is for sure; you won't leave Kaizen without a smile on your face & warmth in your heart
Great drinks (their matcha is a must try!) & awesome environment, it's the perfect spot to work or study.
They are a small family ran business & the owner is extremely kind & friendly, you can tell she puts a lot of effort into her menu & customer service. I love that they host events such as anime watching night & Japanese classes.
It's not just a cafe, it's a community!
Jun 29, 2025
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I originally didn't know how to feel about the 2$/h to sit down so me & my friend were trying to justify the membership (the lowest one being 10$/week to sit however long & not get charged the hourly fee) & why go there instead of a library or another coffee shop. As time went on, we slowly got the appeal, & once the drinks came, the cover fee felt like nothing. It was honestly one of the best matcha drinks I've ever had. I loved the drink so much I only realized now while making this review that i never took a picture of my drink 🥲. For a moment, it made me wish I was a student again, so I'd have a cool place to go in between classes. Can't wait for my next trip there!
As a matcha lover & someone that has tried her fair share of matcha in Montreal, I can confirm this place has the best matcha I have tried yet in the city. You can tell from the colour alone that it is of ceremonial grade. Needless to say the taste lives up to the visual. Now about the place, it is such a perfect place for manga lovers or folks who are interested in reading manga (like myself) to enjoy. They have a great selection, very cozy vibe, & the books are in great condition. Additionally, the system is something new in Montreal - instead of paying upfront for a drink, you pay 3.99 for an hour of unlimited reading & drinks (there are other combos available for those that want to eat something). Prices are reasonable & for ceremonial grade matcha, the price is extremely reasonable. The owner is lovely & a great conversationalist. You can tell they put great care into the place, the details of the place & you can feel their warmth in the place too.
