Monday

Closed

Tuesday

11 am - 8 pm

Wednesday

11 am - 8 pm

Thursday

11 am - 8 pm

Friday

11 am - 8 pm

Saturday

11 am - 8 pm

Sunday

12 pm - 6 pm

About

Kaizen Manga Café operates as an anime-inspired haven where a curated library meets a functional, relaxed workspace. The menu highlights the earthy depth of matcha, notably featuring variations enriched with sweet Okinawa sugar or tart raspberry notes. Savory offerings include crisp banh mi, hand-pressed onigiri, and bowls of warm, comforting ramen. The interior design fosters a quiet, inclusive environment suitable for focused reading or solitary productivity. Shelves lined with diverse manga titles provide a constant visual backdrop to the experience. This space functions as a sanctuary for those looking to enjoy simple, flavorful meals while surrounded by an extensive collection of illustrated narratives. The combination of grounded, authentic flavors and a quiet, creative atmosphere defines the essence of the cafe.

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Kaizen Manga Café is widely celebrated as a cozy, welcoming retreat for anime and manga enthusiasts looking for a relaxing environment to read, study, or socialize. The café earns consistent praise for its high-quality matcha drinks, particularly the signature raspberry and Okinawa sugar varieties, as well as a flavorful food menu featuring items like banh mi, onigiri, and ramen. Visitors frequently highlight the exceptionally kind and dedicated staff, noting that the inclusive atmosphere and community-focused approach make it a standout destination in downtown Montreal. While the space serves as an effective co-working hub for students and professionals, some patrons mention that it can become warm during the summer or noisy depending on the crowd, yet the overall consensus points to a charming, personality-filled gem that keeps people coming back for the unique experience and friendly service.

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Lauren

5.0

by far the best matcha i have ever tasted. get the raspberry matcha you won't regret it

Aug 5, 2026

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Angelinaa

5.0

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!

Mar 15, 2026

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Kayleigh

5.0

You have to try their raspberry matcha…it is AMAZING. The owner is so sweet too!

Jan 24, 2026

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Jade

5.0

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!

Nov 25, 2025

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Nazrin

5.0

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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Andy

5.0

Their raspberry matcha is to die for! Also amazing & friendly service from the owner, who's always a pleasure to talk to ☺?. In an area with matcha places practically everywhere, Kaizen is definitely my favourite by far. Their seats are super comfy & it's a great spot to catch up on work or to just take a break. They also have some really good sparkling sodas if you're not in the mood for something caffeinated, I really recommend the mango/yuzu one!

(Updated my review a few months after I first wrote it since I've been here so many times at this point, & I have nothing but love for this place 🥰)

Aug 31, 2025

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Emilio

5.0

We got the raspberry cream & black sugar matcha, both were amazing with good quality ingredients. Great vibe & great drinks

Aug 3, 2025

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Zahra

3.0

I ordered matcha raspberry which was perfect but what ruined my experience was the bad smell in the hall & the uncleanness of the stuff & seeing almost everywhere bunch of hair even on the stir sticks. Would be much better if you take care of that & be more cautious

Jul 9, 2025

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Marky

5.0

Friendly service, great (& pretty) raspberry matcha & tuna onigiri. Read some manga quietly downstairs while enjoying them.

Jun 26, 2025

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Sammy

5.0

Very nice matcha latte, especially with the okinawa sugar. I love it. I know this place from Yatai MTL & i tried the Matcha raspberry syrup there which is really good tooo but the portion is a lil bit small comparing to the price which is higher than other places.

Jun 20, 2025

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