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Kaizen Manga Café
Coffee Shop

Kaizen Manga Café

Downtown
4.8$ & $$
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Kaizen Manga Café Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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A place where anime fans can chill, get productive, meet like-minded people and enjoy reading manga while sipping on tasty coffee!

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Reviews for Kaizen Manga Café

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on Google4.8 (100+)
*as of 2026-02-01
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Review Summary

Kaizen Manga Café comes across as a cozy, welcoming hub for reading, studying, and hanging out, with a colorful, anime inspired vibe, a large manga library, and a comfortable space that many describe as perfect for work or just relaxing. The concept supports focus with a system that helps customers stay on track, including an option to pay by the hour or join a membership that unlocks unlimited reading and time, often highlighted as a great value for daily or frequent visitors. Orders arrive at the table, and the menu features well loved drinks like matcha in several variations, along with tasty snacks and onigiri, ramen, and other bites that residents repeatedly praise for quality. The ambiance is noted as cute and cozy, with good music and a sense of community bolstered by events and a friendly staff that makes newcomers feel welcome. On the downside, some reviews mention heat in warmer months due to limited air conditioning and occasional cleanliness issues, but the overall impression is that this café is a top spot to read manga, study, and meet others near downtown Montreal.
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5.0

This place is a real gem 💎
The staff is soooo sweet & caring
The drinks are so good & the atmosphere is real cool & inclusive

Jan 30, 2026
on Google

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

Jan 24, 2026
on Google
5.0

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.

Dec 8, 2025
on Google

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! (*^?^)/★*☆♪

Oct 21, 2025
on Google
5.0

Some of the best matcha you'll get at an affordable price! The owner is the sweetest ever & always tries to accommodate. Their flavors are amazing! Atmosphere is so cute & super good for students as it's near the metro & Concordia!!! They're hot matcha are to die for in winter time

Jul 27, 2025
on Google

Okay so... this was my first time ever trying matcha - like, ever - & I'm so glad it happened at Kaizen Café I went for the raspberry matcha & OMG. It was smooth, lightly sweet, & actually so calming. Didn't expect to like it this much but now I totally get the hype. I also had one of their onigiris & it was warm, cozy, & comforting - the kind of snack that makes you feel like you're being taken care of.

The space itself is such a vibe - super chill, cozy, & somehow made me feel super productive. I even finished editing my Reel while I was there (rare win 😅).

& let's talk about Sara, the sweetest human ever. She made me feel right at home on day one. So welcoming, so kind - the kind of energy that makes you want to come back.

Which I did 👀On my second visit, I tried both the strawberry & mango matcha - & now I can't even pick a favorite. Each one has its own little vibe & I'm lowkey addicted.

Definitely my new go-to spot in MTL 🫶🏼✨

Apr 20, 2025
on Google
5.0

Loved the vibe of this cafe. The onigiris were yum & warm. Hot chocolate's so well done, better than some fancy cafes in the island, deeply chocolate-y, large mug, not too sweet. Great selection of manga. Service is attentive & easygoing. Also, they have cream puffs from Alice & Theo.

Apr 3, 2025
on Google
5.0

The owner is amazing! She is so sweet & outgoing & it was the main reason for why I started coming back. Well now I'm obsessed & I even became a member !! So yes i 100% recommend :) Amazing music, the food is extremely good & their coffee/matcha is to diiee forr. (I recommend the brown sugar latte)

Mar 22, 2025
on Google