We are here to weave Arab speaking cultures and serve as a catalyst to create diverse art experiences for the Arabic communities and their friends in Montreal.
Reviews describe Kawalees as a warm, culturally rich Montreal venue that regularly hosts music, theatre, stand-up and other events, with a friendly, capable staff that keeps service and logistics running smoothly even on busy nights. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming with a social vibe that suits both entertainment and gatherings, and the show setup makes it easy to watch the performances without turning around. While the space is not a fine dining restaurant, the entertainment and community support shine through, and the team is praised for making things simple and accessible for artists and for practical amenities. Some guests note that food prices are high for what is served, and a few evenings experience longer waits, yet overall the energy, performances and inclusive ambiance leave a positive impression, with praise for live music, diverse acts and recent additions like hearty breakfasts.
Nous avons loué cet espace pour un événement privé, musique & nourriture. Accueil impeccable, personnel serviable & compétent. Une expérience A1. Merci pour votre accueil!!!
Kawalees est un vrai lieu culturel à Montréal. J'adore l'ambiance chaleureuse & l'énergie des événements qu'ils organisent : musique, théâtre, stand-up & plus encore. L'équipe rend les choses simples & accessibles pour les artistes, avec de vraies commodités & une organisation fluide. On sent un réel soutien à la scène artistique
I'm impressed by this spot & really sad I did not try it earlier. The vibes are great, the people are nice, the food is good, & the service was prefect enough to make me want to visit again.
I was there for the new year's eve, & was a bit skeptical about the spot. It all faded the moment the evening started: there was 3 persons handling the whole service & in my opinion they did really good job.
It's not the kind of fancy restaurant & don't expect anything perfect especially on such a busy night.
- This place has the cool & social vibe: the guys who took care of preparing & serving the food were beyond efficient & handled everything perfectly well.
- tables were well organized in a way not to bump with anyone while seated or moving around. Add to it, you don't need to turn around to watch the show.
- the show was great with some short comedy breaks between the different sections: arabic oud, mixed international singer, belly dancer, & a DJ.
It wasn't perfect but in the end it's how you feel after you leave this place & I was really impressed.
I must've ordered all the wrong things because i didn't really enjoy it that much. I had the hibiscus tea (cold) & it just tasted like 7UP, & I had the libanese burger which was not that libanese & the bun was cold & ketchup isn't very libanese.
Absolutely love this place! A safe space for local artists, musicians & community builders to feel seen & supported. Always brimming with beautiful energy. A big thanks to the owner & all the staff ❤️ Highly recommended!
I rented the cafe for a birthday party. The staff was so incredibly helpful & accommodating, I had such an amazing experience. 10/10, would highly recommend.
