LaKafe MTL comes through in reviews as a cozy, stylish spot that works for studying or chatting with friends, with a clean, calm space and friendly staff even when busy. The drinks are a major draw, especially the coconut matcha cloud and Vietnamese coffee variants like egg coffee and salted coffee, with many praising creamy textures and bold flavors; there are also notes of creative twists such as guava matcha, Jasmine Matcha, Strawberry Matcha and banana latte, and a claim that the coconut cloud is a standout favorite. Food highlights include fresh onigirazu and croffles, with salmon onigirazu and unagi onigirazu described as good though sometimes heavy on mayo or slightly burnt. Some reviewers mention small seating capacity and occasional slower service, but most say the experience is worth it and that the prices align with the quality. Overall, LaKafe MTL is viewed as a delightful, unique cafe that delivers satisfying drinks and bites and invites customers to return to try more items.
I went there with my sister for some coffee. We entered the store & the lady didn't acknowledge us at all. Not a good morning, not a smile just looked at us & turned her back keep doing her things. We were the only customers in there. So we stood there for a few minutes & as we were being ignored we just left without a word & went to the coffee shop across the street. Would not recommend 😕
Salmon onigirazu was pretty good, just a little heavy on the mayo. Unagi onigirazu was nice as well, but the unagi was a little burnt. Good service. Nice space.
Great place to get matcha, I adore the coconut matcha 💚 they also have pretty original selection of drinks like guava matcha & egg coffee. Pair it up with an onigirazu & it's a great combo! Fast & good service
Feb 13, 2026
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Visiting Montreal & this is our first breakfast in the city. I will be thinking about this meal every day. We got the salmon onigirazu, the salmon croffle, matcha latte, salt coffee & egg coffee. Everything was absolutely delicious.
I was craving for the Vietnamese egg coffee then I found this little & chic coffee shop around the corner of my Airbnb's neighbour. Love supporting local business & their coffee tastes like home ❤?
Lakafe, I am really impressed with your Vietnamese egg coffee as well as Vietnamese salt coffee. I kept trying & trying & most of your peers are not doing them as well as you in Montreal. Only you & another one shop are doing the genuine / real Vietnamese egg coffee & Vietnamese salt coffee. Keep up with the great work. Next time I will try your coconut matcha cloud as well as your golden osmanthus (many serious coffee lovers I know are in love with those two). Bravo!
The onigiri was delicious made fresh to order & loaded with fresh toppings. The matcha drink was tasty & not too sweet. The space could be tidier/cleaner however.
Very delicious salmon onigirirazu!! Good matcha drinks. Very nice service. I recommend. It's a bit small, the space to sit, but not too much crowded. We were able to find a place to sit.
Tried the Jasmine Matcha & the Strawberry Matcha.
It was the best strawberry matcha I've had! The jasmine could've used a bit more matcha, but it was still great.
Good service, the staff is very nice!
The Guava Matcha & the Banana Matcha are both good!!!
Un très bon endroit. Ce lieux propose une grande carte de café, matcha, croffle ou encore onigiri.
Nous avons trouvé nos boissons très bonnes, mais rien de phénoménales.
Les prix sont relativement élevés comparés aux autres cafés, & nous avons attendu très longtemps pour avoir notre commande.
À part ces points négatifs, ça reste un café très bon & agréable.
Je recommande si vous avez le temps !
