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I visited Les Alchimistes last weekend with my friend Farzy, & it turned into one of those café experiences that stays with you long after you leave.
Formerly known as Les Impertinentes, the café was reimagined about a year ago by its new owner, Mathias. He comes from a real estate background with no formal coffee experience, but you can feel how personal this place is to him & his wife. The name, logo, & overall concept were changed to reflect a theme that is closer to his heart, & that intention shows in the details. When we met him, he was incredibly kind, effortlessly charming in a full Canadian tux, & genuinely excited to talk about the café & what they're building.
The space itself feels warm & creative, with a youthful, community-driven energy. Les Alchimistes shares its space with a ballet school, Ballet Hop, which gives the café a really special rhythm. Kids play games at the tables while parents sip coffee as they wait for class to end. It feels lively, wholesome, & lived-in in the best way.
Food-wise, everything we tried was fresh & thoughtfully made. The sandwich menu is fairly new, about three months old, & all sandwiches are prepared fresh. We shared the Flamel & the Cléo, both named after famous alchemists, along with a tartine saumon. The Cléo especially stood out… soft, moist, & melting in your mouth. The bread across the board was excellent, pillowy & flavorful. We also shared a slice of Persian love cake, which felt like a sweet nod to the owner's roots. I'm usually not the biggest fan of floral desserts because they can taste a bit like perfume, but this one pleasantly surprised me. I really enjoyed it.
Matcha lovers should absolutely try the drinks here. Mathias is a true matcha enthusiast & takes it seriously. They always source ceremonial-grade matcha from the same farm & company to keep the flavor & quality consistent, & they aim to respect traditional preparation methods. I don't know much about matcha myself, so I appreciated him explaining that soy or almond milk works best with it, which convinced me to switch from my original cow's milk order. I had the red fruit matcha with soy milk, & it was incredibly refreshing & well balanced. Farzy ordered the pistachio matcha made with pistachio milk, added an extra shot of syrup to suit her taste, & loved it just as much.
Service was also a highlight. Our barista, Clem, was warm & attentive, & it happened to be her last day. I was lucky enough to witness a really touching moment of her saying goodbye to the team while preparing her final latte. She's amazing at latte art, & watching her hug Mathias before leaving perfectly summed up the café's energy… sweet, sincere, & community-focused.
Les Alchimistes is the kind of café that feels intentional without trying too hard. A place to slow down, connect, & enjoy something made with care. I'll absolutely be back.
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J'ai été très déçue par mon expérience dans ce café. Au départ, la personne au comptoir s'est trompée dans ma commande. Ensuite, j'ai demandé un matcha latte à la vanille, mais il n'y avait presque pas de sirop. Lorsque j'ai poliment demandé d'en ajouter un peu plus, j'ai senti un regard & une attitude très désagréables, comme si je demandais quelque chose d'exagéré.
Le service manquait clairement de professionnalisme & d'amabilité. Pour un prix d'environ 10 $, je m'attendais à un meilleur service & à des boissons de meilleure qualité.
J'ai vraiment aimé cet endroit, très chaleureux, la soupe aux tomates était excellente.
Les Alchimistes Cafe has the most astonishing chai latte you'll ever taste. It knocked my socks off today. It was an experience!
Had a very nice & comforting hot chocolate there. Would recommend definitely. The atmosphere is very welcoming.
Bravo & Merci!
Un 5* de la pause Café, Matcha, Jus... 🫶
Tout y est, l'espace est convivial, mum friendly, silencieux, spacieux. L'equipe, le service, Parfait!
Le prix est vraiment hyper raisonnable & j'ai jamais eu d'attente perso
J'y retourne de façon régulière. Franchement hyper agréable, on peut y venir avec bébé sans soucis!
Y travailler, ou bien juste chiller ou en mode take away!
L'endroit est partagé avec un studio de danse. Il y a des activités qui sont réalisées de temps en temps, yoga, pilates, poterie,... J'adore!!! Allez y sans tarder! 😍🏃?➡?🏃?♀?
Un top dans le mile end!
C'est l'un des meilleurs cafés que je connaisse : des produits de grande qualité, un excellent service & des prix raisonnables!!!
Great latte with oat milk. Cute space with lots of seating. Wish they had more vegan/gluten-free food options!
Les Impertinentes était l'un de mes cafés préférés, avec le meilleur matcha de MTL… Quelle déception depuis le changement de nom !
Prix revus à la hausse, & service pas du tout au RDV. On a été servi dans des gobelets en papier car les tasses n'étaient soi-disant plus disponibles, 2 heures plus tard les baristas avaient toujours rien nettoyés, par contre pour ricaner en écoutant du rap, là elles avaient le temps..! Vraiment ordinaire quand on paye plus de 14$ pour une boisson & un gâteau.
A great little coffee shop! Best local place we tried while in Montreal. Courteous, fast service & a delicious flat white!
Parfait pour travailler 🫶 les boissons sont créatives & délicieuses, tellement réconfortantes 🦋 les sandwiches fait maison sont une folie !!!!
Lieu chaleureux avec un bon choix de gâteaux vegan délicieux & très bonnes boissons chaudes !
Les Impertinentes might just be the sassiest little coffee spot in Montreal. The espresso hit harder than my last breakup, & the croissant was so flaky it could've ghosted me afterward. The vibe? Effortlessly cool - like everyone there already has a published poetry book & perfect hair. I came for caffeine, left questioning my life choices in the best way possible. Would 100% go again just to feel mildly inferior & highly caffeinated.
Bon café pour des options vegan. Le gâteau citron pavot est excellent. Ils font aussi des boissons chaudes avec lait végétaux comme le pumpkin Spice late. Je recommande.
Ils faisaient les meilleurs matcha à montréal (surtout celui aux petit fruits) & je l'ai souvent recommandé à des amies mais depuis un moment ils ont coupé dans le goût & y mettent presque aucune saveur pour le même prix c'est très décevant.
