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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Feb 9, 2026
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Had their pistachio matcha latte & beetroot hummus with feta toast. Both tasted good but the latte was crazy expensive ($9 before tax), so this was definitely something I would only ever get once to try & never again. The texture of the toast was nice but as you can tell by the color it doesn't look like there's much beetroot in the hummus at all (I couldn't taste it, & the grocery store hummus I usually get is much more flavorful). It is, however, a good place to study if that's what you're looking for. The music isn't too loud & they have tables with outlets. But I would probably just save the money & get a simple drink because the one other time I came, I ordered a lavender matcha latte but they forgot about the lavender part, so they just pumped syrup on top of the regular matcha that they originally handed out.
Jul 20, 2025
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