Overall, Lili & Oli comes across as a warm, family friendly cafe with a cozy vibe, ample seating, bright light, and a back terrace that adds to the charm. The staff are consistently friendly and quick, and the space welcomes children with toys, making it easy for families to settle in. The coffee and drinks receive mixed notes: many praise the quality and variety, including good lattes and cortados, while a few find the coffee bitter or the matcha latte too strong; self serve toppings and a range of teas are a plus for some, though a couple of reviews mention disappointing drinks. Pastries and light bites are generally well regarded, with several mentions of fresh scones, muffins, and breakfast sandwiches, while a few say the food is not the strongest part of the experience. The cafe can be busy, which suits the lively vibe but can affect quiet work or long chats, and a weekend policy restricting laptop use is noted as both a relief for some and a drawback for others. Outdoor seating is a highlight and the overall atmosphere makes it a good spot for quick bites with friends, family time, or a relaxed read.
Place is always busy & has nice, friendly staff. A nice place to hangout. The coffee is very bitter, which is a personal preference, but just not to my liking.
I am very picky with coffee & this cafe does coffee justice. They have their own coffee brand, the cafe is huge with a ton of seating & they have a private patio in the back to relax & read. The staff is friendly & their pastries & scones are always fresh.
The Lili & Oli staff are always super friendly & service here is usually quick. The cafe itself is very cute with plenty of seating, though it is almost always busy, so watch out for that. They have giant windows that let in loads of afternoon sunlight, & overall the vibe is cosy & relaxed.
The brownies are delish, the cheddar chive scones are a dream, & while I am not a coffee drinker & cannot speak to that, their teas (hot & iced) have always been very tasty. I had my first ever matcha latte here too!
My one disappointment is their new-ish policy about laptops on the weekend--they are not permitted before 2pm on Saturday & Sunday. I always go to a cafe to catch up on some creative projects on Sundays & Lili & Oli used to be my regular stop. Since implementing this policy I haven't been by as much, which has been sad. However, this policy has meant that the cafe has become much less busy over the weekends thanks to fewer people parking at a table for hours, which would make it the perfect spot to stop for a coffee with a friend or a good book!
Very cozy place, my go to for any one on one meet ups! Their prices are pretty standard & coffee is good. The service is quick & friendly too & the atmosphere is amazing. They have a super cute outdoor area which I strongly recommend visiting. Indoors it can be very busy, but overall you can always find a spot. Definitely recommend.
Perfectly alright café. Seems ideal for settling down & working on something, as they have multiple tables available for individual people. The place is cozy & the staff is unbelievably kind, with one of the baristas adding to the atmosphere with her diligent maintenance of the houseplants decorating the establishment.
Funnily, the weakest aspect is the food. The coffee is perfectly acceptable, but nothing special, while the blueberry muffin I had had a pleasant texture, but was lacking in flavour.
I recommend the place if you want to go somewhere to read, have a nice conversation, or work on a project *alongside* a drink or treat of your choice, but it's not worth going for the coffee alone.
May 23, 2025
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The coffee is amazing here. The atmosphere is nice, you'll find all kinds of people here: grandparents with their grandchildren, families, professionals, couples, etc. I recommend the outside terrace if the weather is nice. The staff is super friendly.
Some of the worse coffee I've tasted, very bitter. The environment & atmosphere is outstanding & the barista's are very lovely. Good vibes, good food, bad coffee .
Mar 4, 2025
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This is by far the best Lili & Oli location in the city. The baristas are so friendly, & they make the most delectable iced lattes. My personal favourite is to pair a chive & cheddar scone with my coffee. If that wasn't enough to convince me to come back here all the time, they have a beautiful terrace in the back of the store! Their little patio feels like an oasis full of plants to lift your spirits. Visit this coffee shop if you want to start your day on the right foot.
