Overall, Lili & Oli comes across as a cozy, welcoming cafe with friendly staff and a relaxed vibe, a popular spot for quick bites, chats with friends, or a work break thanks to plenty of seating and a sunny atmosphere. The coffee and pastries are a frequent highlight, with many praising cappuccinos, lattes, brownies, muffins and scones, though a few note that some drinks can be bitter or that a pastry may be underwhelming. The space is described as bright and charming, kid friendly with toys and books, and it features a back terrace that adds to the charm. It tends to be busy, which can be part of the appeal, while a weekend policy about laptops has drawn mixed reactions from visitors. Overall, Lili & Oli is viewed as a versatile, welcoming place to eat, drink, chat, or work in a warm setting.
first time at this place, looks cozy & busy. saw the lineup outside of the store so tried a large regular latté. noticed that the girl making the coffee did not heat up the milk long enough, did not try to make a foam, poured the milk quickly on the coffee & covered the cup. small details make a big difference.
May 10, 2026
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Le matcha latte était beaucoup trop fort. 7$ aux oubliettes. Bien dommage. Leur latte était bon par contre, mais ça m'a couté un breuvage pour absolument rien.
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!
Total miss for me. Chai latte is basically cinnamon with milk, very overpowering taste & 0 other spices. Poor cold brew. Pastries 4/10. Service & atmosphere is good, but not the food.
May 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.
The terrace is very beautiful. Excellent coffees (I've tried the latte, capuccino, matcha) & their scones are pretty good. The friendly staff & cool atmosphere are greatly appreciated!!! :)
Love it here! My boyfriend & I had our first date here 7 years ago & ever since then it's been a place we love to go back to. I love that they use coffee cubes for their iced coffees/lattes! & they're little snacks & treats are always tasty! The staff is always so kind too :)
Jun 21, 2024
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Super petit café, le café est excellent & je recommande beaucoup le matcha latte! Belle ambiance, surtout sur la terrasse avec cette belle chaleur sans oublié l'accueil chaleureuse du personnel! Un de mes cafés préférés dorénavant. 🌸🪿
I ordered a croissant & a latte on a Saturday morning. It seems to be a popular family destination. Lots of kids. Everything was prepared quickly & efficiently. The croissant was buttery & delicious. The latte was very good but maybe the milk was a little bit too hot. Overall, I was quite happy & will stop by again. I've been back a few times. They have consistently good coffee. & great baked goods. The over-hot milk from the first latte was an anomaly. They really seem to care about quality & do things right.
A great coffee shop & very nice atmosphere! They have a summer garden that will soon be opening. Their menu choice is abundant, scones, cookies, breakfast sandwiches & many more. & the food is made in house. They have many coffee & tea options, but I especially like the latte with macadamia milk. I highly recommend for people who want to hang out with friends, families with kids & for working with a laptop. The staff is very nice & the owner usually bake the scones over the weekend.
