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.
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 .
Un beau 4 étoiles pour un café de quartier sympathique. Ambiance relax & vraiment unique comme nulle part ailleurs à Montréal. Je dis pas extraordinaire mais bien différente. Macchiato biene serré. Grains un peu trop acidulés à mon goût, étant grand amateur des grains italiens plus brulés & moins acides. Scones recette secrète. On y vient pour relaxer, placoter & observer la faune de la Welling, composé ici de pas mal de jeunes familles. Longue vie à Lili & Oli!
Super expérience dans ce joli café! Petite restauration (salée & sucrée), jolie terrasse, service au comptoir sauf pour les en-cas chauds commandés avant 15h00 (servis à table), équipe sympathique, ambiance chaleureuse. Merci!
Oct 22, 2024
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Un café que ma conjointe & moi-même affectionnons particulièrement. Boissons & nourriture délicieuses. Ambiance familiale. Super équipe. Nous n'y retournions malheureusement plus depuis plusieurs mois, car excédés de ne plus y trouver de place du fait des télétravailleurs omniprésents, monopolisant 80 à 90% des places, y compris le week-end. Le lieu avait vraiment perdu de son charme & de sa convivialité, qui faisaient que nous adorions y aller pour y rencontrer les amis du quartier autour d'un bon déjeuner. Alors nous disons aujourd'hui à l'équipe un grand bravo pour le courage d'avoir enfin pris les mesures nécessaires pour interdire le télétravail le week-end & durant les vacances! Il fallait de l'audace, quoiqu'en disent les rageux qui y voient une raison financière d'augmenter le profit. & nous sommes heureux de retrouver notre Lili & Oli!
Everything delicious, from the cappuccino to the croissants to the salads & breakfast sandwich. ALSO - love love love the no-laptop policy on the weekends. Different vibe to remind us that there's mor to life than work & tech. Human contact - yay!
Oct 7, 2024
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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.
