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.
Visited for the first time today & it was such a great experience! The staff was very kind & thoughtful, I got a hot chocolate (rich, not thick, not too sweet) & a brownie (very fudgy, sweet & delicious). Would definitely come here again :)
Mar 6, 2026
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Un de mes cafés préférés à Montréal! Les employés sont exceptionnellement accueillants. Le café est délicieux, on y offre aussi matcha, chocolats chauds & autres boissons si réconfortantes. Les enfants sont les bienvenus, ils ont même des jouets à leur disposition!
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.
Great cafe au lait, service, ambience!!! Have genuine brown sugar, cinnamon & coco on tap for self-serve to push your dopamine into level Drool, one up from eleven
I knew this place would be cute but I was not expecting THIS cute! The terrace in the back with blankets by the door in case it gets cold stole my heart 🥹 I'm a sucker for those
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.
