Lili & Oli feels like a small, cozy cafe that works well for a quiet coffee break or a productive spot to work, with a warm atmosphere, a distinctive aesthetic and good music. Coffee is often praised for quality, from strong espressos to tasty lattes, and the iced drinks with the famous coffee ice cubes are a standout for many, while a few feel the prices are a bit high. The menu offers pastries and croissants along with savory bites, with several reviewers calling items delicious and not overly sweet, though seating can be tight and there are occasional stockouts. The staff are described as friendly and helpful, contributing to a welcoming vibe, yet some notes mention dry sarcasm toward non locals that may feel unwelcoming. Cleanliness or trash placement is touched on by a minority, and finding space when busy can be a challenge, but the cafe remains a well loved local spot for its ambience and reliable coffee.
I visited Lilli & Oli with my brother for a morning coffee. I had a double espresso, & he had a hot chocolate with a chocolate croissant. Both were fantastic - the espresso was, by far, the best I've had in Montreal, & I'm usually hard to please. The place is cozy, & the service was decent. I'd definitely come back.
Aug 3, 2025
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Cute little spot, came on a Friday before noon & barely found a seat. They have good matcha & lattes, definitely recommend. However, they were already out of most of their pastries.
Nice & quaint cafe. We went for a Cold Brew & a Petit Cafe Glace (which wasn't so petit!) on a hot day. Loved them both. Interesting idea of coffee infused ice cubes, so more coffee as the cubes melt. We didn't try the food as we weren't hungry.
The staff was nice & friendly. A couple of parking spots on the other side of the street.
Definitely recommended.
Coffee & food is ok. The place was not very clean & the garbage bin was not easy to find which is probably why people would not know where to put away their trash.
Mon café favori dans l'Ouest de l'île. Les baristas sont excellentes, les pâtisseries délicieuses & le service est chaleureux. Il y a un espace pour les enfants avec des jeux & un jardin pour savourer son café au soleil, quand le soleil est au rendez-vous bien sûr.
Just a quick heads up to anyone looking for a place that is animal friendly...this location no longer is. Enjoyed the food drink & service otherwise but had to take our meal to go because of this.
Super ambiance, personnel super sympathique! Leurs cafés & chocolats chauds sont également riches en saveurs. Je recommande fortement le muffin au zucchini, ainsi que l'amandine. Fidèle cliente depuis plus de 15 ans, I can't recommend this café enough! (Heads up: There is not a lot of seating spots, but if you can fin one, it's a nice place to study!)
