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 literally loved this place! The vibes, the team was amazing, helpful & professional. The place is fresh & warm! & finally loved the coffee Enjoy the vibes ☕️
Good atmosphere, but the coffee is inconsistent. Some days it's 5 stars & today I got lukewarm coffee water. If you're taking your coffee to go, maybe try it before leaving the shop to avoid sad feelings👍
Had a delicious, moist almond croissant with matcha almond milk latté. Pleasant staff, cozy atmosphere, bright windows on beautiful Notre Dame street. Great place to pause for a treat less than a few minutes walk from Lionel Groulx metro. There is a Rona Quincaillerie just 3 minutes walk west from this café, so it's a nice place to pause after running errands for hardware, tools & paint shopping.
Feb 7, 2024
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We decided to try this place because it was open until a bit later than most other coffee shops in the area. The service was quite welcoming & quick. Coffee was quite good, also a lot of variety if you are a tea person. The place can be a bit noisy/loud so if you are looking for a quiet coffee shop to have a long conversation or study, this one might not be it. Overall, it's a nice place if you are in the area.
Café chaleureux dans l'agréable quartier d'Atwater. J'ai commandé un latte qui était très bon ! Je recommande pour venir y travailler quelques heures, déguster un bon café.
Nov 12, 2023
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Had an espresso here. There was a line already at 10am on a Saturday so I kind of became excited since it seems well frequented. However it seems there was a line because one of the three servers was much slower than the other two & just was in the way of the others. Espresso wasn't special, I felt kind of disappointed because of this
Great cafe for a little pick-me-up. The drinks & croissants were awesome! So delicious, I didn't get to take a photo....next time! Space is cozy & busy.
