Lili & Oli - W MONTREAL

If you are looking for excellent coffee in the Atwater market area then head for Lilli & Oli. Everything would expect from a good café, but don't expect all sorts of strange frappuccinos and other strange concoctions. Limited range of muffins and cake but it's all fresh.

Great little friendly cafe in Griffintown. Baristas are all class and there are numerous non-lactose options. Lovely atmosphere as well early on weekday mornings (pre-work crowd).

Location: East of Atwater, on Notre-Dame. The closest subway is Lionel-Groulx (Orange) and it's less than a 10-minute walk from there. Street parking is available - both metered and not. There are certain streets that are not zoned where you can park without paying. NOTE: This location has moved to 2713 Notre-Dame Ouest. The place: It's not much bigger than their previous location but the layout is better. The decor is more urban and 'clean', if you will. Very simple, no bells and whistles. I do miss the other location's funky furniture as I think it added charm and a unique style, but what can you do? I do find the lighting to be a little dim. One of my favourite things about Lili & Oli is the music: 80s alternative. LOVE IT.The goods: I've ordered an almond milk latte both times I've stopped in, and they were both enjoyable.Service: Well, the barista is still a little surly and smiling is not his forte but again, what can you do. He makes some decent coffee and that's why I go there.Price point: $4 for the latte - I don't think there is an extra charge for the almond milk but I'm not 100% sure.

A small casual-chic place, cozy and yet very comfy. The coffees and viennoiserie are delish. If you're in the neighborhood, give it a try.

This is my first time in this small, clean, minimalist, comfortable internet coffee shop. It has a comfortable bar as well as seating and an outside terrace, in the rear. It's a good-looking, casual, twenty-thirty-something crowd, educated, relaxed - where friends meet up. Was seated next to a fine, small group of French/Quebecois seeming young professional on a day off, relaxing. Behind them, some thirty-something and forty-something men, working. I really like the vibe in this place.The coffee, however... oh dear! The worse, bitter, over-roasted, badly blended, bitter decaf coffee I have ever had. I'm seriously thinking of returning it and asking for a regular cup.As a result, I rated this place, overall, three stars. It deserves a 4 to 4.5 stars if not for this horrible cup of decaf cappuccino.Note: No food served hereNote 2: Cash only