Nice place to stop by and browse books or to get a coffee and a snack. Staff is friendly and the vibe is good.
What a delightful coffee shop and bookstore! I only strolled in to check out the books, would love to come back to have a coffee and read!
Eclectic and delightful. Mix of English and French books across genres.
Just a lovely bookstore. And they serve coffee and drinks too!
Incredible coffee, immaculate vibes. I could spend years here.
The staff are really nice, and they give helpful book recommendations. Also, definitely try the Guilty Pleasures cocktail--it has an amazing chamomile flavor in it that I have never had in a cocktail before. 😍
Great cafe/bookstore. We really enjoyed the variety of books. We were able to explore and enjoy drinks from the café.
The best bookstore in all of Canada. The rumors are true. Just go.
Really lovely little shop with a low key cafe inside. I liked that they had markers in the bathroom to write on the walls!
Beautiful library focused on four genres mainly (romance, sci fi, horror and fantasy). There's a café to stop by and have a great time.
The place is cozy and strongly reminds me of Shakespeare & Company in Paris. Unfortunately, the selection is poor and the shelves are badly organized. English and French books are mixed together, often without any way of knowing which is which. There also seems to be an overwhelming focus on romantasy/romance. It is such a shame, because I liked the place.
Incredible selection of historical romance books!
I was really nice and the cozy vibe is good
Such a fun little bookstore and cafe! Cocktails and stick selections very good!
Beautiful bookstore with many beautiful books. A must see in Montreal, especially for the book lovers out there. The bar/cafe on site is a very big plus!
Great place to read The chatter is like background music
Great bilingual bookstore. The essais and nonfiction section is small, but the variety of fantasy books (their specialty) is vast with all kinds of book covers and editions for most titles. The bar has a cool book inspired menu, nice choice of coffees, teas or cocktails. I’d love to visit again just to work or read while sipping a nice drink ☕️📖🍹😌
A very warm and cozy place with a beautiful decoration. The concept of sitting among books while enjoying a coffee makes the atmosphere feel calm and relaxing. It’s a great spot if you like quiet environments and literary vibes. I didn’t get the chance to try the coffee during my visit, so I can’t comment on the drinks, but the atmosphere and the decoration alone make this place feel special and welcoming.
Incredible atmosphere for events, and such a cozy spot to grab a little coffee and browse some books.
This place completely lives up to the hype. Very magical atmosphere and lovely staff.
Beautiful bookstore and coffee shop. Loved the atmosphere. A must for any book lover.
Such an amazing place! The atmosphere is absolutely wonderful — cozy, inspiring, and perfect for slowing down. The coffee and pie were delicious, and the interior design is truly unique and thoughtfully done. A perfect spot to relax with a book and enjoy a peaceful moment. Highly recommend!
Lovely service and enchanting place!
Super friendly staff! Love the concept of a small coffee shop that is also a library! Coffee and snacks were really nice, the only reason why it's not 5 stars is because they're so busyyyy my friend and I could barely sit when we arrived. Overall, I recommend strongly and will definitely go back to Joie de Livres!
Took a trip to Montreal and found this lovely little book store. So much beautiful detail in their decor. Had a yummy creamy latte and my daughter had a refreshing peach iced tea. Staff were lovely and tolerated my broken French.
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