Café Livia
Locally renowned for their sensational Matcha lattes, Livia hit the Montreal map with a bang with their unique and inimitable blend of Matcha. I remember when they first opened a few years ago, I thought it was simply another coffee spot. But it isn’t! Yes, they have delicious, tummy-warming coffees, teas and of course, Matcha teas and lattes, but they also have an entire menu of healthy lunch items.
Like most healthy spots, Livia makes great vegan soups and unique bowl options – some vegan, others just simply straight-up healthy. I know it’s hard these days to come up with a new recipe for a healthy salad, but for me it’s all about the dressing.
The Livia salads are all really robust and nutritious, but what makes them so incredible is the dressings. They make a chili ginger, a lime sauce and an Asian flavor – all of which are my favourites!
I think our city is super well-endowed with great lunch spots – we have no shortage of cute restos and healthy salad bars. But, Livia has such a relaxed environment and the service is so amazing, I think that is what sets it apart from the rest. The décor is perfectly executed, the environment is cozy and they have two locations. When I’m downtown I go to the peel location, right next door to Ryú, which I’ve been meaning to try.
They also have a Livia Café inside of Ryu on Ste. Catherine corner Greene in Westmount. They serve all the yummy treats there and of course… Matcha tea!
Photography by Patricia Brochu
