Les Alchimistes Café (anciennement Les Impertinentes)

Name: Les Alchimistes Café (anciennement Les Impertinentes)
Address: 5380 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec, H2T 1S1, Canada
Telephone: (514) 963-7193
Price range: $
Rating: 4.2

$ • Coffee Shops, Juice Bars & Smoothies

Hours:
5380 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal
(514) 963-7193

About Les Alchimistes Café (anciennement Les Impertinentes)

Les Alchimistes Café, formerly known as Les Impertinentes, offers a warm and creative atmosphere with a lively, community-driven energy. Located in a space shared with Ballet Hop, it has a youthful vibe where kids play at the tables while parents enjoy their coffee. The café was reimagined about a year ago by its owner, Mathias, who comes from a real estate background. His passion shows in the thoughtful details, the fresh food, and the care put into each drink.

The menu features a variety of fresh, thoughtfully made food, including a new sandwich menu with options like the Flamel and Cléo, both named after famous alchemists. The Cléo stands out for its soft, moist, melting bread. They also serve a tartine saumon and Persian love cake, which pleasantly surprised even those cautious about floral desserts. The bread across the menu is excellent—pillowy and flavorful.

Matcha lovers will appreciate the café's serious approach to quality. Mathias sources ceremonial-grade matcha from the same farm, respecting traditional methods. Drinks like the red fruit matcha with soy milk and pistachio matcha with pistachio milk are highly recommended, especially for those seeking refreshing, well-balanced flavors.

Service is friendly and attentive, exemplified by barista Clem, who was cherished for her latte art and warm presence. The café’s community spirit is evident in moments like her heartfelt farewell. Les Alchimistes is a place to slow down, connect, and enjoy carefully crafted food and drinks. Whether for studying, relaxing, or catching up, it’s a welcoming spot that leaves a lasting impression.