Large establishment upstairs. My husband liked the hookah,…read moreand we enjoyed some Moroccan tea. Man who took our order was hospitable. Comfy chairs and decent music. I like the view from the window, you can see the St Joseph's Basilica. There is not many options in the area for hookah so just go with this one.

Cafe Ali-Baba is the shisha place with the most comfortable couches in Montreal…read more Normally that alone would be enough to secure its dominance over the shisha market, but they make it interesting with the ambiance. Traditional Turkish style lanterns hang from the ceiling, the music that plays over the sound system is chosen by guests, there's a laptop playing music on YouTube available for you. The shisha quality is consistent and very good. You'll notice the pipes are Khalil Mamoon and the tubes are sturdy Starbuzz pipes. I think the tobacco they use is Al-Fakher. There's no food but if you can believe it they don't mind if you have pizza delivered there or bring something in to eat. In terms of drinks they have a selection of those Arabic malt drinks called Barbican, an espresso machine and of course Moroccan mint tea. Overall, if you're looking for a place where your squad will feel welcome and comfortable to chill, Cafe Ali-Baba is for you.

Fantastic spot with tons of options! There is a large variety of soft serve, sorbets, and hard ice…read morecream flavours (plus many toppings and dips!) The staff are incredibly kind, taking the time to speak French with our group of anglophones trying to practice. There are a few picnic tables placed on the grass outside, so that you can sit and enjoy your ice cream (note that there is no seating inside). The perfect place to stop for a treat after a day in the sun in Oka park!

ULTRA clean. Amazing amount of dips including (dark salted chocolate, maple, banana, Baileys,…read moreetc). Generous helpings. (Ate it too fast to leave a photo!)