Reviews describe Aloe Café as a warm, family-run spot with homemade focaccia, fresh ingredients, and authentic Italian flavors that feel like a little slice of Italy in the West Island. The sandwiches, especially the focaccia varieties, are repeatedly praised for being flavorful, generously portioned, and made with quality, with options that suit different diets, including gluten free and vegetarian choices. Coffee is treated seriously and consistently good, with homemade drinks and smooth cappuccinos noted. Guests highlight the friendly, attentive staff and the welcoming atmosphere, often calling it a hidden gem and a place that truly feels like home. The menu also features soups, salads, desserts, and drinks that pair well with the bread, and many reviewers mention value for price and a clean, cozy space with good music. Overall, Aloe Café is seen as reliable, fresh, and worth returning to for quality Italian inspired comfort food.
Astounding. Great italo fusion style cafe at an absurdly good price. Authentic, simple, delicious menu that makes me feel like I'm in Italy despite none of the stereotypically Italian foods being in the menu.
Best authentic Italian cafe in the West by a mile. Debatably the best Italian cafe I've ever eaten at. Fresh focaccia every day & their sandwiches & pizza are AMAZING. They also take their coffee very seriously & it's delicious. The staff is also extremely nice. Truly a hidden gem.
Supporting local business is easy when it's run as well as Aloe Cafe is. Great concept, friendly service & delicious food at a reasonable price.
My wife & I split a Sgt Pepper sandwich, which was delicious & fresh from the toasted sourdough to the fresh greens & down to the flavorful chicken breast. The pineapple mint drink was also excellent. There were so many appetizing sandwiches described in the menu that it made it difficult to choose, but we were very happy with our meal.
The service is friendly & accommodating & makes you feel very welcome in a cool, relaxing space with great music playing in the background. It's a nice change from the generic & often over-indulgent lunch options in the West Island.
There are also many products available for sale from well-known health brands, including ATP, Caputo & others.
We would 100% return & try more items from the menu, including their salads & focaccias.
Support local & go to Aloe Cafe... you will not be disappointed!
⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐? The Best Hidden Gem Café You'll Ever Find
This Wednesday me my boyfriend & sister discovered this amazing café & I can't stop thinking about it! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a cozy & warm atmosphere.
We were welcomed by who I believe is the owner's daughter, & later met Rubens, the owner himself. Both were incredibly kind, patient, & genuine. They took the time to explain the menu to us, which already made the experience feel so personal & homey.
I ordered their prosciutto, mozzarella, & pesto sandwich on freshly baked focaccia, & honestly, it was perfection. The bread was soft & flavorful, the ingredients were fresh, & the portion was huge. I saved half for lunch later & it was still just as good.
But the real star for me? The matcha latte with almond milk! They actually make their own almond & oat milk in-house! It's hands-down the best matcha I've ever had in my life. Smooth, balanced, & so full of flavor.
This café deserves all the love. It's a true family-run gem, & since there aren't many cafés in the area, it's the perfect spot to make your go-to local favorite. I literally asked my boyfriend to drive 30 minutes just to grab their food & drinks again. it's that good.
If you're reading this, go now, I beg. Support a family business. You'll walk in for a coffee & leave with a new favorite place ( corny but true)
I would've put pictures, but my laptop is not letting me :(
Nice cozy cafe. We went for a Cortado & a Cappuccino along with Torta al Limone & a Torta Caprese. Loved them all, especially Torta Caprese & Cortado.
We couldn't try the savoury items as they start that around 11 & we came in a bit early.
The staff were nice & friendly. Plenty of seating space inside.
Plenty of parking outside as it's a shared parking space with other businesses in the plaza.
Definitely recommended.
Oct 27, 2025
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Aloe Cafe has something for everyone, from sandwiches & salads to coffee & treats. I had one of the focaccia sandwich & it was bursting with fresh flavour. Kat, the owner, puts so much care into the food & service, you can truly taste the love in every bite!
I stopped by this café & tried the'Better Together' sandwich along with a cappuccino, & it was absolutely fantastic! The sandwich was made on fresh focaccia bread that was very light & not heavy at all, which made it even more enjoyable. Inside, it had layers of turkey, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, lettuce, & tomato - juicy, rich, & full of flavor. The cappuccino paired perfectly, smooth & well-balanced.
What made the visit even better was the service - the owner himself was very pleasant, & the order came out quickly. Overall, a great spot for both quality food & warm hospitality. Definitely a place I'll be returning to!
A fantastic restaurant with a comfortable atmosphere, friendly owners, a great selection of drinks, & of course amazing & delicious food!
I've been here many times & I absolutely love their homemade focaccia (so far the best I've ever had). Every time I visit, I try a new combination of dishes. Most recently, I tried the Sgt. Pepper Sandwich with a side of potatoes, a Mellow Yellow Smoothie, a Bitter Sweet Beet Salad & a slice of Queijada for dessert. All of which were delicious.
Overall, I'd have to say my fav sandwiches so far are the Big Sur & Carne Loca focaccia sandwiches.
If you are haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend going to Aloe Cafe.
Recently in town from Calgary, we were looking for a healthy place to eat & Aloe Cafe checked all the boxes, staff was friendly food was fabulous.I will stop by again for sure next time I visit Montreal
Aug 4, 2025
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This was our second time visiting Aloe Café in less than a week, & the food, drinks, & service were incredible! As an avid music lover, the owner, Rubens, even invited me behind the counter to browse his record collection. &, because we wanted coffee & smoothies, he customized our order to include an espresso shot in the drinks. What a gem of a human & a place. We'll be coming here every time we visit Montreal to see our family. All the best!
took my family for a last minute dinner as we wanted something light, fresh & tasty, & Aloe Cafe did not disappoint! The owner, Reuben, was very gracious, friendly & hospitable. We will be back!
