Across many reviews, Aloe Café emerges as a warm, family-run spot in the West Island that serves fresh, authentic Italian-inspired fare on homemade focaccia, with standout sandwiches like Big Sur and Carne Loca, plus soups, salads, and desserts, all at reasonable prices. Guests praise the high quality ingredients, generous portions, and the care shown by the owners and staff, who create a welcoming, cozy atmosphere with good music and excellent coffee and smoothies. The focus on fresh, simple, well-executed dishes, gluten-free options on request, and the sense of being a hidden gem make Aloe Café a regular go-to for many visitors who feel it captures a homemade, Italian cafe experience in Montreal.
Great service & super healthy & delicious sandwiches. The portion sizes are super generous for the price. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quick bite & coffee
What an amazing addition to the west island. The quality of the sandwiches, salads & drinks is outstanding. Super fresh. I love the decor & ambiance too. It's our new favourite spot for lunch, coffee or a casual dinner.
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Owners are super kind! Great coffee, amazing food! Had a variety of focaccia made for a work event, with advance notice they can do gluten free as well & it was delicious!
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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.
⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐? 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 :(
Absolutely love this place! The homemade focaccia, treats, & top-quality coffee are incredible - everyone asks where it's from when I bring it. Their sandwiches are honestly some of the best I've ever had; you can taste the freshness & quality in every bite. My favorites are the Carne Loca, Rolling Stones, turkey, & their famous weekly soups with homemade broth. Been waiting for a place like this for a while! Cat & Ruben bring the homy atmosphere to a whole other level to the point of making new regulars on a daily. Thank you guys!
The sandwiches here are VERY good! Tasted authentic- like from Italy. Focaccia is house made & super super tasty! Our favorite was the SGT pepper- we asked for it on a foccacia- we will go back for this one!
We had the meatball- Rolling Stones one- it was good, it was meatballs in tomato sauce in a foccacia. We also had the Big Sur. Was tasty aswell but lacked veggies for us. ( we shared all the sandwiches among three people)
The service was very pleasant & attentive. I believe we ordered from the owner who was very nice.
The decore & ambiance lacks for me quite a bit. A lot more can be done to make it very cozy, inviting & warm. There is a lot of seating however. & they have a whole coffee counter aswell.
They have a few items for sale.
Portions are fair.
All in all a great quick meal place. Fresh. Tasty. Authentic. Filling.
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!
