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.
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.
Food was unique & amazing. Sandwiches are like a work of art & taste just as good. Extremely friendly service. Reasonable prices. It's very clean, washrooms included. Owner goes out of his way for customer satisfaction. Best bread I've ever had.
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 sandwiches taste just like authentic Italian ones! We ordered the'Dolce Vita' & the'Big Night', & we already can't wait to return. The focaccia is homemade, & you don't get that heavy feeling you often do after eating out. On top of that, it was one of the best matcha lattes I've ever had. We also met the owner-she was incredibly warm & attentive with everyone. I highly recommend giving this place a try!
Nov 12, 2025
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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!
Just went for the first time, & felt afraid to be too hopeful based on the amazing reviews. The food lives up to the hype! These were incredible sandwiches! The owner was really sweet too. We will definitely be back!
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.
Oct 21, 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!
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.
Best sandwiches & salads! I've tried several items off the menu & everything is delicious. Love the music & great coffee too! Great option if you are looking for something healthy.
