From the team behind Ristorante Beatrice, Améa is a Mediterranean-inspired gourmand resto / pizzeria + coffee shop nestled within Montreal’s historic Maison Alcan building.
Derived from the French word "âme" meaning soul, Améa is an ode to the vision, warmth and heart behind our menu.
Améa Café is a large, stylish space with a welcoming, varied seating layout that works for studying, meeting friends, or catching up with coworkers. Reviews praise the ambience, the architectural vibe, and the extensive pastry and coffee selection, with notable mentions of croissants, pistachio desserts, and creative bites alongside Mediterranean and lunch options like shakshuka, pizzas, and bowls. The food and drinks are described as fresh and visually appealing, though several notes point to high prices for relatively small portions and some inconsistency in taste or service during busy periods. The staff and atmosphere are frequently highlighted as friendly and efficient, yet lines can be long, seating may be hard to find at peak times, and some guests report noise levels that hinder quiet work. Overall, Améa Café appears as a beautiful, buzzy hub in the city offering an impressive array of pastries, coffees, and casual meals, with strong value when visiting for a relaxed brunch or casual work but variable experience during peak hours.
Nous sommes allées faire un brunch au Amea Café & l'endroit est vraiment sympa.
Vous passez commande à l'espace bar puis vous partez avec votre boisson & vos patisseries & un drapeau qui vous permettra d'avoir votre plat apporté à votre table.
J'ai pris un latte ( option lait végétal) ainsi que plusieurs de leurs cookies ( juste delicieux) pistache, double chocolats blanc & noir & speculos avec une tartine avocat saumon !
Je recommande & j'ai hâte de revenir tester d'autres plats.
I had a nice experience at this cafe. All the desserts & brunch options felt very fresh & had a nice creative touch to them, which I appreciated. It's a solid spot if you're looking for something a bit different than your usual cafe menu. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.
Mar 3, 2026
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Absolutely beautiful decor, the coffee was great, & the ambiance was very nice! I went there to study with a friend & have no complaints. They do have signs saying no laptops on the main table between 12-2pm, but even during that time there are other spots that you can sit at if you want to continue working.
I will definitely be coming back to try out their brunch menu!
Coin trés original pour prendre brunch & chiller entre amis ou collègues
De la cuisine savoureuse & différents choix de viennoiserie
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Oct 10, 2025
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We went to Amea Cafe for brunch but they only serve it on Sundays. It was a good breakfast anyway.
We ordered Bostock Pistachio with Rhubarb & Strawberries. We also ordered Shakshuka & a Supreme breakfast sandwich. The café latte were really good. The ambiance was nice, it's a huge place.
L'endroit en tant que café était bien arrangé & le décor est beau. Nos boissons étaient bonnes, rien de mauvais à dire dessus, par contre, le service n'était pas bonne. On est venu un dimanche matin à l'ouverture pour trouver une place d'étude, mais 2 heures après avoir commandé, on a été demandé de changer de position puisqu'une famille a réservé une table à 8, mais aucun employé nous a dit auparavant qu'il y aurait une réservation qui s'en vient. Ensuite, on nous a redirigé vers une table à deux & on a ouvert nos ordinateurs & on nous a dit qu'on ne devrait pas rester ici si on avait nos ordinateurs ouverts. On a payé une grosse somme d'argent pour rester dans le café (2 boissons & 2 croissants) & pour étudier pour nous dire de partir & de changer de position deux fois. Les employés devraient plus communiquer entre eux pour donner une réponse aux clients. Si vous voulez juste bruncher, c'est un emplacement, MAIS PAS POUR ÉTUDIER
Came here for brunch & had a wonderful avocado & mushroom crostini. Was not too busy despite coming on a Saturday at 10:30. The decor & vibes were beautiful to enjoy with company or to study. Definitely worth your time to check out if you are in the area.
Apr 5, 2025
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Superb place to grab breakfast, lunch or brunch, as well as a really neat co-working or study spot. Just be mindful of areas where you cannot have your laptop open so as to keep space available for eating clients.
The space is also available for renting for events!
Great brunch place! We went on a Sunday & there was plenty of space. I ordered the avocado/mushroom toast, which was excellent. I also shared the lemon/blueberry pancakes. They were good. In terms of service, you have to order your food at the counter, & they bring it to you. The food came quickly. The only negative with the service was that the servers weren't very cordial. They just picked our plates without asking when we weren't completely done.
I would still recommend it for a good & fairly priced brunch place.
Expérience culinaire extraordinaire pour les brunchs & les viennoiseries ! Le croissant aux framboises enrobé de chocolat blanc aux framboises est juste DÉBILE ! Il y a une purée de framboises à l'intérieur qui s'écoule quand on croque dedans. Juste divin ! Le croissant aux amandes & bleuets est également délicieux. Les pizzas sont très très bonnes. Le cappuccino pourrait être un brin meilleur; il n'est pas mauvais, mais ce n'est pas le meilleur café que j'ai pris. L'endroit est bondé de monde & c'est très convivial & joli. J'y retournerai pour goûter aux plats du menu brunch. Je voyais passer les assiettes & je me disais que ça avait l'air vraiment bon !
Nice place, but they forgot our order. Brunch food didn't taste good, pastries were okay. My fiancés eggs were undercooked. Disappointing as the ambience is great, but I highly suggest to only have coffee & sweets & not the food..
