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 comes across as a bright, spacious, and stylish hub in downtown Montreal with multiple seating areas that invite studying, socializing, or a casual cafe visit. Reviewers praise the coffee and pastries, with standouts like the pistachio latte, croissants including pistachio-filled and raspberry variations, shakshouka, and a wide range of brunch options; the ambiance and decor are frequently highlighted as welcoming and conducive to work or meetings. Some downsides include noise and crowds during peak hours, occasional wait times, and mixed service experiences, along with notes that laptops and seating can be constrained during busy periods and that orders or payments could be smoother.
The quality & the presentation of the food is absolutely stunning. Many other desserts & plates are instagram worthy of pictures. The day that I went the restaurant or cafe was busy. I just wish they would have provided more of a service environment in the sense of serving clients at their tables. Again, the food was great.Excellent value for the quantity of food as well
I cannot believe it hit the mark on all counts: the desserts, coffee, ambiance, service.
Truly a luxury experience.
******
Updated review: I retuned & ordered a pesto brie-chicken sandwich with a side of salad.
I cannot believe how bad it is.
The chicken was pre-cooked. I would not expect a $17 sandwich to have pre-cooked chicken. I expected to be grilled upon order. This is cutting corners - & customers catch on.
The chicken was as a bland as can be & was like leather. The combination of pungent Brie & bland chicken does not work & the texture of the melted Brie is gross & slimy. I have never seen melted Brie anywhere else.
Even the pesto was super bland. I don't know how it's possible to get the pesto wrong. Pesto is supposed be full of flavour.
The focaccia is equally like leather. & the sandwich was not even warm.
The salad is so stale & the vinaigrette is super bland.
Overall, way too greasy & utterly flavourless & lukewarm & chewing on leather.
It's insulting that they should serve this to anyone. Do they eat their own food?
May 14, 2026
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mea Café is one of those polished, design-forward café-restaurants that leans more toward a'high-end cafeteria' than a traditional coffee shop. Located inside the historic Maison Alcan, the space is a standout: large, bright, with high ceilings & a refined, almost architectural feel.
The food is Mediterranean-inspired, with a menu that goes beyond pastries-Roman-style pizzas, salads, vegetable dishes, & brunch plates. Execution is generally strong, with good ingredient quality & clean presentation. Pastries & desserts are a highlight, although consistency can vary depending on the item.
Service is casual (order at the counter, food brought to table), & the place is clearly optimized for a mix of use cases: quick lunch, informal meetings, or working sessions.
Bel endroit ! Les ordinateurs sont permis (même le samedi)! Il y a une grande diversité de nourritures (salé/ sucré/ dessert / pizza/ etc) & les boissons étaient très bonnes !
Je recommande ✨
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.
Bonne nourriture, j'aime la pizza, la soupe & les salades. jamais goûté les dessert mais tout donne envie. cependant LE BRUIT mais le bruit infernal. des enfants qui pleurent des gens qui parlent tous à haute voix c'est insupportable. auparavant cet endroit était bien fréquenté & très correct mais maintenant c'est compliqué
Feb 14, 2026
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It's great place for desserts in a well-designed huge sitting area. Friendly staff. Eclair raspberry tasted amazing not too sweet. Burrata crostinis is a great visual open-bread with natural seasoning in a small portion. a bit pricy not fulfilled. it's different from the original burrata.
Ce café est certes plus cher que la moyenne, mais chaque détail en vaut la peine. Dès qu'on entre, on est enveloppé par un décor magnifique : verdure suspendue, éclairage chaleureux & un aménagement qui marie modernité & confort. 🌿💡
Les pâtisseries & desserts ressemblent à de véritables oeuvres d'art : croissants beurrés, tartelettes délicates, créations aussi belles que délicieuses. 🥐🍰 Chaque bouchée est raffinée, préparée avec soin. Le café, riche & onctueux, est servi avec la même attention aux détails.
L'ambiance est ce qui rend ce lieu unique. Que l'on s'installe dans l'espace verdoyant à l'intérieur ou dans l'atrium lumineux avec ses grandes parois vitrées, on a l'impression d'être dans une oasis en plein coeur de la ville. 🌇✨ Un endroit où l'on veut prendre son temps : discuter, lire ou simplement savourer l'atmosphère.
Had a great time at Amea Café. Food was fresh, tasty, & flavorful. The atmosphere is pleasant. Very spacious & bright. Loved the experience & hospitality. I definitely recommend it & i will certainlt go back.
The french toast was incredible & the round stuffed croissant dessert (not sure what it's called) was amazing. The crustini gravlax was awesome. Fresh & clean ingredients.
Aug 31, 2025
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Pretty place, but the food was meh. Average, not great. I had ordered the Aubergine plate. Frankly, it was disappointing. The matcha was bad. Tasted the vegetarian gnocchi, it was good. It was crowded & many tables weren't cleaned.
On the other hand, the desserts were very good & rich.
A little loud if you're there to study like us & the chairs weren't the most comfortable, but the food made it worth it. So good, will definitely come back just for their desserts.
Mar 26, 2025
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Had an awesome late morning at Café Améma with my 13-year-old son & nephew on Saturday. The place was buzzing with energy, but the service was still quick & super friendly. Even with the rush, everything came out fresh & fast.
I had the gnocchi, which was packed with flavor, & we shared the burrata so creamy & delicious. The vibe was just right modern, relaxed, & welcoming for all ages.
After a couple of hours of chilling & enjoying ourselves, we realized just how great of a place it was-comfortable, inviting, & the kind of spot you just want to hang out at.
Before heading out, I couldn't resist sneaking in a cannoli for dessert & I'm so glad I did. Perfectly crispy, creamy, & just the right amount of sweet. Definitely a spot worth coming back to!
Les prix sont vraiment exagérés pour ce qu'ils servent. En voyant le crostini buratta anchois, nous avons éclaté de rire. Attention, le plat ne correspond pas à la photo! En plus, vous mangez entassés les uns sur les autres. Vraiment à fuir. Mon plat, une sorte de burger de champighons frits, était carrément sans goût. C'est une arnaque qui semble reposer sur l'ignorance de sa clientèle. Le dessert aux graines de chia était aussi sans goût.
