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.
It's a self-service cafe/restaurant but the person serving me behind the counter gave me excellent recommendations for my first time here & I highly appreciated it! It truly elevated my experience & I'm so grateful! The blueberry almond croissant is amazing & hit the spot (not too sweet but excellent fresh texture) & I can't wait to try my crookie later! The coffee is good! I look forward to the opportunity to come back! 😊
Conveniently located downtown Montreal, it is a nice place to visit for breakfast, brunch, lunch or a coffee. Lots of room divided in different areas, so no worries to find a seating. We really enjoyed the « croque mademoiselle » for brunch with a nice latte. We'll be back to taste for items on the extended menu. Service was ok with the person that brought our plates, he seemed new & obviously lack experience in servicing. This is a self semi self service as you order at the counter & you get the coffee when it is ready while the food is brought to your table. Worth the detour!
Jun 30, 2024
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I think it's worth the hype. It gets bussy but they can manage. Aslo, really big space . Great place to work & don't forget to try their different croissants. 🥐
Great food & large dining room. A lot of good food options & beverages. Only downside is that you have to go order your food at the counter & pay there. If I do the work of the waiters, at least I don't have to leave a tip 😅✌🏼
Un véritable délice ! Très bel endroit, agréable, spacieux confortable & lumineux. Plats absolument délicieux! Service impeccable. Mention spéciale pour le barista ultra sympathique & pro ! Je valide à 100%
Classy interior & lots of food options. My friend & I got avocado toast with lox & an iced latte for brunch & they were delicious! Heads-up though that it can get packed towards lunch time & might be waiting for a while for your food.
They have one of the best avocado on toast that I have ever tried (10/10). Cappuccino was good. Spacious area with multiple seatings, soft ambient lighting which is calming & great for working.
Fresh & health, & no burden for your stomach. Recommend to take the sandwich " porchetta & smoke cacciocavallo", full mouth of the meat,it is delicious!
Nice for a tea time or morning coffee Too busy & noisy at lunch time We liked the NY rolls, with a nice London fog ! A lot of choice for savory or sweet food Plenty of seats as well
Food & pastries were spectacular. Seating area is gorgeous & spacious. Only issue was that the music was quite loud. The eggplant was a highlight dish as well as the circular croissants.
This is a beautiful ambiance with different pastries & brunch options. However, there is no services after receiving foods & if you need an extra plate, utensils, bread or any other side requests you have to turn back to customers line & wait long to talk with cashier. We asked an extra piece of bread & they charged 7$! Unreasonable price for a bread & inconvenient customer service in a sense that needs to back to the line just for such a small request! In the matter of food quality, we ordered Shakshuka & supreme croissant. The Shakshuka was delicious but the breads were super stiff & the croissant taste was average. There is still a way to improvement.
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.
