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.
Un très bel endroit pour dessiner, travailler ou simplement passer un bon moment. Le lieu est magnifique, les boissons & plats sont délicieux. Note pour les travailleurs, bon à savoir, les PC & tablettes doivent être fermés de 12h30 à 14h30, même si vous consommez ou manger. Je recommande vraiment ce lieu 🧡
Tout etait trop bon, les lieux tres propres & le gérant était hyper sympathique & bienveillant en nous renseignant correctement sur les produits. Je recommande cet endroit
Lemon tart was delicious but it was the yellowest lettuce I was ever served at a restaurant. The mini romaine in the Caesar should be replaced with a larger leaf one which for $17, will be more appetizing.
Apr 9, 2024
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Bistro with okay sandwiches, nothing more. It looks so great on Google, I couldn't wait to visit. As a result, I got a cold so-so sandwich for the price of a main meal in a fancy restaurant. The decor is beautiful, & the service is friendly. Food is totally not worth it, but I might come back for a cup of coffee.
Found out about this place on tictoc, walking up to the building, you'd never think that there was all this amazingness going on in there. Just beautiful!! The bathroom, brilliant. The atmosphere, tranquille. Sorry, but my pizza crust was so hard, it's just so the servers could be made aware. Am I going back? most definitely..
Malgré que l'adresse soit sur la rue Sherbrooke l'entrée se faisait via la rue Stanley lors de mon passage. L'endroit était plein un mercredi midi & ne dérougisseait pas. J'ai quand même réussi à me trouver une table. La salade d'inspiration fattouche était bien. Un peu vinaigrée mais on sentait le souci du détail dans la coupe des nombreux légumes qui la composaient. La tartelette à la pistache était fabuleuse (& le mot est faible). Je recommande pour un lunch rapide au centre-ville.
The location is a bit strange, it's inside an office building I think? But the space is beautiful. My croque mademoiselle was nice & the sweet viral standing croissant was good too, but neither blew me away. It was pricey. It is a bit cafeteria style. They have someone seating tables (at least on weekends) but you go up to the cash register to order.
