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.
Accueil chaleureux & concept vraiment top. Le lieu est vraiment une petite pépite caché de Montréal ça vaut le détour.
La nourriture est bonne & bien préparé quoi que les portions sont légèrement petites. Mais la qualité fait que ça ne gâche pas l'expérience.
I've been coming to Amea Café for about 2 years now & have always loved the vibe, which is why this experience was disappointing.
Today, there were only two of us, but we were sitting at a table for four because we both had food, drinks, & our iPads out. There honestly wasn't enough space for us to sit directly across from each other without it being cramped.
A staff member came over & asked us to move & sit together, even though it was clear we had everything set up & were actively using the space. I completely understand that it's a busy café & people come here to work, but when tables are already limited, asking customers to rearrange mid-meal like that felt unnecessary &, to be honest, a bit rude.
I've always enjoyed coming here, but this interaction definitely changed the experience for me. I think there could be a better balance between managing space & respecting customers who are already settled.
C'est extrêmement agréable, l'endroit est spacieux donc il y a énormément de places avec différentes ambiances, c'est surtout un très bon endroit pour travailler, avec beaucoup d'espaces pour les étudiants. De plus, le tiramisu est délicieux, un vrai tiramisu italien, le meilleur que j'ai goûté à Montreal honnêtement.
Mar 21, 2026
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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.
Amazing atmosphere & a great place to cowork, study or even a date with someone. In a very artsy district with very artsy & unique food & beverages. Most visit if you like uniques coffee shops in Montréal.
I love this place & normally I have never had any issue with the food nor service. This particular time though I regretted my decision to go there for a quick coffee break. I am lactose intollerant & asked for a coffee with lactose free milk & when I went to get my drink I asked a barista whether it was lactose free, they were quite hesitant but replied yes. & I am pretty sure it was not. Suffered a whole day pretty much. Very disappointed.
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Great selection of breakfast & lunch foods & lots of seating. Perfect place to meet for a coffee in downtown for a big group. Some, not all, tables do not allow laptops during lunch hour which makes sense.
Un sitio enorme para pasar a comer algo rápido con gente del trabajo o amigos. Ambiente joven y de mesas con ordenadores.
La comida muy normal. Precios asequibles. Mesas corridas y apartadas.
Pedimos dos trozos de pizza. Muy de microondas. Y una cerveza.
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.
