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.
Upscale cafe in beautiful architectural setting. I had the panzanella salad with chicken added. The salad was huge, fresh, filled with huge heirloom tomatoes, nectarines, plums, olives, homemade croutons that soaked up a delicious vinaigrette made with excellent olive oil. The chicken was disappointing: thin slices of bland, ungrilled, generic chicken. This is a place for a quick lunch to impress. I just wish they would post or tweet when they are closed to the public for a private event.
I really enjoy coming here. I try & get out of my house to work & love that they have a lot of spots for seating.
The Cafe is open early & serves pastries & drinks. You can order to go or stay & enjoy. If I'm not mistaken I think you can order breakfast food from the kitchen but that's it. The Lunch menu / Kitchen isn't available until lunch time. There you will have an abundance of lunch options from sandwiches, pizzas, salads, etc.
I've had their sandwiches, very large portions & very delicious. It is on the pricier side but good nonetheless. If you plan on eating inside the cafe, they give you a number & bring you your food which is nice especially when you're studying or chatting with friends.
The servers are very friendly & the space is kept very clean!
Only caveat is that I wish there were more spots with outlets - there are booths that don't have outlets & it would be better if they did. They do have other spots with outlets available so it's definitely not the end of the world.
Overall, I come here a lot & enjoy my time. Just know if you stay for a long period of time your pockets will feel it lol
Nov 11, 2025
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Nice spot to work or study!
Amea Café has a really cozy vibe ; perfect for getting some work done or studying with a coffee ☕?💻
The food & drinks are good, & the prices are pretty reasonable for a downtown café. The only downside is that it can be hard to find a spot to sit sometimes, especially during busy hours.
Overall, a solid choice if you're looking for a chill place in the city!
Le lieux c'est bien pour passé le jour, mais le café & le chocolat pas uff
Le chocolat a un goût comme si tu l'avais dilué avec de l'eau. 😕
C'est jolie
À côté il y a un muséum
Parking à la place
The coffee & herbal juice was delicious. The pesto chicken sandwich could have used a bit more seasoning, I couldn't taste the pesto. Great atmosphere with high ceilings, greenery, booths, & lively college students.
Coin trés original pour prendre brunch & chiller entre amis ou collègues
De la cuisine savoureuse & différents choix de viennoiserie
Coups de coeur New york roll un délice
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.
I haven't tried the food, but if you're looking for a space in downtown to grab a coffee & croissant, & do some work on your laptop, this place is PERFECT. This spot is spacious, & the ambiance is light & airy. The bathrooms were very clean.
Joli décor , grande superficie très photogénique mais bruyant. Vaut une visite mais concernant la nourriture discutable une portion de shakshuka généreuse avec 3 oeufs bonne saveur mais TROP d'arilles dans ce plat, omelette aux truffes manque de goût mais une tartelette chocolat caramel délicieuse sans oublier un americano décaféiné savoureux
Un service & le personnel 5*,
Clientèle très cosmopolite malheureusement pourquoi « pas de menu en français?? » Montréal ville Québécoise
Sep 29, 2025
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Améa Café donated delicious mini gravlax bombolones to one of the Coda Foundation's events (a registered charity raising funds for Cancer). It was so generous of them!
The food is very beautiful & artisanal, however the taste is not anything special. My french toast was too sweet. It was busy & loud. My mochaccino had pure chocolate syrup at the bottom, which made it impossible to finish. Its a shame, but I will not be returning.
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.
Very fancy cafe where they serve pizza, coffee, & baked treats. Some people working, some just meeting for lunch or business. Really nice atmosphere & good for bigger groups... or smaller. I tried the Dubai cookie & it was really rich & sweet. Best to split with another person. I also had a decaf americano & it was good.
