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 se présente comme un espace vaste et élégant, avec une ambiance cosy et lumineuse qui invite aussi bien à travailler qu’à se détendre, et une offre variée de boissons, de pâtisseries et de plats méditerranéens où chaque détail visuel semble soigné. Les avis mettent en avant des desserts et des viennoiseries frais et créatifs, des croissants pistache et des croissants supreme, un café de qualité et des options brunch ou lunch appréciables, parfois complétés par des pizzas ou des plats nourrissants. Le cadre attire par ses nombreuses places et ses zones dédiées au travail ou au calme; toutefois la fréquentation peut être bruyante et les files d’attente longues, et certaines portions sont jugées petites ou les prix élevés pour ce qu'elles apportent. Dans l’ensemble, Améa Café est perçu comme une adresse chaleureuse et esthétique avec une offre gourmande et un service sympathique, qui vaut le coup d’y jeter un œil pour son atmosphère et son potentiel de coworking, tout en restant conscient des périodes d’affluence et de la variabilité de certains plats ou pâtisseries.
I love the place-it's beautiful, & the service is good-but honestly, I see a major downside: the prices are excessively high for the extremely tiny portions they serve. If you're hungry, this is not a recommended place to come. A plate of gnocchi is basically just a spoonful; I finished it in two seconds & was still hungry. It doesn't come with absolutely anything, just a simple basil leaf & a pinch of cheese. I won't come back here to eat-maybe for a coffee, yes-but to spend my money & leave hungry is simply not worth it for me.
Absolutely beautiful decor, the coffee was great, & the ambiance was very nice! I went there to study with a friend & have no complaints. They do have signs saying no laptops on the main table between 12-2pm, but even during that time there are other spots that you can sit at if you want to continue working.
I will definitely be coming back to try out their brunch menu!
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.
11 nov. 2025
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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.
I had the tartare with chips & the cannoli that featured two flavors in one - really tasty. Considering the ambiance & the quality of the dishes, I found the prices quite reasonable. The place is beautiful, & the options are great! Perfect for a foodie adventure with a group of friends, with a nice variety of culinary choices.
Lobby itself is it's own experience not the mention the actual seating area. The plants are all fake, but they add such a nice ambience. The food is AMAZING. The pastries are beautiful & the staff are super polite. To note, the seating by the cafe is not for working, but there is seating inside the building, exterior to the cafe where you can bring your food & study.
wow! i'm thoroughly impressed: amea café boasts a beautiful spacious environment for writing, reading, socializing, & dining. it's cozy & grand simultaneously & i honestly didn't want to leave. i ordered a flat white & their banana freddo (which i didn't know was famous) & both were soooo yummy i had to physically stop myself from overdosing on caffeine. they also serve lunch! i tried their pizza & it was sooo delicious. highly recommend if you're in the area!
p.s. it allows laptops all the time any where in the cafe! heck yes! this is my new writing spot.
24 juil. 2025
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A lovely spot to relax in the heart of the city. The atmosphere is calm & stylish, with a beautiful view of the greenery outside. The cappuccino was excellent & the croissant fresh & delicious. I was just a little disappointed that there was no grilled cheese on the menu. Still, it's a cozy place I'd be happy to return to!
