Améa Café se positionne comme une destination culinaire spécialisée dans les sandwichs artisanaux et les pâtisseries minutieusement préparées. La cuisine utilise des ingrédients de haute qualité pour élaborer des profils de saveurs équilibrant les techniques traditionnelles avec les attentes gastronomiques modernes. Les clients découvrent un espace conçu pour l efficacité et le confort, présentant une esthétique minimaliste qui met en valeur les textures de ses produits fraîchement sortis du four. Chaque sandwich proposé met en avant des produits locaux associés à des protéines de premier choix, assurant un niveau constant sur l ensemble de la carte. Au delà des options salées, l établissement offre une gamme variée de viennoiseries et de douceurs sucrées variant selon la disponibilité saisonnière. Ce lieu maintient une attention particulière sur la précision, garantissant une expérience fiable pour ceux qui recherchent des mets de haute qualité.
Améa Café est largement apprécié comme une destination magnifique, spacieuse et lumineuse au centre-ville de Montréal, offrant une atmosphère raffinée idéale pour travailler, étudier ou socialiser. Les clients louent fréquemment la qualité du café et une variété impressionnante de plats d'inspiration méditerranéenne, tels que la savoureuse chakchouka, la pizza de style romain et les salades fraîches. La sélection de pâtisseries et de desserts est un point fort, de nombreux visiteurs les décrivant comme décadents, artistiques et délicieux. Bien que le service soit souvent qualifié d'efficace et convivial, l'intérieur unique et soigné du café ainsi que son ambiance chaleureuse et animée en font un lieu hautement recommandé, que beaucoup considèrent comme un incontournable pour sa qualité constante et son énergie accueillante.
Amazing place for studying/working, quick brunch with friends, taking a break from shopping in downtown, etc
Think: wework meets cafe. It's a huge space with plenty of seating & even booths/areas that could be good for having meetings. Seriously, a lot of the furniture/chairs looked similar to what I've seen in my office/weworks.
We came around 8:45 on a Saturday & learned that while the cafe is open early, the kitchen opens at 9am, but they still let us preorder something. We got a pastry, matcha latte, & shakshuka.
The pastry was delicious. It was a tomato & pesto pastry with goat cheese. The pastry was so flaky & soft at the same time. My mom ate the tomato lol but the goat cheese & pesto combo was chefs kiss. Lots of other sweet pastries looked decadent.
The matcha latte (unsweetened) was shockingly great quality. Dark green color, strong matcha flavor, probably the best in the area (though I've only tried a couple matchas). I would highly recommend if you want something that's not grocery store bought quality.
Shakshuka was also one of the best I've had. A lot of times it's watery but this tomato base was thick & flavorful. Little seeds of pomegranate were a nice surprise. The (sourdough?) bread that comes with it was also so good, but it only comes with two slices & since the shakshuka was pretty big portion we had to order more.
Not sure if this is also a public space, but if so it's even better as a place to rest between shopping! Has WiFi, outlets, & restrooms.
Note: I tried to come back a couple days later but on Google Maps it said closed everyday. Not sure if it's bc of vacation.
Amazing vibes for brunch with friends or a productive work/study session. +1 point cause there's a plenty of space so you likely won't need to wait to find a table. It gets a bit noisy during the peak time but I still enjoyed the lively ambiance & the'healthy yet delicious' menu. Service was a bit sluggish (30min+ wait), but the complimentary cannoli was a classy touch that made up for the delay. Overall, a solid spot worth returning to.
Good food & a great vibe. The only downside is the coffee.
If you order from the brunch menu, be aware that they serve the coffee immediately after you order, but the food arrives much later, which means your coffee gets cold before you can enjoy it with your meal.
mea Café is one of those polished, design-forward café-restaurants that leans more toward a'high-end cafeteria' than a traditional coffee shop. Located inside the historic Maison Alcan, the space is a standout: large, bright, with high ceilings & a refined, almost architectural feel.
The food is Mediterranean-inspired, with a menu that goes beyond pastries-Roman-style pizzas, salads, vegetable dishes, & brunch plates. Execution is generally strong, with good ingredient quality & clean presentation. Pastries & desserts are a highlight, although consistency can vary depending on the item.
Service is casual (order at the counter, food brought to table), & the place is clearly optimized for a mix of use cases: quick lunch, informal meetings, or working sessions.
Large, open area. We went for brunch on the Saturday of Easter weekend so it was busy. Our group of four sat at a long table with other groups. You order at the counter, then pick up your coffee when it's ready & food is brought out to you. Cashier was friendly. We ordered the vegan Caesar salad, chicken pesto sandwich, prosciutto caprese sandwich & the cheese pizza. We all enjoyed our food. The side salad with the sandwiches was very tasty - loved the vinaigrette & the fresh ingredients. The pesto in the chicken sandwich did not have much basil taste but overall the sandwich was delicious. We will return every time we visit Montreal.
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.
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.
