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 endroit lumineux et spacieux, élégant, au centre-ville de Montréal, avec de multiples espaces pour étudier, discuter ou simplement prendre un café. Les avis louent le café et les pâtisseries, avec des coups de cœur tels que le latte pistache, les croissants pistache et framboise, la shakshouka et diverses options de brunch; l'ambiance et la décoration sont souvent décrites comme accueillantes et propices au travail ou aux rencontres. Certains points négatifs mentionnés comprennent le bruit et la foule aux heures d'affluence, les temps d'attente, le service parfois inégal, et des remarques sur la gestion de l'espace et des places pour ordinateurs portables; d'autres apprécient le cadre et reviennent, tandis que certaines portions peuvent sembler petites par rapport au prix et la qualité des plats peut varier selon les visites.
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.
10 mai 2026
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Wanted to check out this place for studying & I didn't realize how extravagant it would be! There are soo many seats with a big European vibe. The pizza I got was very tasty along with my matcha latte, but nothing too special, although they do serve the food to your table. I would definitely come back here to study & have a sip of coffee
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.
Excellent vibes, artistic interior design & wide space. Very cozy environment to chat & work, or just to chill out alone. Kids & adults all have place to stay & find their comfortable zone. Fair price with well attentive staff. Sandwiches is freshly made so during weekend rush hour could be a bit slow, yet pizzas are faster from my observation. Coffee service was efficient. Very innovative & artistic style bathroom as well. Gender neutral.
26 janv. 2026
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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!
The fungi sandwich is certifiably mid. The Shakshouka, however, is pretty good. Coffee is hit or miss, but usually good. The vibe is 10/10. Too bad thy close at 4.
9 juil. 2025
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I tried the prosciutto sandwich & a matcha latte with almond milk. The matcha was average, but the sandwich was pretty good. A little pricey (70 something for two) & busy/loud but overall a cute little place in a office building vibe.
The pistachio latte is amazing! Also their croissant (the regular) is so buttery & fluffy, it is absolutely worth going there for it. Their specialty croissant ( pistachio filling) didn't live up to the hype. The dough itself was stale & the filling was too sugary & artificial tasting. The atmosphere though is great for a chill morning. I went there three times just for the vibes!
19 avr. 2025
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Came here for brunch & had a wonderful avocado & mushroom crostini. Was not too busy despite coming on a Saturday at 10:30. The decor & vibes were beautiful to enjoy with company or to study. Definitely worth your time to check out if you are in the area.
Had an awesome late morning at Café Améma with my 13-year-old son & nephew on Saturday. The place was buzzing with energy, but the service was still quick & super friendly. Even with the rush, everything came out fresh & fast.
I had the gnocchi, which was packed with flavor, & we shared the burrata so creamy & delicious. The vibe was just right modern, relaxed, & welcoming for all ages.
After a couple of hours of chilling & enjoying ourselves, we realized just how great of a place it was-comfortable, inviting, & the kind of spot you just want to hang out at.
Before heading out, I couldn't resist sneaking in a cannoli for dessert & I'm so glad I did. Perfectly crispy, creamy, & just the right amount of sweet. Definitely a spot worth coming back to!
