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Cafe Aunja

Downtown
4.6$
OPEN10 am - 6 pm
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Cafe Aunja Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Come and join us in our charming and cozy gallery cafe, just a few blocks away from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Here, you can read books, mix and match your own tea, listen to music and enjoy the gallery. Café Aunja is a perfect hideaway for a meal or for a drink. Hope to see you soon!

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Reviews for Cafe Aunja

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*as of 2026-02-15
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Review Summary

Cafe Aunja offers a warm, cozy Persian inspired cafe experience with a varied menu of breakfasts, sandwiches, teas and sweets that many find comforting and flavorful. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as intimate and welcoming, with vintage decor and a vibe that suits studying, chatting, or winding down with a book. Dishes like the mountain omelette and Iranian breakfast receive praise for freshness, while the saffron cake and a range of Persian drinks such as the Persian fog and London fog are highlighted as standout treats. Drink selections and homemade cakes are often cited as excellent, with teas and herbal blends earning high marks for aroma and balance. Some guests report that service can be slow during busy times and prices are on the higher side, and a few items do not meet expectations, but overall the cafe is seen as a hidden gem worth returning to for a unique Persian cafe experience. It is described as a charming, comforting escape with generous portions and engaging flavors.
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5.0

The brunch was ok. It gets busy in the afternoons, so finding a table on weekends can be tricky. I like the cozy decoration, though it can get noisy when crowded. I especially enjoyed the desserts with their teas.

Feb 8, 2026
on Google

Come here all the time! Highly recommend the avocado sandwich when you want to be filled up:) best sandwich I've ever had & my favourite place to go to get a bite

Feb 6, 2026
on Google

Absolutely delicious!!! The eggs over vegetable paste was so flavorful! We would definitely come back!

Feb 6, 2026
on Google
5.0

Very cozy vibes! Loved the Persian Fog (heads up: it's definitely sweet!) & the cake was good too. I want to go back to try their savoury food!

Feb 5, 2026
on Google

The atmosphere is great & the staff are so nice. We had a wonderful breakfast here.

Feb 5, 2026
on Google

Everything about this place is great, I could spend days, their book selection is insanely good.

Feb 4, 2026
on Google
4.0

Great place to have a nice Persian fog, sandwich looked really good. Higher price tag than usual but overall good quality. Service was not fast, but there was a crowed - which is fair, expected slightly faster.

Feb 1, 2026
on Google

the Persian Fog (Brouilliard Perse) was an amazing beverage, a must try - never had anything like it.

The decor inside is really cute & specially curated. It's a little small of a space, perfect for groups of 2-3, but maybe not much more.

Arrive early or make a reservation! We got there right after opening at 10am on a saturday & managed to get one of three unreserved spots

The omelette de montagne was amazing, but all of the food looked so good. About $25-30 per person for breakfast + a drink

Feb 1, 2026
on Google
5.0

The Persian Fog is just amazing. Everything about the cafe is lovely, from the decor to the staff & the menu. Such a cozy & quiet atmosphere 🥰

Jan 30, 2026
on Google

How can I even explain how amazing of an experience dining here can be. We ate two chicken koukou sandwiches + two milkshakes... each burst of flavour that occured felt like a splash of cold water on a hot sizzling pan. My life is not the same since stumbling upon this place & I will be back. Thank you

Jan 27, 2026
on Google

The baristas were very helpful in finding me a table & suggesting tea blends.
The place was extremely busy & quite loud. Since they do take reservations, I strongly suggest making one if you do not want to have to wait standing in a drafty doorway 😉

Jan 27, 2026
on Google

Nice ambience, good customer service, love the drinks!

Jan 23, 2026
on Google

Adorable & classic artistic Persain decorations & warm cozy vibes, full of young people, super popular on weekends, especially today I just went there. Service could be delayed due to high demand of customers, but staffs are very responsive & friendly. They are extremely calm & cool,genteelly showed the generosity when a customer accidentally broke a glass lamp next to the window. You can see this is the warmth from Persain people. Coffee & rice cake were fantastic, the rice cake was combined with rose water inside, very fresh. Lentil soup was not to my likings because there's a herb inside I didn't like much but it's freshly & well-made. Price is fair. What amazes me the most was their collection of meaningful books along the bar seats. I really enjoyed the vibes here. Last but not least, pray for Iran & Iranian people, for love & peace you all deserve.

Jan 17, 2026
on Google

A wonderful Persian café with a fabulous brunch, fragrant teas, & truly delicious sandwiches. Everything feels fresh, generous, & made with care. A place that quickly becomes a favourite.

Jan 17, 2026
on Google

We stopped in for brunch with friends while visiting for the weekend, & everything exceeded our expectations. The food was exceptional, the coffee was outstanding, & the atmosphere was absolutely charming. Highly recommend!

Jan 17, 2026
on Google
5.0

Ginger tea is a must. It has healing powers.

Jan 15, 2026
on Google

The Persian fog is to die for, great staf, great place to chill ! Love it !

Jan 13, 2026
on Google
4.0

As other comments have said, the café has a good vibe & products are of good quality. However, prices are very expensive for what it is (e.g., the iranian breakfast is $16 or so when there's 2 slices of cheese, some honey & a few slices of bread & veggies, & cappucino is $7). You can't use laptops on all tables so ask your waiter first!

Jan 11, 2026
on Google

Superbe découverte! Les breuvages & la nourriture sont à la fois magnifiques & réconfortants. L'omelette de montagne est à tomber parterre. Je recommande fortement d'essayer cette immersion dans la cuisine perse.

Jan 10, 2026
on Google

I got the mocha & a roast beef sandwich with no tomatoes & it was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is so chic & very cozy. I love the vase by the ordering counter & I want to take it home but I cannot 😔 but it's a very beautiful place 10/10 recommend!!!!

Jan 7, 2026
on Google