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!
Cafe Aunja is described as a cozy and vibrant Persian inspired cafe with warm, eclectic decor and intimate spaces that invite lingering over breakfast or a book. Reviewers praise the fresh, generous food such as mountain omelette, lentil soup, Persian style sandwiches, and saffron cake, with many calling the Persian fog and London fog standout drinks. The atmosphere ranges from quietly comforting to lively and crowded on weekends, with some tables feeling tight and the noise level high when busy; reservations are often recommended to avoid waiting. The service is generally friendly and attentive, though a few visits report a slower pace during peak times. Aunja is also noted for its extensive tea and dessert menu, bookish ambiance, and a sense of homey hospitality that makes it a go to spot for studying, meeting friends, or casual meals. Overall it is seen as a unique Montreal fixture with a distinctive menu, strong drinks, and a warm vibe, albeit at a premium price.
I visited this café for the first time & absolutely loved its beautiful & cozy atmosphere. I tried the Iranian breakfast & their signature saffron drink,both were incredibly delicious!
The only small downside was that it was a bit busy since it was the weekend, & I had brought a book to read, so it was a little hard to concentrate. But overall, I really enjoyed the experience & will definitely be back!
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!
Highly recommend breakfast at Aunja! I had the vegetable omelette with cheese (extra charge) & it was delicious. My first time trying Iranian bread & it did not disappoint. The flat white was top notch as well. I gave four stars because the service was slow, but that's because they were absolutely slammed (& I see why!).
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This place left a permanent mark on my soul! Loved the all Persian breakfast here. The two ladies working there, make a huge effort to tend to their guests.
The omelet & the drinks are absolutely amazing! We went in a party of 8 people so we got to try many drinks. SO good! I will look for this place to go back multiple times on my next visit!
Dec 13, 2025
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Small, intimate breakfast lunch spot. Great for a real twist on the classic breakfast with a mideastern flare. Veggies were fresh & crisp, flavors bright. A real find.
Great food all around. Breakfast & lunch are absolutely amazing! The beverages have a lovely, rich flavor that really hits the spot.
Can get quite busy, so you might not find a spot where to seat.
Went here with a group with a reservation for 9am which is when this cafe opens. The reserved table didn't have enough chairs. We had to go up to the counter to order & prepay. Food was then brought to our table. I ordered a big pot of tea to share. Others received their meals but I had to go up to the counter to ask for the tea pot after more than 10 minutes. I was then told that they were waiting for the tea to steep. I told them that I didn't like strong tea. Once the tea pot was brought to our table, I had to go up to ask for milk, spoons. The milk container was tiny so I had to go up again to ask for more. When I went up another time to ask for more water to dilute the strong tea, the server made a face like I was being difficult. This teapot cost $15 which I think is too expensive for just some tea leaves & hot water & poor service. Also, I had ordered peach blossom & English Breakfast tea but my tea had what looked like rosebuds in it so not sure that I received the correct order. We had brought the 2 glass containers of teas that we wanted up to the counter.
The breakfast omelets looked good if a little expensive.
My friend paid over $30 for an omelet & a latte.
I find it strange that a place that serves breakfast would only open at 9am in Downtown Montreal.
The cafe itself was comfortable & had a nice view of a small courtyard. There seemed to be some regulars that don't mind paying the high prices.
Honestly wasn't expecting this hidden Jen to be so good. I love a simple light breakfast & this is what they have. Love love love it. First time & will for sure come back
Sep 29, 2025
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I ordered a light breakfast & London fog.
The bread is so good that I can eat it without anything; London fog is the best drink I have drunk, I will come here again for it surely.
By the way, the clerk is very nice. I also recommend that foreigners come to visit!
Today's consumption: 24.65$ (includes tax)
Quaint cafe with good Persian food. We had our breakfast here & thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast sets - full breakfast which came with lentil soup & mountain omelette. The Iranian bread that came with the sets were really good. Great service from the team as well!
What's there not to like? I just finished having their Big Breakfast (not the actual name), & there is a flavour celebration in my mouth at the moment.
Charming, courteous service complements the food perfectly, while the ambiance & atmosphere are warm, quaint, rich & eminently suitable for reconnecting with a friend, reading, journaling, or plopping out the laptop & getting that one task done -- finish that document, compose that important email.
Now, kindly ignore all the positive things I have said so far, so I can find a seat when I come here next.
(All of that said, it would be even better if all the food items were about 10% less. It would make coming here & ordering even more of a no-brainer)
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Such a lovely cafe. The space is so warm & welcoming - perfect for a cold, grey day. I had a breakfast & a Persian Fog (so delicious!) & spent some time reading & enjoying.
This is my go-to café downtown. It does get pretty crowded on the weekends, but for a good reason. Over the last year, I've tried their brunch items, sandwichs, teas, cold drinks, & desserts at this point, & I'd recommend anything on the menu. My personal favorites are the combo breakfast, the sholeh zard, & the London fog.
lovely place with a great old-style Persian breakfast serving Persian black tea. the cafe has a great unique design with lots of antiques & symbols of Iran that truly present Iran greatly. Truly recommend this cafe if you like to have an experience of Persian breakfast.
The place is nice, small portion, the service is ok. I'm not a fan of the organization: order at the cashier, pay right away, & tip at the end of the payment. If I don't get to see a service, how can I choose what amount to leave?! No one came to take away our plates after breakfast, for as long as we were there 1h
I'm ashamed to say that I have lived next door for years now & this was my first time going. First the vibe is excellent, a cozy comfy feeling as soon as you walk in. Food was excellent & the price considering it's location is incredible. I would recomend everybody to check it out! I had the complet breakfast & to be honest it was even more food then I needed!
