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Cafe Aunja

Downtown
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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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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.
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Gazal
5.0

We ordered brunch through Uber Eats & the real star of the show was their saffron cake-unlike anything I've ever tasted! The cake was perfectly moist, with a delicate balance of sweetness & the distinct, luxurious flavor of saffron. Each bite felt like a little indulgence. It's clear that the ingredients are of the highest quality, & the attention to detail in every dish is evident. I can't recommend Café Aunja enough-if you're a fan of unique, flavorful desserts, the saffron cake is a must-try!

Jan 5, 2025
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Faisal
4.0

Zaafran cake is amazing

Jan 3, 2025
on Google
Sebastian
2.0

Got a tiny piece of cake that was dry & tasteless. & it cost a small fortune. My chair was painful to sit on. Never going back. Staff members were cheerful & helpful.

Oct 12, 2024
on Google
Hilary
5.0

Beautiful cafe serving delicious tea & other treats. Lovely ambiance. Highly recommend the saffron & rosewater cake, was so yummy!

Jun 25, 2024
on Google
Deuscies
5.0

Absolutely loved their Persian fog & the cookies! Definitely would try their saffron cake when I have the chance! Also love the woody/cozy vibe they did with this place

May 2, 2024
on Google
Remington
5.0

This is one of those kinds of places that really does deserve 5 stars. We had smoothies with banana, walnut & date which had highly interesting & delicious flavor & texture, a chocolate cake that I could say the same about, & probably the best lentil soup I've ever had.

Mar 27, 2024
on Google
Judy
5.0

Ordered hot chocolate & a cake to go; the hot chocolate was hot, thick & delicious; wasn't expecting it to be that good at a cafe seemed specialized in tea! The cake was fresh & moisture, every bite was a treat! Cool decoration & plenty seats in the cafe. Pleasant service.

Mar 23, 2024
on Google
Haroun
5.0

Loved my time at Cafe Aunja. Their Persian Fog is a must-try & the saffron cake a gem. Cozy atmosphere!

Jan 21, 2024
on Google
Sabri
5.0

🍽Food: 5/5 📍Place: 5/5 🤵Service: 5/5 💵Price: 5/5 What a gem to have this place around in Montréal. One of the best discoveries I made. I was simply walking by & it intrigued me, & then I had one of the beat breakfast ever. Kind people, amazing food, & of course at an awesome price. Do not forget trying their cakes!

Nov 5, 2023
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