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.
This café has a very unique atmosphere. I love having London Fog here, it tastes really great! It has a lavender taste to it which is quite unique too.
I am in love with their sandwiches. I tried their vegetable sandwich & it contains pesto sauce which is so delicious. Also, their milkshake & persian fog which has a unique saffron & pistachio flavour & I would definitely recommend to try it.
The place is pretty cramped. The london fog & the smoothie were really good, but the food was ordinary for the price. Overall not bad, but not worth 50$
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 a hidden gem of Montreal. I tried their persian fog & rose tea & they were both delicious. I have never tasted such a rich flavour of saffron jn a drink or a cake before. The design & colour & ambiance of this place was so beautiful.
Great little study space!! Had the Persian fog which was amazing & the turkey sandwich. Their house sauce is amazing (in all the sandwiches) as well as their bread. Highly recommend
Feb 2, 2025
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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.
Beautiful vibe, delicious food, love the atmosphere. I'm from Toronto & I wish you guys open a branch here too! Looooved the food! The Persia Fog, the sandwiches & desserts were all very yummy!
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"This was my first time at Café Aunja. The atmosphere is pleasant, & I tried the Majoun & Persian Fog. They were decent-not great, but acceptable. However, the main issue was the noise; the café was extremely loud. There was no table service, & we waited for 30 minutes before going up to the reception to place our order. We even had to clean our own table because no staff came to help. For a busy café, more staff is definitely needed. Additionally, the staff seemed quite serious & not friendly at all."
I ordered a beef koukou sandwich as well as a persian fog. It was so delicious. All ingredients in this sandwich were fresh & tasty. I wish the persian fog was served warmer (it was a bit cold). Totally, I had a nice experience at this place.
Very friendly staff & very nice ambiance. I found the Persian fog a bit too sweet, but the combination of pistachio & tea with rose water was really nice!
