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Cafe Aunja

Downtown
4.6$
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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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on Google4.6 (2200+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

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

Jun 25, 2024
on Google
4.0

Full breakfast recommended!

Jun 6, 2024
on Google

We ordered Nargoun & Termeh & it was really good! Definitely recommend.

May 16, 2024
on Google

It was such an aesthetic spot. I tried the Khatoun milkshake & it was truly exceptional. Definitely recommend!

May 16, 2024
on Google

Hubby & I visiting Montreal & this cafe is the best one we had here. The ginger tea & London fog are unreal that we came back twice for the drinks & had to have the food! A hidden gem with amazing drinks, food, atmosphere & service. Such friendly, amazing staff too! Highly recommend it! Wish we had a place like this back home ❤️

May 3, 2024
on Google

I love this cozy place ! My favorite go-to is their Persian fragrance Tea 😋😋& I discovered recently their smoothies ! They are really super delicious 🤤 my favorite is Majoun smoothie ! Really yummy !! Definitely recommend this place if you are nearby.

May 1, 2024
on Google

J'ai passé un moment merveilleux dans ce café. L'ambiance est absolument magnifique, mettant en valeur l'architecture iranienne de manière spectaculaire. J'ai savouré une boisson délicieuse, & l'atmosphère chaleureuse & accueillante a vraiment ajouté à l'expérience. Je suis sûr que ce café deviendra mon endroit préféré pour me détendre & profiter d'un moment agréable. Je le recommande vivement à tous ceux qui recherchent un endroit avec une touche unique & une ambiance exceptionnelle.

Apr 23, 2024
on Google

I went to Cafe Aunja twice this past week! Both times around 11am or so & although it was a bit busy, my friends & I found tables fairly easily/ after a brief wait. The set up is that you order at the counter & sit wherever. The first time I got the Majoun smoothie which was absolutely delicious, filling, & well sized (highly recommend!). A few days later I went back for brunch, & got the Mountain Omelette - also very yummy! I look forward to trying more of their drinks & food in the future.

Apr 2, 2024
on Google

Loved it! Wonderful atmosphere, excellent drinks & treats. Some of the best lentil soup I've ever had! Highly recommended.

Mar 26, 2024
on Google

True Gem in Montreal. We had soup & Persian Fog. Both excellent. Totally recommended

Mar 23, 2024
on Google

Nous avions un petit coin car c'était super occupé! J'ai essayé le Persan Fog & Wow!! Super bon je recommande! Un des seuls café downtown que j'aime beaucoup pour l'ambiance & les bons produits!

Jan 9, 2024
on Google
5.0

Such a unique cafe with great food & drink options. The staff were very kind as well, I would definitely recommend going here!

Sep 19, 2023
on Google

Delicious food & incredibly kind staff! Highly recommend

Aug 29, 2023
on Google