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.
Very busy, so popular. Delicious lunch. Falafel sandwich a d lentil soup. We shared & thank goodness as the portions were large. We would highly recommend this restaurant for lunch.
Fantastic place! We had a falafel sandwich & a sandwich called Koukou (vegetarian) very tasty & refined. Also the drinks (a smoothie & a cucomber drink with mint) were super. Can only recommend this place, as also the decor & ambiance is very cozy.
Aug 10, 2025
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I have been here twice & it is amazing. The mountain omelette is perfect, the potato koukou sandwich is perfect, & the London fog left me speechless for real. The staff is great, the atmosphere is great. Highly recommend, don't miss this spot!
Lovely cozy little spot to grab lunch! The prices for food & drinks were somewhat on the more expensive side, but definitely worth it for the quality. Highly recommend their fresh & delicious sandwiches.
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.
This cafe is just the best. It's got this chic middle eastern vibe going on which works perfect with the ambience. The food is fresh, although it's just sandwiches amongst solid food & rest are all drinks which are great too. They are generous with the amount & prices are reasonable too.
I vividly enjoyed my time there, especially coz of the atmosphere.
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
The most amazing sandwich I have ever had in my life! The bread is amazing, the atmosphere is so warm & feels like home. It's often busy, & a bit slow to get served because of that, but it is worth the wait. There are so many options, but all are amazing & well worth the price. Big portions! The staff are all kind & welcoming, I highly recommend the veggie sandwich. Yum!!!
Jan 9, 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!
I had a fantastic experience at this Persian coffee shop! The Majoun smoothie was so refreshing & full of flavor. The Koukou chicken sandwich was perfectly seasoned & delicious. To top it off, the Ferni dessert was a delightful way to end the meal. The place is nicely decorated, creating a cozy atmosphere, & the staff were incredibly friendly. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Persian flavors!
Oct 24, 2024
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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.
I don't typically leave reviews, but given that this has been a recurring experience at this café, I felt it was worth sharing. I have been familiar with this café in Montreal for almost a decade now. The food is consistently delicious, & the drinks are excellent. However, I often find that the service affects my overall experience. The cashiers tend to be cold, & simple requests-such as asking for more sauce on a $17 sandwich (with tips) -are met with resistance or ignored entirely. It feels uncomfortable to be served by staff who seem disengaged or even dismissive. This recurring experience has led me to wonder if all customers are treated this way or if there might be an additional factor, such as race, at play. I hope I am wrong, but it's still unfortunate that these interactions even lead me to consider that possibility.
We had a delicious meal in the very eclectic & atmospheric restaurant. We enjoyed our roasted veggie & turkey sandwiches, paired with a milkshake & smoothie. A great spot located a stone's throw from the museum.
Visted as a family of four late morning, found via Google maps on a stroll Montreal. Positioned along a main road, down some stairs - sign posted really well. Iranian tea, lunch, & breakfast options available would highly recommend the breakfast menu available till 2pm. Service was ok, wasn't greated on arrival & found our own table, plenty of space at the back of the place too. Homemade lemonade would highly recommend. The bread tasted really fresh & was great. The sandwiches were really good value for money & really big! Could of shared one between two of us if we weren't really hungry! Omelettes came out in beautifully presented dishes & tasted really good. The decor inside was great- would definitely visit again!
