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.
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)
Feb 27, 2025
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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 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.
Amazing cafe with lots of coffee & teas to choose from. The food was delicious & offered a variety. Very popular place so it gets busy quick but well worth the wait. Not a big place so it gets packed inside. Staff was very friendly & helpful.
Feb 11, 2025
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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.
Feb 8, 2025
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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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Gorgeous place & amazing food. The food is truly authentic. Got the Sholeh Zard, something I'm very picky about, & was not disappointed! Bought 3 more to share with my friends to show them what a true Persian dessert is like haha. If you're visiting on a weekend, have at least another place in mind because you might not find a table as it's a very popular but small space.
