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.
Aunja, a quaint Iranian restaurant in Montreal, presents an intriguing mix of promising flavors but is unfortunately marred by service & logistical issues. During our recent brunch visit, we ordered an Americana coffee, ginger tea, & a Snowman Kiss. For food, we went with the lentil soup, sausage omelette, & melted cheese omelette. While the food was delicious & rich in flavor, the overall experience left much to be desired. The service & the layout of the place require a major overhaul. Despite reserving a table in advance, we were surprised to learn that we had to pay for our orders upfront before being seated. Worse yet, it took nearly an hour to receive our drinks & an additional hour to finally get our food. There also seemed to be serious operational gaps, with staff frequently stepping out to fetch condiments & supplies from a sister company nearby. This created a disjointed atmosphere, leaving us with the sense that the restaurant was ill-prepared for its customers. All in all, though the food was enjoyable, the long waits & chaotic service took away from the dining experience, leading to a 2 out of 5 stars rating.
Tout était délicieux, belle ambiance, bon service. Seul bémol, on a voulu prendre un autre café, mais ce n'était pas possible, il fallait refaire la file d'environ 10 personnes.. le service n'est pas à table. On paie à la caisse puis on prends une place assise.
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!
