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.
After visiting the Museum of Arts, we thought of having a light lunch & found a nearby place that was serving Persian dishes. We were intrigued by their name, the cuisine, the reviews, & the photos shared by people. When we entered the place, it felt as if we would sit there for hours without feeling bored! We ordered 2 sandwiches - a Falafel Sandwich & a Veg Grill Sandwich. Along with that, we ordered their sharbat. Boy, oh boy! What an experience it was! The bread, the pickle, & the veggies especially the falafel were yummy & healthy. The Persian Paradise Sharbat was as good as it's named & so was the Hibiscus Sharbat. I would certainly go there again & try out their dessert options as well. Highly recommended. Cheers!
I love this restaurant! The vibe was great, the waitresses were all lovely, & I enjoyed the music, design, & decoration. Even the dishes on the table were nice. The food was good too, but the rose water was a bit too strong for us.
On a pris deux lattés vraiment bons avec une pâtisserie perse le cadre est agréable & la déco perse était superbe , petit bémol l'endroit est très bruyant il y'a bcp de monde ... Le service peut être amélioré nous avons cherché nous même les menus ... mais cela peut être compréhensible de part l'achalandage élevé . J'y reviendrai quand même
Cafe was cute & cozy. However it's really packed & tables aren't always available. Great cafe for brunch. Love the aesthetics & the food was great! Close to the Art Gallery as well.
