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.
I used to love this place. Recently every time I go back the service does not seem the nicest. While I was ordering my breakfast this morning the lady at the cash asked how I'd like my eggs, & I said turned & well done in French since I could not find my words in Farsi, & she said in English that's "over-easy" I said no that does not mean over-easy, long story short she insisted that having your eggs cooked well done is apparently called over-easy with a lot of attitude, constantly repeating herself to prove a point 3 times. Just google over-easy eggs please. That being said the breakfast arrived & we asked if we can have extra bread? Apparently you have to pay for it so they charged us 6.80$ for extra bread for 4 people. Then the bread literally arrives when we are done eating & I said we are done with our food can we just have the credit to buy a tea or something afterwards. They said no you can take your bread to go. At this point it's not my fault that you delivered the bread late it's yours & it's unfair to leave bread for 4 people on the table while their food is done. In general good food but very disappointing service & angry staff.
Dec 16, 2023
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The food is so yum & filling! The place is always packed & so cozy & comfy. I have tried almost everything here & this review was long overdue. Special mention for the Persian latte on a cold day 💕
Loved the atmosphere , what a pity that you close too early guys! What about us ?! The 9-5 workers, lol New update : the hours are extended to 6 :) hooray !
I love if here, seriously. Looks pricey but portions are big & flavorful. My only gripe is it's always so slammed that the cozy atmosphere is dampened by loud chatter!
Nov 12, 2023
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🍽Food: 5/5 📍Place: 5/5 🤵Service: 5/5 💵Price: 5/5 What a gem to have this place around in Montréal. One of the best discoveries I made. I was simply walking by & it intrigued me, & then I had one of the beat breakfast ever. Kind people, amazing food, & of course at an awesome price. Do not forget trying their cakes!
Iranian style cafe providing delicious & very Persian teas, desserts & sandwich. Just one downside to consider: it is too popular on weekends so you need to reserve or wait for a table.
Wonderful persian coffee with a great atmosphere & decoration. Loved it! It's a little expensive, but it's definitely worth it. Also it's a great place to study, read, or work with a laptop..
