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.
Great place to have a nice Persian fog, sandwich looked really good. Higher price tag than usual but overall good quality. Service was not fast, but there was a crowed - which is fair, expected slightly faster.
How can I even explain how amazing of an experience dining here can be. We ate two chicken koukou sandwiches + two milkshakes... each burst of flavour that occured felt like a splash of cold water on a hot sizzling pan. My life is not the same since stumbling upon this place & I will be back. Thank you
The baristas were very helpful in finding me a table & suggesting tea blends.
The place was extremely busy & quite loud. Since they do take reservations, I strongly suggest making one if you do not want to have to wait standing in a drafty doorway 😉
Adorable & classic artistic Persain decorations & warm cozy vibes, full of young people, super popular on weekends, especially today I just went there. Service could be delayed due to high demand of customers, but staffs are very responsive & friendly. They are extremely calm & cool,genteelly showed the generosity when a customer accidentally broke a glass lamp next to the window. You can see this is the warmth from Persain people. Coffee & rice cake were fantastic, the rice cake was combined with rose water inside, very fresh. Lentil soup was not to my likings because there's a herb inside I didn't like much but it's freshly & well-made. Price is fair. What amazes me the most was their collection of meaningful books along the bar seats. I really enjoyed the vibes here. Last but not least, pray for Iran & Iranian people, for love & peace you all deserve.
Jan 17, 2026
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A wonderful Persian café with a fabulous brunch, fragrant teas, & truly delicious sandwiches. Everything feels fresh, generous, & made with care. A place that quickly becomes a favourite.
We stopped in for brunch with friends while visiting for the weekend, & everything exceeded our expectations. The food was exceptional, the coffee was outstanding, & the atmosphere was absolutely charming. Highly recommend!
As other comments have said, the café has a good vibe & products are of good quality. However, prices are very expensive for what it is (e.g., the iranian breakfast is $16 or so when there's 2 slices of cheese, some honey & a few slices of bread & veggies, & cappucino is $7). You can't use laptops on all tables so ask your waiter first!
Superbe découverte! Les breuvages & la nourriture sont à la fois magnifiques & réconfortants. L'omelette de montagne est à tomber parterre. Je recommande fortement d'essayer cette immersion dans la cuisine perse.
I got the mocha & a roast beef sandwich with no tomatoes & it was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is so chic & very cozy. I love the vase by the ordering counter & I want to take it home but I cannot 😔 but it's a very beautiful place 10/10 recommend!!!!
This is the best café in town! Everything I ordered was absolutely amazing 👌
Thank you for giving us a true taste of Persian cuisine & for the lovely ambiance 🙏
Highly recommend breakfast at Aunja! I had the vegetable omelette with cheese (extra charge) & it was delicious. My first time trying Iranian bread & it did not disappoint. The flat white was top notch as well. I gave four stars because the service was slow, but that's because they were absolutely slammed (& I see why!).
