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.
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 🙏
I ordered dessert & tea, but both were average. The portions felt especially small. At these prices, you expect something more filling & higher quality. The décor of the place is nice, but it's not worth coming just for that. Overall, it wasn't a satisfying experience.
Our friends from Ottawa recommended this café to us, & when we came to Montreal, we had to visit. The moment we walked in, we were charmed by how warm & cozy it felt , almost like stepping into a grandmother's home. Everything had a nostalgic touch, especially the sholeh zard I tried , it tasted just like my grandmother's. We truly enjoyed every moment & can't wait to come back!
I was not really happy with the experience. Since there was no table service & the seating area was quite tightly arranged, it was uncomfortable to leave the table & go back to the counter if needed. Normally when I go out for breakfast, I look for a special & memorable taste experience, but unfortunately the food felt quite ordinary.
We went to this place right after dining in their restaurant next door!
Atmosphere & the design - just like the restaurant- is well thought & resembling Iranian culture & heritage.
We have ordered a dessert called Freni, which was very delicious. Followed up by ginger tea, persian fog & some classic black tea. All well presented & proportionate. Saffron cake was also delicious!
A café with a distinctly Persian vibe! The décor is completely Iranian! it honestly felt like I had stepped into a café in Tehran. The menu is very professionally designed & offers appealing items for both Iranians & non-Iranians alike. The staff were kind & welcoming.
I had a Persian Fog !it was tea latté with lovely saffron aroma. My friends also enjoyed their orders. I'll definitely be coming back next time for breakfast
I had a disappointing experience at this restaurant.
First of all, it's very strange (& honestly off-putting) that they ask for a tip before providing any service. That makes no sense & feels inappropriate.
Secondly, there's no basic setup on the tables - not even salt. You have to leave your table, go to the counter, & ask for them, you cannot find anything on counter.
As for the breakfast, the quality was very average. Nothing special, nothing memorable.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place.
We had a lovely experience at this Persian café.
We started with black tea & saffron cake - the cake had a rich flavor without being overwhelming. The Persian fog was also very good. One of the highlights for me was the ferni; it was perfectly balanced, not too sweet, & incredibly satisfying. The ginger tea was well-prepared too. Highly recommended
The pistachio latte & pudding are great - but noisy & the waitress wasn't so keen on going back to amend the order - they brought two pistachio lattes when we ordered 1 pistachio & 1 lavender.
