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 have been here twice & it is amazing. The mountain omelette is perfect, the potato koukou sandwich is perfect, & the London fog left me speechless for real. The staff is great, the atmosphere is great. Highly recommend, don't miss this spot!
Great place to try out something really tasty, delicious, & different for all people with different tastes. If you don't know some of the items in the menu just try it & you won't get disappointed.
Jul 26, 2025
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The place has an exotic decoration, & the multiple choices of hot & cold beverages are incredible! I have tried a few & loved all of them! They have unique cookies, full of flavors!!!
A nice & cute spot. We came for a late brunch & shared two drinks & plates for two; the food is good, the drinks are great.
An interesting menu with unexpected beverages, both hot & cold. Personal highlight: the Persian Paradise, a drink featuring saffron, orange blossom, & basil seeds, which is surprising (in a good way) in both taste & texture. Many other teas, smoothies, & milkshakes I'd love to try.
Only minor drawback: you order & pay at the counter, though the food is brought to your table. The ambiance is pleasant, the decor is great, & the staff is nice. Would come back.
Food is delicious & always fresh. This said, we were not very happy with the service, we were served quite slowly (@lunch time /around 1:30pm) & most unpleasantly by a member of the staff who said « bon appétit » but did not even look at us & got rid of the plates as fast as she can. Il est dommage que la qualité du service n'égale pas la qualité du travail fait en cuisine. Un ou 2 membres du personnel supplémentaires à l'heure de pointe serait un choix judicieux.
Jul 3, 2025
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Lovely cozy little spot to grab lunch! The prices for food & drinks were somewhat on the more expensive side, but definitely worth it for the quality. Highly recommend their fresh & delicious sandwiches.
I ordered a light breakfast & London fog.
The bread is so good that I can eat it without anything; London fog is the best drink I have drunk, I will come here again for it surely.
By the way, the clerk is very nice. I also recommend that foreigners come to visit!
Today's consumption: 24.65$ (includes tax)
