Cafe Aunja propose une sélection méticuleusement élaborée de thés persans traditionnels accompagnés d'un assortiment de collations authentiques. L'intérieur reflète une sensibilité artistique, intégrant des motifs décoratifs complexes et des textiles traditionnels qui définissent l'identité visuelle distincte de l'espace. Les clients découvrent un menu axé sur des mélanges de feuilles en vrac de haute qualité et des pâtisseries maison confectionnées selon des techniques éprouvées. L'environnement privilégie une atmosphère tranquille propice à la contemplation ou aux tâches studieuses loin du tumulte urbain. Chaque élément, de la vaisselle ornée aux infusions herbacées aromatiques, souligne un engagement envers l'héritage culturel et le savoir-faire artisanal. Cet établissement constitue un sanctuaire délibéré pour les amateurs de boissons botaniques spécifiques et de bouchées subtiles dans un cadre qui valorise le raffinement silencieux avant tout.
Le Café Aunja est largement reconnu comme un joyau caché, charmant et chaleureux, offrant une expérience authentique et unique de la culture perse à Montréal. Les visiteurs apprécient particulièrement son décor artistique et son atmosphère paisible, qui en font un refuge idéal pour se détendre entre amis ou profiter d'un moment de calme. Le menu est constamment salué pour ses saveurs exquises et sa qualité, le fameux thé Persian Fog et le gâteau au safran figurant parmi les favoris des clients. Bien que l'endroit soit très prisé et puisse être animé durant les fins de semaine, l'accueil chaleureux du personnel et le cadre invitant en font une destination incontournable pour ceux qui recherchent une cuisine délicieuse et une expérience mémorable.
Cafe Aunja is truly one of the most unique & charming cafes in Montreal. From the moment you walk in, you feel transported into a warm, cozy space filled with Persian culture, beautiful details, & a relaxing atmosphere.
The drinks are exceptional especially the famous Persian Fog, which is unlike anything else in the city. The food is fresh, flavorful, & thoughtfully prepared, the saffron cake & lentil soup are absolute must tries.
The service is warm & welcoming, with a well organized system where you order at the counter & everything is brought to your table. Even when it gets busy, the team remains attentive & kind, making sure guests feel comfortable throughout their visit.
Overall, Cafe Aunja is not just a cafe it's an experience. A little piece of Persian warmth in the heart of Montreal.
Cozy place but low standards for food & service. We were served cold food (eggs, omlette). The falafel sandwich was dry (imagine felafel in thick barbari bread with a bit of mayo!). Tea was impossible to drink in the jars they served them in & tasted like hot water (because they are not properly brewed & leaves float on top). You pay for food & tip before you get food & service so they don't care when you tell them about your experience. One of the orders came with soup, but we were told after that they didn't have any & they just added more potatoes to the dish which already came with potatoes. Overall disappointing experience. My advice if you end up there is: order coffee & cake & go somewhere else for food, it's not worth it. Don't compromise on your standards.
Edit: Thank you for the reply. My review was not about misunderstanding your concept. I know what quick service means, & I know what tisanes & barbari bread are. The issue was the quality.
Many people think they created something new, but there is a reason no one eats falafel in thick barbari bread. You use it because it is the only bread you have, which is convenience, not ingenuity, & it makes the sandwich dry.
If a tea or tisane tastes like hot water with honey, it is not well prepared.
Requiring customers to tip before receiving food or service creates responsibility. If the service does not meet expectations, the simple solution is to apologize & offer a refund, or remove the pre tip option & let people tip at the end.
Regarding the soup, the problem was that you knew it was not available at the time of ordering. I asked for the soup of the day, & you serve only one soup, so the shortage was already known but not mentioned.
You may win awards for decor or menu photos, but the food quality did not match that level.
This café is truly a hidden gem! The food, the teas, the homemade cakes, the sandwiches, & the smoothies - everything is absolutely first class. You really have to try it!
I visited this cafe on two occasions since it is considered a very popular cafe & eatery within walking distance of my hostel.
When you walk in, the atmosphere is both cozy & romantic with its moody lighting & vintage furniture.
I've tried their highly coveted Persian London fog & saffron cake & falafel sandwich. While the falafel was made fresh, the flavors were unfortunately lacking & dry that I finished more than half my beverage to help wash it down before finishing my sandwich. The saffron cake was sweet & 1-dimensional & the London fog tasted nothing more than sweetened milk.
We tried their Khatoun shake, koukou chicken sandwich, saffron cake & latte. Everything was delicious & the experience was great. Their staff was very friendly & helpful. Had an amazing experience on our trip to Montreal
As a food blogger & a coffee lover, I really like the vibes there!
Their drinks are so refreshing & It feels like home to me !
Try their home made cakes!
One of the best cafes in Montreal! The food & drinks here are always amazing - the coucou, cake with rose water, & Persian fog are some of the best things I've ever had. The vibes are immaculate, it's a super cosy spot. The only issue is that it's always full (fair enough), so I wouldn't recommend it for studying or working.
