Cafe Aunja

P

2.0

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.

My review reflects the experience we had.

Nguyen

5.0

Super nice atmosphere, quiet & inviting. Amazing service. Drinks are pretty good, but a bit too sweet for my liking. Overall a must-try in Montreal!

Dr.

5.0

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!

Maria

5.0

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.

Sue

5.0

Lovely comfortable place to stop for a drink & a bite to eat. My tea was great - & made as requested not to sweet. Cake was delicious.

Silvia

5.0

Fantastic place! We had a falafel sandwich & a sandwich called Koukou (vegetarian) very tasty & refined. Also the drinks (a smoothie & a cucomber drink with mint) were super. Can only recommend this place, as also the decor & ambiance is very cozy.

Pouja

5.0

Several vegetarian & vegan options, which you hardly find in a Persian cafe/ restaurant. I had the kuku sibzamini, which is one of my favourites of our cuisine. They were definitely different than my mom's but really good. If your mom does them like small little kottles & not so mushy inside, you will find something different here, but still very delicious. Maybe it's also a regional thing I don't know enough about since I was born & raised outside of Iran.

They also have kuku sabzi & some other kukus which they serve on Iranian bread. You will also find shole zard & Persian drinks.

The service is also super friendly & nice to speak to. The cafe itself is very comfy. I wish there were more places like this which represent our culture, & do not only specialise in a pile of rice with kabob.

I had a very nice experience & would definitely come often if I lived here.

Sofia

5.0

Lovely fresh summer drinks & cozy atmosphere

Apademide

4.0

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.

Ab

5.0

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.