Reviews for Cafe Gentile consistently highlight a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and friendly, attentive service, with many praising delicious food and good coffee; standout items mentioned include the STK wrap, linguine, a goat cheese steak sandwich, zeppoli, and a cappuccino, while some notes suggest the menu could be clearer on prices and that a grilled cheese could use sharper cheese and a cappuccino could use a stronger coffee flavor; the cafe feels like a home away from home, often busy but maintaining a warm energy, with several diners calling it among the best spots in Montreal for sandwiches and coffee, and a reminder that it is closed from July to August.
Café authentique ! La nourriture était bonne. Par contre, j'ai été décu de la gestion de mes allergies. J'ai mentionné au serveur que j'avais des allergies & lorsqu'il a été s'informer des ingrédients contenus dans une sauce, il est revenu à la table en me disant qu'elle ne contenait''que de la mangue'. Après une longue discussion (j'étais celtique), j'ai finalement su que la sauce était beaucoup plus complexe que cela & contenait l'un des allergènes dangereux pour moi.
Apr 6, 2026
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Tellement que c'était irrespectueux j'ai annulé la commande que j'allais prendre sur place. Personnel très méchant & très agressif. Magasin très sale je remets jamais les pieds là bas.
Everything was perfect steak & chicken sandwich excellent. The only little minor issue is the menu, the prices on the menu & the price that is charged is about $3.00 more per item.
I like the place for the vibe & the service. The food & coffee not so much. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich that they were happy to customize (+++ service) - it was okay - basic - could be improved by using better cheese - something less processed.
I ordered a cappuccino & was a bit disappointed- i couldn't taste the coffee - i think the milk to coffee ratio could be improved.
That said- I appreciated the speedy service & the good vibes this place has to offer.
I had an amazing 10/10 experience at Café Gentile! The place is incredibly cozy, & the service was top-notch, the waiter gave me some fantastic suggestions that really blew me away. Everything I tried was delicious, from the STK wrap & Linguini to the must-try Zeppoli. I finished it all off with a perfect cappuccino. If you're looking for a delicious meal in a great setting, I highly encourage everyone to try the food here, it's amazing!
?J'ai eu une expérience incroyable (10/10) au Café Gentile ! L'endroit est incroyablement chaleureux & le service était impeccable, le serveur m'a fait d'excellentes suggestions qui m'ont vraiment impressionné. Tout ce que j'ai goûté était délicieux, du wrap STK & des linguines jusqu'au zeppole, qu'il faut absolument essayer. J'ai terminé le tout avec un cappuccino parfait. Si vous cherchez un délicieux repas dans un cadre agréable, j'encourage tout le monde à venir ici, la nourriture est incroyable !
Mar 14, 2026
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Old School Italian neighborhood coffee shop.
Very nostalgic & the coffee & baked goods were delicious. They even have dairy free Milk. Very Impressed 👍
