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Cafe Gentile

Ahuntsic-Cartierville
4.8$
OPEN6 am - 5 pm
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Cafe Gentile Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Located in the center of the Cité de la mode near Chabanel Street you will find Cafe Gentile Bar. This coffee shop is known for it's Caffé Lattes.

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Reviews for Cafe Gentile

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Review Summary

Cafe Gentile draws praise for great coffee, delicious sandwiches, and fresh ingredients, with many noting an old school Italian neighborhood cafe vibe that feels welcoming and homey. Reviews highlight dairy-free milk options, homemade iced tea, Nutella desserts, and a variety of sandwiches such as a spicy Philly steak wrap or a chicken escalope with avocado as standout choices. The service is described as friendly and attentive, with a family-run feel and a warm, inviting atmosphere, and the cafe is often described as a Montreal staple that attracts locals and visitors alike even when busy. Some mention a seasonal closure, noting it is closed from July to August, but otherwise the place is seen as a reliable fix for Italian-inspired coffee, meals, and pastries.
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5.0

Great place ! They do everything well here. Sandwiches are amazing

Jun 5, 2024
on Google
5.0

Great place, very welcoming !

Jun 2, 2024
on Google

Second time coming. Great place to work on laptop for early birds. Great coffee & service. Nice people. Recommend !

Jun 1, 2024
on Google

Une institution

May 27, 2024
on Google

Personale gentilissimi caffè gustoso e ambiente italiana Il mio bar preferito a Montreal vi lo consiglio

May 15, 2024
on Google
5.0

The best sandwiches, classic chicken pane. Juicy Italian sausage. My favorite steak wrap ... scrumptious salads. Ice tea ( addictive) mmmm grenita. Lastly great cappuccino. A must visit .

May 6, 2024

Food was exceptional! Place needs cleaning. (Channel).

Apr 11, 2024
on Google

We had our son's baptism at Gentile & had a great experience! The food & service was amazing. Definitely would recommend!

Apr 7, 2024
on Google

They have the best Biscotti & latte in Montreal! A piece of Sicily's love is in their restaurant! It feels like home & family! I also loved the Zeppole! The Du Parc (Chabanel) Caffè is not an accessible location, about 7 stairs (located downstairs) but tables outside so still possible to eat & enjoy on a nice day, & always a quick service. The location downtown is (power) wheelchair accessible & the Pizza Parlour as well.

Mar 26, 2024
on Google

I put a curse on all of those who rated this place less than 5 stars. It's the best. They're the best. That's it that's all.

Mar 16, 2024
on Google
5.0

Great vibe & food!! Great customers! Great owners!!

Mar 8, 2024
on Google

Simply amazing Italian cafe in the heart of MTL's garment district. They've been around longer than I've been alive. Serving some of the tastiest food, the best coffee & iced tea, all with prompt & curteous service. You get a total NYC deli / cafe vibe here at lunch; whether you're quickly dipping in to grab a sandwich between meetings or lounging around playing pool / chit chatting on the outside terrace. This is the hub of the "schmata" life on Chabanel. If you're in the garment trade, you know Gentile, & you love'em. A veritable institution.

Feb 29, 2024
on Google

Excellent service & delicious food!

Feb 13, 2024
on Google
5.0

Un bon café c'est un bon café 😁

Jan 12, 2024
on Google

Went there with my kids for lunch. The staff was so friendly & super accommodating. Great sandwiches! Will be back :)

Dec 17, 2023
on Google

J'ai commandé un sandwich poulet parmesan de ce restaurant & je trouve que le goût était ordinaire...De plus, le sandwich était pas mal petit pour le prix...

Dec 10, 2023
on Google

My first time in Canada & I am so thankful we made a pit stop at this quaint eatery! The staff were extremely kind & hospitable & went the extra mile to make our experience lovely. The food was to die for, the atmosphere is fun, but the staff made this one of our favorite lunches of all time. We will definitely be back if we visit Montreal in the future!

Dec 6, 2023
on Google

Gentile is a 5 star establishment from the service, to the quality of the food. They always get everything right! The salad & sandwich combination (Chicken Cutlet or cheese steak) is unbeatable! The iced tea is the best one in the city.

Nov 13, 2023
on Google

Best place for a lunch & coffee

Nov 6, 2023
on Google

Le sandwich steak fromage est un pur délice, le personnel est sympathique & courtois. Je ne peux plus m'en passer.

Oct 28, 2023
on Google