Cafe Milano offers a warm, bustling cafe experience with a strong focus on coffee, pastries and Italian sandwiches. The menu features a range from chicken and tuna sandwiches to large Italian sausage and beef options, with vegetarian and vegan choices, plus a variety of desserts including cannoli, pistachio ice cream and a Ferrero Rocher cake. The atmosphere is cozy and lively, with friendly staff and generally quick service, though it can get crowded and a bit loud and parking can be challenging. Quality is praised for fresh bread, well prepared produce and tasty coffee, and the staff across locations are noted for friendliness, even though some visits report inconsistent service. It's a good spot to relax with a coffee, work or catch up with friends, with standout pastries and cannoli and the Milano special frequently highlighted, and it is open late for those who want to drop in after hours.
Bianca served me, a absolute sweetheart! She recommended a sandwich that was amazing, I can't remember the name but I guess if you meet her ask her for her order 😙 10/10 service, 10/10 sandwich !
Also for students outlets at the tables with the benches would be so nice!!!
Certains endroits servent de la nourriture. D'autres servent les gens. Ici, on fait les deux-& de façon exceptionnelle.
Some places serve food. Others serve people. This place does both-& does it exceptionally well.
I've now been to Cafe Milano twice in the same week-once for lunch & once for dinner-& I can honestly say this place is something special.
The atmosphere is vibrant & full of life. It's always packed, but never feels chaotic. If you're willing to wait a few minutes, you'll find a seat-& it's absolutely worth it. There's a real sense of community here, with people from all walks of life simply enjoying being there.
The food & coffee are excellent across the board.
The coffee is perfectly done. The sandwiches are fresh & thoughtfully prepared-fresh buns, high-quality meats, crisp vegetables, & small details like pickles & a drizzle of oil or sauce that bring everything together. I had a zeppole (ricotta pastry), & it was delicious.
Even the poutine-while not traditional (grated mozzarella instead of curds)-was very well executed: perfectly cooked fries, rich & balanced gravy, & great overall flavor.
What truly sets this place apart is the service & culture.
You can tell right away-these people love what they do. The team is attentive, kind, & incredibly efficient. They take your name & somehow find you in a full room, which is impressive on its own.
As someone who doesn't speak French, I appreciated how welcoming & patient everyone was. Every interaction made me feel comfortable & taken care of.
Also worth noting: despite how busy it is, the place is consistently clean & well maintained. Tables are constantly being wiped, floors are kept in good condition, & the whole operation runs with focus & excellence.
I genuinely wish we had something like this in Calgary-I'll miss it.
To the entire team: thank you. You are doing something special here. Keep going with that same passion, care, & commitment.
Merci beaucoup pour votre accueil chaleureux & votre service exceptionnel. Votre passion se ressent dans chaque détail-continuez ainsi !
Excellent cappucino
Excellent salade au poulet
Excellent sandwich saucisse italienne
Service rapide & aux tables
Lieu propre & bien décoré
Félicitations aux propriétaires & au staff
Auguri 🇮🇹
The atmosphere & service is exquisitely parallel to the food & drinks, not to mention, their unbelievable sandwiches & pastry selections.
Very uplift cozy environment, with courteous staff waiting to serve meticulously prepared produce.
Dietary restricted guests can enjoy the super Tuna Sandwich, &/or vegetarian/vegan salads, sandwiches & beverages.
Ordered
- Chicken sandwich
- Tuna sandwich
- Beef Sandwich
- large Chocolate Chip Cookies
- espresso shots
I ordered the chicken sandwich & had to remove all the chicken because it was rubbery & had a weird chew to it , not sure if it was fresh or not cooked right. But I will definitely not return
Impressive! The best italian sandwich in town....the best pistachio ice cream in the world (I don't believe that I can find something better than that) we also tried the Nutella Bomba &...mmmmm.....we gota pray while we're eating soooo delicious it is. I didn't have the coffee but I was staring them preparing it & apparently it is amazing & very creamy. I didn't give 5 stars for the ambiance cause I prefer the other CafeMilano in Saint Leonard, just because it's more original, cozy.
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The service is excellent, the food is very good & well fairly priced... the coffee is great. It's a great place to go grab a sandwich or a coffee & sit down & get some work done.
Love their sandwiches & cheesecake with blueberries at the top .
Came here again today Dec.13,2025 we ordered cappuccino, sausage sandwiches & French fries 🍟
Sandwiches, fries, service & atmosphere have never disappointed. A place to go if you want to be surrounded by people & feel energy & action, at any time of the day, or night!
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Ca fait deux fois que j'y vais, les deux fois pour un business meeting.
La première fois c'était le matin: y'avais déjà pas mal de gens. On comprends vite que ce spit là c'est un succès!
J'aime le concept de commander & se faire livrer à la tabler (pas de serveu•r•euse). Mais, si on a plusieurs commande, ca peut être malcomode, mais hey, c'est différent, j'aime ça.
Leur special Milano, c'est pour ça que je vais y retourner. Ce sandwich est délicieux! & en terme de prix, super acceptable!
Bonne continuaison de succès! On se revoit très bientôt!
Sandwich de bonne qualité mais il en faut deux minimum pour nourrir un adulte normal. Quand on compare avec les sandwichs italiens de nos voisins new yorkais, cela fait honte.
