Café Milano in St-Leonard is a popular Italian bistro with café. The specialties are sandwiches (Salcicia/ Steak/Chicken), submarines, soups and salads. Open late for the late night diners and offers what many say is "the best Italian espresso".
Reviews describe Café Milano as a legendary and historic spot with an old school vibe and a reputation for great Italian sandwiches, cannolis, and espresso, plus strong value and a welcoming atmosphere that invites conversations and late night visits. The coffee and desserts are frequently praised, with several describing the café as a reliable place to meet up or grab a bite, and the sandwiches and cannolis often highlighted as standout items. The ambiance and a large terrace are noted positives, though some reviewers warn that the interior can be noisy or dim and that cleanliness needs attention, with one or two saying the place isn’t as fresh as in the past. Service is described as friendly and prompt at times, but other comments point to inconsistent experiences, long waits, or miscommunications during busy periods. Parking is occasionally mentioned as a challenge, but the overall sentiment remains affectionate, presenting Café Milano as a classic, comforting Italian cafe that draws visitors for coffee, paninis, and sweets despite the caveats.
Ils proposent un très bon café, bien plus qualitatif des autres cafés à Montréal, leurs viennoiseries italiennes sont très bonne aussi, une très bonne expérience !
Pour moi c'est le meilleur café de ce quartier de Montréal !
Update 2: I don't know what happened but this is not the same place. There is no taste
Update: Tried chicken sandwich & Ferrero rocher cake next day & it was disappointing. The chicken was missing taste & the cake was gummy & chewy.
First time: Very tasty Italian sandwiches & desserts. I tried steak sandwich with fries that are served with chipotle mayo, Oreo cake & tiramisu. All tasty & at reasonable prices.
Le Sandwich était bon , par contre la salade au poulet pas terrible cette fois-ci , salade marinée ( cuite dans l'huile , molle , pas d'assaisonnement domage ; d'habitude c'est bon . Je l'est dit au serveur , soit il a pas compris , ou il s'en fou je sais pas , zéro réaction
A traditional Italian café in the Italian neighborhood in Montreal!!! The coffee is great as well as the atmosphere!!! The cornetti are very tasty I definitely recommend it!!!
The food is good overall, & the sandwiches & sweets are definitely worth trying. Their salads can be great too, but you have to be really specific with your order to get the best result. The only downside is the coffee-it's a bit on the weak side.
