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".
Cafe Milano draws mixed impressions from patrons, with many praising the coffee, croissants and pastries, cannoli, and a range of Italian fast food options including vegan and Beyond Meat choices. The desserts and Nutella pastries are highlighted as standout treats, and the vibe is described as warm and welcoming. Seating and service can feel crowded and chaotic on busy days, with some visits noting long waits and a counter order system that leaves diners searching for help. A few experiences mention issues like burnt onion rings or less satisfying coffee drinks, including a latte served in an unconventional cup. Despite sporadic drawbacks, the location remains a popular West Island spot for reliable coffee, tasty subs, and a broad selection of desserts that many see as worth returning for.
C'est un café très branché, autant le jour que le soir. Le menu est très varié & bien présenté. Le café était délicieux, l'un des meilleurs que j'ai bu dans ma vie. Les pâtisseries ainsi que les sandwichs étaient tout aussi délicieux. J'y retournerai sans hésiter.
Was disappointed by this place. Ordered a grilled chicken salad, was only iceberg lettuce & chicken , nothing else. My friend had a chicken cutlet sandwich, was not impressed.
They have beyond meat options.
I had a vegan sandwich only with the grilled veggies & it was delicious. Surprisingly! The coffee here is also my favorite.
Mar 3, 2026
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The technic they used to take order is messy & very noisy for the patrons. Taking order by name & then looking for the customer by yelling their name is disturbing to other patrons.
Why not use a wireless buzz system like many other restaurants do?
Iconic spot! One of the few spots that's packed at midnight, could barely find a seat, which is a good sign of a café. Delicious variety of food, drinks & desserts, definitely give their cannoli a try! They also do service traiteur & Uber delivery, for the parties & the lazy/busy people
Great discovery. Italian pastries & desserts were delicious! We were three friends. Moccacino was great, latte was nice, cappuccino was so so. Service was super friendly & kind. The setting was fine but noisy. I recommend this place to meet with family, friends or even work a bit on your laptop (with headphones).
Uber ordered at 1am & very hungry. The veggie sub & poutine were marvellous. However, someone didn't pay attention at the deep fryer because the onion rings & canollis were almost burnt. Very disappointing & almost inedible.
J'adore ce café ! La nourriture était délicieuse, le service rapide & l'ambiance tellement agréable qu'on a envie d'y rester longtemps. Un endroit où l'on se sent bien, que je recommande sans hésiter.
