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 praise for delicious food, standout cannoli and pastries, and excellent coffee, with many noting friendly, attentive service and a warm, lively atmosphere. The menu offers a wide variety, including vegetarian and vegan options, and the cafe is described as a reliable spot for friends, family or work. While some visits are busy and noisy and the service can feel chaotic at peak times, many diners commend quick seating, helpful staff, and the option of table service in some cases. Highlights include lattes, cappuccinos, cortados and delicious cannoli, with several reviews praising zeppole and fresh pastries. A few critiques mention inconsistent coffee quality, occasional long waits, and dishes that do not meet expectations, such as a simple salad or overcooked fried items. Overall Cafe Milano is viewed as a popular West Island cafe with strong desserts and coffee, and the energy, variety and flavor are frequently noted, though a minority point to busy crowds and room for improvement in service flow and consistency.
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.
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
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.
Was very dissatisfied to get my latte in a 1$ beer glass. The milk was also steamed more like a cappuccino than a proper latte. I cannot rate higher when the store does not provide with proper cups or train baristas. I think 3 stars is high for a Cafe serving like this. But the croissant was done well, so maybe this place focuses more on food than coffee. As far as a coffee shop atmosphere. Seemed more like a big restaurant looking to seat big numbers rather than a comfy or cool coffee shop.
Très bon café, desserts décadents service rapide.
Si vous voulez y rencontrez des amis, arrivez tôt & en dehors des heures achalandées mais c'est un endroit très agréable pour discuter tout en appréciant leurs merveilleux desserts avec un bon café.
Leurs salaires sont bonnes mais manquent un peu d'assaisonnements.
Leurs sandwichs sont bien relevées, un peu épicés sur un bon pain tendre.
Dec 3, 2025
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We've visited Milano Café several times, & it has quickly become one of our favorite spots in the West Island. It's a charming café with a fantastic variety of sweet & savory options - everything from pastries to light bites, all beautifully prepared & absolutely delicious.
The coffee is excellent, always fresh & flavorful, & the atmosphere is warm & inviting. It's the kind of place where you can relax, enjoy something tasty, & feel completely comfortable.
The service is consistently good as well. Staff members are friendly, attentive, & make you feel welcome every time you walk in.
We genuinely enjoy coming here & highly recommend Milano Café to anyone looking for a cozy, delicious, & reliable spot in the West Island.
Si vous aimez le café cortado, c'est l'endroit idéal. J'en ai goûté dans de nombreux autres cafés, mais aucun ne le prépare aussi bien que le café Milano
Oct 7, 2025
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Spacious cafe serving minimal staples such as sandwiches, coffee & desserts. Vibe is comfortable but the staff were not friendly. Young kids who don't understand customer service. They won't look at you in the face, won't acknowledge customers, & the barista (blond girl with overfilled lips) was too cool for school. Hostile & cold one minute & flirting with male workers/customers the next minute. Poor attitude.
I love this place! Their sandwiches are delicious as well as their gelato. The pistachio croissants have to be ordered before you get to the café because they sell out very quickly, but they are so amazing. The vibes of this café is why I keep coming back here, I love it.
Old school café in a modern building.
The original location was great.
The new additional location does not disappoint, the food offerings & drinks are
as good… if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Thanks to whoever is managing these. Also one in Laval.
I was visiting Montreal for a few days & visited Cafe Milano almost twice a day. The cafe is spacious with a nice outdoor seating area. The coffee is so good. I loved the flat whites, espresso's, cortados & macchiatos whether iced or hot. The service was always great & prices are not bad. They offer multiple food options, dessert & pastries. If you have not visited I will say it's highly recommended & next time I am in the city I am coming back.
