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.
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).
Feb 27, 2026
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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.
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.
We went there at around 10:30 pm for dessert & coffee. The cannoli were excellent. The filling was rich & creamy, without being heavy. It was very tasty, not too sweet, with a perfectly textured shell. Unfortunately, the coffee drinks were not good, which is very disappointing for a coffee shop. The espresso macchiato was not done properly. There was no dollop of milk foam on top. Instead, it was more of a splash of warm milk. My friend asked if there was iced cappuccino on the menu. They said there wasn't, & that the only iced drink was iced latté. So he got that, but it was not a latté. There was not enough milk in it to be latté. It was more of a slush & was very very sweet. It was not good at all. Probably will not return.
Great spot for a bite, some coffee & dessert. Wide assortment of authentic sandwiches & great italian desserts. The place is always bustling with people coming & going, creating a great atmosphere
Jul 25, 2025
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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.
Nice bar service great coffee & dessert. What I found unpleasant was on a Saturday morning before 9 tbat the bathrooms were not cleaned & garbage overflowing.
Jun 15, 2024
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Popular West Island cafe with delicious sandwiches, snacks, desserts, & of course coffees. Great spot for couples, groups, or solo to relax & read. Services was top notch.
I love this place & was so excited that it opened in the west! The atmosphere is very nice although it gets SO LOUD because it gets so busy. I love their coffee in general & dessert & sandwiches (I've tried most of them, the chicken is my fav). There is internet & plugs so I like to go for a little lunch/work session :)
Best desserts & latte EVER! A little noisy when it's busy but small price to pay! Their salads are quite good too, not a fan of the fried Mac & cheese nuggets- I don't find that worth it & mine was dry inside. Fresh tasting sandwiches. All around great!!
Dec 10, 2023
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Finally a place on the West Island where you can go at any time of day for a light meal or a coffee. This place opens till 1:00am, & allows people to gather & eat or drink, with seating inside & a terrace outside. Great crispy chicken or sausage sandwiches (all-dressed), as well as delicious croissants & desserts. The coffees are fantastic & prices are readonable. Located in a mall on Brunswick, there's lots of free parking. Truly a West Island treasure.
