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.
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).
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.
Best espresso by far! Sandwiches are thought out perfectly, pastries are the real deal. Even their fries have a great sauce on the side! Kind telephone service to fix an Uber issue. Stay awesome!
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.
This place is the spot in the West Island. I am so happy that they opened here as they brought life to the plaza. The coffee, pastries & food is amazing & fresh. It's a great place to stop by for a drink or a coffee. Read a book or to talk to your friends, people study here, meet for dates, & everything goes. The staff is very friendly & there is plenty of seating. Everything is priced very reasonable & there is something on the menu for everyone.
I am not from Montreal but wanted to grab a quick, preferably healthy breakfast before a meeting. The place had a big line up & as I looked at the menu I could not see eggs or anything similar. It seemed it was more coffee & pastries. Now the coffee & the pastry I had was pretty decent. I would say that this place is good to grab a coffee while you have a conversation with someone. I would not consider this a breakfast place.
This should be everyone go to place. It's affordable, the portion are big & the taste is amazing. Fresh coffee & awesome service. They have delicious pastries/ croissants which can be brought to parties & gatherings.
Feb 6, 2024
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Went there for a quick lunch had a crispy chicken salad. The chicken was flavorful, but the salad left much to be desired, trace amount of red onion & tomato to be found & uninspiring vinaigrette. It's beautiful little café that offers a table service after ordering at the counter the staff is super friendly I have to go back to try if they're sandwiches or if they're pastries to give a but it's a nice place. Will update once I go back.
Great spot for Italian pastries although the service was a bit disappointing. My friend & I stood around when we arrived since the place was busy & too crowded. Had no idea if we go up to the counter to order or the waiter/waitress comes to us since we're both visually impaired. Then we finally went up to the counter & ordered. My tiramisu & bottle water came quick, but my friend's order, bomba & latte was forgotten. So he had to go back to the counter, showed his receipt & another lady took care of his order & it came quick. Seems like the first lady whom we placed our complete order to, was clueless about their menu & her head was in the clouds. Honestly I was going to order half a dozen cannolis to take home but I figured it was pointless dealing with their service again.
