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.
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.
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!
Sep 23, 2025
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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
Absolutely fantastic experience! The steak sub was perfect with fresh, flavourful toppings, the sandwiches were packed with taste & quality ingredients, & the coffee was rich & smooth. Every bite & sip was a delight! The staff was friendly, & the atmosphere was welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing food & great coffee.
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.
I went with my father for coffee & sandwiches on a Tuesday evening. He had the tuna salad & I had the grilled chicken, & both were excellent; mine was outstanding. I found the atmosphere a bit impersonal, but I tend to prefer a more intimate space, so maybe that's just me. The service was friendly, & both coffees were very good. I received good value for my buck, which is a growing concern these days. I'll definitely come back again!
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.
Nice Italian type coffee shop in Montreal West Island. Great place for a delicious coffee of your choice with an Italian pastry. They also have side dishes, sandwiches & some alcoholic drinks. There also a small terrace available but not sure if they extend it to the parking lot in the summer. Plenty of room inside though.
Honestly love this place & its energy. Definitely in my weekly rotation & a great place to meet with friends or colleagues. Sandwiches & caffe fredo are a vibe.
May 14, 2024
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Excellent food, super nice people! I have been to this location several times everything is super especially the cannolis, & the sandwiches LOL generous portion of freeze can be shared with two people. You got to try this place if you hadn't another little hidden West Island gem
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 :)
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.
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!!
