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.
Really great staff, had my sandwich brought to the table, I was on my laptop because I was out of power & this place was perfect for a sandwich & some wifi. I saw lots of people enjoy the bistro atmosphere.
Oct 4, 2024
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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.
Weather today for the first time. Heard about this place for a while & decided to go check it out for lunch. I'm very happy that I did. Had the Milano special sandwich was absolutely fantastic very tasty & cooked well. Packed with meat & veggies. Can't wait to go back
Great little cafe. Very friendly guy at the cash. Would choose to go there with friends over the popular commercial chain cafes any day !! The waiter Paolo is very nice & always offers the best service ! Sadly, the place has changed since last year. The A-Rabs have taken over. Loud, dirty & entitled. They come in at 10PM with their 5 kids (young kids) & act like animals.
Sep 18, 2024
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Great vibe, always lively & busy, which adds to the experience. The service is good & efficient even during peak times. A perfect spot for a casual coffee or quick bite in the West Island!
Great café, this was the first time & won't be the last. The atmosphere was really nice, the decors & most of all their food & coffee ☕️ had the special Milano poutine with steak, pretty good for it's price, portion wasn't that big though. Had one of the best café Moka I'd say my top 3 in my whole life. It was pretty strong coffee & chocolatey flavors punching on my face & it had balanced out sweetness. Cute heart on top of the Moka was a plus. Also had the cheesecake with a hint of lemon, it was actually really good with the coffee & also an Nutella pastry which was going well with the Moka. Prices are reasonable overall only downside was the portion of the poutine, but quality was there, the steak on top were amazing. Thank you café Milano. PS: It's awesome that after buying you give out your name & while they are preparing your order, you can just sit anywhere & they call out your name to give your order to your table. Pretty nice.
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.
The coffee was delicious. The only suggestion I would give would be to change the tv program. Watching shirtless people fighting each other (wrestling) while trying to enjoy a cup of coffee was not a fun/peaceful experience!! Adding a little music would also be great.
