Overall reviews portray Café Santropol as a beloved, quirky Montreal spot with a lush garden, a serene courtyard and a lively terrace that shines in good weather, making it a favorite spot for coffee, lunch or casual meetups, yet it can test patience when lines are long and seating is slow during peak hours. Food and drinks are frequently praised for generous, well crafted sandwiches, solid soups and desserts, with vegan and veggie options readily available; the bread and fillings are often described as comforting and satisfying. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as cozy, bohemian and charming, with the backyard and decor contributing to a special vibe, and some reviewers especially enjoy the hibiscus lemonade and chai. Service quality is variable: many find the staff friendly, attentive and helpful, while others report slow service, miscommunications about seating or moments of cold or unfriendly service in busy times. Some remarks touch on cleanliness and restrooms and others note high prices though portions are large and value is fair. Overall Café Santropol remains a standout for its ambiance and generous, comforting fare, drawing people back again and again despite occasional delays or uneven service.
Hot chocolate & spice is an interesting combination… thankfully the rock hard burnt cookie entered the competition & made for a fun debate on which was worse. Amazing vibes & great staff. We're definitely going back.
I've been wanting to try this place for awhile. Its a vibe! I'm not vegan but the food was so good & comforting. I puedes a chai, which is housemade & so good. I also had the split pea soup which was good. The space is very cozy. I can highly recommend.
Nov 1, 2025
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MY NEW OBSESSION CAFE IN MTL! 😍 the employees are amazing & so friendly, the pumpkin spice latte is phenomenal, & so are the sandwiches. The outdoor vibe is so serene & really gives an escape from the city.
Points positifs : endroit joli, serveuse souriante & agréable, belle vibe
Points négatifs : la bouffe & le prix
Pour résumer : sympa pour prendre des photos mais ne vaut pas le détour pour y satisfaire une envie de se régaler.
19$ pour un sandwich qui n'est même pas bon .. dommage !
(la photo c'est le reste de mon sandwich après avoir mangé le tempeh)
I saw a lot of reviews of this place that were positive so we wanted to check it out while visiting Montreal on our last day. We went to many other places with everyone being so polite. Anyways- Despite the service being slow, nearly an hour to get our sandwiches i would never complain because I understand things are out of people's control. The food was fine. Not amazing, but the vibe is what you go for anyways. However what really upset me was my friend who is foreign paid & couldn't realize the machine is touch screen- so she skipped tipping on accident. I know her well & she does tip normally at sit downs even though its not really common in her culture. Immediately after she pays the waiter asks if she has a problem with her service in which she confused, responded no. She then goes on about how tipping isn't included in the price & we're now extremely uncomfortable. If you want tip to be mandatory add it to the price. A tip is preferred but not enforced & being rude to customers is not the way to receive one. As someone who's worked in service id never say that to a customer. The rest of us tipped anyways but after that i really didnt want to, as we all always do at restaurants but if you want to go somewhere with kind staff I do not recommend it as I felt disrespected.
This place is so unique. Just a chill, relaxing vibe & the carrot cake (recommended by my chiropractor lol) was amazing. Staff were all great, friendly & conversational too.
Jun 3, 2025
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Atmosphere is great! Reminds me of LA ! Made me super nostalgic... love that they had vegan & vegetarian options.
Salad was nice. Sandwhich was good mostly cuz I was starving. Id go back to try the vegan mac n cheese! Definitely curious. I wouldnt buy the sandwhich again like it was okay. Salad would take again tho.
This is a great place with a great vibe & really pretty interior but if you're going to come here on weekend be ready that it's very crowded & you'll have to wait in a queue a lot. I was surprised that even tho there's a lot of people it's still quiet & cozy. Drinks & soups are very good & very affordable!
I want to mention the people that are working here, they're doing a great job & even tho it's so hard & stressful to have a non-stop flow of clients they're still nice, patient & respectful. I'll 100% come here again but will try to find a day when it's a little less crowded.
Special thanks to the hostess at this establishment, she is wonderful 🌟
We stopped here only for drinks, which were very good for a great price. The place is super charming with a kind of run-down, alternative vibe. Lots of students seem to come here.
Feb 27, 2025
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this cafe is the definition of going over to a cozy friends house for lunch! the backyard is STUNNING & a must if you're visiting during the summer time (perf plateau vibes)! My favourite sandwich is the duluth but all their food is delicious! Their bread is pillowy soft & all the flavours in their sandwich blends together harmoniously. Portions are also great for their price! I'm also a big fan of their baked goods like scones & carrot cake. This place is a go-to place to bring any friends visiting town!
Great historical place to go to. The food is delicious, fairly priced, & there is a great artsy, student vibe. Will attract people from all ages & walks of life. Highly recommended!
Sep 2, 2024
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My favorite place in Montreal! The food is incredible (especially the CBLT Sandwich & the cheesecake!) & the location is also wonderful. It's very calming & it's got an alternative, maximalist vibe. Love it!!
really cute vibe but i overheard one of the workers saying "by the way, tip isn't included" which i think is not necessary to say & gives me an icky vibe
This place rocks! The sandwiches were massive & very flavourful. We started with soup which was also exceptional. They have a great vibe, an outdoor patio that almost gives the feeling of eating in the country rather than the city. The line to get in was about 10 minutes but the food & the atmosphere are very much worth it.
