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.
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!!
Venue is excellent with a very nice outdoor space. On our last visit service team was overwhelmed - place was very busy & we seemed to have been forgotten.
Aug 27, 2024
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Le Café Santropol est un véritable petit bijou près de la région de Palatine. Ce café cosy & original charme dès l'entrée avec son ambiance chaleureuse & son décor unique. L'extérieur, avec un étang & un petit jardin, offre un cadre paisible & agréable, idéal pour se détendre loin de l'agitation de la ville. Le menu propose une belle variété de plats, avec de nombreuses options végétariennes, ce qui en fait un excellent choix pour un déjeuner sain & savoureux. Que ce soit pour un café entre amis ou un repas léger, le Santropol est l'endroit parfait pour se ressourcer dans une atmosphère conviviale & accueillante.
Aug 16, 2024
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If ur a Sensitive perosn who doesn't eat non healthy food & struggle eating out.This is a place for u.it's fresh clean tasty & good portion.The atmosphere so cool at any season,staff are amazing.Am just too satisfied. 😊😊😊 Lastly be aware, u might get adicted to this place🤣
Great service, atmosphere & tasty food! I came here yesterday with a friend & we had the hot pepper jelly sandwich with chicken salad. We also ordered a couple of cold homemade drinks! Excellent! (Bring back the mango spread 🥲💔)
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
L'une des plus belles terrasses de Montréal, l'intérieur est superbement décoré également. J'y vais depuis une quinzaine d'années & le menu n'a pas vraiment changé, une sélection de nouveaux sandwichs serait intéressant. Les serveurs/serveuses sont généralement sympathiques. Je recommande fortement les sandwich CBLT & Tomate meurtrière ainsi que le Chili végétarien. J'y reviendrai toujours!
