Café Santropol s'impose comme une référence incontournable pour les amateurs de cuisine végétarienne généreuse, servie dans un cadre éclectique et décontracté. La carte privilégie des sandwichs complexes et substantiels, misant sur la fraîcheur des produits maraîchers et la qualité des pains artisanaux. Des ingrédients tels que les pousses croquantes, l'avocat onctueux et les tartinades à base de noix définissent le profil gustatif unique de ces créations copieuses. Les clients évoluent au sein d'un espace orné d'œuvres d'art vibrantes et d'une végétation luxuriante qui forge l'identité visuelle du lieu. Des jus pressés à froid et des cafés de spécialité accompagnent parfaitement ces assiettes centrées sur le végétal. L'établissement privilégie une nutrition axée sur les plantes, garantissant un équilibre constant entre textures et saveurs authentiques. Ce lieu demeure une destination privilégiée pour quiconque recherche une alimentation saine et constante.
Café Santropol est largement reconnu comme une institution montréalaise au charme bohème, prisée pour sa terrasse-jardin enchanteresse, son ambiance chaleureuse et son menu copieux axé sur des options végétariennes. De nombreux visiteurs vantent la qualité du pain maison, les généreux sandwichs et les desserts savoureux comme le gâteau aux carottes, décrivant souvent l'endroit comme une oasis urbaine paisible. Bien que ce lieu soit un classique indémodable pour une clientèle fidèle comme pour les nouveaux venus, la qualité du service peut s'avérer inconstante. Si certains clients saluent une équipe amicale et attentionnée, d'autres expriment leur frustration face à des attentes prolongées, une organisation parfois confuse ou un accueil perçu comme froid. Malgré quelques critiques concernant l'entretien ou la propreté, le cachet unique et le cadre relaxant continuent d'attirer les foules, faisant de cet établissement une destination incontournable et singulière de la ville.
Very cute cafe with a beautiful garden & atmosphere. I had a nice iced chai as well as a delicious cheesecake. The prices were on the expensive side but not outrageous. Also the utensils were not clean, containing leftover sauce & general grime.
Super disappointed because I really wanted to like this place :( it was our first time & a number of things went wrong. It took a while for our waitress to come take our order after being seated, & I asked for an iced tea & we also ordered our food at the same time. In the meantime we were served a water pitcher, which come to find out, had dirt & particles in it (after my poor bf already took a sip). Despite coming back to seat multiple nearby tables afterward, she never brought my iced tea. After more & more waiting, other people who showed up after us were served food & drinks so it became clear our waitress completely forgot to give our order to the kitchen. We had to flag down another waitress & ask if she could check on things as well as give us clean water, which she did & we appreciated. Not long after she let us know that everything would be on its way & then I was finally served my drink & then our food after nearly an hour of waiting. For a sandwich & some mac & cheese, there's no excuse for such a long wait time. Tasted fine but overpriced for what it was & by that point we were pretty unimpressed. The outdoor seating area is beautiful & what drew me to come try since I had seen it online, but everything else was such a miss. Really too bad, especially since it seemed no one else was running into the same issues so we felt left out.
ol' reliable café santropol! i love to come here for a quick meal in the summer & sit in the beautiful courtyard or get takeout to sit in parc jeanne-mance. the duluth sandwich, vegan mac & cheese, & chai milkshake (milkshake only available in the summer) are all consistently delicious options on the menu! avoid the iced chai, it was kind of watery.
the service can sometimes be a little disorganized, but the staff is always friendly. overall, i am a very frequent & happy camper at santropol ^_^
A beautiful atmospheric cafe no matter what season the city is in. The drinks are always delicious whether it's a latte or an apple cider. A great spot for studying, bringing a friend to catch up or even for a cute date in the summer. The service is warm & quick, guaranteed to always have a nice time here
Honesty the experience was ruined by the long wait outside to get a table. First we were excited, then we were cold but still hopeful, & by the time we finally gave up & accepted a table *near* the terrace instead of on the terrace, we were feeling a bit grumpy. The line moved incredibly slowly. & when we got inside we were shocked to find that there were people camping out at tables with their laptops nursing a single coffee forever. I can't understand the mentality of someone who would take up a table like that while there are 30+ people lined up in the cold outside waiting to get in. The restaurant should limit the time at each table & ban laptops, at least on the weekend when their restaurant is insanely busy. In the end the terrace was indeed beautiful, & the food was pretty but tasted just okay, but we were left with a bad taste in our mouths after waiting for so long, it pretty much ruined the experience for us :(
Beautiful serene patio, semi boho decor, chic & elegant interiors. Classy place but staffed by soulless youngsters who need intensive coaching or happiness or another job. The welcoming server was cold, unhappy to be there & uninterested. Forget to take my order & then forgot what my order was & no apology or no warmth.- what a joke. Gave my seat to another person when l went to order inside after waiting 10 mins aimlessly in the patio. My main server just took my order & gave the food & disappeared. Was glad to speak to the smart Supervisor who said she will coach her staff. The servers here are unhappy & cold. Sometimes you might have a medicore restaurant but a very good service team, that could elevate your experience overall. Here the ambiance & the service are not in sync. The food was good. The soup was delicious, the salad was not bad, tofu was well seasoned, lots of veggies & the tea Santropol was the highlight of my visit - 6/5. The chili was average. I would easily give it 4/5 for good service & 5/5 for exceptional service but will try it once more before writing off completely if time permits.
Very lovely café, I love coming here to catch up with friends. I always end up taking the Soup du Jour, & I have not been disappointed yet. The drinks prices are very standard for a café in Montréal.
What I prefer the most is the ambiance of the place. The staff is always friendly, the decor is very artsy & cozy, & the backyard adds another touch of nature that ties the whole together. I always come back around the sunset as the light is beautiful then.
Will always recommend!
