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.
This spot is absolutely adorable! 10/10 for atmosphere. I saw their cute little backyard eating area last year, & ever since I was adamant on visiting this Cafe. Just be aware that this Cafe is tailored for a vegetarian/vegan audience. I was unaware of this going in, so I was a bit disappointed when my BLT arrived with coconut bacon (didn't know that was a thing). But it was still quite delicious. If you like vegan alternatives & want the cutest little outdoor Cafe you've ever seen, grab your favourite book or your favourite friend & head on down to Cafe Santropol.
My 🎂birthday was last Thursday, June 🌟5th. The weather was beautiful, a great day to enjoy the wonderfully funky garden at Café Santropol.
Of course, I had to tell our waiter that it was my 🎉 birthday! The ambiance is so friendly & festive (freylech).
Santropol has been open for approximately 50 years & I have been a customer for almost that long. I enjoyed the walk down memory lane.
The original founder of the restaurant still owns it, which is very cool.
For the first time ever, I did not order a cream cheese based sandwich (which I really like). Instead, I opted for
the tofu sandwich with marinated red pepper- delicious! My honey enjoyed the chicken salad.
My side salad & his full salad showcased a variety of vegetables & a tasty dressing.
The Birthday Cake (bread pudding) was a terrific surprise!!!!!
The wait staff were efficient, friendly, adorable & helpful.
We struck up a conversation with a nearby diner, a lovely samba dancer- & will try at attend upcoming performances!
Who knows? I may make lunch at Café Santropol a yearly birthday tradition!
However, I will surely be back before next June…
Someone at a nearby table had ordered a milkshake topped with whipped cream- it really looked tempting.😊
La prochaine fois?
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!
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Worth the wait! Primarily vegetarian &/or vegan menu, with options to add meat & dairy to some dishes. Huge sandwiches on fresh pillowy bread & hearty soups (ask about the soup of the day!) Charming & cozy atmosphere with expansive & secluded patio & curated decor. Will be back next time I'm in Montreal!
The place looks cozy, there is a colorful backyard with cute little elements put together, nothing authentic but still cute. We had 2 sandwiches, Olympic 76, & triplex something, really bad Sadwiches, & I mean BAD (tastes bad, too much runny sauce, everything falls off the sandwich, & worst of all just one type of stale bread for all) & quite expensive for the portion & quality. Service was ok, but remember you are not allowed to use your laptop in the Terrrase area, because the owner has said so! I asked one of the waiters & she said people using laptops tend to stay longer which makes sense but why not saying you can't stay more than 60 min or whatever instead of saying you are not allowed to open your laptop here? That doesn't seem reasonable or friendly specially for a casual coffeshop. But later the waiter found us a table inside with cable which was nice. We also tried the classic cheese cake, too sweet & average. Overal won't be going back & mainly because of food.
I was really excited to try this place but in the end, I was pretty disappointed. The menu isn't clear about what's vegan or not. They didn't have the macncheese nor tempeh or avocado so we basically ordered 3 items & they came 10 or 15 min later to tell us that they were actually out of 2 out of 3 things we ordered... I did like the chaucer sandwich, bread was super fresh. Vegan cheesecake was also delicious. I wouldn't go back tho.
One of my favourite Montreal landmark restaurants. Great place to go after the Tams. Near the park. Gorgeous patio with pond. The decor is eclectic with local art pieces. Vibrant & cozy. The food is amazing. The giant sandwiches with their fresh bread are my favourite. Great choices for vegetarians.
Cold gazpacho restored our HP on an oppressively hot day. Great sandwiches too--they look huge but the bread is light & fluffy. Really filling, but fresh & light, & doesn't leave you feeling weighed down. The outside area's a great spot to chill.
