Dans l'ensemble, Café Santropol est décrit comme un lieu chaleureux et bohème où la cour arrière et la terrasse offrent une ambiance apaisante et conviviale, idéale pour manger un sandwich copieux ou prendre un café en dégustant des produits frais et des options véganes; les plats phares, comme les sandwichs généreux, la soupe et le carrot cake, reçoivent des éloges, tout comme les boissons et le cadre unique. Cependant les avis signalent aussi des points négatifs récurrents: une attente longue et une gestion du flux de clients qui peut sembler lente, des services parfois distants ou inconstants, et quelques incidents isolés sur les commandes ou le service; certains visiteurs trouvent le rapport qualité-prix correct mais estiment que l'expérience peut varier selon l'affluence; malgré tout, l'endroit s'impose comme une véritable oasis urbaine où l'ambiance et le décor compensent les désagréments ponctuels et donnent envie de revenir pour essayer d'autres plats ou profiter du jardin à différentes saisons.
I have been going to Santropol since they opened many years ago. Yesterday I was there for an early dinner & was looking forward to having my usual. A tuna sandwich with salad. I was horrified to find out that the sandwich options were chicken salad & ham. The country bread is always cut super thick & it is heavy with sharp crusty edges. When there is something soft like tuna inside it is easier to keep together. I ordered the chicken salad which was vile! Imagine canned chicken consistency - thick pieces & dry with barely any mayo. Not chicken salad. The bread was 1.5 inches thick & the heavy meat chunks fell out with the salad & tomato. This led to a disgusting experience of everything falling all over me as I was trying to eat it. The only other non meat choices on the menu are vegan. I also ordered the Carrot/Orange soup & it was thick pieces in watery broth which was not what I was expecting at all.
I am a foodie & eat in restaurants on a regular basis. What chef prepared this meal?
I am embarrassed to say that I wore the sandwich.
20 nov. 2025
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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.
Café Santropol, nestled in Montreal's Mile-End neighborhood at 3990 Rue Saint-Urbain, is a beloved local spot celebrated for its cozy ambiance, diverse menu, & inviting garden terrace. Founded in 1976, it has become a staple for both locals & visitors seeking a relaxed dining experience.
What a cool place to relax & enjoy !
🥪 Menu Highlights
The café offers a variety of sandwiches, including the popular Duluth, known for its harmonious blend of flavors. Other favorites include the Killer Tomato & the Chaucer Salad. For those with dietary preferences, there are vegan & gluten-free options available.
🍰 Desserts & Beverages
Café Santropol is also renowned for its delectable desserts, such as the three-layer chocolate cake & carrot cake. Beverage options include a selection of teas, lattes, & their signature Santropol Chai.
🌿 Atmosphere & Outdoor Terrace
The café's backyard terrace is a highlight, featuring a koi pond & lush greenery, providing a serene setting for patrons to enjoy their meals. It's particularly popular during the warmer months.
Came for the vegan options & left amazed by the beauty of the place.
Everything that came out from de kitchen looked awesome! The staff always attentive❤?
The best part was de brownie
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.
This place is beautiful, especially the backyard in the summer! I would say the food is good, especially their vegan cakes. The chai latte is also very good.
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.
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!
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.
✅The place is beautiful, especially the garden, which is not something you often see in Montreal. ⚠️It's not really a spot to work. They don't have Wi-Fi, so it's not ideal if you're planning to get some work done. You can bring your laptop, but you're only allowed to use it inside, not in the garden. ❌The space didn't feel as cozy as I hoped, even though the fish & the sound of the water are somewhat relaxing. ✅They offer vegan options, which is nice, but I'm not sure if I would come back just for that. ❌I changed table because I felt so close to the others couples that I can hear the conversations & that made me felt uncomfortable. I think it's just about to improve the distribution.
Love the atmosphere here. We sat in the back patio which is a cute little garden & has a little pond. Good service, really good fresh sandwiches with vegan options.
We came here on purpose, it was rainy weather, & I wanted hot soup. I chose the place because of the reviews, which were really nice. Cuisine: basically the whole idea is for vegans, so they take vegetables from their own garden - I thought so, but I didn't find a garden, but there are also meat products, not a lot, but there are some. We ordered two soups of the day, two sandwiches & tea. The soup was too sweet because of the sweet potatoes, but overall it was okay. The sandwiches, for me, are too simple, I'm not saying simple is bad, I'm saying too simple. Interior: cozy & homely, we didn't sit in the garden because it was raining, but initially it was planned to be something in Japanese style, judging by the fish & sakura outside, overall 4. Service: there is a problem here, I won't go into details, but it's worth it grow & grow, thank you, but the place is not mine, again, I'm an absolute meat eater. but thanks
Very pretty cafe, both inside & the terrace, with a lovely pond with cute red fish! The food options are limited though, mainly vegan & I believe a bit expensive for what you get. I liked my spiced chai though, & a warm bowl of soup was what I needed on the terrace, cause I visited early November when Its chilly Overall, worth visiting because of the cute ambiance (I think it would even be more lovely in Summer), but maybe for drinks, not the food.
i thought it would be expensive because of the location & beautiful garden terrace, but the food was cheap, *&* they had a lot of vegan options, including vegan dessert.
i ate a very good vegan chili which was a good portion for the price, & a small but good vegan "cheesecake".
