Overall, Café Toranj is described as a warm, welcoming spot with authentic Persian flavors, where dishes like fesenjoon, ghambar polo Shirazi, albaloo polo and other stews feel homemade, comforting and well balanced, and where vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options sit alongside meat dishes praised for generous portions and thoughtful presentation. The brunch and breakfast offerings are frequently highlighted, along with saffron desserts, flavorful teas and refreshing drinks. The atmosphere is repeatedly called cozy and inviting, with a décor that evokes a Persian cafe vibe and staff who are friendly, attentive and caring, helping guests feel pampered. While a few visits note occasional service lapses or moments of tepid attention, the overall consensus is that the food is consistently tasty, the portions are generous, and the experience is memorable for gatherings, book clubs and casual meals alike. Café Toranj is recommended as a standout place for Persian cuisine, homey ambiance and reliable comfort food you’ll want to return to.
We had a party of three. We ordered bandari brunch & gheyme bademjoon. The brunch was awesome. It could taste exactly Iranian sausage. & They brought us a big kettle (ghoori) of chai. The service & server was so good!!! Will go there again next trip to Montreal
I had dinner with two friends last night & we ordered the vegetarian plate & the protein plate, with a pot of chai masala tea. We were able to get an outdoor table. Excellent food & friendly service! Everything was hot & fresh, with beautiful presentation & generous portions. I've visited several times & it's always been a good experience. Thank you!
Jun 17, 2024
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like others have mentioned the service is really not good, the worker was not rude at all just very inattentive (we sat outside). We ordered a latte & tea & only the latte came awhile after the food (also extremely tasteless & watery pistachio chai). I cancelled the tea since it seemed like she forgot, also had to go ask for water. But otherwise the terrace was a nice space, & the food made it worth it for me, everything had great flavor! Especially the spicy sausage dish (though not spicy) & small sholeh zard. The bread wasn't my favorite. We got the brunch Nashtaei 2 (they were out of potato pudding so swapped sausage) Overall I was satisfied 🙂↕️ but probably wouldn't be back again
Jun 7, 2024
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Great food & portions, but the floor staff is absolutely terrible. Bringing water to customers is pretty basic, yet I find myself leaving my table way to often to go ask at the cash. You have to clear your own table, otherwise dishes pile up. & forget about mid-food service! Staff will leave customers after dropping off the plates to take a chit-chat smoke break together. Perhaps a portion of tips should go to customers? Very unserious.
This is a hidden gem. They have great pricing. Great! Fresh food & juices. Breakfast & fresh squeezed juice Persian style. Amazing! I'm definitely going back again & again if you haven't tried a must go. Almost forgot their breakfast is really good & affordable.
J'adore cette place, nous sommes allés avec mon copain pour avoir une expérience de brunch différent, & c'était vraiment cool. J'avais jamais essayée de la cuisine persienne, mais j'étais toujours curieuse. Il y a une brunch avec caviar, çà c'est tout à dire 😩. L'ambiance, la cuisine & la musique faisaient de cette place une très bonne souvenir pour quelqu'un la visite. Recommandé 100/10, différent & tout une expérience.
We went here yesterday for brunch & I have to say the service could not be any worst. The 2 male servers working there, were completely arrogant & completely uninterested in costumers. At some point both of them were outside chatting each other up. We did not get the tea that was included with our breakfast & at some point even needed to get up to get their attention. The food is not great either, there is way too much tumeric & EVERYTHING.
Apr 21, 2024
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That was our first time there....& it was an amazing experience. The food is delicious, our waiter Kian gave us an excellent service. We are definitely coming back.
The quality of the food was delicious & the decor of the cafe was attractive. Unfortunately, the behavior of the cafe staff is not good with Muslim women, especially with Iranian Muslim women!
I went to Toranj with my Persian friends. It is one of the best Persian places in Montreal. They have some of the most famous Iranian dishes but it is a bit pricey for some people & some choices. My friends ordered the traditional soup. I ordered saffron rice topped with cranberries, some almonds, & small chunks of meat (they were a few) with a very small bowl that has yoghurt & cucumber. I would prefer if the yoghurt salad was a bit bigger so I can enjoy the dish more as I do not like to eat dry rice without sauce or salad. The rose-saffron drink was nice & I was so nostalgic while drinking it. The decorations are so authentic & traditional. You can find some Persian products that you can buy. The waiter was nice & responsive. The washroom is a bit small but clean generally. They have good sweets (saffron cake especially) & other hot & cold drinks. I recommend trying this place & enjoy the delicious Persian food🥰
