Clarke Café offers a delightful selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, artisanal pastries, and expertly brewed coffee beverages. Patrons can expect a diverse menu featuring classic and innovative sandwich creations, perfect for a satisfying meal any time of day. The pastry case showcases a tempting array of sweet and savory options, from flaky croissants to decadent cakes, all made with quality ingredients. This welcoming café provides a comfortable atmosphere for a quick bite or a relaxed break. Enjoy a flavorful experience with their commitment to quality and taste.
Clarke Café is widely praised for its fresh, generous sandwiches, high-quality coffee, and inviting, spacious atmosphere. Customers frequently highlight the porchetta and chicken cutlet sandwiches as standout menu items, often noting that portions are large enough to share. While many visitors appreciate the clean design and friendly service, the experience can be polarized during lunch hours; the establishment enforces policies such as disabling Wi-Fi and managing table availability to accommodate the high volume of dining customers, which has led to mixed feedback from those hoping to work or study on-site. Despite these operational limitations, the consensus remains that it is a highly recommended destination for a delicious meal, quality pastries, and a vibrant community setting in the West Island.
Really cool spot in Kirkland. No other coffee shop around like this. Very good coffee, also the beans to prepare at home. The breakfast sandwiches & also the chicken sandwiches for lunch are amazing.
The tall glass windows let a lot of light come in which is great. Highly recommended.
Jun 29, 2026
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Super bon sandwich sur gros pain style ciabatta plusieurs options de condiments.
Très beau Très propre & très populaire. Peut accommoder des petits groupes de 8 personnes ou moins. Faut essayer, ça en vaut le coût !
What an adorable cafe!! Love how close this is to my house, instead of having to go all the way downtown for a cute cafe. I got the caesar salad with grilled chicken & my friend got calabrese sandwich. She would give it an 8/10, she loved how light the bread was. I absolutely loved my salad. The portion is so big I didn't finish it!! Would definitely come back.
Very good sandwiches. Condiments/toppings become pricey, if you want more than the two which are included with the sandwich. Was better when they offered Orangina.
The food is good there, but the only problem is during rush hours (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) they shut off the Wi-Fi, so it's impossible for students who come in to do their work.
🇮🇹What a little gem! Clarke Café was such a wonderful surprise. The café itself is spacious & inviting, perfect whether you're meeting for a quick coffee date, staying longer to chat, or even settling in to study or work.
We tried the porchetta & chicken sandwiches & both were fantastic!!! The bread was fresh & light, the sauces were perfectly paired, & everything tasted incredibly fresh. The portions are generous, the service was quick, & the prices are very reasonable.
They also have delicious coffees & desserts to round everything out. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to!
I've been going to Clarke's in the West Island ever since it opened. I absolutely love the sandwiches, pastries & coffees. It's top notch & I'm glad we have something like that in the West Island which is rare. However, this cafe is not suitable for students nor for people working with their laptops as the owner keep asking us to sit with strangers to make more space for other customers during the lunch rush hour, while I have been purchasing coffee & food through out the time I spend at the cafe. Also, the wifi is being cut off during the lunch rush hour (11h-13h) & lately the charging outlets have been blocked off, so there's no way I can bring my laptop to work with. I absolutely love their food but the experience doesn't meet the quality of service that Clarke deems to market.
While the food & drinks are good, this cafe is VERY unwelcoming to students & anyone with laptops really. The owner tries to get you out the door as fast as they can, regardless of whether you've just spent 30$ there or not.
They've started closing the charging ports, & the manager keeps asking people to clear out their table during the'rush' period to go join a bunch of strangers on a larger shared table, EVEN if you are ordering lunch too. It feels like you're in a high school cafeteria rather than a cafe you're paying for to sit at a table.
I understand the business side of it, but on the other hand, I promise you this is unfortunately driving away dozens of clients that in turn, discourage all their friends & family from coming here. I don't go there anymore, & neither do so many regulars. It's such a shame considering the limited options in the West Island.
