Clarke Café comes across in reviews as a busy West Island staple that delivers large, satisfying sandwiches such as the chicken cutlet and porchetta, paired with excellent coffee including an iced latte and mochas, and a strong lineup of pastries like croissants, tiramisu, cannoli and scones. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and suitable for work or catching up with friends, though the space can get crowded at lunch and seating is sometimes hard to find. Service is generally friendly and efficient, with occasional hiccups such as delayed orders or misfired sandwiches, but customers report helpful staff and occasional gestures to make up for the inconvenience. Bread and fillings are praised for texture and freshness, with a variety of Italian products and toppings that add value. Worth noting are easy parking and a good value for the portions, and the overall impression is that Clarke Café is a reliable go to for comforting sandwiches, solid coffee, and desserts, with a lively but not overly quiet vibe and a few opportunities for consistency during peak hours.
The cafe is decorated very nicely. My double espresso & pistachio croissant were super good. The other drinks were really poorly done though. The moka was cold & the milk was not steamed properly nor was the cortado. I recommend either choosing an iced drink or just a plain espresso to avoid this. Sandwiches were fresh & good portion!
L'endroit est bien placer mais je ne pense ps qu'il mérite notre argent, la nourriture n'est même pas bonne & les boisson goûte mauvais. C'est très rare que je prend un café ou latte ou n'importe quel autres boissons & ça goutte bon, j'y ai donner plusieurs chance j'y allait presque à chaque semaine, a vous de faire votre propre jugement
Mar 19, 2026
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I enjoyed a fresh Zeppole & cafe latte. Great food & great coffee. I also liked the atmosphere - not too loud, great to catch up with friends or do work.
Une superbe découverte dans l'Ouest de l'Île qui coche toutes les cases !
Le favori : Le sandwich à la porchetta. Bien frais & surtout richement garnie.
Le choix des ados : Le poulet pané a fait l'unanimité. Egalement très frais & parfaitement croustillant, c'est une valeur sûre pour plaire.
Le café est excellent & le chocolat chaud également - riche en goût, mais juste assez sucré, comme il faut.
La touche finale : Impossible de repartir sans goûter aux classiques. Le tiramisu & les cannolis sont excellents & terminent le repas sur une note sucrée parfaite.
Verdict : Une adresse coup de coeur où l'on sent la passion pour la qualité des ingrédients. On reviendra sans faute pour tester le reste du menu !
Clarke Café is a really nice spot with high-quality coffee, tasty cakes, & fresh sandwiches. The atmosphere is great if you're looking for a place to work or just chit-chat with friends. But if you are looking for somewhere cozy & quiet I wouldn't suggest that!
I have sampled a few of their sandwiches & this location of Clarke Café offers exceptional products.
The sandwiches are large enough to share & excellent value (around $15). They are full of toppings, which you can customize to suit your tastes. We recently shared the porchetta sandwich made'Frank's Way' with marinated eggplant, hot peppers, sun dried tomatoes & a delicious spread, along with the usual lettuce & tomatoes. The bread is the star of the show as it is both crisp & fluffy & stands up to a car ride if you are not opting to eat in.
They also carry some amazing products from chef Danny Smiles, Angry Paesano & Pastamalfi - among others.
There are also great desserts & excellent coffee served here. Worth a stop for a quick or extended lunch when you are by Hwy 40/St Charles Blvd area.
I've recommended Cafe Clark to many of my friends as I myself love going there at least once a week. Majority of the time, I order my usual cappuccino & grilled vegetables sandwich. It has been my favorite. But today I had the most disappointing sanding since the Cafe has opened. They vegetables were definitely not grilled, the bread was so soggy that the bottom portion was stuck to the paper in the basket. Over that, the bread wasn't toasted. As a chef, I hate to complain as I know working in a kitchen ,you rarely get appreciated for the work you do. Will I go back, probably yes. It could have been any reason for this mishap, new cook, too many customers or whatever. I just hope that on my next visit, I will have compliments not complains.
Positive feedback is, service, behind the counter employees & ambiance is excellent. & so is your coffee.
Staff is so kind & understanding! I accidentally ordered from 1207 Rue Shearer, Montréal (super sweet receptionist on the phone btw) thinking I was speaking with Kirkland staff. When my husband arrived at West Island location they made him a fresh tray of sandwiches because I had mistakenly ordered from the wrong store. Clarke Café you saved the day! Thank you, your sandwiches were delicious….all our guests loved them. Your customer service is impressive & exceptional!
Although I'm thrilled to finally have a nice cafe in the west island with good food, I have a few things that bother me about the place. The owner asked me & my friend to move tables at least 4 times. On every occasion, it's been because of the "lunch rush", however it was a weekday every single time & the tables that he freed up stayed empty. I would understand if it had been hours on end, but I personally think that spending 1h-1h30 at a coffee shop as a paying customer is not asking for much, especially when I can tell no customer is waiting for a table. Also the matcha more often tastes like milk rather than an actual matcha latte.
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The most perfect cafe I could wish for. Great drinks, great food options, amazing service. Lovely atmosphere especially during the christmas time. Love coming here all the time. The sandwiches are very filling & delicious!
