Drop in to meet Frank and the Clarke crew. Have a coffee. Buy a sandwich. Walk out with the quiet confidence of knowing that personal service and family-run businesses are alive and well. And here to feed you.
Clarke Café is described as a solid go-to for hearty sandwiches, with generous fillings and well balanced flavors, and a strong emphasis on quality bread, especially for chicken cutlet and porchetta options, plus tasty pastries and reliable coffee. Reviewers value the variety and customizable ingredients, noting large portions and good value, with the sandwiches commonly cited as the main draw. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, with a simple stylish interior that can get busy in the mornings and on weekends. While the overall impression is positive, several accounts point to inconsistency in recent visits, including missing fillings, slow or distracted service, and occasional order errors. Some mentions of language or customer service frictions exist, but many encounters are described as friendly and efficient when things run smoothly. Taken together, Clarke Café appears to be a dependable spot for a substantial lunch or coffee break with strong sandwiches and desserts, alongside a comforting vibe that encourages repeat visits despite occasional hiccups.
Heard great things about this sandwich spot. Went in for a quick lunch to go. Got the chicken cutlet sandwich, arancini, & a Caesar salad. Service was friendly, but it took over 15 mins to get my order to go. After 7-8 mins, I gently mentioned the wait, & it still took rough that much more time to finally receive it. Given the many options for a good fast sandwich in the west, that was quite a let down.
The food itself: the sandwich was good, albeit very noticeably salty. The cutlet was a good size, though the toppings were sparse & The provolone quite bland (while aware that provolone itself is a mild cheese). The arancini was lacklustre. All the said, the Caesar was surprisingly well made with a crispy lettuce, flavourful sauce, prosciutto cotto bits, generous parmesan shavings & large housemade croutons.
Overall, open to trying it again but not exactly running back anytime soon.
Clarke Café at PSC keeps things simple & gets them right. The sandwiches are the draw, packed, well seasoned, & made with ingredients that taste cared for. Bread has the right bite, fillings stay balanced, nothing soggy or overdone.
Service moves quickly even when it gets busy, & the vibe stays relaxed. Good spot for a solid lunch without any hassle, consistently reliable & worth the stop.
Dec 11, 2025
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My favorite turkey sandwich!!! My go to lunch. Turkey all dressed with marinated peppers, eggplant & bomba. Fresh bread. Huge too. I always eat half & save the rest! Delicious every time!!!
Great place to grab a bite for lunch with friends The sandwiches are fresh & delicious! The chicken cutlet sandwich is amazing definitely add bomba, eggplants & sundried tomatoes to your sando
Excellent. Great vibe. Almost feels like a department store cafe & I mean that in the best way. You don't feel overwhelmed. Somehow the food prep is all nice & contained. It almost barely looks like they would serve food. Fast friendly service. Clean & well-lit. They let dogs in. Breakfast sandwich is money. Pastries are great too. Looking forward to coming back for lunch
My first time in their new & bigger location in point Saint Charles. Lovely vibe, happy to see the place full on a Saturday at lunch. Montreal loves this place & I'm happy they are doing well. Longtime fan of mortadella sandwich, but went for the chicken cutlet & was not disappointed. Still fair pricing in 2024 $14 for a nice healthy sandwich is great. They could probably get away with charging three or four dollars more but they don't. Gotta love that.
Aug 10, 2024
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Consistently tremendous sandwiches. Generous portion & toppings. Despite a busy lunch time, they always provide fast turnaround. Good atmosphere for dine in, including complimentary water & clean bathrooms, but we always prefer to take out (you can order ahead on their website) & eat by the canal.
We LOVE this place. Although we were in the neighborhood for an entire month we didn't make it to Clarke Cafe until our final week & we went there every day including a stop on our way out of town to take sandwiches & treats with us on the road. The staff is super friendly, especially the owners, the food is made with the best ingredients & is wonderfully flavorful. Over the course of the few days we went there, we tried alot of the sandwiches; our favorites were definitely the porchetta, chicken cutlet, tuna, & Calabrese. The pastries are also excellent! There was a bit of a wait during lunch time, but not too bad at all. We can't wait to go back to Clarke Cafe the next time we're in town.
Clarke est rapidement devenu une institution dans le quartier & je recommande fortement de luncher à cette sandwicherie ! Situé dans le quartier, l'ambiance est intime & dynamique. Le personnel est hautement compétent & bilingue : la cuisine roule comme une armée & la nourriture est EXCELLENTE. C'est selon moi du S tier à Montréal.
La merch est INCROYABLE : j'ai pas eu le choix de prendre une casquette. Les produits fins sont super & il y a une bonne diversité de produits.
Perso, je recommande la slush de limonade & le sandwich de poulet panné (chicken cutlets).
Pour le stationnement : soyez patien, c'est dans la rue & il y a peu de places.
