Clarke Café stands as a vibrant hub for authentic Italian-style sandwiches crafted with care and passion. Each creation features high-quality ingredients nestled within flavorful, crusty bread that provides the perfect bite. The menu focuses on generous portions that satisfy hunger while offering a genuine taste of traditional, soul-warming flavors. Beyond the sandwiches, the selection includes excellent coffee prepared to highlight rich, smooth profiles for a comforting pick-me-up. The atmosphere is defined by a welcoming, down-to-earth energy that makes the space feel like an extension of the local community. Every element reflects a dedication to providing bold, honest food that relies on fresh components and careful preparation. This spot maintains a steady rhythm, ensuring that every sandwich serves as a delicious and reliable staple for anyone craving simple, satisfying food.
Clarke Café is widely celebrated as a premier destination in Montreal for high-quality, generously portioned Italian sandwiches and excellent coffee. Many patrons praise the fresh ingredients, flavorful bread, and the welcoming atmosphere that makes it a consistent favorite for locals and visitors alike. While the vast majority of reviews highlight the exceptional taste and reliable service, some customers have noted occasional inconsistencies regarding order accuracy, wait times, or variations in staff friendliness. Despite these mixed experiences, the overall consensus points to an authentic, satisfying dining experience that offers great value for the price.
Leurs sandwichs sont bon mais par contre leur pain est toujours froid ce qui rend le sandwich desagréable à manger, surtout lorsque vous prennez de la viande froide ou bien du thon. C'est dommage qui n'accepte pas l'option de rechauffer le pain, si le client le demande pourquoi pas. Bref premiere fois je vois une entreprise qui n'essaye pas d'accomoder la demande du client. En plus la manager derriere le comptoir se permettez de parler de sa avec ses employés en riant. Manque de professionnalisme. Je sais pas qui gère celui ci mais mauvaise gestion pour le coup. Celui du west est beaucoup mieux. Mon sandwich degoulinant d'eau, probablement le thon qui n'a pas etait egoutté.
A once favourite sandwich has recently become more & more sub par our the last year.
Every time I order there is something wrong. Either there barely any filling, ingredients were forgotten, ie. No eggplant or bomba, lettuce was actually black & rotten once....
I find myself saying,'maybe it's a one off,' every time lately. Sad to say, I think today was my last Clarke's sandwich.
You're better off going to Bossa or Ciccios.
Dec 2025 update:
Coffee is here is trash & I waited 15 min for a breakfast sandwich (human error by dude in the kitchen)
I won't be going back.
Also, BOSSA sandwiches are superior IMO
The bread used for the panini is particularly good. The porchetta & chicken cutlet are my favorites. Price for portion is solid & the toppings are quality. Good service & nice interior. Love stopping here omw home before getting in the metro to bring home a panino for dinner.
Commande fait pour notre dîner des fêtes. Il y a ait une erreur, la moitié des choses manquait. Erreur de communication avec la cuisine. Le service s'est occupé de régler cela & une petite surprise pour le désagrément. Bémol, la seule langue officielle au Québec est le français. Me faire répondre en anglais en premier est insultant.
Place à l'amélioration.
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.
