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.
Saw this place on TikTok so decided to see what the hype was all about! The sandwich was alright I've had better really wish they would warm them up it would honestly be a lot better.. got a Caesar salad was barely able to taste the dressing!! Honestly this place is mid not worth the hype 😊
Jan 7, 2024
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Clarke Cafe makes the best sandwich in town period. Their bread is absolutely delicious & they always have welcoming staff. I'm a regular & I was never disappointed.
Love this space. Great atmosphere & design underlined by delicious food & great coffee. Prosciutto sandwich is delicious (add some pickles onto it - side note, where are you guys getting these pickles from?). The Nutella horn is phenomenal & their coffee blend is perfect & not too bitter. While I'm personally a Bossa girl when it comes to sandwiches (the amount of meat on those for the price can't be beat), the sandwiches here are great & not too heavy. Definitely will be back.
One of us was hungover, it was time to go back to Toronto, & we have to lug our luggage in the rain. First meal of the day! This café was near our Airbnb, so we had it saved to go on our last day before our train leaves. It was relatively empty when we came in, around 1130. Design is so nice, so spacious & so aesthetic. It gave the vibe of a classic diner, but with their use of Green & cream colors, it gave a very modern & comforting twist. As usual in Montreal, the cashier will go "bonjour hello", & you pick which language you want to continue. There's a small menu in front of her the list of the sandwiches available. The sandwich bases are all the same, it's mostly the meat you choose, & two toppings. I chose the Fantino & cannot recommend it more. It's SO good. In fact, I boast to get my exact sandwich, fantino with sundried tomatos & their hot sauce. TRUST MEEEE I am salivating thinking of it like it was that good. One thing I notice is all Montreal cafes have merch. It's cute too. There's plenty of seating & you can just sit there in their comfy chairs for hours to be honest. Their coffee was great as well :) If I'm in Montreal again I will definitely be back, thank you!
This place is 65% sandwich shop, 35% cafe so the name can be misleading. The space offers a good amount of seating but the place can be exceptionally busy on weekends. Had a marvelous, delicious sandwich from here. All the ingredients were well-selected.
Jan 5, 2024
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Tried Clarke Café for brunch The interior is very cute. We tried two Italian sandwiches: very generous portion, tasty layers. My favorite was the chicken sandwich. The nutella horn is to die for. Tasty cannolo, loved the crunchiness. Very Friendly & helpful staff ! Fair prices! Follow @ayahayek_ for more on instagram
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.
Portions & taste use to be amazing! Then they switched locations... now the portion sizes are muchhhhhhh smaller & when I brought it up the the employees I got a pretty rude answer back basically saying they're all the same & portions have always been the same. I had been buying from them for a year at least & never seen that employee before. I then asked the manager to make sure I get a generous amount in my sandwich like the old days & she said yes no problem. So I go again last week, didn't complaint about the portion or anything. Just let them do their thing... I got a chicken & a miserable half piece. Put together they did not even come close to filling the sand which there was about 2 " of just bread on either end... def not going back again. & if you do decide to go just tell them not to rip you off. Prices go up, portions go down...scam
Jan 1, 2024
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Best sandwiches in the city! Amazing coffee! Omg !! HIGHLY RECOMMEND ♥️♥️♥️ PS: Best macchiato since I was in Italy this autumn 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 & dogs are allowed!
Being told they were making an exception for me to warm up the nattas & that i was lucky because it wasn't busy.... speaks volumes of what the atmosphere of this place has changed to. Loved it on rue centre. Not so impressed since the move
Coffee was amazing & sandwiches & croissants. I even didn't take a photo as I was busy eating it! The team is amazing too! They do everything in a high quality. I will definitely be back.
2nd update: my sandwich wasn't so great this time, one part of the chicken cutlet was ok the other was severely overcooked & chewy. Kinda sad as the sandwich before was amazing even tho it's kinda expensive Update: service is faster now, some women work there now, sandwiches are fantastic. Coffee/espresso is still the best I've tasted in North America so far! Old review: Very slow, kinda off-putting service but DAMN what a good tasting cup of coffee. I'm not even a coffee connaseur but it's got great flavour. A little pricy but worth the quality, better than a St*rbuks. Hipster bro vibes, for better or worse 😬
