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.
We went on a Saturday & still found a place to sit. The sandwiches are really good. They are simple but the products used are of top quality which is what makes them unique. They are priced decently as well with good portions.
The best thing though was service. I was ordering in French for the first time & the server understood that & was super patient & helpful. The atmosphere was also very calm & friendly. If I'm ever in the area again, I would definitely pay a visit.
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.
