Kahwa Café draws praise across reviews for fresh, house-made bread and generous, flavorful sandwiches that shine with a Tunisian influence, especially the chicken panko, kebab, merguez and falafel varieties. The bread is repeatedly highlighted as the star, baked on site and delivering a crusty exterior with a soft interior, while sauces add depth and the fillings feel fresh and well balanced. Service is consistently described as friendly and efficient, with prices widely considered affordable for the portion sizes. The ambiance is casual and welcoming, though some notes mention it can feel small or get loud when busy and that portions can vary between visits. Overall, the sandwiches are regarded as among the best in Montreal, with many readers choosing takeout to enjoy in nearby parks and a few locations applauded for their atmosphere and attentiveness of the staff.
Nous avons pris deux sandwichs (poulet panko & Kebab) & ils étaient tous les deux délicieux. Les ingrédients sont frais, goûteux & le pain fait minutes est excellent.
Le service était super. Ma fille de 14 mois faisait des sourires & des'bye-bye' au personnel & ils lui ont rendu chaque sourire & ont interagi avec elle. Je partageait mon plat avec elle mais ils lui ont emmené un mini sandwich juste pour elle ce qui était une belle attention.
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Jan 8, 2026
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Nouveau! Les portions sont égales à présent. Mes préférés: Kebab libre (agneau) & le poulet panko, mais ils sont tous bons!
J'ai mangé dans au dessus de 100 places à sandwichs à Montréal. Pour la qualité, fraîcheur, portion & prix, je n'ai rien trouvé de mieux que dans les Kahwa café! Service sympathique. Bravo au chef! Si j'avais une seule critique à faire est que les portions ne sont pas toujours égales entre les visites, surtout au niveau des protéines. Bien sûr, j'apprécie lorsqu'il y en a plus!
I tried the'Le Poulet Panko'
It was really yummy, the price is really good for the sandwich you get.
The atmosphere is calm & nice
The staff is very friendly
C'est le meilleur endroit pour des
sandwichs! Ils sont faits maison, & c'est incroyable de voir leur pain être cuit sur place. Mes favoris sont le sandwich Poulet panko & le Kébab libre (agneau). Définitivement, entre une poutine de La Banquise & ce délicieux sandwich de Chez Khawa Café, je préfère de loin celui-ci.
Oct 22, 2025
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Their sandwiches are really good, & the fresh bread baked to order makes them even better. I've tried both the chicken panko & the lamb, & the chicken with their harissa is by far my favorite. That said, the lamb has been a bit dry lately, it used to be super tender when I first tried it.
The staff is really nice, & the atmosphere is great, though sometimes the music can get a bit loud.
Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place for a meal !
My panko chicken sandwich I had here is, I kid you not, the best sandwich I have ever had in my life. Cannot recommend this place enough. Delicious food, great vibes, overall absolutely incredible!!
Honnetement, le meilleur sandwich de MTL voir de ma vie… la sauce KAWHA dans le sandwich poulet panko, succulant!!!!! & les frites également. Je recommande fortement.
Vraiment les boss, meilleurs sandwichs, minimum 1 fois par semaine, je conseille un poulet panko avec custom sauce yogourt, vous m'en direz des nouvelles!
Aug 1, 2025
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Quelle belle découverte!
Staff souriant & agréable.
& ces sandwichs, une tuerie! Pain arabe (je pense) fait maison sous nos yeux, sauces vraiment savoureuses, coriandre, & le poulet panko 😯🤪 DÉLICIEUX!
On recommande 100% pour les amateurs de sandwichs avec une petite touche exotique. En plus, prix tout à fait raisonnable.
Tout fait maison, d'un Khawa on est passé à trois ! On pourrait penser que la qualité ne serait plus la même me direz vous, & bien non ! Anis a su transmettre à ses équipes le goût du travail bien fait, la gentillesse & la serviabilité.
Le rapport qualité prix est excellent & la merguez une vraie.
Commencez par le Sandwich Poulet Panko , c'est l'entrée en matière idéale.
Un grand BRAVO.
I wanted to try this place for a long time & now I wish I would have gone there earlier! Not only is the service friendly & efficient but their sandwiches are fantastic! I took the panko chicken one & it was fried to perfection, fresh & well seasoned. Their house sauce was very flavorful. The price (around 10-13$) is fair since the sandwich is quite big & consistent.
I would have given Kahwa a 4/5 if it wasn't for the real MVP : their bread. Clearly homemade, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside : it really changes everything!
Next time I will try their lamb sandwich for sure.
Bonus : their open support to the Palestinian cause deserves a thumbs up!
Their sandwiches never disappoint! Do yourself a favour & get the panko chicken!
Staff always friendly & there is a general good casual vibe to the place.
Recommend to anyone passing by & in need to a bite to eat.
This cafe was recommended to us by someone, so we tried it & weren't disappointed. My wife & I both ordered the Panko Chicken Sandwich which is in freshly made bread to order.
Generous amount of chicken in the sandwich, with fresh vegetables, & a sauce.
Every sandwich is made with freshly baked Oriental Panuzzo bread, which is amazing.
The service from the staff is friendly with a smile.
Experience the legendary sandwich on freshly made house bread, paired with exquisite organic coffee roasted in Montreal-only at Kahwa Cafe!
I recently visited this restaurant, & while the space is a bit small (I'm not sure about their other locations), the customer service was absolutely amazing!
As for the food, it was delicious. We tried their famous Chicken Panko sandwich ($10.80 + tax) - I'd rate it 3.5/5. It was good, but the Homemade Merguez sandwich ($10.80 + tax) was the real standout - 4.5/5!
I'll definitely be back & highly recommend giving this place a try. Their sandwiches are fresh, flavorful, & worth it!
Toujours bien accueillie dans une très bonne ambiance au Kahwa Café.
Merci à toute l'équipe du Kahwa Rachel de nous régaler à chaque passage avec le Poulet Panko !! Meilleur sandwich de tout Montréal. Une institution.
