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.
One of the best sandwich spots I've ever tried! The bread is baked fresh for each order. It's light & airy like a pita but crusty like sourdough - it makes this place stand out!
Le Poulet & Le Thun sandwiches are amazing! Fresh fried chicken cutlet dusted with sumac is worth a try. We've also had the Le Kebab which was also very good!
Don't forget to get the Kahwa sauce, a spicy harissa & maybe sumac mayo based sauce added to each dish.
This location is the best! Nice space, fast & friendly service!
One of, if not, my favourite sandwich shops in the city. The quality of the bread is outstanding, made in house. Their signature sauce is delish, & the fries make a great side. A go-to!
Feb 15, 2026
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Ma place de sandwich préféré, le pain est parfait, moi qui suis une amatrice de pain chaud maison c'est le meilleur de Montréal selon moi. La qualité & le goût de la viande est imbattable vous avez une explosion de saveur avec les différentes sauces. J'y retourne chaque 2 semaines tellement c'est bon pour vous dire & leur équipe est vraiment sympa !!
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.
Top 3 sandwiches in Montreal for me. & number 1 Mediterranean/Tunisian sandwich. Bread is made on the spot & it's more of a pizza bread not a regular bread. A bit crunchy. The sauce they use is delicious makes all the difference & you can add extra harissa obviously. The fries were really good too. The price very reasonable, no wonder this is working. Good job guys 🙌 Keep it up 👍
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.
Best lamb sandwich I've had! The sauce is great, meat tender, vegetables fresh & bread is freshly baked. Only complaint is that the service suffers a little when they are busy/at peak hours, which is almost all the time. Other than that, food is spectacular!
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!
I had an incredible meal here! The chicken was absolutely fantastic - perfectly cooked, juicy, & full of flavor. I ordered the chicken sandwich & it was amazing - super fresh, with a great balance of textures & a sauce that tied everything together beautifully. Honestly, I highly recommend coming here over Ma Poule Mouillée across the street. If you're looking for a satisfying, top-quality meal, this is the spot!
Apr 27, 2025
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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.
