Across the reviews, Kahwa Café is praised for fresh, crackly bread and a menu of hearty, flavorful sandwiches like chicken panko, merguez, kebab, and falafel, often described as one of the best in Montreal. The bread and house-made ingredients are repeatedly highlighted as key to the quality, elevating every sandwich. The atmosphere is consistently warm, welcoming, and lively, with staff cited as friendly, attentive, and generous with small gestures that brighten the experience. Value is a recurring plus, with generous portions and reasonable prices, and customers appreciate both dine-in and takeaway options, sometimes enjoying the park across the street. A few critiques note that some locations feel smaller with limited seating and that portions can vary by branch, with some diners wishing for more traditional Tunisian touches or more consistent meat quantity. Overall, Kahwa Café comes across as a reliable, beloved spot for flavorful sandwiches and a welcoming vibe, enticing returns and repeat visits.
Le sandwich au poulet panko est tout simplement géant & sublime un vrai lunch fait avec poulet pané & enfourner dans un pain maison cuit sur place & encore chaud....
J'ai commandé deux sandwichs à l'agneau. Le pain était parfait, bien frais & agréable en bouche. En revanche, les sandwichs manquaient de sauce, & la garniture d'agneau était un peu sèche, ce qui a rendu l'ensemble moins savoureux.
J'ai aussi l'impression que la qualité est en légère baisse par rapport à mes précédentes visites.
Point positif important : le service reste toujours rapide & efficace, rien à dire de ce côté-là.
May 2, 2026
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we came with my boyfriend & had the poulet panko sandwich, the kebab sandwich, & fries to share. everything was honestly really good, the bread alone stands out, super fresh & just elevates the whole sandwich to another level
the place was busy, but the energy still felt warm & welcoming. the girl at the cash & a man who I think is the manager were both really kind & attentive.
at one point, the server came to apologize for a small delay (it really wasn't long at all) & offered us a free fry & drink, which we didn't expect. then the manager personally came to serve us, super friendly, with a genuine smile & apology.
it's those little genuine interactions that really make a difference in someones day. great service & great food! will definitely be back
Kahwa is a must see/must-visit when I come to Montreal. This location in particular is always very warm, accommodating (kind enough to let me use staff washroom), & serves up fresh, warm, delicious sandwiches. Please support this location - beautiful family runs it I believe. They are all truly wonderful.
Jan 27, 2026
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Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the food. I was expecting more traditional Tunisian sandwiches, but the menu felt quite Americanized & greasy, which I didn't enjoy. That said, the staff were friendly & welcoming.
Wow! The panko chicken was the best sandwich I have had in some time. The chicken was excellent but the bread (which is made in house) may have been the star of the show. I had a very good latte as well. The employees were fun & welcoming & generally seemed happy to be there. They made fun of my wife for asking for a knife & fork to eat her sandwich...AS THEY SHOULD! Big portions, the sandwich was as big as a football. Very, very reasonable prices. Lunch for two at McDonalds would have been more expensive. It's a small place with very limited seating. We were lucky to get a table but if we had shown up 5 minutes later we would have had to take our food to go. We are looking forward to coming back in the spring when we will be able to eat in the park across the street.
Un des sandwichs au poulet frit les plus délicieux que j'ai mangé! Tout est en harmonie & la constance dans la qualité & le goût est toujours au rendez-vous.
L'un des meilleurs sandwich que mon mari & moi avons manger! C'est juste incroyablement bon, vraiment à faire!
Le personnel & l'ambiance sont très sympa!
C'est franchement décevant de voir à quel point la quantité de viande dans les sandwichs du Kahwa Mont-Royal Est est réduite. On parle facilement de deux à trois fois moins que dans les autres succursales, notamment celle sur Rachel ou celle plus haut sur Mont-Royal.
Lors de ma dernière visite, j'ai même entendu le patron demander à un employé de faire attention à ne pas mettre trop de viande. Le contraste est frappant avec les autres cafés de la chaîne, où les portions sont généreuses & suffisantes pour réellement rassasier. Ici, ce n'est malheureusement pas le cas.
Bref, si vous avez faim, mieux vaut aller dans une autre succursale.
