Reviews describe Kahwa Café as a busy, cozy spot where fresh bread is baked on site and sandwiches like the chicken panko, lamb, merguez, kebab libre, falafel, and chicken parm are flavorful and well valued. Many praise the homemade bread, the tasty sauces, and the affordable prices, with takeout and an outdoor terrace helping when seating is tight. The vibe is lively and the service is described as friendly and efficient, though the dining area can feel small or loud. Long lines are common, but most testers feel the wait is worth the quality. A few notes mention occasional issues with cleanliness or consistency across locations, yet the bread and fillings receive constant compliments. Overall Kahwa Café is considered one of the top sandwich spots in Montreal, a reliable spot for a quick, satisfying lunch and a place many plan to return to to try more flavors.
My Tunisian friend introduce me to this stop & since I haven't stop going. Yess it's that good & now my sister love it. Every time the team it's so friendly! Thank you!
Mar 23, 2026
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I tried Qahwa yesterday, an Arabic-style sandwich spot with more of a street food vibe than a sit-down restaurant.
The place itself is pretty simple & not the cleanest, so don't expect anything fancy or polished. That said, the food is where it really stands out. They make their bread in-house, which makes a huge difference.
I ordered a chicken sandwich with merguez (& added extra merguez), & it was honestly delicious. The flavors were rich, well-seasoned, & very satisfying.
Overall, if you care more about taste than ambiance, it's definitely worth trying
Excellent service & les sandwichs sont succulents ! Juste peut-être doubler les sacs pour le takeout pour éviter les mauvaises surprises avec la sauce des sandwichs !
Sandwich délicieux, le pain est excellent! Le service etait super rapide aussi.
La salle à manger est ordinaire & c'est très achalandé (comme ils sont populaires).
Delicious 🤤
Last summer when we visited, it was a beautiful morning, & these sandwiches made this morning even better & one more reason to love this city.
These sandwiches come to my mind time to time, every thing is so fresh, the bread is hand made on site. The line was long, but service was fast!!
The sandwiches at this place are so delicious that I ate here twice during my first visit to Montreal!
The inside is somewhat small for dining in, but it's still a cozy atmosphere. Besides, sandwiches are easy enough to grab & go, so the small dining area isn't much of a setback at all.
Terrific place! Will definitely eat here again on my next visit!
All signs pointed to good! There was a line of people waiting to order, eat at a table or taking a take out bag. The staff were so personable. I loved my moccacino that I got to sip while waiting for my falafel sandwich & lentil soup. & it was priced at a consumer friendly price point in addition to delicious flavorful food.
