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.
As soon as you enter this lovely little sandwich shop, you're greeted very kindly & warmly with a great smile from Victor & Louis who took the time to explain the menu & the concept properly as it was my first time visiting. Their most popular item is their chicken sandwich & rightfully so 🤤. Their bread is made fresh in house & everything looks very appetizing. Their chicken is marinated for 24 hours & was full of flavor. I had the chance to meet Paul, the owner of that establishment & had a delightful conversation regarding their multiple locations . Overall great service, Great sandwich, Great spot! Must try. Definitely recommend
The best sandwich ive had. The bread is made on the spot with amazing texture, the chicken is juicy & flavorful, the veggies & the sauce go so well together, I love it. The people always serve with a smile & are very warm. Love the vibes
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
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!!
Mar 4, 2026
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Not a sandwich person. So if I say it's good. It's really good 😊. I Was having a good day but this sandwich just made my day better. Bread was warm & freshly made. I had the kebab sandwich. Portion is huge & taste is just perfect. My second visit in two days. Please stop by!!!
Got the chicken parm. All ingredients tasty really fresh & real. The price is not too bad either. The bread is super good. Can't complain, would come back :) Merci!
I was walking by & decided to stop in for a quick bite. I tried the falafel sandwich & it was super delicious! The falafel was slightly on the dry side, but the sauce & bread balanced it out perfectly. Great combo & a decent portion size too.
They played a funky nice music too:)
Jan 20, 2026
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For sure some of the best sandwiches in mtl! Inventive, yummy & flavourful.
Sauce is so original & can't get enough.
Homemade bread, filling portions, not expensive, no wonder there's always people.
They have a coffee bar & few seats inside. Terrasse in summer offers more space.
The tastiest bread in town! Every bite of their sandwiches is pure happiness (I tried both the panko chicken & falafel sandwiches)
However, traffic inside is a bit chaotic as there's no clear waiting line.
We tried the poulet Panko, kebab libre, & falafel - all were delicious, but the kebab libre was the standout for me. The bread was fresh & perfectly crunchy, adding a great texture to every bite. We arrived just before the lunch rush, & the line quickly stretched to the end. Seating is limited, so I recommend getting there early. Expect a bit of a wait, but it's worth it for the quality & freshness.
one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. I got the pulled lamb & beef one, added some harissa. bread was fresh, ingredients were fresh & the staff was lovely. cured my hangover that day for sure lol
The kebab sandwich with pulled lamb & beef was amazing. The meat tasted tender & fresh. The flavouring was mind-blowing. The bread was also good.
10/10 food. Would strongly recommend if you like lamb meat.
You have to try this place. Le Poulet Panko was amazing. Found this place by chance, so glad I did. The bread was crispy, flavorful, the chicken juicy, the veggies & the spices were on point. It is a bit spicy so if you cant handle spice, maybe talk to them. How it was served to me was perfect.
