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
J'ai essayé à plusieurs reprises le Kahwa café pour leur délicieux sandwichs & j'y retournerai encore! Ils sont tellement délicieux & cela explique les fils d'attente que je voyais souvent en passant devant. Le pain frais & les ingrédients bien apprêtés font toute la différence. Autant le sandwich poulet frit que à l'agneau sont tellement goûteux. La sauce à l'intérieur apporte aussi beaucoup de goût. Je recommande. Toutefois, ce n'est pas la place la plus conviviale pour y manger, mais parfaite pour le take out!
MEILLEUR SANDWICH QUE J AI MANGÉ (Celui au poulet) ! Le pain est frais fait à la main, l'assaisonnement est parfait, quoi dire c'était excellent! Le personnel est super gentil & accueillant ! HIGHLY RECOMMEND !
Last time I came here I saw a lineup so I gave up, this time around I finally get to try this famous sandwich, & I was not disappointed! I think that the lineup is justified since the price is very reasonable for the quality of the food, it's simple but very tasty, I took the kebab sandwich to go & it was well wrapped, I love the sauce they use (the Kahwa sauce). The interior of the cafe is so-so, but quite a lot of people seem to enjoy their time here. Recommended.
J'ai mangé un sandwich absolument merveilleux 🤍
Le pain est fait maison, préparé sur place & cuit au four - ça se sent dès la première bouchée : frais, moelleux & savoureux.
Le service est tout simplement top : accueillant, attentionné & rapide.
Une adresse que je recommande sans hésiter & où je retournerai avec plaisir !
Jan 1, 2026
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Pour l'instant, j'ai pu essayer 3 de leurs sandwichs: le poulet panko, la viande effilochée & le végétarien. Ils étaient tous excellent, mais j'ai tout de même une préférence pour le poulet. Je tien à dire que le sandwich végétarien est très solide donc bravo. Le personnel est gentil & travail fort compte tenu du fait que l'endroit est toujours remplis. Les prix sont bons & les quantités aussi. L'endroit en tant que tel est petit, mais ils ont une terrasse durant l'été alors rien à dire là-dessus non plus. Je recommande fortement, vous ne serez pas déçu!!
The vibe was spotless, so was the playlist. Highly recommend the chicken, lamb or Italian sandwiches. Can't wait to go back & try the falafel & mergez ones. Honestly this spot is a 10/10 & decently priced too!!
Vraiment une excellente adresse ! Les plats étaient hyper bons, parfaitement savoureux & pleins de goûts. Les portions sont généreuses, on ressort clairement rassasié & satisfait.
Une super expérience du début à la fin, je recommande sans hésiter !
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.
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Tres bon sandwich, mon pref est le thon, mais sinon je recommande l'agneau! Il ne faut pas etre dans le rush pcq pas tres rapide vu les pains cuit seulement a la commande.
Sandwich délicieux pour un déjeuner ! Option végé dispo 👍
La salle mériterait un coup de peinture mais je recommande vraiment pour une pause rapide de midi !
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.
Smoking good value sandwiches in The Plateau. If there are often long line-ups, you know you have to ask: Is it worth it? YES IT IS!!! FYI, we went at 5:15 on a Tuesday in August, & there was no lineup. Not sure if that's always a good time, but we were thrilled!
The 2 sandwiches we got were two of the most flavour-packed sandwiches we've ever had.
Excellente adresse.
Le sandwich est très bon( pain exceptionnel & garniture savoureuse & très généreuse)
& j'ai adoré la limonade faite maison.
Personnel agréable & lieu très animé..
Je recommande vivement
