Collectively, reviews praise Kahwa Café for fresh, house-made bread and flavorful sandwiches such as the chicken panko, merguez, lamb, and kebab, with good value and fast, friendly service in a lively, cozy setting. The bread is repeatedly called the standout, freshly baked on site, and the fillings are described as hearty and well seasoned. Crowds and long lines are a common theme, and the dining area can feel small and noisy, though takeout and a summer terrace help manage the rush. Overall, the place is seen as a reliable option for tasty, affordable sandwiches with a warm vibe.
Not sure why this place is so hyped up. We went after seeing it on Instagram & to be honest it's mid at best. We both tried the chicken panko sandwich with fries. They use chicken tighs with skin, which makes it super fatty. They fry in batch & plate up as the order go, so if you're lucky you'll get one out of the fryer, but we weren't so we go a cold piece of fatty chicken. The fatty taste was lingering in our throats & mouth long after consumed. We sat down but the tables were not cleaned, & high chairs were not comfortable. All the people were squeezed in a small space. I would never go back again, but tbh at least the staff was super nice & they had good vibes, the only positive thing about this place.
Apr 23, 2025
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Un de mes lieux préférés à Montréal avec les sandwichs les plus réconfortants du monde en plus d'être généreux ! Si vous traversez difficilement la dépression hivernale, manger un Kebab libre est le meilleur substitut au lorazepam
Le service est vraiment efficace & adorable, mention spéciale pour la serveuse qui s'appelle Lea qui m'a conseillé également le sandwich merguez avec supplément harissa & feta : un banger merci!
Apr 8, 2025
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Une belle découverte à Montréal ! Les sandwichs sont préparés sur place avec des ingrédients frais, & ça se sent à chaque bouchée. Le service est rapide, chaleureux & efficace, parfait pour une pause gourmande sans compromis sur la qualité ❤? Bravo guys 👏🏻
Je suis aller manger dans le kawah café en face du parc de Lorimier. La caissière Emma m'a gentiment accueilli & m'a servi avec énormément de professionnalisme.
Apr 4, 2025
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Very affordable prices & the food was amazing!
My partner & I tried two different sandwiches & both were amazing!
Very good portions too!
& in case youre wondering, fries are good!
Le pain du sandwich est fait maison & préparé sous les yeux des clients. Le sandwich est croustillant, bien garni & très bon ! L'aménagement de la salle pourrait être amélioré, car les tables sont trop serrées. Mais j'ai adoré le sandwich au poulet & à la merguez !
Great & quick service. The fresh & crunchy bread was a delight. I preferred the mergez but the chicken panko was also good but missed a bit of flavour.
