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.
Le pain des sandwich est d'une qualité supérieur. Par contre, la viande est fade, les merguez trop cuite & le poulet manque d'assaisonnement. Il y a une effervescence liée aux réseaux sociaux qui n'est pas justifiée.
Aug 2, 2025
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Des sandwichs de niveau olympique ! Première expérience aujourd'hui au Kahwa Café & j'ai dégusté avec joie leur sandwich à l'agneau du Québec. C'est tellement bon, c'est d'la folie ! Leur pain maison est le meilleur que j'ai mangé de ma vie (& oui!). Y'en a qui l'on l'affaire dans la restauration! En plus, le service est excellent. Merci & à bientôt !!
I think my husband & I will be dreaming of these sandwiches for a long time!! We got the panko chicken sandwich & the lamb sandwich both to share. They were incredible. The lamb was perfect, the chicken was so crispy & flavorful & the bread & spicy mayo on both was delicious. A must try lunch spot!
Jul 26, 2025
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The food is so good everytime any family member or friend comes visiting from abroad this is the first place I take them to right after landing, the staff is very friendly & welcoming, so much i could say about this place.
Le service est excellent. La nourriture est toujours à la hauteur de mes attentes. Je vais toujours conseiller le Khawa Rachel à qui conque veux manger dans le Plateau
Par contre il y a beaucoup de monde, nous sommes allées une soirée ensoleillée. Peu de places avec un service un peu lent. Mais par contre, ça en vaut la peine!!
Two of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The Panko Chicken & the Lamb sandwich are amazing. They make & bake the bread in house, in the moment. The fries are super crispy, service is fast, & prices are super reasonable.
'J'ai attendu plus de 40 minutes pour deux sandwichs, malgré la présence de 4 ou 5 cuisiniers en cuisine. Travaillant moi-même dans la restauration rapide, je peux affirmer que ce temps d'attente est anormalement long. Le service devrait être beaucoup plus efficace. Dommage, car cela gâche l'expérience.
Jul 11, 2025
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Excellent ! Les sandwich au merguez est délicieux, pain cuit sur place, les prix & le temps d'attente raisonnables l'intérieur est sombre & petit mais c'est une très bonne découverte.
i honestly wouldve never come in here if i didnt have to meet my friends family for lunch before a play, mainly on behalf of the fact that the clientelle spilling out of here always evoke too much of a'montréal completement cirque' vibe.
HOWEVER this is honest to god one of the top sandwiches in montreal. highly recommend. fresh. tasty. THEY MAKE THEIR OWN BREAD. ill gladly brave the tam-tameuse & parisian vie boheme crowd again in the future.
