Located in the heart of NDG, Shaika Café is a beloved neighborhood staple known for its relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Alongside its warm, community-focused coffee shop vibe, the menu features a vibrant Portuguese twist. In addition to a great selection of fair-trade organic coffees and specialty teas, patrons can enjoy authentic Portuguese tapas and hearty sandwiches.
It remains a spacious and cozy favorite for students, freelancers, and locals to unwind or work, complete with eclectic vintage decor, local art displays, and frequent evening events like live music and open mic nights.
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Shaika Café has successfully returned to the neighbourhood, retaining its original charm while offering an expanded and diverse menu that features delicious Portuguese-style sandwiches, fresh baked goods, and high-quality coffee. The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy and welcoming, making it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike to enjoy brunch or a relaxed drink on the terrace. With friendly service, reasonable prices, and a vibrant community feel, the establishment has quickly become a favoured spot for many who appreciate the blend of tasty food and inviting ambience.
Good service, decent prices, & delicious sandwiches. The iced coffee was a bit lacking in flavor, but nonetheless, everything else was a delight. I worked on their terrace; the Wi-Fi was a bit slow outside, probably because the modem is located farther away, but it was still manageable for basic work.
When you arrive at this place, the first thing you notice is a few tables on the sidewalk in front of a lovely green-painted café with beautiful windows.
As soon as you enter, you face a display full of pastries & sweets. The high ceiling, fans, & old-fashioned chairs give the place a charming atmosphere.
The food menu is quite simple, with a few salads & sandwiches. We decided to try the sandwiches, although at first I wasn't sure if one would be enough. We ordered two sandwiches to take away. The ingredients are already prepared & kept warm, so the sandwiches are ready quite quickly.
The sandwich was really good, & to be honest, I felt completely full after eating just one! The staff were friendly, & overall, I would say you won't regret giving this place a try.
I haven't tried their coffee yet, but that's definitely for next time. I'll update my review when I do!
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Quand on arrive à cet endroit, la première chose qu'on remarque, ce sont quelques tables installées sur le trottoir devant un joli café peint en vert, avec de belles fenêtres.
Dès qu'on entre, on se retrouve devant une vitrine remplie de pâtisseries & de desserts. Le haut plafond, les ventilateurs & les chaises à l'ancienne donnent beaucoup de charme à l'endroit.
Le menu est assez simple, avec quelques salades & sandwichs. Nous avons décidé de goûter les sandwichs, même si au début, je n'étais pas sûr qu'un seul serait suffisant. Nous en avons donc commandé deux à emporter. Les ingrédients sont déjà préparés & gardés au chaud, donc les sandwichs sont servis assez rapidement.
Le sandwich était vraiment bon &, pour être honnête, j'étais complètement rassasié après en avoir mangé un seul ! Le personnel était sympathique &, dans l'ensemble, je dirais que vous ne regretterez pas d'essayer cet endroit.
Je n'ai pas encore goûté leur café, mais ce sera certainement pour la prochaine fois. Je mettrai mon avis à jour après l'avoir essayé !
Aug 16, 2026
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What an amazing place, the coffee sandwiches excellent
Specially the place has a very nice decor & the staff is very friendly
This is where I'll be coming back
We went this morning with our dog to grab some brunch & sit on the terrace. The food was all amazing; we loved the Portuguese bread & the americano coffee! Its very good quality for very reasonable prices, & still has a lot of the same charm it used to!
Delightfully surprised!! We were walking our dog around Girouard Park last evening & I mentioned that I'd never seen the Shaika cafe before. The tables outside were full of people, & it had a nice vibe; turns out, it had only just re-opened under new management last month, having been closed for about five years. I intentionally walked past again today & even with rain, the place was full, with a short line-up for take-out orders. By 4:00, my daughter & I were happily seated, drinking (me) an espresso, & (her) a brandy coffee - they were both hits! Then we devoured a piece of moist, rich cheesecake! Seeing the meals coming out of the kitchen (not to mention the extraordinary low prices!), we have vowed to return soon!
Here's to great ambience, super-friendly staff, terrific music, delicious food & drink, & more than reasonable prices..!!
New fave spot, unlocked! We'll be back, soon!!
There's nothing bad to say about this place went there today not once but twice the sandwiches are amazing coffee was great prices are great
Its a must go back & my husband & I went there with my sister inlaw & for the staff like Tony the tiger would say there grrrrrrreat
Nothing bad to say at all its a must go keep up the amazing service & work I will be back 1000%
