Super cozy little spot. These ladies are on a mission to fill your belly with wholesome, flavor-packed Iranian fare, and they know what they're doing. We walked in to a line (always a good sign), and we were right, totally worth the wait. Service is almost magical, they somehow memorize every face, no table numbers needed. Move around if you want, they'll still find you. Our Vegan friend raved about the lentil soup. J crushed a chicken sandwich. E went falafel and loved every bite. And the other J declared the classic Iranian "meat" sandwich amazing, we have no idea what the meat was, but honestly, who cares when it tastes that good! My eggs were cooked to perfection, and they cheerfully handled all my picky substitutions. This place is a true hidden gem, and when I say hidden, I mean blink and you'll miss it. So...don't blink. Highly recommend. read more

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A cozy, quaint cafe serving light eats and warming drinks. When we stopped by on a cool, rainy day, it was bustling, crowded and steamy inside but service never wavered and patrons looked content. The ginger tea was the best I ever had - full mason jar filled with ginger (lemon, thyme and honey), enough to last for multiple teas. I envied my companion's Persian fragrance tea, which looked amazing, with blossoms floating atop it. The lentil soup came out as a comforting huge bowl and nicely spiced. The saffron rosewater cake was delicious, with a delightful, slightly sweet and fragrant flavor. read more

Cafe Aunja - Ginger tea, Persian fragrance tea, and saffron rosewater cake - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I really wanted to like this place. We came on a Saturday at noon and the place was packed - that's a good sign. The decor is lovely and cozy. However, that's around where the good feelings ended. It took 15 minutes to place an order at the counter, and another 20 to get our drinks. The tip I left To Improve Prompt Service was not acknowledged. Our vegetable omelette ended up just being scrambled eggs with vegetables, and it was stone cold. Maybe it was meant to be served cold? The Persian fog was unique and very sweet. Overall it was not worth the hype. I would not return. read more

We came here for Mother's Day to try some drinks and sandwiches. ...cappuccinos, a hot chocolate and a London Fog. A falafel, braised beef, potato/ spinach and cheese melt. Pretty good s The place was very busy at Sunday, noon. We were lucky to get a table. Service is at the counter. The place is nicely decorated and comfortable. We are leaving our live orchid, we purchased as a gift but can't return with it. Happy Mother's Day! read more

The place is BUMPING and with good reason. Delicious meals and even more delicious drinks. I dream of the Persian Fog. It is both delicate and utterly drinkable by the gallon. I highly recommend stopping here on the way to/from the Montréal Musée de Beaux Arts. It is so much more delicious than the museum café. read more

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Cozy cafe with plenty of seatings and wall plugs for those of us who wfh or are students. I got their soup of the day which was with lentils and that made me buy lentils on the my next trip to the supermarket. Their iced latte was pretty standard. Overall, a good cafe to hang out or study or work. read more

Cafe Aunja - Soup of the day with iced latte - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I came to Café Aunja twice, the first time getting the hot Persian Fog, mostly because I didn't know that I could ask for it iced. While it was a very warm afternoon, I truly enjoyed my tea and wanted to return to try it cold. The second visit, my sister and I both got the iced version of the Iranian tea with milk, saffron syrup, and crushed pistachios. In addition, she got the Falafel sandwich and I got the trio with the Chicken Koukou Sandwich, lentil soup (soup of the day), and the house lemonade (the drink for my kiddo). Rather than the front of the café, which is where we sat the first time, we got a table to the back. We discovered that there's where the air conditioner is running, so if you're particularly hot (and let's be honest, sweaty), you may find it easier to cool and dry off in the back. The sandwiches were delicious, served on Persian flatbread. The soup was served in a bowl and was a very generous portion. My son loved his lemonade (with mint leaves) and my sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our iced Persian Fogs. The ambiance is quite lively, with some people there to catch up and drink coffee or tea with their conversation mate. There are others studying, so the space isn't obnoxiously loud. Service is friendly and efficient. You can tell the employees working there are used to high traffic, and even in the tight space behind the register, they move with harmonious fluidity. I'll be back! read more

Cafe Aunja - Iced Persian dogs with Chicken Koukou and Falafel sandwiches - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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A very cosy, intimate cafe that makes you forget you're in the heart of the city. You'll feel like you've travelled through space and time as this traditional Iranian cafe serves incredible and delicious traditional drinks(hot and cold), pastries, and food. It seems very popular (for good reason, trust us) as it's been absolutely packed with people each time we've been. We love the comfortable eclectic decor, and the feeling of homey Persian tradition that reigns. They also have a brunch that we absolutely need to try because it seems to be an experience on its own. read more

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I previously have come to café Ahuja for a beverage and for the atmosphere, which continues to be good however, this morning I had their breakfast, which was terribly awful. Realistically, I would've asked for a refund however I was in a rush and did not have time to ask. It cost $20 and the sausage was hotdogs. The potatoes were pre-cut with no flavor. The tomato was mushy and the traditional bread was these tiny squares that seemed recycled and not fresh. The lentil soup was very good but was just a side. There is no flavour no spices And is blander then a meal from a cheap takeout. My husband got the felafel sandwich and it was not pretty Lily better than the one we get for 499 at the Quick place around the corner. read more

Lovely cafe with great cold and hot teas and desserts, friendly service, cozy ambiance.

Great place to have a breakfast. They serve great food, nice coffee and have nice atmosphere. Recommend this place to anyone.

The staff are busy but courteous. The atmosphere is so inviting. You'll be tucked in just below street level, with a view of passers by. The front and the back seating areas trade energy back and forth becoming alternately lively and occasionally hushed. Good spot. Free WiFi. Young local crowd. read more

This Persian cafe is a hidden gem! The atmosphere is warm and cozy. On the wall, they have all these jars of herbs and flowers used for their teas. The Persian fragrance tea comes in a glass jar. The flower pink petals of roses and green leaves are so beautiful! The roses may have a slight bitterness. I couldn't decide which cake to choose. After my cousin ordered the saffron cake, I decided to order the orange cake so that we could taste both of them. When the cakes arrived at the table, wow! The portions are generous! The saffron & rosewater cake is what you need if you love sweet desserts. Soaked in rosewater syrup, this cake is moist with a nice aroma of roses. On the other side, the orange & almond cake is less sweet with a fruity side from the slices of oranges. I loved this cafe so much, I will definitely be back again! read more

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Wonderful cozy ambiance. Self seating but can reserve ahead of time. Delicious food, very friendly staff. Brunch food was my favorite. Teas are delicious and fragrant- a little hot for the mason mugs they come in read more

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Iced persian fog latte was the highlight--very aromatic and creamy at the same time. Breakfast platter was also great, liked the beans especially! Would've loved to try the olive cake as well (but I was full). Great cafe with unique drinks + standard coffees read more

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Definitely recommend the place. The Persian fog tea and the saffron cake were mind blowing. The grilled vegetable sandwich, broad bean koukou and the lentil soup were also good. Very vegetarian friendly place. The line for ordering was really long and had to wait over 20min to just order food. However the food itself was super quick. Beautiful cafe and the decor was really pretty read more

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In terms of aesthetic, this place is undeniably cute but in terms of covid protocol and customer care they get a low ranking. I go there often, and was saddened by bad customer service. Firstly, the waitresses do remove their mask when at the cash register. The place is overflowing with people and has no air movement. That made me feel uncomfortable. Secondly, and what was even more upsetting to me, they have bad customer service. Generally they don't greet you and really take themselves very highly. I get it, again the location and aesthetic is cute. When I was served a drink that was essentially all orange syrup, they were outraged by me not liking it and claimed no one ever in the history of the shop had complained. When I said that it was 75% sugar, it was truly not drinkable. I asked for something else in exchange ... they didn't even offer to dilute it. Instead and they gave me a reallly tough time and were very rude. In the end the woman agreed, after a really unpleasant back and forth to give me tiny bottle of water in exchange for the $6 drink that was just not drinkable. It could have been something as simple as the person who made the order went too heavy on some of the ingredients... Basically... go there to get a drink but don't expect good customer care and go there to get something you know you will like, not to try something different. I find that they rely mostly on the aesthetic and location which is unfortunate (but expected). During Covid, I would never stay inside of their shop and therefore it is not the place I would recommend most in the area for a good drink to go. read more

Cafe Aunja - Inside of the shop. - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The is place was popping when my friend and I came here. It's such a cute, cozy, cafe that's great for doing some work or just hanging out with friends. I tried the persian fog and it was just what I was looking for -- a warm, lightly sweet drink with a nice aroma read more

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The food was great! I loved the options they had. The servers were great bringing your drinks and food to the table and also coming to pick it up when you're done:) also great work place too! read more

Cafe Aunja - The classic breakfast - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This is the real deal Persian place. Not watered down and serious about their food. We stayed in Montreal for 3 days and came here 4X's!!

Excellent place for lunch . The bread was phenomenal. Great Sandwich! Delicious tea . Cute location .

Terrible food. I'm confused about the rating of this place and where it came from. I visited for breakfast with a friend. I ordered the sausage omelette, I would like to emphasize the word omelette, I don't know if this means scrambled eggs in Montreal, but I got a couple of cheap hot dogs sausages scrambled with eggs and a like a full can of tomatoes that my 7 years old nephew could have made. It was so bad I couldn't finish it. My friend got a classic breakfast and he also got cheap hot dogs sausages. His potatoes were not totally cooked. Coffee was fine, the service was good and the place looks great. Clearly never going back. read more

This place is just such a cozy and warm cafe. They have a beautiful selection of teas and their presentation is very dreamy. I love their natural, wood, mix matched furniture. The ambiance is sombre inside but you have the option of sitting outside as well. They have a food menu as well. It is not halal as per the staff. The staff is very welcoming. Parking is difficult because it's downtown. read more

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In the last 4 months I tried this place 4-5 times. The first time I was super impressed with the interior design and vibe of the cafe. I guess I was tired of 6 years of Starbucks and Peet's and their cousins in Palo Alto. Anyway, coming back to the café itself, they have nice collection of different drinks. I tried latte and Persian fog here. The Persian fog is kinda fancy but it's way too sweet for my taste (disclaimer: I don't use any sugar in my coffee/tea in general). The problem is one of the main ingredients of this Persian fog is saffron syrup and that's the source of sweetness. I tried ordering it with less amount of saffron syrup but it was still sweet with less amount of saffron flavor - which kills the whole purpose. They have pretty awesome cake collections. I tried the almond one. In terms of study place, I have mixed feelings. Due to the compactness inside, it can get pretty loud and noisy. Also there is no guarantee that you would get seats to study in one table if you go in 2+ size of group. Overall it's a nice little cafe for socializing but I would be hesitant to go there to take sip on the coffee while studying something deep. read more

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No matcha latte. But the rest is very good ! Love the decor, food and the hot drinks. read more

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Delicious lunch. Lentil soup, grilled veggie sandwich on Persian flatbread. Really cute space. Highly recommend

The tea and desserts are Really DELICIOUS You will feel Love in each bite Iranian traditional saffron rice pudding flavoured with rose water, saffron, sugar and cardamom. (4.35$) Iranian fog, Black tea with milk, saffron syrup and pistachios (4.35$) read more

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I'm not a tea lover but thanks to this sweet little coffee shop, because I can say that I changed my mind for ever. Like first impression, the place is cozy, very well decorated and warm. They offer coffee, tea, sandwiches and desert. In the begging I was confused between the tutti frutti tea & the persian tea and finally I opted for the last one !! the mixe of persian rose, orange blossom, lemon and honey is just perfect. I'm happy that a friend of mine invited me to discover this place and I'll definitley return for another cup of tea and sure I'll recommand it to my friends. read more

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The food is Ok. I like the Iranian bread, but the rest of the plate(eggs, saussage, tomato slices are just something you can get from anywhere else at lower price). In general, it's a bit overpriced for the food offerred. read more

Cafe Aunja - a meal in a plastic container - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

One of my favourite cafes around McGill/concordia area to study or chill, especially when you're longing for somewhere cozy and homelike. Whenever I crave some Persian tea or goodies, Cafe Aunja is my go-to. While the drinks and food are somewhat pricy, every drink I've had has always been delicious. My favourite drink is the Persian Fog and their saffron cake infused with rose water is an absolute must-try. I get it every time. Even when I'm not hungry. I've never heard a disappointed review. Try it!! It's typically pretty full so I recommend going earlier if you want a good seat! read more

My favorite Persian cafe! You must get the Persian fog and the Saffron cake :) it's a great place to study or work, but it can get busy with students. They even sell Persian teas in case you have a hard time finding something in another shop. read more

Cute and cosy Persian café. Lovely service. Happy to see they have vegan options. My only complaint is that it can get very full sometimes and there is no air circulation. I wish they would invest in fans or some other solution. read more

One of the cutest cafe in the town. We loved the atmosphere and the vibe. We tried couple sandwiches and couple drinks and it was difficult to pick the favorite! My only recommendation is to have napkin on the tables or with the orders. We noticed beside us some other table was looking for the napkins. And had to ask the servers again for that. read more

Very nice place, food is light with really good flavor, very special house tea, love it! read more

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Forget your boring breakfast sandwich and come to Cafe Aunja for a beautifully presented dish of eggs. olives, tomatoes, and delicious barbari bread, all topped off with a hot cup of full-bodied black tea flavored with rosewater and garnished with tiny flowers. Wow! They also offer other breakfast plates with sausage, feta and walnuts, as well as a full lunch menu. Cafe Aunja is a warm and conformable spot with equally warm service. Near the Museum of Fine Art and short walk from metro. I look forward to getting back there for lunch! read more

Cafe Aunja - Gorgeous and yummy breakfast with roses for your tea! - Cafes Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Cafe Aunja is little cozy cafe in the middle of Sherbrooke Street close to many museums and attractions in Montreal. You can find a lot of Persian pastry, herbal fusions, teas and sandwiches. There are vegetarian and vegan options in the menu. In the middle of cold winter evenings you can trust their suggestion for a good warming Persian herbal tea which makes the rest of your evening. Their sandwices come with Persian bread and they are delicious. There are two options for the soup, the lentil soup is vegan and energetic (ask for Barbaro bread with that). If you go there in summer, you can try smoothie or cold drinks. Don't forget to try shole zard (rice saffron dessert, it is vegan and very healthy). read more

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A quaint and cozy neighbourhood cafe tucked under a few steps off of Sherbrooke. You can easily lose track of time here with a friend, your favourite book, or some work. They serve food, coffee, and have a variety of teas to choose from, many of which will keep you warm this winter! read more

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I come here again and again. An awesome place to spend a couple of hours in. You can find a variety of tables and chairs around. Quiet place in general (except some weekends when there is an event going on). You can even throw your birthday here. They have a very nice collection of teas from which you can select any mix & match that you like, AND it is called the "Mix & Match" Shelf! The environment is quite cosy and nice. You will find its walls full of pictures, mostly head shots of anonymous people by Hamed, one of the owners of this place who is a professional photographer as well. Their coffee is nice, very delicious sweets and newly awesome croissants. They even have some warm food like paninis and soup. I have tried their Mushroom soup. It is served in a bread! YES! They pour the soup in the bread and serve it for you. It is really great. You can taste the mushrooms. It is really delicious. read more

You'd love the ambiance, the cute furniture and the pretty tea sets. The price is only decent. We ordered a big tea pot which came with some biscuits. A variety of teas to choose from. After consuming our big pot of tea, we asked to add boiled water to the remaining mix of teas and herbs! Cool, wasn't it?! So we had more tea (well a bit less tasty but fine) to sip while enjoying the company. read more

Last minute invite to this Persian cafe. Cozy vibe that filled the space with tables, benches and couches. Pretty busy with the hustle and bustle of students passing through.Soft music in background as I ordered a cappuccino with dessert. I consider myself somewhat of a javaphile so I will give this a thumbs up. The bigger selection is with their Iranian teas which is interesting. The food is not something I would order with a visit here. I found it to be over priced but considering the location it's expected! read more