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    Santropol Cafe

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    257 Reviews
    #218 of 4,787 Restaurants in Montreal
    $$ - $$$Cafe,
    Canadian
    , Healthy
    3990 rue St-Urbain, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1T7, Canada
    +1 514-842-3110
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    4.0
    257 reviews
    • Excellent43%
    • Very good37%
    • Average12%
    • Poor5%
    • Terrible3%
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    “sandwiches” (67 reviews)
    “bread” (18 reviews)
    “salad” (19 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    Cafe, Canadian, Healthy, Soups, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
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    LOCATION
    3990 rue St-Urbain, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1T7, Canada
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    1 - 10 of 198 reviews

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Atmosphere and Coffee

    I was looking for a fantastic coffee experience and had been disappointed by every cafe I tried until I discovered this little gem. The coffee was exactly what I was looking for! A total European coffee experience. The food was sublime but I am all...More

    1  Thank Valancy S
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Great soups and sandwiches.

    A small group of us dropped into this restaurant since it came highly recommended. This cafe does soups and sandwiches like I have never seen before. Excellent flavourful soups and the sandwiches are a meal unto themselves. One of our party was easily able to...More

    Thank FZappa
    Reviewed 9 March 2018
    Really pleasant..!

    One of my favorites places in whole Montréal, (have 5) veeryy pleasant and friendly, fresh goood food, a real pearl on the city. Fantastique for the great idea of NO lap tops area, Braaaavoooo...!!!

    Thank kabadycar
    ReponseClient, Responsable de la réception at Santropol Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 15 March 2018

    Hello, Wow, we are flattered to be among your 5 favorite places in Montreal. Thank you for the great review. We can't wait to receive you again!

    Reviewed 20 February 2018
    Massive sandwiches

    Had a very quick lunch there last week-end. Staff was really friendly and accommodating. We had to be out within 1/2 hour and they did their best to serve us in time. Sandwiches were huge and really tasty. I could not finish it all, but...More

    Thank Catherine D
    ReponseClient, Responsable des relations publiques at Santropol Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 22 February 2018

    Hello Catherine, Thanks a lot for the 5 stars. We are pleased to hear you and your boys appreciated your sandwiches and the fast service. We hope to see you again soon.

    Reviewed 19 February 2018 via mobile
    Hip place for lunch

    This is a hip college hangout. I’m no longer college age, but I enjoyed the vibe. The sand which was decent. The bread was good, fresh and homemade. The proportion of bread to meat was a bit high. There was kombucha on tap which was...More

    Thank Jen M
    ReponseClient, Responsable des relations publiques at Santropol Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 22 February 2018

    Hello Jen, Thank you for your kind review. We are happy you enjoyed your sandwich and kombucha. Everyone is welcome here to enjoy the hip vibe, even if their college years are long gone. We hope to see you again soon.

    Reviewed 18 January 2018 via mobile
    Great sandwich & friendly staff

    Everything was perfect. Their tomato soup is so tasty and the portion is generous, I was able to order half of a sandwich with the soup .. yummy. You have to try their long fog with the early grey tea :)

    Thank 873sylviar
    ReponseClient, Responsable des relations publiques at Santropol Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 26 January 2018

    Hi, Thank you for your amazing review. We try our best to please our customers and it's always rewarding when someone finds their visit perfect. We are looking forward to receiving you again.

    Reviewed 7 January 2018
    Great sandwiches ~ Great garden

    A most glorious garden café ~ an historic neighbourhood institution ~ well-known for their soups and sandwiches ~ sit out back and ENJOY!!!

    Thank escaped-BandB-owner
    ReponseClient, Responsable des relations publiques at Santropol Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 10 January 2018

    Hello, Thanks a lot for your amazing review. We are glad you enjoy our soups and sandwiches so much. We hope to see you again soon!

    Reviewed 31 October 2017
    Rude Staff

    I went here with my friend who was visiting Montreal for just the day. She offered to pay for my sandwich as I had cooked her breakfast and as a student could only afford to tip 10%. The woman at the cash proceeded to yell...More

    Thank maggiewhelan
    ReponseClient, Responsable des relations publiques at Santropol Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 16 November 2017

    Hi Maggie, We will ask our staff to try and understand why this unfortunate event happened. We are deeply sorry you and your friend were treated that way. It's totally unprofessional and we will make sure something like this doesn't happen again. We hope you...More

    Reviewed 25 October 2017
    Beautiful garden

    Delicious sandwiches, large portions and a beautiful garden in summer to have lunch. Close to a big park, Jeanne Mance.

    Thank patdmhab
    ReponseClient, Responsable des relations publiques at Santropol Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2017

    Hello, Thanks a lot for the five stars! We are looking forward to receiving you again.

    Reviewed 17 October 2017 via mobile
    Fantastic and fresh

    Stopped in for lunch before a show at place des arts. Great atmosphere, super cool old building. It was a bit chilly we didn't sit outside but the garden looked beautiful. Roasted carrot soup was amazing followed by a HUGE sandwich, killer tomato was killer!...More

    Thank brentnolan
    ReponseClient, Responsable des relations publiques at Santropol Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 19 October 2017

    Hello, Thank you for your amazing review! We are glad you enjoyed our carrot soup, tomato sandwich, and fresh bread so much. We can't wait to receive you again!

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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$10 - US$15
    Cuisine
    Cafe, Canadian, Healthy, Soups, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, After-hours
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Free Wifi
    Good for
    Romantic, Local cuisine, Child-friendly, Kids
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    Monday
    11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    Tuesday
    11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    Wednesday
    11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    Thursday
    11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    Friday
    11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    Saturday
    11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 3990 rue St-Urbain, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1T7, Canada
    • Location: Canada  >  Quebec  >  Montreal>  > Parc du Mont-Royal
    • Neighbourhood: Parc du Mont-Royal
    • Phone Number: +1 514-842-3110
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