Café Santropol

Finally got perfect spot to have coffee in weekends. Amazing vibe of this cafe, every corner is beautifully decorated. Good quality of coffee, i really recommend their Olympic 76 Sandwich everything was fresh in it specially the bread they used was delicious. Would definitely go back and try other things from the menu. The staff were polite and helpful. Open space is beautifully made with a small water body. Overall had great time. It’s a Instagram worthy cafe!

This cafe is an experience. I'm he sandwiches are fulfilling and the beverages are on point. Reasonable quantity and price. I'd definitely visit again to try something new but I'm more into the place and how it's designed. Loved it !

Came for the vegan options and left amazed by the beauty of the place. Everything that came out from de kitchen looked awesome! The staff always attentive❤️ The best part was de brownie

I’ve recommended this place to many people in the past because the service and food used to be excellent. Unfortunately, my recent experience was quite disappointing. When a server showed us to a table, we noticed another empty one with a better view and chose to sit there instead. When she returned, she said, “I thought I said this table,” with a noticeably rude attitude. While we may have made a mistake by switching tables, it could have been handled more politely. Later, the waiter who took our order brought me a dirty glass. I asked for a replacement, but instead of addressing it, he continued serving other tables and ignored us. When I followed up again, he responded with a dismissive “yeah” without even looking at us. This kind of treatment is not what I expect as a customer, especially from a place I used to admire! Not to mention, it took quite a while for someone to take our order — even though we arrived before the group next to us, they were served first. We eventually had to flag someone down just to place our order. Food was still good and had good quality but service disappointed me!

Atmosphere is great! Reminds me of LA ! Made me super nostalgic... love that they had vegan and vegetarian options. Salad was nice. Sandwhich was good mostly cuz I was starving. Id go back to try the vegan mac n cheese! Definitely curious. I wouldnt buy the sandwhich again like it was okay. Salad would take again tho. Vibe was great. Restroom was horrible lol

My 🎂birthday was last Thursday, June 🌟5th. The weather was beautiful, a great day to enjoy the wonderfully funky garden at Café Santropol. Of course, I had to tell our waiter that it was my 🎉 birthday! The ambiance is so friendly and festive (freylech). Santropol has been open for approximately 50 years and I have been a customer for almost that long. I enjoyed the walk down memory lane. The original founder of the restaurant still owns it, which is very cool. For the first time ever, I did not order a cream cheese based sandwich (which I really like). Instead, I opted for the tofu sandwich with marinated red pepper- delicious! My honey enjoyed the chicken salad. My side salad and his full salad showcased a variety of vegetables and a tasty dressing. The Birthday Cake (bread pudding) was a terrific surprise!!!!! The wait staff were efficient, friendly, adorable and helpful. We struck up a conversation with a nearby diner, a lovely samba dancer- and will try at attend upcoming performances! Who knows? I may make lunch at Café Santropol a yearly birthday tradition! However, I will surely be back before next June… Someone at a nearby table had ordered a milkshake topped with whipped cream- it really looked tempting.😊 La prochaine fois?

Wonderful garden restaurant! You feel as if your in an enchanted forest. Interesting inside as well. The food is delicious and staff are very nice. A gem in Montréal!!!

The place is beautiful and very cozy. The service was good, and all the soups I tried were delicious and definitely worth the price. I also tried a sandwich that I didn’t enjoy as much, but overall, it was a great experience. I would recommend this place to others.

We had the perfect rainy fall weather to visit @cafesantropol. Beautiful, cosy and eclectic decor made us feel very comfortable. We also saw their incredible terrasse which was unfortunately a little wet but we hope to sit there one day. Every single thing we ordered was out of this world. A giant, full sandwich with lovely airy bread that was very satisfying... We wish we had more. A delicious butternut squash soup just pefect for this time of year. Homemade chili we had to try since the wonderful smell of it was the first thing we noticed as we entered and it tastes even better than it smells. An incredible apple cheddar scone for dessert that we couldn't get enough of. We had a really great experience it is also in part due to exemplary service. This cafe seems very popular and therefore extremely busy. Our server was incredibly fast, amicable and courteous we appreciate hwo difficult it is to work in the service industry nowadays and thank her for helping to make our morning superb.

Really long wait time here, especially if you have a group great than 4, so definitely allot some time for that. Our food took a really long time to come out. Unfortunately because of the wasp issue in Montreal, someone in our group was stung when we were sitting in the backyard. Other than those, the place is cute and whimsical.

Absolutely loved Cafe Santropol's food and their gorgeous back patio!! I got their carrot cake and really enjoyed it. I felt like I was in a fairy tale with the atmosphere of the garden and the beautifully decorated cake. My companion got the Killer Tomato sandwich (his second time getting it) and loved it.

I was wandering in the neighborhood. Randomly went here. I didn't check yelp until I got home to know there was a back yard with pond. It was a bit confusing for me to see the sign "wait to be seated" and ordering stuff up front at the cashier. I only had a soup meal. The daily soup. Flavourful and spicy. I didn't ask for bread, but they still bought me a basket. My weak will let me had one slice of their irresistible homemade bread. Will come back and check out the fish pond and garden.

The place is gorgeous , cute private garden in the back. Portions are very generous and filling. However my sandwich was not great. The combination of flavors was not matching. I had the Cote Saint Urban but like to come back and try other dishes since I've heard good things about this place. The chai latte was watery. The lentil soup was ok.

First time trying this place after hearing about it for years. Really delicious & healthy flavour combos for affordable prices. Resto has a cute and cozy terrace in the back - really cool plateau vibes. I tried the st urbain corner sandwich with chicken salad and it was delicious!! I stole some of my friend's carrot cake and goddamn I want some more. Ate everything on Mont-Royal, great food for a picnic. Worth a visit!!

I went to McGill years ago and lived so close to Santropol, the cafe of magic hidden among the residences of the Plateau. It was recommended to me and one taste and I was hooked. So hooked, in fact, that I recently visited Montreal after 5 years of not being there and a Santropol cream cheese sandwich was one of the things I looked forward to most. Seriously, I think I talked about the sandwich for a solid week before I even visited the city. When I finally got there with my friend, I couldn't contain myself. We both got Killer Tomato sandwiches. She got a coffee and I got a spiced apple juice. The sandwich was as good as I remembered and according to my friend, I grinned the entire time I ate it. My friend also enjoyed it and I was worried I overhyped it but she confirmed it was as good as I said. The key is the fresh baked bread that is so fluffy and amazing and pairs perfectly with the flavourful cream cheese. The fresh vegetables, provide a nice crunch to the sandwich. It really is the perfect cream cheese sandwich and while that seems like it is not something you may need in your life, one bite or this and you'd realize you definitely do. I have tried some of their other sandwiches and all are delicious, not just the Killer Tomato. My second favourite is the Pepper Island but really you can't go wrong with anything. The other thing I should mention is that, while I don't personally drink coffee, my brother-in-law is obsessed and since I've been at McGill, I've had to bring bags of Santropol coffee back to Toronto for him. So there's that.

WOW!! I would give this place 10 stars if I could. The place is super cute and the food is out of this world. I am a McGill student so, during one of my breaks, my friend dragged me to this place to try it out. I am NOT a tomato person but my friend told me I had to try the killer tomato sandwich, so I did. It was insane!!! The sandwich included tomato garlic cream cheese, fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and lettuce (and I added chicken salad). It has been a month since I tried the sandwich and I am still not over it!!! It was phenomenal. The portion sizes are also gigantic, so bring an appetite!! I have only ever heard great things about this place, and I only have good things to say about it too. The staff were so sweet, the food was delicious and the inside decor was super cute. I'm going to have to come back in the summer because I hear its even more beautiful on the terrace!

Lovely environment with spaces dedicated to studying with outlets. Staff is kind, service is quick and efficient. Also, I ordered the chicken salad sandwich and it was delicious. Very filling / generous portions -- I was full after eating only half and the small salad on the plate. However, I had 2 main problems during my visit: 1) It's SO COLD in here. I cannot stress this enough, hence the 3 stars. My nose and hands are freezing to the touch despite wearing leggings under my jeans, a turtleneck, sweater, and having my coat on (I'm not the only one). I can't focus if all I can think about is wanting to be next to a heater...! If you come here, especially to study for a longer period of time, wear many layers and bring a scarf. 2) I ordered a hot chocolate and while the presentation was beautiful, it was sort of watery/had no flavor. Considering it costs about $5, I expected a rich consistency. Disappointing drink, would not recommend or buy again. Overall I do love the cafe, their logo and the vibe is cute/cozy, but just be aware of the cold + get a different hot drink

Café Santropol is the cutest restaurant ever! Located near Jeanne-Mance Park, it has a cute open-air terrace with fairy lights, eccentric statues, greenery, and a pond. I love the down-to-earth bohemian vibe. Santropol has a menu page dedicated to vegan & vegetarian sandwiches. I ordered the Parc Avenue sandwich (tempeh marinated in lime, chili, and cilantro, avocado smash, and tomatoes) which came in the thickest, heartiest brown bread I've ever eaten. All sandwiches are served with a small side salad and tangy dressing. Such a satisfying meal on a hot summer evening!

One of my favourite sandwich spots!! The outdoor patio is perfect for the current weather!!! This time we ordered the Roast Beef with Blue Cheese Sandwich and their signature Killer Tomato Sandwich. The ingredients always taste fresh and servings are huge. Service is great.

Fresh, tasty, healthy and won't break the bank! The interior and exterior dining areas are very comfortable and homey. I loved this spot so much I went twice in one week. There are many options for both vegetarians and meat eaters. They have a wide selection of cold and hot drinks. The Duluth Sandwich and gaspacho were my favorite dishes. The carrot cake was one of the best I've had (other than my grandmas)! The bread crust was a little hard to bite through but otherwise I have no complaints regarding the sandwiches. I would highly recommend this cafe for anyone visiting or living in Montréal. It's right next to Jeanne Mance Park so it's the perfect pre- or post- Mont Royal hike destination.

I honestly use to appreciated this spot, however my last two visites were very disappointing! As I came In with my daughter and my sleeping baby in a stroller the host told me, i had to wait and that it was too big !!!!! for parents that know (city mini) very small stroller!!!! There was a 3 spot right in front and he told me I couldn't seat there because I will bother other ppl! I was so ready to leave but my daughter was really hungry! After 20-25 min they changed us to a bigger spot. I had to go my self and ask if they could take my order because no one came to see us ! After we had our order I ask for mayo and little plate ! Obviously they never brought it I had to go get it my self!!!! At the cash she didn't even ask me how was it or anything she just prepaid the terminal and pass it over, obviously I feeltlike giving 0$ but I still gave even though the service was ! She didn't even look at me because she was texting !!! Honestly for a 45$ bill for 2 sandwich and 1 coffee !! Sadly I'm Not planing to go back ever again !!!!

Roomier than it looks from the outside. Super casual soup and sandwich type restaurant. I can see why students love it...I would eat here all the time if I lived close by. I had the Duluth Sandwich with caramelized onions, pears, Old Cheddar, arugula & mayo. My husband had the Smoked Ham sandwich. Great vegetarian, vegan and non-vegetarian options. Sandwiches are big enough to share and are served with a great little side salad. Price is reasonable. I liked this place so much I came back for an early lunch two days later and tried the CBLT sandwich with coconut bacon-tasty & crispy and also had the Santropol Chai.

Santropol is by far my favorite cafe/study spot/lunch stop in Montreal. The Duluth is my favorite sandwich- delicious. Their bread is out of this world, matched by the hypnotic atmosphere they have going on. Staff is lovely as well. I never regret stopping by here any time of day! I will say though that in the last year or so they've been skimping on their side salads though . Give me a little more! And some toppings ! Not just lettuce!

Don't get me wrong, I love Santropol. The backyard atmosphere is a real treat and the soups and sandwiches are decent, but the service needs some tweaking. I've been going to Santropol for around 30 years now, and each time the waiters seem to act like you should feel privileged to be there and lucky to be served by them. They rarely crack a smile. Nevertheless, Santropol is a great place to go for lunch. Bring your friends from out of town!

I frequent many different coffee shops in Montreal and have become fan of high quality coffee shops in Montreal. So, when I went to this cafe, I had high hopes and expectation. My wife and I ordered a cappuccino and a latte respectively --- the two espresso drinks that I usually order to judge quality of coffee in a cafe. Unfortunately, the latte was as bland as it could be and I felt it was just a cup of milk. The cappuccino on the other hand was bitter in taste. So, if I care about just coffee, I wouldn't go there. But there are few other upsides that I must mention. The waiters were super nice and attentive. Even though the service was a bit slow but personally I wouldn't worry much about that. And most importantly the study spot in this cafe is magical. It's nicely decorated with lots of books and with their postcards and posters the cafe is truly like a magical wizard house. The back patio is beautiful and it's generally crowded and popular spot compared to the inside of the cafe. To sum up: 1. Not so great espresso drink. 2. Nice study spot if you consider the surroundings, but at the expense of having not so great coffee. 3. Friendly staffs. 4. Magical interior decoration.

I can't fully review Santropol's food or drink because a large pit bull (tied up in the doorway) bit my forearm before I was able to order. The owner of said dog had no consideration for the animal nor the patrons who had to either tip-toe around the canine or step over him. After the large pit bull bit me, I went inside to wash my bloody arm in their washroom, but the manager refused to speak to me nor to identify the dog owner who was still in the restaurant, as she claimed, "there is a lunch rush and I'm super busy." The restaurant wasn't even close to full and it was the mid-afternoon. She did offer water but said that even her staff were far too busy to help in any other way. She didn't even want to have the dog moved to protect other patrons as she said, "he looks calm now, he'll be fine." After opening a case with the Montreal police and sharing photos of the dog owner (who eventually came out to bribe me not to report the attack, which I refused), the manager came outside to put on a show for the police but didn't apologize nor help identify the owner (who just paid her bill at the cash where the manager was working.) Santropol is a great place to get a bite, as long as you don't mind being bitten.

A unique cafe in the plateau Montreal. Its ambience is very Montrealish: old, casual, beautiful, wooden squeaky floors, bright lights and hustle of the people chatting. They offer a great selection of coffee, tea and sandwiches. I have heard that they have one of the best terraces in Montreal... but for that I have to revisit them in summers. I would totally recommend this place if you are looking for affordable breakfast or brunch in the neighbourhood.

We went here after strolling the park on Sunday morning. There are a lot of unique sitting area both indoor and backyard. Love the ambience in the corner. It's soft wheat toast filled with chicken and vegetables in a generous portion of Sandwiches.

I love places with a cute atmosphere and Santropol is definitely one of the cutest one I've seen so far. The whole interior emits a cosy vibe, with different "rooms", lots of arts, plants, pillows and low key lighting. This is the kind of place you want to bring a first date to. The patio in the back is one of my favourite places to hang out during summer, with the fairy lights and all the greens. Their sandwiches, although relatively pricey, are the bomb. They are HUGE, very healthy (lots of vegetables) and served on pumpernickel bread (my favourite is the mango one). They also have alternating soups of the day and I've never gone wrong with one of their soups and if you love carrot cake, you must try theirs! One of my favourite hangout spots in Montreal!

Very nice little vegetarian, healthy, sandwich place. I got a mango chutney one with chicken salad (sorry i want my meat). It was very fresh and refreshing from all those heavy restaurants. It was a bit expensive in my opinion. My mom raved about this place for so long. The sandwiches are huge! None of us finished them. They were all very good. Too much cream cheese though. I wouldnt mind going back.

If you want sandwiches and soup, the ingredients are extremely fresh, the portions are huge, and the prices are reasonable. 3 things you don't find together very often. We sat on the outdoor patio because the weather was excellent. I started with the spicy carrot-apple puree soup... something I was unsure about at first but it sounded better than the vegetable soup. It turned out to be delicious. I followed this up with the "Pepper Island" sandwich, with pesto cream cheese, chicken salad, and chopped peppers (a replacement for the missing jalapeno jelly). Trust me when I say that mere mortals do not need a full sandwich portion if you get soup. A half portion should be plenty, and you will not hate yourself afterwards. Wash it all down with one of their special soda floats. I went with the maple-spice soda float. I felt like I was drinking soda water that had been hypersaturated with maple sugar infused sugar and topped with a scoop of ice cream. It was amazing. -1 star for generally slow, inattentive service. Perfect if you want to laze about and study textbooks (which many were doing) but if you actually have a timetable it's kind of annoying. The food is amazing here, so just come mentally prepared.

THAT PATIO THO. Looking to stay healthy during the summer? This place had pretty good food that is vegeterian friendly and affordable too! I took the chilli and it was slightly spicy and came with a variety of corn chips and pickled bell peppers. I also took some bites off of my friends "Killer tomato" sandwich and it was exactly that--yummy! I hate the feeling of an oily aftertaste in my mouth but everything tasted fresh and hit the spot. Aside from the food though, I honestly just came here to sit at the back patio w/ the beautiful fairy lights and enjoy the surroundings while eating fresh food. Definitely a cute date spot too!

It's a bit hard place to find because it's technically a house but once you find it you're going to love it! It's a cute place where you can come and study or hang out with your friends. It's super comfortable and the customer service was good! It gets packed easily though so I would suggest coming here a bit early because there was a huge lineup where people had to wait to get a table. Since it was super busy, the waiters took their time coming to us and getting our orders (we had to wait a long time to tell the waiters our order we had to eventually call over someone and tell them we're ready). But we got our food fairly quickly and it was super good! My friends got the CBLT and Park avenue and they both liked it. I got the killer tomato sandwich and I replaced half of the sandwich with the soup of the day which was amazing. It was this lentil soup and it had lots of vegetables in it (my favourite were the olives I'm a die hard olives fan) but it wasn't bland or anything it had a nice taste to it and I enjoyed it a lot. The sandwich was phenomenal as well! It was a red pepper cream cheese and had tomato slices (hence the name lol) and I found that it was a really good combination. I'm not usually a big veggie sandwich fan but I truly liked it and the rest of their menu looked tasty as well so I would definitely come back and get another type of sandwich. Overall I recommend this place :)

So, I was in Montreal for the week for a conference and this restaurant was right by where we were staying. We saw the patio and thought it was so cute. We kept walking past it every day and on our last night there we decided to try it and I am so glad we did. First, the restaurant is deceptively large. It is much bigger than it looks from the outside. There is plenty of seating inside, but the patio is gorgeous on a summers night and I highly recommend sitting out there if it is available. They have a full coffee/tea/espresso bar. We had several in our party get lattes which they were happy with. We had a couple of lemonades and two chai. Neither of us were impressed with the chai. It seemed bland, almost watered down. The restaurant serves a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. We shared a vegetarian chili which was a large portion and had great flavor. The sandwiches and salads are all vegetarian friendly, but if you are a meat eater like me you can add ham to your sandwich. I had the mango madness and it was out of this world. It had ham, cream cheese, and spicy mango chutney on this beautiful brown bread. The sandwich came with a small salad, but the sandwich was quite large and delicious, so I ate most of the sandwich and decided to forgo the salad. We also sampled a few desserts including a raspberry cheesecake and key lime tart, both of which were awesome. If I am ever in Montreal again I will likely return.

This place was recommended to me as having the best sandwiches in Montreal (sorry, that's Olive & Gourmando) so I was excited to go, especially because I'm vegetarian and it looked like they had a great veggie selection. I was really disappointed. The service is really not good - I spent about 15 minutes standing next to the "LET US SEAT YOU" sign and the wait staff kept ignoring me, which was weird. Then I had the Sweet Roots sandwich which just tasted very earthy (sure, it's root veg) but the bread was earthy too... I don't know, for the price I expected big flavour. I probably won't come here again :(

Possibly the most pretentious café in Montreal. The place generally looks nice and cosy but seriously, the food is horrible. I ordered a vegan sandwich which was basically apple and carrot grated over two pieces of brown bread. They gave me a side of salad which was basically grass. No dressing or even olive oil. They sat me outside near some water area which was breeding mosquitoes. There's so much mosquito in their garden, I don't know how they got approved for hygiene. It's really unhealthy and unadvisable to sit your customer next to a mosquito breeding ground. The service is also not that great, they make you wait really long time for something as simple as filter coffee. The place isn't clean either. There were stains in my napkin and the cutleries needed to be wiped. Additionally , they are using "vegan mayonnaise" to sell air because I ordered a sandwich with vegan mayo and it was so dry that even California looks flooded in front of it. The menu says the place has a historic significance in Montreal and I am all up for that but they should really put an effort to serving customers. I really don't know why this restaurant still runs because honestly they're exploiting their customers in the name of preserving a neighbourhood building. This is peak Montreal white hipster vibe. They would buy anything that appears down trodden but in truth, is really expensive for its value.

Santropol would be a lot better if they get rid of the little troll that works there, she has the biggest attitude! felt sorry for the people she was helping slams down the menus on the table and food on 2 multiple groups that we're being seated and gave a couple attitude because she thought they just came in and sat down, when they have been on the waiting list and we're seated by the nice guy taking names for the wait list. I would describe her but I think if you were there you would know whom I speak of. If you are the manager or the owner of this place, she seems like the smallest one there out of the girls that work there, she is terrible not nice at all. Everyone one else seemed really nice. Other than that this place is a good spot, but my experience was completely ruined by her.

Café Santropol is extremely mediocre and I honestly only go here when a vegetarian friend suggests it. The service is HORRIBLE and the food is overpriced and lacklustre. When I walked in I waited in the area that said "please wait to be seated," however the waitresses kept walking by my friend and I without acknowledging us. After around 3 minutes of waiting a woman came from behind the counter and gave us menus, and didn't say a word or seat us. My friend and I eventually got the message that we should seat ourselves, and ventured inside the restaurant. The waitress that came to take our order wasn't great either, she just took our orders and gave us our food without coming by to check on us. I was parched the entire time and desperately needed a refill on my water, however the waitress was nowhere to be seen for the rest of our visit. The restaurant was nearly empty when I went and there was really no excuse for the poor service. I've been to Santropol three times before and the service has been bad in the past, but after this visit I will definitely not be going here again. In regards to the food, it's just OK. A ham sandwich with cream cheese, lettuce, mango chutney, and a SMALL salad, should not cost 14 dollars. Period. The sandwich is mostly bread and the crust is extremely hard. I would honestly be better off just stopping at Subway and eating my sandwich at Jeanne Mance park.

Here from NY and passed by this place with a friend. The garden looked enticing from the outside so we came back the next day for lunch. We sat in the garden and were immediately struck by the reality that the garden was not as it appeared from the street. It was somehow clausterphobic and something was just not quite right. Perhaps even sinister. The wait staff seemed to be following a secret set of restrictive policies: we have no eggs, we don't heat croissants. Then there was the "signature" bread. The signature bread is the ONLY bread available and it is problematic. The "bread" is tasteless, pretentious and ridiculous in its volume as compared to the contents of the sandwich.

I would say it's a 5 star for staff and atmosphere. It has a really magical outdoor space for the summer and the decor is eclectic in a good way. The ingredients are fresh and bread is homemade so in theory the food should be really good but I don't think I delivered or tasted as good as it should have been. It has a ton of vegetarian options if you are a vegetarian and the homemade bread is good. But it lacks flavor.

What a special place! The sandwiches are fresh and very good, they are also huge, I couldn't finish mine. The staff is friendly, I did order a lemonade that never got to my table, but Hey... We all make mistakes. The coffee is good. The garden is special, so zen and beautifully arranged. Lots of shade for a hot day. The prices are fair. They are also kid friendly, offering the option of a high chair for the little ones.

This is one of my favorite sandwich places in Montreal. I hate going out for most sandwich places, I can make one at home. However, the selection and flavors you can find here cannot be easily recreated at home. The decoration is eclectic with the collection of furniture, wall art and overall paint job looking like it was pulled together from the "free" bin by the master of home decor. I only visit during the summer evenings because their terrace in back is absolutely gorgeous on summer nights. The same eclectic decor, surrounded by greenery and lit by white Christmas lights throughout the trees.

I've been coming here for 24 years now which should tell you right away of how great the sandwiches, soups, milkshakes and salads are. More than once I've brought out of town guests here and they always, without fail, are impressed with the food, the presentation and the atmosphere. The garden in the back is by far the best place to sit during the hot summer months but the seats inside are just as cozy in the winter time. Prices have been steadily going up over the years but the place still somehow manages to rely that hippy-Boho vibe it's always had. I'm not going to tell you which sandwich to get, my favorite changes constantly over time but you can't go wrong with the traditional flavors. Their originals have some unusual combinations here but they are always quite tasty like the Killer Tomato, Sweet Root and Pepper Island. I know I'm weird in saying this but sometimes it's the basic ingredients in the construction of any one dish is what either makes it or breaks it and in this case , it's the bread. No joke. Once you start coming here, make a mental note of this place. You'l be coming back all the time.

Good cappuccino, good iced espresso, great espresso milkshake and amazing triple chocolate cake. Very cute cafe with backyard seating and a great place to hang out.

It's one of the situations where you walk by and something just pulls you in. This place had an awesome garden which was really appealing but we just had a good feeling about the food. What surprised me was how big the portions were. I had a tuna salad sandwich with cream cheese (amazing cream cheese that is!), It was huge but really delicious. I though the gazpacho was alright but it was just too much to finish it all. And I had a cafe latte after I saw her making them and they looked so appealing - worth it!

The last time I was here was when I was kid, and I only remember that I didnt like it that much, but I had no idea why. So I decided to give a try and went there with a couple of friends. I have no idea why I didnt like it before! Its a great place to chill with friends or even study. Their sandwiches seem really basic, but once they bring it to you, its this big sandwiches, filled with whatever choice of food you want. The price is super good! You think that it wouldnt be enough, but I was super full after I had that for lunch! I'd also suggest the Chocolate milkshake! Comes with ice-cream and great as a small desert. All my friends were so jealous of me cause I had that, so basically they ended up drinking my milkshake...

Not the best place to go if you're allergic to dairy. Basically all the sandwiches have cream cheese as a main ingredient. I ordered the veggie pate sandwich with tomatoes and had a cup of gazpacho with it. The gazpacho was huge and pretty good, but the sandwich was not very tasty. I found that there was too much bread, and the veggie pate didn't have the best flavour. I didn't finish it, despite being really hungry when I arrived. Also, the bread was dry and not toasted. The Hubster had a chicken salad sandwich, which he said was pretty underwhelming. He was pretty put off by the fact that they don't serve alcohol. Aside from that, they have a gorgeous back patio and good service.

Food was alright and had a large variety of vegan options... HOWEVER this does not make up for the terrible service by the waitstaff. After constantly being ignored by these pretentious waitresses and constantly having to get up to help ourselves to water, napkins, etc. we were disappointed once again when we had to pay, and were ignored as they let their "regulars" jump in front of us - clearly having seen us and making eye contact. Not returning.

(THIS REVIEW ALSO CONTAINS SEVERAL PHOTOS!) Located on the corner of St. Urbain & Duluth, in a converted multi-story red brick former apartment building, Santropol is painted with very distinctive pale green and purplish-blue trim that makes it stand out in the neighbourhood. The interior decor is also quite eclectic, including some old-fashioned stamped tin ceilings, a step-down front section with large windows, cozy booths, and an assortment of paintings and wall sculptures. During the warmer months, their private fenced-in backyard terrasse is a lush garden oasis, complete with full-size trees, a small waterfall and fish pond. At night, it's gently lit with patio lighting and overhead string lights to give a warm and pleasant atmosphere. On Sundays during the summer, you can often hear the distant sounds of drums from the weekly Tam-Tams on the side of nearby Mount-Royal. The bilingual menus are very veg-friendly, with very large and hearty sandwiches made with Santropol's own dark and thickly sliced bread. Many of the selections lean heavily on the cream cheese, so read the menu carefully if it's not one of your favourites. They often have a selection of two soups of the day; on our most recent visit, I choose the Beef & Barley and was quite pleased with it's belly-warming effect on such a chilly winter evening. During the weekdays, you can substitute half of your sandwich for a soup. One of my favourite choices is the Minted Ham Sandwich, with ham, cucumbers, thinly sliced apples and sweet mint jelly, served with a light side salad. My dinner companion choose something new for himself, the Mango Madness, with thick cream cheese, sweet and spicy mango and lettuce, with a side salad, which he enjoyed very much. Santropol offers a nice selection of coffees, teas and other beverages, as well as some delightful milkshakes, available in a multitude of flavours. Their desserts are also quite nice. Santropol has free WiFi (courtesy of Ile-sans-fils), which makes it a great place to bring your laptop, catch up on email or other web-related work. The wait staff don't rush the customers, which is a refreshing change from some other cafés that I've been to in Montreal. You'll often see customers working on their laptops, reading the various local indie papers, writing in their journals or even sketching in their art pads. A lovely way to spend the afternoon, either alone or with friends... All told, Santropol is a true Montreal tradition; one that has both ex-pats and locals returning year after year!

TLDR: A pintrester's dream restaurant that serves simple but delicious food. First, if you can you have to sit on their beautiful terrace. It is colourful, fresh and a laptop free zone. Enjoy the koi pond and the greenery as you eat light and refreshing food. The first time I ever went on a Saturday evening, we also enjoyed live music from a fun little indie group. Their sandwiches are big, and they offer you the choice to substitute half your sandwich with a soup. I ordered the CBLT as I am a huge fan of coconut bacon, and substituted half my sandwich with a sweet potato and almond butter soup. The soup was velvety smooth and tasty. The sandwich came with a little bit of salad and was delightful. Cafe Santropol is definitely my top pick for when I'm craving a sandwich. Definitely, a restaurant you should visit in the summer and a great place for food date.

You know how you sometimes re-visit places you used to go to, years earlier, and you find that they've changed - and not for the better? Well, on a recent trip to Montreal with my two kids, I decided to take them to all my old haunts. I was saddened to see that so many were either gone or just....sad and run down. So I was THRILLED to return to San Tropol to discover it was just the same, wonderful, eclectic place as it was back in my McGill days (1980-1983)!!!! The whole restaurant was the same, the set-up was the same, and the fabulous food was the same! We sat outside in the lovely courtyard terrasse, and it was as pretty as always - perhaps prettier, even, with a cobalt blue fence with happy yellow details, a small central garden with small statues, and strung lights from the trees. Intimate and pretty. The restaurant interior is as warm as it was 30 years ago, with various sections and two central washrooms (the latter are small, unisex, and be forewarned: the door on one washroom never closes or locks. Yikes). Embossed metaled coffered tiles line the ceiling and walls, with large, opened garage door "windows" and overhead fans in the summertime, creating a breezy space. The menu is still great, with humongous cream cheese-based sandwiches made from fresh bread. I was saddened to see that my "Sisters of Jeanne Mance" sandwich was no longer offered (it was my old standby), but thankfully they still had the "Northern Lights" (with olives. A family favorite!), and they had some new offerings which were delicious: the "No. 6.5" with bananas and black currents and honey was amazingly delicious! And my youngest kid had the "Mango Madness" which she loved (she said it was a bit spicy, though - and very messy! But she ate the whole thing). The cauliflower and cheddar soup was a bit bitter, and my kids said it had a bit of an off aftertaste, but they doctored it up with a bit of sugar and then said it was great. The accompanying side salads were small but good, and the salad dressing was excellent. For dessert we shared the carrot cake, and it was a moist as I remember. It could have used a bit more icing, but it was delicious. And the chai latte and the cafes au lait were wonderful, and presented beautifully in pretty glasses with fruit as garnishes. In fact, all the dishes were plated and presented beautifully, with lovely fruit garnishes. Our server was nice, despite her manning many tables, we didn't have to wait long at all. Parking on the street can be problematic, so I recommend going at off times. This restaurant is truly a gem. I can't recommend it strongly enough.

We came here for brunch and ordered tea to start. The tea was nice and served on cute trays. We ordered for food tomato soup, chia pudding, a sandwich, and the chili. All the food was just ok except the chili. The chili was good and my friend very much enjoyed it. The rest of the food fell flat and was just ok. Not terrible, but not great. We definitely had higher expectations. The service was not good. The staff was a little rude and it was very hard to find a waitress to take our order and answer questions. Very slow. They didn't do a good job explaining their menu. Overall, this place is just ok.

Had a very disappointing experience yesterday. Maybe we just got a bad day, as it was super busy. Still, it took over an hour to get our food, no acknowledgement or apology from anyone. Noone checked on us, asked how everything was. Staff was rude, food was so so, soup was good but lukewarm. Had the gluten free bread, which wasnt good, and definitely not a sandwich bread. Worst service I had in a very long time.

Cute resto! There's a little pond in the back wit lights on the trees. It's very romantic except that at night the mosquitoes come out n we had to leave after awhile coz it was unbearable. The food however was delicious! I had the roast beef sandwich with a salad. The bread was nice and fluffy. I took a bite of my friend's killer tomato sandwich and it was tasty. There was a lot of cream cheese but it was very good.

A great place for Sunday afternoon to chill with your family and friends. Relax and chill environment with a pond with giants gold fishes with head waterfall. You can hear the tam tam drums from a distance. a great place to unwind. The sever Katherine was very sweet and suggest a gazpacho and with a killer tomatoes and jalapeño jam. Yummy. Overall; its a decent place to bring your friends and eat light food but a bit overpriced .

I love this place for brunch. Their plates are all delicious and plentiful. The patio is great, and the inside spacious and nice.

I love the shaded patio, and the sandwiches are amazing, especially the Duluth sandwich. I could eat that every day!

I was very disappointed with their sandwiches that are very expensive . You have to put 10$ minimum to get a sandwich. They put a lot of sauce and no filling . They have big loaves of bread so expect to eat a lot of bread and nothing inside. The only positive point is that their coffee is strong enough to keep going for the day.