Cafe Aunja

Great little spot tucked away in the Concordia village. You could walk by this busy stretch of Sherbrooke many times and never notice this café. But what a find when you finally do!
I first dropped in this summer during Grand Prix. It was like finding an oasis in the desert — although in this case it was more like finding a quiet and relaxing spot amidst chaos, booth babes and the smell of gasoline. It has now become my ritual, every time I stop in at Concordia, I get a latte here. And it never disappoints.
The café is run by Iranians, which offer excellent coffees and teas as well as pastries. It is also a great spot to do some reading or studying.

Cute and cosy. Studious and quiet ambiance on a Tuesday evening. Try the big pot of tea where you can create your own tea blend and get a free biscotti! Great quality full leaves herbal teas available. Persian Rose flower, verbena, mountain tea, Lilly, magnolia, peach flower… wehewww, my head is spinning. Delicious homemade cakes. Will be back to play chess. That’s all you need to know!

So the environment is really good and I guess if you stop here you should really conceptualize it as paying for that as well. Cuz holy moly, a small pot of herbal tea for 5 dollars? It was just chamomile! But I did spend two hours here reading and it was quiet and there are lots of outlets.

I really love the laid back atmosphere at Aunja, and everything I’ve gotten there has been spectacular.

I didn’t focus too much on their drinks in my last review and mostly talked about their ambience. Even though the ambience is still really nice, I disagree about the competitive pricing. Their drinks are definitely more expensive than elsewhere in downtown or plateau. I had their latte last time which tasted fair but I took their cappuccino this time which was super disappointing. It was served in a mug so I thought wow they are definitely serving coffee worth $ 4.00 but then I realized that ¾th of the mug was literally foam. I know capuccino is supposed to be foamy but this was too frothy for me, I didn’t get any real taste of the coffee. Actually I don’t even know what I tasted, it wasn’t coffee or milk or water. It didnt even smell that great and I added like four spoons of sugar to try and make it taste better. My brother took home made iced tea and couldn’t finish it because the drink lacked flavour. My mother took homemade lemonade and I think they used lime instead of lemon because her drink was quite sour. They also don’t have splenda.
Still a great looking place but never returning back after this experience, sorry.

Aunja is a café which has a cozy, inviting atmosphere and great food and drink. They have a vast tea selection some very high quality baked goods. My raisin roll was very fresh and the Tutti Frutti tea that I had was loaded with chunks of fresh fruit. So why three stars? The pricing which was a bit excessive. That Tutti Frutti tea and raisin roll were $ 10. The tea alone was $ 5 and yes I enjoyed it but that is quite steep.

The place has a cute ambiance and you’d think they’d have a samovar if they were Persian but I think the place kind of does its own thing. Although the place does have Persian culture events, which is good.
Other than that it is a rather overpriced, I spent 6.33 with tax on a «tea» that was literally some dried spices with a splash of rose water in a jar.
I guess it’s okay if you’re in the area and looking for something different, I just wouldn’t want to spend that much on a drink, but they have cheaper options.

This café is absolutely beautiful. Once walks into the incredible warm atmosphere and a delicious soothing smell. The furniture is charming and makes me want to go back and try out all the different nooks and crannies so I can claim a favourite spot!
The staff are very friendly and were kind enough to help me choose something. I tried the snowman’s surprise which was different to anything i’ve ever had before. Perhaps it’s an acquired taste but in the hot winter it’s absolutely refreshing.
This is the perfect place for a sweet afternoon conversation with friends or a date. Definitely going back and would recommend to everyone.

In the concrete jungle that is downtown — this place is tops for lovely vibes, pretty décor and fancy Persian tea. Love!

Cute persian hippy café with great pastries.
Very nice ambiance with wooden tables and books everywhere.
Great teas, coffees and pastries

Lots of tea selection here, and lovely décor as well. One or my favorite study spots — good wifi (passwords gingertea), outlets available, and they have both savoury food (sandwiches or soup) and great pastries as well!
Also a great spot for catching up with friends.

I came with a friend to study here. However, the waitress forgot my order a couple times. In between, she came and asked if I had ordered anything (she forgot my order). I had to remind the other waiter for my soup. We were asked to move tables, quite coldly. Overall, not an enjoyable experience.

I’d actually give this place 3.5 stars but that’s not an option.
I came here to do work and upon entering was immediately charmed by the atmosphere and décor. I ordered the Persian fragrance tea because I thought it sounded interesting. It ended up being hot water with a bunch of floating flowers and loose leaf tea. To be honest, it was quite overpriced and not worth it.
Food wise I was a bit more impressed– I ordered the lentil soup and a roast beef sandwich. The soup was definitely home made and delicious. I just wish there was more of it. The roast beef sandwich was really rich and was quite a generous portion. It did leave me with a bit of a stomach ache though because it was so rich.
In terms of a place to study, I don’t think I’ll be coming back here. The other customers were really load and kept bumping into my chair. Also I found it overpriced for what I got.
Definitely a cute place for a coffee date though!

had relaxing tea time for an hour and more. just looking from outside, you can know that this is a right café to try.
all you can blend tea to share for 2−3per (7.50 $), delicious fresh cake, cute cups, comfortable sofa, relaxing but fashionable atmosphere, lots tables, artistic website.
i totally felt in love with this Iranian style tea service. you choose your pot, then mix your favourite herbs, dry flowers, fruits, teas, by yourself. all stuffs are so neatly and so beautifully presented in glass jars that you feel like you wanna try them all.
i will definitely come back, for coffee next time:)

Very nice and cozy place to hang out with your friends, delicious coffee n tasty tea !!

I am a fan because this café is really heart-​warming. The place has a nice decoration and a enjoyable atmosphere. You can find books, a lot of tea boxes, chess (not sure) games, a couch and an old keyboard. Also, it is so close to Concordia
I have been there 3 times, and I must say, my heart likes the place better than my wallet does… Indeed, the latte and the home-​made lemonade were actually good (although I am usually not a huge fan of lemon things). The tea I tasted was ok but could have been better if I had received good advice from the waiter (who did not look like he was passionate). Still, I will try not to go too often, as the prices are not the cheapest, but, well, I guess you also pay for the atmosphere and the cute little tea set they serve you in.

Just had the worst pasta ever in my life here… worst presentation, knew the taste won’t be good already. I should say the interior design is nice, and the vibe is pretty good for a weekend chill. But food is over priced. The tasteless pasta + lemonade cost me $ 14+. I will attach a picture

This place is great! I’ve only been here once but the atmosphere is perfect. It really charming and cozy. It wasn’t noisy at all and it was the perfect place to talk. There was plenty of space when I went and the tables weren’t cramped. They had a wide selection of teas as well as espresso and coffee. I would highly recommend this place!

I was visiting Montréal and a friend took me to Café Aunja for a tea. What a charming little place. It’s definitely unique in its own way. If you like to have a tea or coffee and enjoy a comforting environment while reading a book or doing some work this is the place.

I completely fell in love with this charming little coffee shop.
The employees were all so sweet and helpful. The nice young man behind the counter helped me pick out a delicious herbal tea blend that was just perfect. I completely forget the ingredients, but if you’re anything like me you’ll have the time of your life picking out your own personal concoction.
My tea was served in a cute china pot and antique cup and saucer, and came with 4 little sugar cookies. All for less than 5 bucks!
I’ll definitely be back on my next visit to la belle province.

A quaint and cozy neighbourhood café 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!