Clarke Café (Kirkland)

MAGDA DK (194 reviews)

25 May 2026

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4.3

🇮🇹What a little gem! Clarke Café was such a wonderful surprise. The café itself is spacious and inviting, perfect whether you’re meeting for a quick coffee date, staying longer to chat, or even settling in to study or work. We tried the porchetta and chicken sandwiches and both were fantastic!!! The bread was fresh and light, the sauces were perfectly paired, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. The portions are generous, the service was quick, and the prices are very reasonable. They also have delicious coffees and desserts to round everything out. Definitely a spot we’ll be coming back to!

Alicia Gandhi (2 reviews)

18 May 2026

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3.0

I’ve been going to Clarke’s in the West Island ever since it opened. I absolutely love the sandwiches, pastries and coffees. It’s top notch and I’m glad we have something like that in the West Island which is rare. However, this cafe is not suitable for students nor for people working with their laptops as the owner keep asking us to sit with strangers to make more space for other customers during the lunch rush hour, while I have been purchasing coffee and food through out the time I spend at the cafe. Also, the wifi is being cut off during the lunch rush hour (11h-13h) and lately the charging outlets have been blocked off, so there’s no way I can bring my laptop to work with. I absolutely love their food but the experience doesn’t meet the quality of service that Clarke deems to market.

theXcraZyXvampiReX (10 reviews)

18 May 2026

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3.0

While the food and drinks are good, this cafe is VERY unwelcoming to students and anyone with laptops really. The owner tries to get you out the door as fast as they can, regardless of whether you’ve just spent 30$ there or not. They’ve started closing the charging ports, and the manager keeps asking people to clear out their table during the “rush” period to go join a bunch of strangers on a larger shared table, EVEN if you are ordering lunch too. It feels like you’re in a high school cafeteria rather than a cafe you’re paying for to sit at a table. I understand the business side of it, but on the other hand, I promise you this is unfortunately driving away dozens of clients that in turn, discourage all their friends and family from coming here. I don’t go there anymore, and neither do so many regulars. It’s such a shame considering the limited options in the West Island.

DevinBrodie25 (66 reviews)

17 May 2026

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5.0

Incredible little Cafe in the west island. Unbelievable sandwiches and great coffee. Share the sandwich, the portions are huge!

Rania Saad (18 reviews)

9 May 2026

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5.0

Best coffee ever!! The service is amazing. Love this place.

Ro Chan (21 reviews)

25 Apr 2026

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5.0

Every thing good the Mocha very Delicious

Camille Ashley (1 review)

24 Apr 2026

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3.0

YOU CANNOT STUDY HERE BETWEEN 11h-14h30!!! I love the food here and decided to grab a sandwich and study but I ended up realizing the wifi for clients wasn't popping up so I asked the staff and they said that the owner TURNS OFF THE WIFI between 11h-14h30 because it is considered rush hour to avoid people staying too long. All to say, wish I knew that before spending 30$ on a coffee and sandwich with a 20% tip... That being said, staff is friendly and the sandwiches are good. Coffee is okay.

Alisson Weiss (3 reviews)

21 Apr 2026

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5.0

Clarke Café is a true community partner. Their support and generosity mean a great deal, and it was felt throughout our entire event. Grateful for them and highly recommend.

Yara Mohiar (5 reviews)

19 Apr 2026

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3.0

Owner keeps moving customers around during lunch, after we waited for a table, ordered and sat. Laptops not welcome at any time since plugs have been closed and owner insists to move you and put other customers in your place even if you need the only one left open to charge and will seat you with strangers on a shared table with no plug. I explained my battery needs to be plugged at all time to work and was told it wasn’t really their problem, but somehow it was mine to move and prioritize other customers, regardless how much we order because my table had the minimum of 2 chairs and the second one wasn’t being utilized (anymore, a friend was there and left). It was honestly not good for business as an approach. Everyone spoken to was turned off. The two customers you would get by moving those already seated often don’t order more than a single person seated, who keeps ordering as they work. However if you feel the business really would benefit from that tradeoff, I suggest stickers on the tables you want no laptops on during lunch hours saying no laptops (11:30-1:30) on the tables of your choice and to reopen plugs if you want customers with laptops to actually believe they’re welcome at other hours of the day. Otherwise, you’re losing an entire group of customers who always go to cafes to work. It’s not a library, strangers often don’t want to share a table. If it is acceptable, then people without laptops should be open to share their tables too. It is a very unpleasant experience to be asked to prioritize other customers when you were there first, and told it isn’t their business if you need to charge. That’s not how you speak to customers. The cafe is cute, it’s a shame how many people this happened to.

Olivier Lépine (19 reviews)

18 Apr 2026

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5.0

This place is a gem!! Great vibes, great staff, great coffee and food. Highly recommend

mario76 reviews (3 reviews)

17 Apr 2026

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5.0

This place has large windows and is spacious and clean. The perfect place to have lunch with a friend or just get a coffee!

Haig James Toutikian (44 reviews)

16 Apr 2026

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5.0

Used to go to Clarke's original location back in day! So happy to see their new location. The price quality of their sandwiches is still very high.

Valérie Bachand (5 reviews)

15 Apr 2026

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5.0

Great coffee shop! The sandwiches are fresh and delicious, and the coffee is good. The place has a beautiful design and is always very clean. Definitely worth a visit!

Jeff Alerts (1 review)

15 Apr 2026

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5.0

For Sasha, Aprille, and anyone else who feels that cafes are their personal living rooms... Clarke Cafe is a restaurant and a cafe. Anyone taking up space for hours with a single $6 latte, where that table might normally be used at lunchtime for $50+ of business for food and drinks for two people, is an entitled brat. Yes, they've had to make adjustments based on the sheer number of students taking up hours of space for a single drink. It's not ideal for some people, because it doesn't feel comfortable paying a drink and then being asked to move. But the owner is very polite, a good guy who takes great care of his customers. But he has a business to run. Between say 11:30am and 2:00pm, his lunch customers also deserve a place to sit and eat. If you owned a business like this, you wouldn't want to see people walking in for lunch, see an army of laptops and no open tables, and walk out the door. This is what's happening, and he needs to be able to balance your right as a customer with his right to make money on his business. Anyway, long rant over. Clarke Cafe is a great spot for coffee, food, vibes. Staff is great, customers are great, all of it. You just can't park yourself there for 3-5 hours, especially over lunch, while customers wanting to eat and spend 4-5X what you're spending.

Moe abdelal (46 reviews)

15 Apr 2026

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4.7

My bad review is not about the food or the customer service. The employees are amazing, and the food is delicious. My issue lately is with the management. I sometimes like to take my laptop and do some light work while sipping on my coffee. yesterday april 14th,2026. The manager shuts down the internet. Then you can see him staring at anyone who has any electronics bigger than a phone. I am so turned off by this shift in management's behavior that I won't go there again. at least i am not the only one that been noticing that lately.

Anthony Lionetti (7 reviews)

15 Apr 2026

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5.0

Clarke Cafe has become my regular morning stop on the way to work. The coffee and croissants are great! I’ve also tried their lunch, and the food is excellent. Great quality, fresh, and very good portions for the price. The staff is friendly and the place is well run. Definitely a spot I keep coming back to. Highly recommend!

george bourantanis (10 reviews)

13 Apr 2026

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5.0

Great place to have coffee and a relaxing place

Patrick Aboud (2 reviews)

13 Apr 2026

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5.0

Great food and quality. Great value for your money. Always friendly and courteous staff. Clean kitchen and surroundings. Well worth the visit and experience. A must try in the West Island. The owner and staff always go out of their way to make your visit a memorable destination and experience.

Isidore Barillaro (3 reviews)

13 Apr 2026

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5.0

Frank and the staff are very accommodating and food and drinks are Top notch.

Ken Oliver (175 reviews)

12 Apr 2026

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5.0

Top notch food, best sandwiches and great service. Love it!

David Chisholm (1 review)

12 Apr 2026

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5.0

Best sangwich ever! Great family business!

Derek Mott (6 reviews)

12 Apr 2026

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5.0

Have been here many times over the years. Best sandwich and coffee in the city. The workers are friendly and the atmosphere has a great vibe. Reading some of the complaints about being asked to leave because you are studying….. this man runs a business not a library!!!! Be considerate

Gianni Panzera (4 reviews)

12 Apr 2026

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5.0

Clarke cafe feels like home! Coffee, food and hospitality make this place feel like no other. The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating!

Matthew N (10 reviews)

11 Apr 2026

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5.0

Great place to grab a bite to eat. Friendly service and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend

Claudia (31 reviews)

11 Apr 2026

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5.0

Absolutely love this place! The coffee is consistently excellent and the sandwiches are fresh. My go-to is the chicken cutlet with pickles and hot peppers. It’s become my favourite spot when visiting the West Island. I’ve noticed some negative reviews from people upset that they can’t camp out with a laptop, but honestly, this is a coffee shop not a co‑working space! Shout out to the staff, they are always so friendly! I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for great coffee and food.