Overall, Café Parvis is a charming, plant filled spot downtown with a Parisian cafe vibe and a welcoming ambiance. The space and decor are repeatedly praised, including real plants, a cozy terrace and a spacious interior that can accommodate groups, though it can get loud at peak times. The menu is diverse, with beloved pizzas and fresh salads, and standout vegetarian options like maitake mushrooms, while some dishes such as certain pizzas or seafood can be uneven and occasionally over or undercooked, leading to mixed experiences. Service is frequently described as friendly and efficient, yet occasional slowdowns or a misstep by a staff member have left some diners frustrated. Value is often seen as reasonable or pricey depending on the visit, with many noting quality ingredients and generous portions on some dishes but others finding portions small for the price. Café Parvis remains a notable, photogenic spot with strong ambiance and solid food, popular for groups and casual meals but not immune to occasional inconsistencies or noise.
Un endroit parfait : charmant, professionel & de qualité. On a loué une salle de rencontre & ensuite lunché, tout a été très smooth. On s'est régalé ! Le lieu est tout simplement trop beau !
Ptit lunch avec les copains, très bon spot pour les regroupements relaxes & informels. Service agréable & good vibes de bistro chill. Très sympa pour yap & prendre un verre de vin. Bonne bouffe à prix très décent pour downtown.
Mar 12, 2026
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Went there for a work lunch. One of the worst pizzas I've ever had. I got the Nordic shrimp pizza, & it had weird toppings like lettuce & Lays kinda chips. Lettuce made the pizza dough extra soggy, & the shrimps were cold & cut into small minced pieces, so you don't even get the taste of shrimps. Service was excellent & attentive. The place is way too loud for a business meeting, so if you're going there to talk money, it's not your place.
We walked over to Cafe Pavis for lunch on a Sunday. It is off a main road in a quiet side street, but you really can't miss it because it's quaintly decorated with many flower baskets, & has outdoor seating. The inside is much bigger than it looks.
Cafe Pavis has a variety of food on their menu & seemed to cater to many taste buds. We saw a lot of locals there as well.
We ordered the broccoli tofu salad (full portion) & margarita pizza to share. This was a good portion for lunch. The broccoli tofu salad used ramen noodles as the base. It was delicious! The broccoli was perfectly charred, the marinated tofu was thinly sliced, & the ramen was al dente. It had a mild flavor & was not heavy. The margarita pizza was classic, with a thin chewy crust, cooked in brick oven.
There is a lot of staff & the place is very casual. Cafe Pavis offers a full bar & coffee bar. Mimosas seemed to be very popular, which I suppose is expected given it was a Sunday.
Toujours une valeur sûre, que ce soit pour le brunch, le lunch ou le souper. Les pizzas sont délicieuses & les salades sortent toujours de l'ordinaire. La carte des vins est intéressante également. Emplacement parfait si vous avez envie d'un souper avant un spectacle à la Place des Arts. Décor magnifique.
This is the second time I have been here. Both times were lovely. Great atmosphere, ideal for casual lunch with friends or with colleagues. Nice variety of items on the menu. Highly recommend.
We went for lunch with a group of people from work during the summer.
The pizza were good but a bit small for the price (all pizzas were between 22-28$).
The atmosphere was great & cozy.
Be sure to ask how much are the add-ons for the pizzas because one person added 4 small pieces of chicken on her pizza & it ended up being 8$ for that.
My family & in-laws went here for lunch. We got 3 pizzas (watercress, red margarita & grilled chicken). They were all exceptional pizza. You could literally taste the freshenss in the ingredients!
Jul 11, 2025
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It's a very cozy spot to go with friends & family. A main dish is less than $30, & the ingredients are super fresh. I love the pizza there, but keep in mind that the menu always changes, so your favorite pizza may not be available on your second visit.
We ordered gnocchi & pizza with sausage, & both were very good. I highly recommend this place!
They have two floors, so I've never seen a line when having lunch on the weekend, but you could make a reservation just in case.
Love this place! The ingredients feel so fresh & the flavours are beautifully balanced. We love the decor as well-there's such a cozy but light & refreshing atmosphere to it! Im a huge fan of any of the salads & their breakfast pizzas. There's truly something for everyone here. Probably one of the best places for brunch/lunch right downtown!
Awesome spot with a simple lunch menu to pick from! Ordered the octopus pizza & it was delicious. I will say the eggplant pizza ordered by my colleague was a bit better, but you can't go wrong with either one. Definitely recommend if you're looking for pizza!
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Great place for brunch. We walked in for lunch. Would definitely recommend Salmon rillete with fried panko egg & veg sandwich with veggie patte. The only drawback is the otherwise great view is temporarily ruined by the ongoing construction around the chapel. Hopefully once done, the views would be better again!
Cozy & cute place to have lunch & coffee. However very disappointed with the 22$ smashed potato dish containing half a potato, 6 mini chips, 1 egg. On top of that, I reserved a place for 5 near the windows & when I came in, they gave the spot to walk ins. We had to sit either in ice cold ac or in the dark in the back. Not impressed.
L'endroit parfait pour un lunch de femmes d'affaires. Nous avons été très bien servies par Jonathan & véçue une très agréable expérience. Je recommande & la nourriture est délicieuse!
