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.
Les salades sont incroyables & composées d'ingrédients de superbe qualité. Le service est wayy beyond expectations. Une superbe institution de Montreal hyper bien gérée who's in for the long term. Chapeau guys & gals.
Great spot for brunch. The staff was great. We wanted to sit outside after having already been seated & they accommodated us with pleasure. The outdoor terrace with the picnic tables was cozy. I really enjoyed the cream corn & mushroom breakfast pizza. Super unique take & delicious.
Aug 24, 2025
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Took 20 minutes for a server to ask what we would like to drink. If we had to wait another 5-10 min, I would have left.
The pizza was pretty good, however the crust was a little soggy. I wish there was a little more cheese on the pizzas. I understand the style they want to go for but it feels like it's not enough.
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.
Aug 4, 2025
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Beautiful place. I teresting takes on dishes.
Green salad was amazing, but SUPER vinaigretty & salty, which I loved but might not be for everybody.
Pizza wasn't great... But then again, that's on us for ordering a pizza at a non-pizza establishment
Beigne aux fraises was FANTASTIC, haven't had such a special item in a while.
So overall, amazing atmosphere (love it when I have the urge to move into a restaurant), very volatile quality of food, great service.
We had a great experience at Cafe Parvis. The food was delicious & unexpected. The patio was dog friendly which is perfect for us. Drinks were smaller than other places but flavour was on point.
I am impressed with the speed, quality & price of the food despite how busy the place was when I arrived. The coffee is sub-par. They get coffee from Kittel, in my opinion one of the best roasters in the city, but they get their least interesting coffee. I ordered a cortado & the milk texture was off & it tasted burnt. That said, the chicken sandwich was insanely good for $18
Jul 31, 2025
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I've visited this café a few times over the past couple of years. The service & food are generally mediocre, & the wait time for food tends to be longer than expected, even when it's not too busy. It's a convenient spot for large groups, but not one I'd go out of my way for.
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!
Excellent food, fantastic service, & great ambiance! I would come back. Beautiful decor indoors & nice patio outside. I would maybe play some music outdoors as we couldn't hear the music indoors. This is a gem ☺?
We had such an incredible experience at this restaurant! We came 2 days in a row & each time had the most creative dishes with fresh ingredients. We cannot wait to come back to Montreal!
Un resto que j'ai fréquenté pas mal dans ses premières années, malheureusement on sent la récession dans l'assiette, je me rappelais de salades repas gourmandes & généreuses, j'ai eu une salade avec 10 asperges & 3-4 bouts de haloumi (non grilles contrairement a ce qui était écrit dans le menu). Dommage parce que l'ambiance est chouette & le service chaleureux.
