In June 2017, Mario Durante and Gianni Iermieri, two longtime friends, decided to go into business together. They chose to take over an existing café in order to bring to life a project they had been dreaming of for years. With a great deal of determination and effort, they finally opened Kaffeteca.
Overall, Kaffeteca is a cozy, welcoming neighborhood cafe that blends coffee with Italian inspired eats and a menu that includes paninis, salads, soups, pastas, and daily specials, plus treats for dessert. Reviewers note generous portions, fresh ingredients, and good value, with many saying the lunch options are filling and satisfying. The coffee routine is widely praised for flavor and quality, though a few reviews mention an espresso or flat white that falls short of expectations. The atmosphere is described as warm and homely, with friendly, attentive staff and a family-owned vibe that makes guests feel at home. Service is generally strong, with the owner frequently cited as kind and thoughtful, though one comment points to inconsistency in service at times. This spot is often flagged as a top Laval lunch choice due to the variety, quality, and easy, quick in-and-out dining experience.
This place is a Gem! The portions are big & filling. Everything here is really good! From coffee, soups, salads & sandwiches & they even have treats to satisfy your sweet tooth! I had the feta & sundried tomato pasta salad & Chicken cutlet panini!
Jan 29, 2026
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Wonderful café with amazing service! We arrived about 30 minutes before closing, & the owner was kind enough to welcome us & made me a smoked salmon sandwich from scratch & it was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was cozy, the food was fresh, & the service was genuinely thoughtful. We really enjoyed our visit & will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!
Wow wow wow !!! Superbe place! Service impeccable! Le café est fait avec amour 💘
La nourriture était plus parfaite! Je recommande vivement ce café! Merci aux propriétaires! Ils sont incroyables!
I really wanted to like this place because it's close to where I live but the service is just not good. I've been 3 times & the owner is just plain rude & unfriendly.
The coffee is good though but then again, so is Milano's & Parma. It's all about the service at the end of the day.
I was craving an Italian deli sandwich for a minute & I am glad I found Kaffeteca not too far from the West Island. The sandwich & salad were delicious, I have no complains, however I did knock 1 point down for their coffee. The flat white was slightly disappointing. They seem to have all the right equipment to churn out great tasting espressos.
This place feels like home. The owners are the friendliest, & the staff is always super happy & accommodating. They are the perfect neighborhood lunch stop, combining Italian classics with a Canadian twist. I have been here hundreds of times & cannot recommend it enough! The chef, Gianni, is constantly switching things up with different daily soups & salads so customers like myself don't get bored. They have ruined all other coffee places for me, as nothing compares to their Barista blend. Luckily, they do sell it so I get to drink it from home, but it's never the same. Nothing compares to Mario's cappuccinos!! If you're looking for a pizza or sandwich in Laval & want to support a family business with delicious food & incredible coffee, this is the place for you!
Family owned spot!!
Food is fresh & affordable.Staff is very welcoming & accommodating. It is the perfect place to have a quick lunch & coffee,would highly recommend.
Tres joli petit café de quartier dans le coin de bergerac à Laval! Grande sélection de café, salade, pates, pizza & sandwich. Personnel souriant & accueillant 😌
