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.
Kaffeteca is described as a cozy, welcoming cafe in Laval with fresh, Italian-inspired food and a strong coffee program that many say feels like home. The atmosphere is consistently praised for being warm and inviting, with friendly, accommodating staff noted across reviews. The menu gets compliments for freshness and variety, including daily soups and salads, sandwiches and pizzas, and even cheese bagels, all offered at affordable prices. Coffee earns high marks from the majority of patrons, who speak of a standout Barista blend and well-made cappuccinos, though a few tasters find certain drinks like a flat white less impressive. Some reviews mention moments of uneven service or a sharper edge from the owner, but these are outweighed by positive experiences and a sense of a family-owned, neighborhood spot. Overall, Kaffeteca stands out as a reliable lunch destination that many return to for solid food, good coffee, and a welcoming vibe.
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 😌
