Taken together, reviews portray Mano Figa as a small, energetic spot where the food and coffee often shine: sandwiches stuffed with fresh meats like mortadella and prosciutto on bread baked on site, with standout creations such as a classico or prosciutto focaccia and a savory béchamel potato bake; the coffee is frequently praised for balance and richness, with several calling the flat white the best in Montreal and others noting excellent espresso and a tasty iced option, though a few visits deliver uneven coffee quality or timing issues. The atmosphere is warm and convivial, with friendly service and a lively, cafe meets Italian vibe that can be busy during lunch and occasionally theatrical. Some reviewers comment on value, finding portions generous and prices fair for quality, while a minority feel the price is high for the flavor or craftsmanship. Language and service logistics are noted occasionally, with some mentions of French speaking staff not being universal and occasional quirks in service organization, but the overall impression is a place to return for its breads, meat fillings, and a strong coffee program.
As soon as I entered - I was welcomed & barista was so nice & social!! Coffee & croissant were amazing too!! Anastasia thanks for your service! 29-Jan 🥂
Great spot for a lovely lunch! The place is small but the staff were working seamlessly to make coffee & sandwhiches for what became a busy lunch rush while we were there. However they were super fast cranking out delicious sandwhiches & giving great service. I felt the price was good for the quality & amount of food we got! Sandwhiches are big & full of meat & other toppings that made is a gorgeous & filling meal. Would 100% recommend anyone come here for an amazing sandwhich.
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Cute cafe shop. I got the ice latte & cafe tonic. Turns out the coffee with tonic is really amazing. Love it. The staff is very kind, caring & friendly. Will definitely come back again.
The classico sandwich is delicious.
The sandwiches were delicious, & the coffee was fantastic. I highly recommend this place, though note that the kitchen is closed for the regular menu from 3-5 PM, so you can only order sandwiches, desserts, coffee, or drinks during that time. The service was a bit slow, but overall, it was an amazing experience. & the pistachio dessert is absolutely irresistible!
These are the best sandwiches in MTL! They are STUFFED with ham or whatever you order it with, the sauces are amazing! Coffee is decent, but it goes well with the sandwich.
I recommend going in around 11 specially in a sunny day, you can enjoy the sandwich out in the griffintown park.
I am not usually one for reviews, but we moved to the area 10 months ago & came here a few time. I came today to buy coffee && I loved Bianca's energy & helped to choose a cold drink! My bf I came to eat here as dates & with friends & the food is really good! The food is a bit expensive imo & as a pediatrician my options are a bit limited, but the staff is always happy to help!
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An absolute MUST stop if in Griffintown. Grab a coffee, Italian sandwich or dessert to go. If you have the time, eat-in next door at the restaurant. Bucket list to try all 6x sandwich variants. So far the Classico is my favourite with the sweet honey truffle spread = divine. Parking is tough, but some along the street if the Yoga/Gym-goers haven't claimed.
The place unfortunately has an identity crisis. It looks like a cute Italian espresso bar on the outside then you walk in & there's a huge TV playing NBA games & the music is blasting 21 savage! If you know 21 savage you know the type of music. I went there in the morning around 9am to send a few emails while having coffee but I couldn't hear myself think of how loud the rap music was. I was also planning on getting their focaccia sandwich but I couldn't spend an extra second anymore so I just picked up my stuff & left. Definitely do not recommend the place to go sit there neither alone nor with someone. Maybe good only to pick up coffee or something to eat then leave.
Fore some reason they have a giant tv screen More of a bar than a coffee shop design ,the focaccia couldn't be heated up a little bit . Espresso was short aka 15 seconds yet overpulled aka 35ml approximately , wasn't a hard enough tamp so there's a lot of residue of the puck in the cup , inconsistent grind based on the residue, therefore they don't adjust it in the morning,red flag!!! The portafilters aren't cleaned immediately & the milk doesn't stay refrigerated So these are the same people that run crew collective? I suppose that place also fell off then .
