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.
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.
Very good sandwiches. Been several times now & regardless your appetite, one sandwich will definitely fill you up. Homemade focaccia is awesome & ingredients are fresh!
Dec 22, 2024
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The people at the counter were welcoming & the service was quite fast! We had ordered the Classico, the Bresaola sandwiches & the Mocha Freddo. We were pleased with how fresh the ingredients tasted, & the Mocha Freddo was refreshing & fitting with the summer weather. I'm guessing due to the warm temperature, there were quite a bit of flies swarming around the pastries, which was slightly off-putting 😟 Despite that, overall, quite enjoyed our experience & the food there (they also have cool merch 😎)
I don't want to knock this place too hard because the sandwiches are fantastic, but the wait is just too long. They really need another guy just on cold cuts duty instead of having one guy trying to do both cutting & assembling & bagging, & just not able keeping up. He's trying his best to batch them up, doing 5-6 at a time, but it's just not moving. Wether it's a week day lunch or a weekend, it's not unusual to wait up to 20 if not 30 mins for a sandwich. They're honestly great, & I keep coming back despite the wait, but for the sake of this place they should improve their workflow. I would spend more per sandwich or come more often if the sandwiches took 5 mins instead of 20.
