Overall, reviews describe Nonnina as a beloved Italian bakery cafe in Lachine, known for fresh, high quality ingredients, generous sandwiches, a wide range of pastries and desserts, and standout items like zeppole and cannoli; the atmosphere is warm and lively with friendly, attentive staff and reliable service, and the coffee, gelato, and pizza options are frequently praised. The spot is often busy with queues, but the ordering system and fast pickup help keep things moving, and guests appreciate the convenient terrace, takeout and catering options, and the strong sense of community that brings return visits; some comments note occasional price sensitivity, occasional inconsistency in texture of certain items like spicy chicken, and a desire for a bit more space or quieter times, but the overall sentiment remains highly positive and loyal.
If you are looking for an outstanding patisserie/cafe to have breakfast/brunch/lunch, then Nonnina is the place for you.
They have a tremendous selection of coffees, focaccias, made-to-order sandwiches & desserts.
It is largely a self-serve cafe, where you place your order, get a pager to let you know when your food will be ready for pick up at the side counter, then you proceed to the Barrista station to pick up your coffee. After picking up your coffee, you can neither try to find an open table (a bit of a challenge in the winter, when the patio is closed & the open air doors are closed), or wait by the side counter for your pager to buzz.
The fresh sandwiches are huge & delicious.
I had the fresh porcetta sandwich, which kind of resembled a shawarma, with red onions & white sauce in the bottom & topped with a mixture of thinly sliced pork & shredded lettuce.
My wife ordered a Turkey Club & could only finish half of it.
On our way out, we picked up half a dozen pastries for a dinner party that night, all of which were delicious.
The menu is available online but the visuals don't do adequate service to the food.
I've been to Nonnina's twice snd each time I found the coffee subpar. Twice now I've had the Americana & twice I wondered'what is wrong with this coffee'. Can it be the water they use or maybe the milk in those little creamers is stale. Or maybe it's their choice of coffee.
Always great no matter what you order. We live so far & go there atleast once a week. Quality is outstanding. From sandwiches to desserts to coffees to pizzas, everything is good. Except the lady owner/manager could smile a little... they're making a killing. Atleast she doesn't just stand there she helps around.
Update: Zeppole are delicious during the Zeppole season & pistachio one is made with real Pistachio cream. Unlike some places who put green food coloring.
Loved the sandwiches & desserts they have here! Large selection of desserts, gelato & coffee as well as their delicious Italian sandwiches. Would definitely come back!
Awesome place! Was my first time. Will come again! The food was yummy! I gave it 4 stars because it was slow. My coffee & soda took quite some time to arrive. & my sandwiches to go also took a surprising amount of time. Still, very good
Nice place to have coffee & italian pastery, nice atmosphere.. always crowded, coffee was ok .. not expensive, good place if you want to have a walk near the st Laurence rive
The cutest place! Very nice vibes inside, super close to the water if you want to drink your coffee there too. Food was so good, with great quantity & flavours, & the choice of desserts is impressive. Really liked their coffee too. Not expensive as well. A gem in Lasalle after a ride in René-Lévesque park!
Finally a coffee shop in the neighborhood that has good food, pastries & semi-ok coffee. If I had to give one suggestion, I would recommend to improve the coffee because it's not good at all. Iced or hot. The lady serving the coffee can be quite abrupt & rude as well if you ask her for anything. If I pay almost five dollars for a coffee, you bet I will ask for more cream to drink it the way I actually enjoy it. No need to be low-key upset at a customer for asking modifications.
What a cool find! I have worked in the area for over a year & how come it took me so long to find this gem ? Thankfully, a co worker suggested it today! Everything displayed looked delicious, it was difficult to choose what I wanted. Coffee was great & my mozzarella & basil pizza was too!! Will definitely return to try some delectable pastries very soon!!! Service was friendly & quick!
Oct 18, 2024
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I love Nonnina!! Always on point with their sandwiches, & the coffee is always excellent. A great spot to meet up halfway between Downtown Montreal & the West Island.
This place is always packed with customers & the line can be quite long. The coffee was amazing but the sandwiches were underwhelming. The bread was hard & the sandwich seemed to lack sauce, which made it dry. There aren't enough tables inside to accommodate everyone, & the outdoor seating area is infested with bees. The pastries weren't the best (key lime pie was too sour, cannoli was warm & tasted weird). However, this place has a great vibe & the service is great. Some things could be improved but I will come back to try different things because they offer quite a variety of items!
It is a place that is perfect for genuine Italian at the beach light & refined menu. Unique coffees & wedding like dishes, seems to get better year after year.
Aug 6, 2024
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Phenomenal food, service & pricing. disappointed that they mixed up my cappuccino & gave me a filter coffee. That being said will be going back 100% & highly recommend it.
Cool spot close to the lachine canal. Great spot for Italian sandwiches, pizza, pastries, desserts & coffees. Gets crazy busy at lunch & on weekends. Staff is super friendly & superb.
First visit, advertised as a sandwich/coffee shop, went to pick up some pastries for an evening BBQ invitation, & got a spicy chicken cutlet sandwich for lunch. Ummm...it was gross! The first few bites tasted like fish! I had to check the menu to see if they had fish sandwiches on the menu & maybe they had made a mistake, but no they don't. Yuck. Took it apart to double check if it was chicken, & in fact it was. But inedible! At 13.95+tax that's an expensive fail for a lunch sandwich. So unfortunate. Hopefully the pastries we are bringing for the BBQ will be a better hit.
What a great little cafe! The staff is super friendly, & the coffee is delicious, as is the raspberry-lemonade italian soda (a personal fave). The sandwiches are huge, fresh, & so full of flavour. I would definitely recommend visiting this cafe.
