At Parma Café, the spirit of Italy meets the vibrancy of a fast-casual restaurant. Enjoy an authentic espresso prepared to perfection, as if you were in Naples. The menu, featuring carefully prepared paninis and salads, will also take your taste buds on a culinary journey. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a leisurely coffee, Parma Café promises a warm and welcoming atmosphere, just like home.
Parma Café in Laval's Centropolis emerges in reviews as a bright, welcoming Italian cafe with a spacious layout, a strong coffee program and a menu that reliably delivers fresh paninis, salads and desserts; patrons praise fast friendly service, attentive staff, and a vibe that makes it a good spot to study, meet friends, or enjoy a quick bite, with particular note of cannoli and pistachio flavors as highlights. The majority of feedback points to excellent coffee and sandwiches, generous portions, and a cozy, modern interior, though some experiences mention it getting very loud and crowded at peak times, occasional inconsistency in panini fillings or price, and frustrations with seating for long study sessions or issues with ordering and payment apps. Overall Parma Café is described as a go-to spot in Laval with a reliable menu, welcoming atmosphere, and strong service, worth returning to for both coffee and meals.
The place is very refreshing, great sandwiches & coffee. The canoli filling may need more cream, to lessen the dryness feeling.
The prepayment thing is annoying, servers don't get tipped as much & adding to your order is a chore, preventing reordering when you see a line up at the cashier.
Everyone is really pleasant.
They do take credit card payments (unlike Molano's).
The Starbucks style table renters that show up with their portable offices & rent a table all day long for the price of one small coffee, may need to go, when the place gets busier & tables need to get turned over( it's also annoying seeing them taking over all the tables on the out perimeter of the restaurant ). Main reason why we stopped going to Starbucks , all tables & parking spots were taken by homeless/ officeless workers doing business with their Apple laptops, Apple cell phones & Apple Bluetooth ear buds. However they did all match. So there is that.
Will go back, if parking permits it.
May 10, 2025
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Great place to have a coffee with a friend,
We went around 6:30pm it was a quite a busy,
But the service was quick
I had a light cold latte it was good
Also got the fire chicken it was spicy so if you love spicy it should be in your list
& my friend took a steak capoccolo épicé sandwich
It was also good but she preferred to have a more mayo inside to make it juicier
The all employees were super friendly
I would definitely go back
Fantastic spot, whether a coffee date, catching up with friends, or looking for a cozy place to get some work done. The ambiance is warm & stylish, with a modern yet inviting decor that makes you want to stay a while.
The coffee is rich & well prepared, & they offer a great selection of fresh pastries & light bites. The service is fast & friendly, adding to the overall pleasant experience. Plus, the seating is comfortable, & the atmosphere is just the right balance of lively & relaxing, perfect for conversations or focused work. A versatile café that's definitely worth a visit!
Mar 2, 2025
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I love this place! The food is delicious, the service is top notch, & the coffee is just other level! Highly recommended! It is always clean & the ambiance is very special.
I recently visited Parma Cafe for brunch.
On the up side, vibe was good. Cafe is modern, spacious & clean. Just not sure why they put TVs in there, kinda kills the cozy cafe vibe, oh well.
Food was ok! Breakfast panini was good but nothing crazy, however coffee was delicious & well done! Their cookie (which looked amazing in display) were rock hard, disappointing.
Unfortunately, the place fell short of my expectations for service. Although it was quick & efficient, the cashier was rude, never smiled & it felt like she didn't want to work there. The whole staff was just disinterested & no one seemed happy to be there, weird!
Went to Parma Cafe for a lunch date with my dad. I had the steak sandwich au jus & he had the sausage sandwich. Both were excellent. Not sure if they make their bread or purchase it from somewhere but whatever the case may be please don't ever change it. Fries with truffle mayo were also delicious. Coffee was very good as well. Price for quality & portions were on point. Staff were friendly. Highly recommend
Definitely a go-to spot for me! The place is spacious wirh plenty of seating. The cesar salad is delicious, & the coffee is great! Some servers had a resting ***** face, we can only hope that it's because it's busy
Jan 8, 2025
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The coffee & food are decent, but nothing extraordinary. The coffee beans could be of better quality, & the size of the coffee is not standard; it's more in line with American sizes. Despite this, I will return because there are limited options for coffee in Laval.
I ordered coffee( expresso), which was not good, too far from an Italian expresso. I told the lady that the coffee tasted so bad. She just said, "Yeah, it is our machine." You can do a good service,clean, food not bad but don't forget your name. Parma Cafe. Do a good coffee if you want your customers to be happy.
Whether with family, friends, colleagues, or just by myself working or reading, Café Parma is the best spot I know in Montreal & Laval. It feels like home, with a warm, family-like atmosphere. The team is exceptionally friendly, & the quality of the coffee & food is outstanding. Highly recommended!
I love Parma Café at Marché Jean-Talon so was ecstatic when it came to Centropolis. Large, spacious, but still cozy & bright. Beats Café Milano Laval in terms of vibe (sorry Café Milano!) I just wished you 1) Served your breakfast sandwich all day (or later than 11) 2) Opened at 7 instead of 8 AM in the week. I sometimes would love a breakfast sandwich & coffee on my way to work ☕
Dec 22, 2024
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Really enjoyed my experience. I've been planning on going for a while & was so happy they opened a location on Laval The decor was so beautiful & cozy, perfect spot for dates, coffee, studying, or catching up with a friend. The service was quick, & the staff were great They came to check on us multiple time's to make sure everything was good & to our satisfaction We ordered the chicken ceasar panini & fire chicken sandwich ( which was actually spicy & good ) the bread .Wow, it was great We also had arancini, crispy & cheesy The fries were a big portion so perfect for sharing, & it came with truffle mayonnaise. Tell them in advance if you prefer regular or spicy mayonnaise The owner / manager was kind enough & offered us some lattes & dessert It was a very kind gesture & made us feel appreciated as first-time customers Don't miss out, guys. I would definitely go back!
Absolutely loved our experience at Parma Cafe! The cappuccino was perfectly frothy & rich, & the iced coffee hit the spot-refreshing & smooth. The ambiance is cozy, & the service was friendly & quick. We'll definitely be back for more delicious coffee moments! Highly recommend!
