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.
Love love love this place! Great coffee, fantastic sandwiches & desserts. The staff & owners are so nice. I go almost everyday for my morning coffee♡ Great job you guys! So happy to finally have you in Laval! I highly recommend this place for the atmosphere, food & service!
If you're looking for amazing sandwiches with quality ingredients, & a good atmosphere to enjoy your meal, Parma Cafe is the way to go! This location is spacious with lots of seating options. The staff & managers are welcoming & friendly! The food is always a 10/10. My go to is the Gigi panini or their cesar salad with extra chicken cutlet! They also have a large selection of affordable breakfast options!
Dec 11, 2025
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Beau décor, service rapide! Parfait endroit pour petit rencontre entre amis. Je recommande le Frappé Chai Glacé & les frites. Les sandwiches n'étaient pas à mon goût.
A family member introduced me to this gem, & I'm so glad they did! I was craving Italian food, & I decided to give this place a try! The sandwiches were amazing, the fries were delicious & crispy, & the tortellini was the best in town. The salad was divine, & I loved trying Buccini cheese for the first time. Highly recommend!
Bon sandwich & boisson mais rien d'exceptionnel. Très cher pour ce que c'est & au prix qu'ils chargent, il devrait y avoir des accompagnement avec leur sandwiches.
28$ = prix pour 1 sandwich & 1 thé glacé, c'est cher payé pour un panini…
Unfortunately, they are lacking consistency! The 1st month they were openly all the sandwiches were prepared to perfection. The last 2 times was a very big let down. Chewy steak with only 1 thin slice. Chicken club had almost no chicken & very small bite seize pieces that were falling out from the bread. & how could they mess up frozen fries? Hope they get it together, I'll give them another shot but after that I'm done wasting my money on bread & condiments.
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.
I visited Parma Cafe on a Saturday during peak lunch hours.
The service was fast & efficient, with the server being attentive enough to confirm my full order when I thought something might be missing. The table number system worked well.
While most prices are reasonable, some items may be slightly overpriced. However, the quality of the food made it feel worth it.
The cookies were outstanding, & the bread used for sandwiches was fantastic. Drinks were easy to enjoy. However, the fries were over-seasoned & under-salted, & the dipping sauce could be improved. Despite this, we still enjoyed our meal.
Overall, everything was good, & I would return!
Mar 29, 2025
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Parking is plentiful at Centropolis & free. The restaurant is easy to find with google maps.
I came here on a Sunday for takeout so cannot speak too much about the atmosphere as I did not eat there. But I could see that it was very busy & full of people.
The menu is a good size with lots of options. I got the prosciutto sandwich & the og breaded chicken as well as a Nutella cookie & banana muffin cookie. The sandwiches were great but the desserts were a bit dry. The cookie is not as sweet as it looks, so if you like something very sugary, I would try something else.
I would definitely come back here if at least for their sandwiches.
Parma Café has a great ambiance with plenty of seating, even on short notice, which makes it a reliable spot whether you're meeting friends or just dropping in. The atmosphere is relaxed & inviting-perfect for studying or casually hanging out. The sandwiches here are amazing, & I highly recommend the **Gigi chicken**-it's packed with flavor & definitely a must-try. Desserts are also solid, especially the pistachio-based ones, though they were a bit too sweet for my taste. Overall, a great café with excellent food & a welcoming vibe. Definitely worth a visit!
Loved this place! Excellent service from Michelangelo. He gave great suggestions & looked like he was happy to be there. We came on a Tuesday at 3:00 & it was perfect. I had tried to come at lunch one day & it was packed. The bread for the paninis is perfect. Nice flavour & crunch, not too much doughy filling, big enough to encompass the layers, & it stays in tact until the last bite. The mortadella sandwich is delightful. We would prefer maybe another cheese, but over all great. The spicy steak sandwich, recommended by Mick, is amazing. Full of flavour & great ingredients. Spicy but manageable. The French fries are great. The sandwiches are about 18$. Not cheap, but worth it. We didn't have dessert this time but they look amazing. As a tea drinker I was happy to see & assortment of really good teas. Looking forward to coming back & trying everything.
Couldn't be happier that Parma Cafe opened a new location in Laval! Their sandwiches are fresh, service is great, & a very welcoming atmosphere. This place is a new favourite-highly recommended!
Ordered the sandwiches . They were 40% lettuce , 15% meat & the rest bread . They look high & mighty but pack a poor punch . Cookies were stale as well . Also, singles cheese with steak is unacceptable , melt some provolone for god sake & charge me the extra dollar . No real Italian experience here , just Italian Americana
