Au Parma Café, l’essence de l’Italie rencontre l’effervescence d’un restaurant rapide et décontracté. Dégustez un espresso authentique, préparé à la perfection, comme si vous étiez à Naples. Le menu composé de paninis et de salades préparées avec soin fera aussi voyager vos papilles. Que vous preniez une bouchée rapide ou que vous savouriez un café en toute tranquillité, le Parma Café vous promet une atmosphère chaleureuse et accueillante, comme à la maison.
Parma Café est décrit comme un café italien offrant un large choix de plats et de desserts, avec des tiramisu et des pâtisseries très appréciés et des paninis généreux accompagnés d'un pain frais qui donne une vraie saveur italienne; l'ambiance est souvent qualifiée de cosy et accueillante, avec un personnel sympathique et attentionné, même si certains avis signalent une première impression au comptoir difficile ou un service inégal pendant les heures de pointe; le rapport qualité-prix est globalement favorable, bien que quelques critiques trouvent l endroit surcoté ou soulignent des boissons décevantes comme le latte glacé; les plats phares tels que le mortadella panini, le steak capicolo et les recettes classiques comme le tiramisu et le cannoli reviennent fréquemment; dans l ensemble, Parma Café est vu comme un endroit pratique pour un déjeuner rapide ou un café, avec une atmosphère agréable et une clientèle régulière, malgré une cuisine qui peut varier et quelques retards ou lenteurs occasionnels.
This cozy spot is perfect when you want quick italian comfort food. The staff is very friendly & the location is beautiful! The ceilings are high with very large windows. This is definitely my new go to spot in little burgundy.
Visited this spot on October 2025 - Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, & friendly management despite a rough first impression at the counter.
Food: The sandwiches & fries were delicious, with generous portions - definitely worth it!
Service: Unfortunately, the'younger' cashier / barista seemed quite rude & uninterested. When we asked about our missing fries halfway through the meal, he simply said'I know,' which felt dismissive. Luckily, what seemed to be the manager was much friendlier & welcoming - smiling, attentive, & much easier to approach.
Atmosphere: Cozy & pleasant vibe, although there aren't many tables - more bar-style seating. Still, a nice spot to sit down & enjoy a good lunch.
Overall, despite the initial service hiccup, we really enjoyed our meal & will definitely be coming back!
3 nov. 2025
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Parma never disappoints! The staff are always friendly, & the quality of their sandwiches is great. The bread is super fresh.
This one's the steak capicolo épices, vraiment délicieux! The other was the steak sandwich, also amazing. Highly recommend.
Delicious Turkey club sandwich! Friendly & welcoming workers. The pickled eggplant as a side was the perfect addition. The pear drink is small but yum!
Words will not do this joint justice a real gem on the corner of an uphill climb a must try.
I have been a regular here since my first time in MTL fall:winter 2022.Eric John & new friend Chris are all a pleasure. You will not be disappointed from the moment you walk in to the moment you wash your hands on your way out.
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Great spot for fresh deli food & desserts. Bread is crisp & fresh. Sandwiches are tasty. Price is reasonable. Atmosphere is perfect & the staff is friendly. If you don't have a lot of time this is great for take-out.
Heard some good things about this place. Decided to stop here first after driving from Ottawa. Was blown away that a sandwhich & tiramisu was $27. Cashier was friendly until he wasent, which was coincidentally when he saw we hadent left a tip( we tip in cash). The ordering is chaotic, had no idea where to wait for food. Waited 17 minutes for a sandwhich with 2 slices of meat & a slice of cheese on it. A bunch of the hard pieces of pickled banana peppers you find at the bottom of the bucket & a whole olive. At the 12 minute mark, we met the female employee who spoke very quietly in a crowded space. It was busy. She said something while holding a sandwhich, I assumed after it had been a while that it was mine. I turned to ask her about the sandwhich. She asked me what my name was. I told her. She then says'Well, this is Madison's order not yours'. I did say okay & sorry. She trudged over to the crowd of people. Looked very displeased being there. My sandwhich came & it was plopped down between my partner & I with a'Here'. This lady proceeded to stare at me while I was eating, making me very uncomfortable. I didn't finish the sandwhich, I just told my partner we could leave. We thanked them on the way out & left.
There is no where to hang your coat that is visible to you.
Staff are iffy & it genuinely made me uncomfortable to be in there.
Sandwhich was...meh. dry. No sauce. Nothing. Just oil &'pickled vegetables', just banana peppers.
Its over priced & you get attitude for mis hearing.
Don't think I will be back. I usually eat at Dagwoods( not available in Ottawa) & I regret not doing that.
Partner said he enjoyed the tiramisu, but it was a bought in dessert so....
I just got their panini of the month (fried chicken, bacon, jam & peanut butter). It was AWESOME. There's a lot of fillings, contrary to many other expensive sandwich places where the sandwich taste more of bread that what's supposed to be in the fillings. & also, the bread quality at Parma is very good. & very decent price for the quantity, we don't feel too much screwed up as a consumer - which is the case for many other restaurants who charge very high but for very few ingredients.
The waitress was very busy with many customers (no wonder considering this is a very good cafe) but she took the time to acknowledge me while taking care of all the orders behind the counter & she was very nice.
Parma Café, a great spot to grab a coffee, have a sandwich & relax! The location is in the heart of Downtown & easily accessible. The staff is friendly too!!
I got my coffee to-go from here for a week straight in late August 2024 & it was always super crowded inside & had a line-up, so it's clearly pretty known around downtown Montreal. I wouldn't come & do work here, but definitely to grab a coffee & spend some time with friends. The baristas were super friendly.
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Parma Café on Bishop is a delightful spot, especially if you're around Concordia University. The location is super convenient, making it an easy stop whether you're grabbing a quick coffee between classes or meeting up with friends. The staff here are genuinely friendly & welcoming, which adds to the cozy, laid-back vibe. I had a coffee during my visit, & it was spot on-rich, smooth, & served just right. It's clear they take pride in their brew. The café itself has a nice, relaxed atmosphere, making it a great place to unwind or get some work done. I'll definitely be coming back!
Got the charcuterie sandwich for lunch around 1 PM - friendly service, & got my meal very quickly! The sandwich has nice, crispy bread & the meats taste amazing. I would've added some more sauce or something as it's a little dry. I would recommend & I plan to come back & try others!
I ordered the Parma Club with hot peppers & fries. SO GOOD! Sandwich has a great flavor & that bread is amazing. The fries were fresh cut & seasoned to perfection 👌 Highly recommend for a great sandwich
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Visiting this cafe in the heart of Montreal was such a amazing experience, finding an authentic lunch style sandwich places is very difficult when you are just visiting a city, & when I found this place I was so lucky. The design & layout of this place was well thought out, the location is in a commercial area in the heart of downtown Montreal where is very inviting & designed very well. The service was fast, & everything was very fresh & made with high-quality ingredients. The pricing was very competitive & didn't hurt the pocket as much. There are options to choose from. Also, depending on what you're vegetarian to having even steak. I would give this a five out of five just for the authenticity & the quality that they're serving at the price point. Whenever I am back in the city, I will definitely be visiting this café again for the fries also were amazing.
I had a smoked salmon sandwich with truffle fries for lunch on a Friday. Pros: The sandwich was very filling & tasty. Ingredients tasted fresh, especially the bread. The café also has an incredibly cute interior. The young woman who works at the counter, I think a local college student, was very kind & friendly. Unfortunately I didn't catch her name, but she kindly wrote down a few off-the-beaten-path spots for me to check out when I mentioned I was visiting Montréal from New York City. Cons: My only critique of the food is that, as other reviewers have mentioned, the portion of fries served as a side is a bit excessive. It's not a side of fries but an entire basket filled to the brim. I was only able to finish maybe 1/4 of the fries. & I'm someone who loves fries! I know that potatoes are relatively inexpensive, but it does seems wasteful since I doubt many people take a to-go box for all those leftover fries & they probably end up in the trash. Overall a good lunch experience! I'd love to visit again to try some of their other menu items, especially their more Italian offerings.
I recently visited Parma Cafe & tried their Saumon Fume sandwich, alongside the Parma Club & it was fantastic. In my opinion the the combination of smoked salmon, olive tapenade, fresh greens, & red onions was perfect - definitely my favorite. The combo meal included a surprisingly large portion of truffle fries, which were absolutely delicious & a pleasant surprise. Did NOT expect so much fries. If you are with someone it wouldn't be a bad idea to just get one & share. Parma Cafe has a great atmosphere & delicious food. Thought it would be a light small snack but left feeling very full.
