Parma Café

Brianflyboy

5.0

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.

Keawan

5.0

Very kind staff & a great setting. Had a delicious spicy steak panini along with fries & truffle mayonnaise.

Chelsea

2.0

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....

Madeleine

5.0

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.

Dieynaba

4.0

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!!

Dana

5.0

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.

GL

5.0

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!

Amy

4.0

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!

Sonya

5.0

Amazing local restaurant, They have the best Arancinis & French fries in town! I love the chicken cutlet sandwich!

Jaylynn

5.0

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