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Parma Café
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Parma Café

Downtown
4.5$ & $$
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Parma Café Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Parma Café

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on Google4.5 (500+)
*as of 2026-02-01
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Review Summary

Parma Café draws praise for fresh, flavorful Italian sandwiches, reliable breakfast and lunch options, and a cozy, light-filled setting that works well for a quick coffee or a sit-down meal. Many describe the coffee as well-made and the sandwiches as satisfying and sometimes excellent, with portions and value noted by some, though others find certain items pricey or underseasoned, including dry paninis or overly bitter coffee. The service is frequently described as friendly, efficient, and attentive, yet a few experiences mention delays or miscommunications, especially with pickup orders. The atmosphere and location near the train station are welcomed, while occasional issues like flies near the display and limited space are noted. Overall Parma Café is seen as a dependable spot with standout sandwiches and good coffee, though execution and value can vary.
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Very good sausage sandwich! Keep craving it & keep coming back for more. Keep it up

Feb 9, 2026
on Google

Great service & great food!

Feb 9, 2026
on Google

the service was amazing!! the interior is so nice creating a great atmosphere! the sandwiches are the best & they also make amazing drinks!! 10/10 would recommend

Feb 8, 2026
on Google

The food is great. There is a worker there named Giuliano & he really needs to look into modelling. The man is gorgeous!

Feb 8, 2026
on Google

Première visite à ce restaurant, offre de salades ou sandwichs. Commande au comptoir a été rapide sans être amical non plus.

Bel espace lumineux avec un mélange de tables & comptoirs pour s'y asseoir. J'ai apprécié le libre-service pour l'eau, rapide & efficace.

J'ai opté pour la salade Caesar au poulet grillé à $20. Belle portion de salade, bonne vinaigrette honnête sans être dans les meilleures. J'ai bien aimé les croûtons, croquants & savoureux. Le poulet goûtait bon, semble être à l'origan.

Au final, une place où l'on priorise l'efficacité à la chaleur de l'expérience, pas un négatif en soi, juste le genre de place impersonnelle qu'on s'attend au centre-ville. Pour travailleurs affairés qui veulent bien manger.

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Feb 7, 2026
on Google

Visiting Parma café was An amazing experience. A delicious sandwich, & a rich coffee in a friendly environment made my day great

Feb 3, 2026
on Google

Hardworking staff, pleasant atmosphere, delicious food.
I would go there again. Thank you kindly for your tasteful service!
An Italian-style sandwich supplied & filled me up for a long drive from Montréal to Toronto!

Jan 27, 2026
on Google

Serveurs tres accueillants nourriture bonne & ambiance sympa

Jan 26, 2026
on Google

Overall a great café. One of my top choices. The staff is friendly, the vibe is great & the coffee is always on point.

Jan 26, 2026
on Google

The coffee was great & I will definitely be coming back!

Jan 26, 2026
on Google

This is the spot. I literally spend my whole day here sometimes to get my work done. Great food, great coffee, kind staff & good music.

Jan 26, 2026
on Google
5.0

Excellent service & des cafés justes excellents ! Je recommande les yeux fermés ! Super découverte !!!

Jan 26, 2026
on Google

Visited Parma Cafe in downtown Montreal during the summer & had a great experience. I ordered a coffee & pasta, & both were excellent-fresh, well-balanced, & clearly made with care. Special thanks to the chef, Jinil, whose cooking really stood out. The flavors were rich & comforting, & the presentation was clean & appetizing. A solid spot for anyone looking for good coffee & quality Italian-style food in the heart of the city. Would definitely visit again.

Jan 15, 2026
on Google

I am embarrassingly fussy about my coffee & truthfully not that many cafes can pull a decent espresso. I am super addicted to this place… like a junk I crawl in every day I'm in town to get my fix, usually 3 in a row while I have my cigarillo on the steps with the fientes d'oiseaux … not even that can put me off.
Hopelessly addicted 😢☕?☕?☕?💀

Jan 8, 2026
on Google

It looks small from outside. But the food is awesome.

Dec 29, 2025
on Google

Coffee is too acid. Gave me stomach ache.

Dec 13, 2025
on Google

Just keeps getting worse. Terrible business decisions for profit. Used to be the best place for the most well-crafted Italian sandwiches.

Sausage sandwich just jumped from 13.95 to 16.95 from one week to the next. San Daniele sandwich went up yet another dollar, for the same, if not worse quality. In the past year, for the San Daniele, olive tapenade was removed, & the quantity of mortadella was almost halved & is otherwise inconsistent.

In the past year, for their whole lineup, they decided to replace any greens with shredded McDonald's-like lettuce because it was'easier' (read: cheaper). Fries portion was cut in half because they designed their new branded container. Most sandwiches went up in price despite all this.

They can't even compensate with warm customer service; everyone always acts too busy to serve anyone, with barely a smile.

It's quite unfortunate, & honestly embarrassing.

Dec 6, 2025
on Google

Great customer service, elite sandwiches.

Dec 4, 2025
on Google

Les sandwichs sont très bon & il y a une bonne quantité de viandes dedans .

Nov 29, 2025
on Google

For the price these paninis cost, they are definitely NOT worth it - unfortunately the ones I got were dry, tasteless & the ingredients didn't balance together well.
The latte I've ordered was also sadly bad tasting - super bitter & not creamy at all.
The only advantage of this place is the location - being right next to the train station.
We came when there was no one else there, so the service was fast.

Oct 31, 2025
on Google