Parma Café is described as a cozy, welcoming spot in Jean Talon Market with plenty of room, a calm vibe, and friendly staff, making it suitable for studying or a casual meal. The coffee is consistently praised for being bold and well made, and the service is often noted as fast and courteous. The food earns high marks too, with many raving about the paninis, the mortadella and pesto, the eggplant parm, caprese salad, and other Italian offerings, plus desserts like Nutella cookies. The atmosphere is repeatedly called charming and cozy, with an open kitchen adding to the experience. While value is generally seen as good and portions generous, a few reviews mention slower service during busy times or occasional inconsistency in sandwich quality. Overall Parma Café comes across as a dependable go-to for strong coffee, tasty sandwiches, and a friendly, comfortable environment in the market area.
Super expérience dans ce café. Le service est vraiment attentionné. J'étais en poussette & on m'a très bien accueillie, on m'a même aidée à m'installer. Les sandwiches étaient délicieux & le café parfait. Je recommande!
I paid almost $20 (with tax) for a chicken panini at Parma Café Jean talon & honestly, it was not worth it. The taste was very average - nothing special, & definitely not worth that price. I also left a $2 tip, but the person taking the order didn't seem pleased, maybe my tip was too small. That made the experience even more disappointing.
For $20, there are definitely much better options in town. I had higher expectations, but this place did not deliver. Looks impressive, but doesn't deliver.
Sorry. But I won't be visiting again.
Mar 3, 2026
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When I have a day off & the National Library seems a little too much for me go to, this coffee shop is my number one choice location to write & think. Just a two-minute walk from the metro, next to Montreal's biggest farmers' market, & it offers a lot of space if you're someone who brings books & a laptop (they have plug sockets too!!!). Coffee is brewed awesomely, but the excellent service is what convinced me to be a repeat customer.
Stopped by Parma Café just for coffee & it hit the spot. Good quality, tasted fresh, & service was quick & friendly. Nothing fancy, just a solid, reliable cup. Would grab coffee here again.
Got the sandwich of the month & it's probably going to be a core memory. Truffle, honey, mushroom, arugula & prosciutto. That chef Jeff really knows his stuff. Compliments to the chef🤩
Feb 8, 2026
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J'ai mangé ici plusieurs fois, c'est devenu un de mes endroits préférés parce que la nourriture est délicieuse & le service est excellent. Si vous cherchez un endroit agréable, c'est une très bonne option. Je le recommande fortement 😃
Wow! sandwich steack/peperoni incroyablement bon !! Latte aussi delicieux! Le service par tout le personnel vraiment bon ! Gardez le sourrir c'est super ! 10/10
Le service est impeccable! Le serveur nous a tellement bien accueilli que nous avons eu l'impression d'être accueilli chez un ami. Le café latte était succulent!!! Je vous recommande fortement le panini charcuterie puisque le pain est croustillant de l'extérieur & moelleux de l'intérieur, sans mentionner la fraîcheur des viandes comme nous les aimons directement d'Italie:) J'ai adoré la salade caprese avec sa vinaigrette balsamique exceptionnelle. N'oubliez pas de commander des pâtes aussi vous n'allez pas le regretter!!! Bon appétit!!!
