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 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!
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 😃
Jan 31, 2026
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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!!!
It was my first visit at this cafe. Ordered a roast beef sandwich, which looked very delicious but then when I took a bite, there was very hard, gristly pieces of meat & cartilage. Unfortunately it wasn't just one bite & the whole sandwich had pieces like that. Wouldn't recommend it.
Parma Cafe Jean Talon E. Amazing quality food, large portions, outstanding service, fair prices. Lunch box is particularly great for large groups. They even wrote the names on each box! On behalf of HB Connections, we highly recommend Parma Cafe. Looking forward to dining with you again soon!
Ce petit restaurant/café est trop sous côté, je l'ai découvert il y'a quelques mois & franchement j'ai jamais été déçue, je suis même toujours impressionnée par la qualité de leurs produits, leurs bonnes pâtes( particulièrement les tortellini rosé une tuerie), les arancini au fromage qui fondent dans la bouche, leurs bonnes salades toutes fraîches etc. bref je recommande à 100%
It is located near Jean talon market, walkable Coming to the food it was okayish We have ordered combo which comes with panini chicken,French fries & cool drink Fritters was nice & panini was very hard to eat So better try with other dishes Combo is not recommended in my perspective . Can order other items Parking is paid parking Ambience was nice
Jul 23, 2024
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Finally made it to Parma after hearing all the hype, & tasting is believing! These are some of the most delicious sandwiches (paninis) I've ever had in all my travels. Beyond the generous portions (you could definitely share a sandwich & a fry for 2 people), the ingredients are fresh & combined into wonderful creations that melt in your mouth & make you want more & more even after you're full. I ordered the chicken cutlet which was excellent, particularly the light breading on the chicken itself which was fried & seasoned to perfection, I could eat just the chicken itself all day long. But the Eggplant Parm really stole the show. The lightly fried eggplant with a savoury tomato sauce & absolutely killer pesto was a mouth watering experience. Do not miss this panino! & for $5 more you can get a huge portion of some of the best fries served with truffle mayo & a drink of choice. Excellent value, & to top it off, a super friendly staff & nice atmosphere. Highly recommend Parma Cafe, will definitely be back.
Café Parma offers a delightful atmosphere with a clean & inviting space. We enjoyed their delicious espresso martinis. However, the service could use some improvement. Overall, a great spot to relax & unwind. The overall experience was enjoyable & we would recommend it for a relaxed evening out.
Très bon snack. Avec la devanture on a l'impression que c'est petit mais l'intérieur est très grand & bien décoré. Il se dégage une ambiance lumineuse & bien décorée. Nos paninis étaient délicieux & les frites aussi. Cela ponctuait parfaitement notre visite du marché & la philosophie de cuisiner du local. Je recommande sans hésitation !
May 8, 2024
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Zoe & I stopped in to Parma while on a weekend trip to Montreal from New Jersey. We love true Italian style espresso.
The shots were excellent, & the owners were beautiful, friendly people. After talking with them they sent us off with a gift on the house. This experience will stick with us for some time. All future trips to Montreal will involve daily visits to Parma Cafe - highly recommend.
