Parma Café offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere where Italian flavors shine in panini, pastas, salads, and coffee, with reviews highlighting crusty panini such as porchetta, mortadella with pistachio pesto, and eggplant parmesan, along with a Caprese salad and a latte that many praise as superb. The service is frequently described as friendly and attentive, making guests feel at home whether studying or grabbing a bite, though busy periods can bring slower timing and occasional uneven dish execution such as bland fillings or sandwiches arriving cold. The cafe is noted for a clean, comfortable vibe, open kitchen visibility, and reasonable prices, while a few comments mention higher prices for portion size or variability in quality. Overall Parma Café is seen as a reliable go-to for a casual lunch or cafe stop with a charming atmosphere, solid coffee and sandwiches, and a willingness to return, despite the occasional hiccup.
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.
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.
Feb 16, 2026
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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🤩
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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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!!!
