Pinocchio Cafè est perçu comme un café de quartier chaleureux et convivial à Villeray, où l'ambiance familiale et l'accueil chaleureux se remarquent dès l'entrée. Le lieu est loué pour son café de qualité, des lattés bien réalisés et une belle sélection de sandwiches, grilled cheese et viennoiseries, avec des options végétariennes et véganes, et des desserts comme des empanadas et des brookies au Ferrero Rocher qui font sensation. L'endroit est aussi apprécié pour son côté famille et pour l'accueil des chiens et des chats, avec une aire pour enfants et parfois un petit coin terrasse; on y vient pour discuter, lire, travailler ou passer du temps en famille, et le cadre en bois vieilli contribue à une ambiance calme et lumineuse. L'esprit de partage et la chaleur du personnel sont souvent soulignés, faisant de Pinocchio Cafè une institution locale valorisée par ceux qui cherchent une pause gourmande et accueillante. Certaines remarques regrettent cependant un bruit parfois fort, un service perçu comme peu attentif ou tiède, et quelques plats qui pourraient sembler chers ou mal ajustés, comme un grilled cheese aux pommes; et quelques visiteurs souhaitent une meilleure gestion linguistique au Québec. Malgré ces retours, l'ensemble des avis converge vers une expérience conviviale, familiale et gourmande, où la qualité des boissons et des plats, la gentillesse du personnel et l'ambiance permettent de revenir régulièrement.
This cozy little café with a real Pinocchio obsession takes the humble grilled cheese extremely seriously - in the best possible way. Every sandwich is made fresh when you order it (no pre-made, reheated imposters here) & served in a basket meant for enjoying right there, while it's perfectly warm & gloriously melty.
The classic grilled cheese was everything you could hope for: outrageously cheesy without tipping into salty overload, perfectly crisped, & comfortingly indulgent. But the real fun comes from their creative variations.
We tried the new Grilled Mac & Cheese, which turned out to be exactly what our imaginations had hoped for - delightfully decadent & unapologetically comforting.
& the Bugia grilled cheese, filled with brie, sundried tomatoes, & goat cheese. Already a dream combination… but we added honey, & suddenly the whole thing crossed into mind-blowing territory. Sweet, tangy, creamy, crunchy - a sandwich with personality.
The café itself feels like stepping into a living scrapbook. Family & friends' photos line the walls, giving the whole space a warm, genuine charm. The tables are painted in cheerful colors that echo Pinocchio's palette, & instead of bar stools, everyone sits comfortably - which makes it feel even more welcoming.
It's a place that works for absolutely everyone: kids, families, couples, dogs, & people like me who simply show up with a serious grilled cheese craving.
There are books, games, & colouring books for kids, making it easy to linger. It's also a surprisingly lovely place to work for a bit while enjoying a sandwich & a coffee.
✨ ☕ & if you need one more reason to visit: they offer free small coffee on Monday mornings from 7-9 am, a little act of kindness to start the week ✨
Between the thoughtful food, the playful atmosphere, & the genuinely warm people behind it all, it feels less like a café & more like a place where life just naturally happens - one perfectly grilled sandwich at a time.
Such a shame to have a cozy welcoming place be catered by relentless complaining employees whose frustrations seem to prime over simple courtesy. Grow up ladies, you've got paying customers, family & children who deserve better than earfuls of gripes.
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This is one of my favorite cozy cafes in Villeray. It's usually full of people but not too full & I can see why, it's such a cute, friendly environment & you feel like such a kid. Its light & airy & great for working, the baristas are super sweet. Their hot chocolate & homemade chai lattes are delicious & so are all the food options I've tried - croissants, grilled cheese, bagels. You will feel like a joyous kindergartener here.
super friendly staff & cozy ambiance! i LOVE their ferrero rocher brookies. the lemonade slush was too sweet for my taste, but that's subjective. i'll be returning for sure for another sweet treat (or a sandwich for a change)
A lovely little spot hidden within Villeray. You'll find it to be a cozy place to get a coffee & read a book, catchup with a friend or just sit there & zone out for a moment. It's located in a quiet neighbourhood where you'll find peace. You'll love it!
This place is so cute. It's a small friendly space where you can have your coffee & feel at home. There is a very cute cat that is the space's friend. Very cute & cozy. Specs indeed.
11 août 2024
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5 + 5 + 5 = 5 . Haha if this rating doesn't speak about itself 😝 joke aside: great place, very welcoming staff & cozy ambiance. Lot of homemade food for lunch. See for yourselves?
Really cute little cafe! Lots of food options, kind staff, & a few cozy nooks to sit & eat (indoors & outdoors). Conveniently close to the Jarry metro. We look forward to returning!
