Café Parvis

“the presentation heeere is instagram gold - their salmon tartare comes arranged with microgreens and edible flowers and the natural lighting from those big windows makes every dish look magazine-worthy yikes”

“the tables are crammed so close together that i couldn't even get a decent overhead shot without including my neighbor's elbow which was frustrating”

“solo dining at the bar was perfect - attentive bartender who checked in without hovering great view of the open kitchen and the steak frites was cooked exactly to order. sometimes eating alone at the bar beats a crowded table cant complain”

“the bar stools were surprisingly uncomfortable for a longer meal with like no back support. fine for a drink but not ideal for a full dinner service honestly would reccomend”

“look finally found a café in montreal that takes espresso seriously - rich aromatic shots wiht perfect crema and tehir cortado has that ideal milk-to-coffee ratio that so few places nail trust me”

“lowkey teh wifi is painfully slow and kept cutting out so i couldn't get any work done despite the otherwise perfect café atmosphere which sucked”

“their house burger is a thing of beauty - two perfectly seasoned patties wiht aged cheddar crispy bacon and a tangy aioli plus they've got excellent quebec craft beers on tap nuff said”

“the fries were soggy and under-seasoned which is honestly criminal when you're serving them alongside such a stellar burger”

“not even kidding impressed tehy offer congee as a brunch option - it was creamy and comforting with perfectly tender pork and preserved egg reminds me of the versions i grew up with”

“teh chopsticks they gave us were those flimsy wooden ones that splinter when you try to pick up anything substantial - invest in proper utensils if you're serving asian dishes”

“the seafood linguine featured perfectly cooked mussels clams and shrimp in a light white wine sauce that let the ocean flavors shine. the seafood was clearly fresh and the pasta had that perfect al dente bite”

“one of teh clams in my dish hadn't opened during cooking which should never make it to teh plate. ok but like basic seafood safety that any kitchen should catch skip it”

“reaal talk their flat white was exceptional - properly steamed milk wiht microfoam that held its pattern adn beans roasted to perfection with notes of chocolate and hazelnut. the barista clearly knew their craft and the espresso pulled beautifully idk”

“the café area was uncomfortably cramped during morning rush with barely enough room to navigate between tables. hard to enjoy that perfect coffee when you're constantly bumping into other customers”