Italian Cafe

88 Facer St, St. Catharines
(905) 938-9192

Recent Reviews

Hellscap3 Pyon

A beautiful place with a great atmosphere. The food is both delicious and affordable and the staff are super friendly and really make you feel like they care about the work they do and food they make. Great place to catch up with friends or bring a date for something casual but wonderful. Also a great alternative towards cafe dates that all feel the same, this place will knock your socks off you should visit at least once if you live in the area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Iced Latte, Cannoli

Todd Ostaszewicz

We had an amazing first experience today. Enjoyed one of the best cappuccinos and a delicious Italian sandwich on focaccia. Love the atmosphere and the staff are so friendly. Next time going to have a coffee flight. Wish they had longer operational hours but we'll make time to stop by this exceptional cafe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coffee Flight

Carla Cook

The hours posted online and on the entrance door, is listed as being opened at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays. Today March 24th, myself and 7 other people were there at 11:45. To our surprise the restaurant was closed. This was my 2nd attempt on a Sunday, to dine here. If you don't want to lose patrons, change your time postings.

Topaz Goold

Snuck in 30min to close, it was a bustling local cafe. Sunny, clean and nicely decorated. Watched F2 racing on a large tv while waiting for our order; it wasn't loud though and didn't take away from the vibe.Excellent lattes, can't wait to try the espresso sometime. Had the "mini egg latte" which was bold and not too sweet, no syrups.The roasted vegetable panini was delicious, it had zucchini, red pepper, yellow pepper, creamy cheese and balsamic (may have had even more, but those stood out to me), on a crusty, filling sub style bun that tasted very fresh. Cannoli (with the chocolate chips and white filling - Sicilian?) was very large, with ample filling and the shell had a nice texture.Will be back for sure, and looking forward to trying more of the baked goods and the veal parm panini.It's always a good sign when there's a certain amount of things baked/made available each day and then they run out; a sign that everything is made fresh and doesn't sit for days like at a grocery store or chain.Appreciated the family touch, service was very friendly, and she also had a beautiful memorial portrait of a relative on the wall.Parking: It was confusing as there wasn't a sign, we parked around back which was strange as it seemed like it should have been parking for the 6+ residential units there?!Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp at the front door :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Campbell Ohrlis

Always the most incredible service and the food and coffee are superb! Not to miss is the gelato flight!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gelato, Coffee Flight, Cannoli

Glenn Connell

Small ( intimate ) quiet, friendly,Parking: Okay for size of Bistro

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Tarts

Jacynthe Doucet

It was our first time here and the food, coffee and service were all amazing! We ordered a chicken parm panini, meatball panini and some mocha lattes. Everything was delicious! :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

R

I've been once for dine in and also bought some cannoli for takeout.The atmosphere inside the cafe didn't feel cozy but everything was quite clean.The lady who took my order was very nice and friendlyThe cannolis were very good. I will definitely buy again!Also to add the restaurant is not wheelchair accessible as there are steps at the front entrance.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cannoli by the Dozen

Jayde Kocsis

Loved Italian Cafe! Stopped in for a coffee flight with a friend and it was such a lovely experience. Staff was wonderful and the coffee was delicious! Definitely will be back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coffee Flight

Crystal Carswell

Lovely locally owned shop. Owner is passionate and so welcoming. Opened early for a group of us. So incredibly thoughtful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vanessa Nickel

Wonderful owner, excellent food and service. Feels like a true Italian cafe/restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tarts, Cannoli Pie, Veal Parm, Coffee Flight

SANDRA FARINACCI

My husband and myself love coming here for lunch ❤

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Veggie, Veal Parm, Charcuterie Board

Jose C

I was so excited about this place, and they didn't disappoint. We had a coffee flight, and I loved it. Especially the cappuccino. The best I've ever had. I also had a mini cannolli which was delicious. Also, the person serving us was super friendly and out going. This is a nice little place to stop for amazing coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coffee Flight

CJ Booker

Excellent food well beyond

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sam Macsai

Horrible service.I believe we had the owner that served us today. We were asking questions about the coffee flights to make small changes (not liking a certain flavour, asking to sub it out for another)We were the ONLY table in the place.... and the owner begins to explain that she usually doesn't make changes for customers because it's too much work... which is fair if you're busy.. but she begins to explain why and has to add "you need to understand that I manage the entire kitchen, if I had other tables this would not be happening"Like, just say no? My friend couldn't even get a word in, and couldn't even finish asking her questions without getting cut off and made to feel like we were the biggest burden.It was so uncomfortable.I also brought in a Starbucks cup, just finishing the last bit of my coffee before ordering a 20 dollar flight from her... and she comes over to the table and the FIRST thing she said was "can I throw out your coffee cup, I'm a coffee shop so ya" I said okay, even though there was still a bit left and I'm still ordering from you?What a way to treat your customers.Coffee was mediocre at best. We will never come back. A huge waste of 80 dollars.Such a shame how customer service has gone out the window these days.She wouldn't have a business if it weren't for the customers, and we've all grown up working in the industry so we're well aware how customers should be treated.I really wanted to like the place, but I will never recommend it to anyone just because of the service.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

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