Welcome to Le Caffè Mariani. Pull up a chair, have a warm cup of something comforting, and get in a little conversation.
If you've been to the café, which has found a home in Montreal's neighbourhood of St-Henri (4450 Notre Dame O.), you're probably an old friend by now.
If you haven't been yet, we'll introduce you to first-class espresso-based coffees, European-influenced warm meals, and panino and salad bars, always fresh and home-made.
When you do swing by, you're also likely to get an eyeful of the always-changing display of works by local artists that decorate our space, or an earful of local gossip.
We're a young, urban, and community-minded group that bring to this family business our values of local involvement, environmental sustainability, and balanced, healthy and happy living.
Our Italian influences show in the attention we pay when serving up a variety European-style coffees.
There's also our "secret recipe" Italian lemon cookies (covertly sent in by the owner's aunt) and signature staples like our pasta salad and home-sliced Italian cold-cuts.
Our weekend brunches are a local success, with a menu that'll satisfy the most carnivorous Lumberjack and the strictest Vegan.
So come, sit down and while away a sunny afternoon on our Terrasse, or spend a rainy day watching the passers-by from our homey and eclectic dining room.
Because, there's always time for a little chat.
