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88 Facer St, St. Catharines, ON L2M 5J5, Canada
St. Catharines, Ontario L2M 5J5
+19059389192

Driven past this place countless times and then I saw an Instagram post...best veal sandwich going... I'm in! Owner Carrie was super friendly and put together an amazing lunch. Need to try the rest of the menu as all sounds great. Great value for a homemade meal and and a wonderful neighbourhood cafe. See ya again soon Carrie!

How did I not know this bakery was here??!! Delicious pastries ... the canolli pie is INCREDIBLE! I've only seen the same lady in there so I'm assuming she's the owner and she's always helpful and friendly.

We had such a wonderful time at this Italian café — it truly felt like a little taste of Italy right here in St. Catharines! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service from the owner made the whole experience unforgettable. You can tell she takes real pride in what she does — she greeted us with a smile and made us feel like family. The veal parm sandwich was absolutely delicious — perfectly breaded, tender, and full of flavour. Sauce was incredible, melted cheese and great portion! You can taste the care and authenticity in every bite. We finished off with cannolis and tiramisu, and both were heavenly! The desserts were fresh, balanced, and made with love — exactly what you’d expect from a true Italian café. This place is a gem — amazing food, authentic atmosphere, and genuine hospitality that’s hard to find these days. We’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to everyone we know.

Just had a veal sandwich from here and it was the best I have had in a very long time. They were swamped and it was past lunch at 1:10. But they had my sandwich ready faster than most drive thru fast food and this sandwich was no fast food. They will be seeing me a lot.

I have eaten there before and had coffee and gelato and had a great experience....until today.... I ordered a Cannoli cake and had a bad experience with the owner. I was told to pick up at 2:30 and when my daughter went she was told 3:00 and my daughter corrected her and the owner said Regardless 3:00. My daughter said she spoke to her with attitude so she got mad and left. I called cause I was upset and got an apology but was spoken to with sarcasm I hope you have a better day than your having now. How rude of an owner to talk like this. For her mistake and making me like a lair to my daughter not even a nice apology or even a discount off the cake as compensation. They will never get my business again.

This is definitely a hidden gem. The food is consistently fantastic and tastes just like Nonna's. The coffee is perfect as well. You would be hard press to find a nicer small café.

I would have liked to try it, but I arrived at 4:15 and despite the Google listing saying they close at 4:30 and the sign at the store saying they close at 5, the doors were locked and no one was there.

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Italian Cafe

Cafe at 88 Facer St, St. Catharines, ON L2M 5J5, Canada. Here you will find detailed information about Italian Cafe: address, phone, fax, opening hours, customer reviews, photos, directions and more.

Opening hours

  • Sunday
    10:30 AM–4:30 PM
  • Monday
    Closed
  • Tuesday
    Closed
  • Wednesday
    10:30 AM–4:30 PM
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM–4:30 PM
  • Friday
    10:30 AM–4:30 PM
  • Saturday
    10:30 AM–4:30 PM

Rating

4
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5
Based on 7 reviews

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88 Facer St, St. Catharines, ON L2M 5J5, Canada.
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L2M 5J5

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Italian Cafe is a Canadian Cafe based in St. Catharines, Ontario. Italian Cafe is located at 88 Facer St, St. Catharines, ON L2M 5J5, Canada.


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  • Sean Giberson
    Added 2025.12.08
    Driven past this place countless times and then I saw an Instagram post...best veal sandwich going... I'm in! Owner Carrie was super friendly and put together an amazing lunch. Need to try the rest of the menu as all sounds great. Great value for a homemade meal and and a wonderful neighbourhood cafe. See ya again soon Carrie!
  • By owner
    Added 2025.12.08
    Thank you so much for the review! So nice to have you stop into the café. See you soon!
  • Lesley B
    Added 2025.10.30
    How did I not know this bakery was here??!! Delicious pastries ... the canolli pie is INCREDIBLE! I've only seen the same lady in there so I'm assuming she's the owner and she's always helpful and friendly.
  • Mina Mikhail
    Added 2025.10.29
    We had such a wonderful time at this Italian café — it truly felt like a little taste of Italy right here in St. Catharines! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service from the owner made the whole experience unforgettable. You can tell she takes real pride in what she does — she greeted us with a smile and made us feel like family. The veal parm sandwich was absolutely delicious — perfectly breaded, tender, and full of flavour. Sauce was incredible, melted cheese and great portion! You can taste the care and authenticity in every bite. We finished off with cannolis and tiramisu, and both were heavenly! The desserts were fresh, balanced, and made with love — exactly what you’d expect from a true Italian café. This place is a gem — amazing food, authentic atmosphere, and genuine hospitality that’s hard to find these days. We’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to everyone we know.
  • Allan Johnson
    Added 2025.10.29
    Just had a veal sandwich from here and it was the best I have had in a very long time. They were swamped and it was past lunch at 1:10. But they had my sandwich ready faster than most drive thru fast food and this sandwich was no fast food. They will be seeing me a lot.
  • Shirley Cuda
    Added 2025.10.19
    I have eaten there before and had coffee and gelato and had a great experience....until today.... I ordered a Cannoli cake and had a bad experience with the owner. I was told to pick up at 2:30 and when my daughter went she was told 3:00 and my daughter corrected her and the owner said Regardless 3:00. My daughter said she spoke to her with attitude so she got mad and left. I called cause I was upset and got an apology but was spoken to with sarcasm I hope you have a better day than your having now. How rude of an owner to talk like this. For her mistake and making me like a lair to my daughter not even a nice apology or even a discount off the cake as compensation. They will never get my business again.
  • Kyle B
    Added 2025.10.10
    This is definitely a hidden gem. The food is consistently fantastic and tastes just like Nonna's. The coffee is perfect as well. You would be hard press to find a nicer small café.
  • Kira Scheiche
    Added 2025.07.24
    I would have liked to try it, but I arrived at 4:15 and despite the Google listing saying they close at 4:30 and the sign at the store saying they close at 5, the doors were locked and no one was there.
  • By owner
    Added 2025.07.24
    Apologies. I closed at 4 pm today due to the heat. I wasn’t feeling well as a result of it. I posted a sign on the front door. Im sorry for the inconvenience
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