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Another café that needs no introduction in Little Italy: Caffè San Simeon. Opened in 1979, the café was named after the Italian soccer club, since everyone knows that Italians have an undying love for soccer.
A social club
Caffè San Simeon is quite different from what it used to be. In the past, the establishment was a social club frequented only by men. When smoking was abolished indoors in Montreal, the café became a place where everyone was welcome at any time of the day.
Founded by Giovanni De Palma – nicknamed “baffoni” because of his large moustache – Caffè San Simeon is a true family business; something that is evident in every detail. Today, it is his son and grandson, Antonio and Nick De Palma, who are carrying the tradition forward.
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39 Rue Dante, Montréal, QC, Canada
