Parana Caffe in Medway

5 stars because you get given plastic straws. If they were 1 thousand stars I would give them all of them. It feels like being in 2016 in this caffe

Excellent coffee and croissant plus a bacon roll Alan served us fast and efficiently. This cafe is close to the shops and quite relaxing. Easy chairs help to take the strain Well recommended.

Very relaxed atmosphere with delicious latte and warmed croissant together with a tasty bacon roll. What could be better when it's cold outside and warm and peaceful inside. Thoroughly recommended.

Always friendly and the bacon roll was delicious. I had a Danish swirl that was warmed on a cold and frosty morning. Thoroughly recommend this quiet cafe on a busy walkway

Came here for lunch just before lockdown and the food was sensational as was the hot chocolate and reasonably priced as well. We will definitely be returning.

Stopped here in preference to the big shops' cafés. Asked and received a one shot cool latte (together with a normal hot two shot one). Both delicious and served with tasty teacakes. Prices on a par with other cafés so not shocked. Friendly staff who are quick to serve.

I love to call in here for a bacon roll and hot drink or for lunch. Usually sit outside as it is a sunny spot. Food is excellent value and service is efficient and friendly.

My friend and I had a really good catchup at this little cafe. We sat outside in the sunshine which was nice and we both ordered an iced coffee each. Sadly the coffee was not great..the drinks themselves were warm and had way too much milk for the amount of coffee in them. Drinking warm milky coffee with ice cubes in it wasn't what we were expecting of an ice coffee. Also it was really quite pricey for what it was. I'll probably go to starbucks next time.

This is a really good place for coffee and lunch, the people are very friendly and the eating area inside is clean and distancing is good. The food we had crab&prawn baguette and panini with a little side dressing, all freshly made, and served at the our table,( delicious.) we have used Parana before and has always been first class with anything we’ve had, and we will Continue using Parana in the future.

The melts, paninis, and sandwiches are amazing, pricey though. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is served quick,with decent coffee.

Visited Parana today with mum for a coffee and quick bite to eat. Coffee & tea was really good and our sandwiches were really fresh full of filling and had a lovely side salad with coleslaw. Really good selection of baguettes, sandwiches, panini!, jacket potatoes and soup. Also a good selection of coffees, teas and cold drinks. Really friendly staff and comfy chairs. Will definitely visit again and good value.

This place is tucked away in the row of shops next to where Strood market is held and is a little gem. They serve great Italian coffee, cakes and pastries, sandwiches and panini's at a reasonable price. When I have visited the service has always been great and the staff very friendly. I would not consider going anywhere else in Strood for a cup of coffee.

Great place for coffee and light snacks. Very friendly staff. They do take away as well. We always enjoy chilling out here. Daily papers and magazines available to read too. Irene & John

After a lovely few hours of a massage nearby at the treatment studios. We popped in for a quick bite to eat as a previous pit stop a while ago , I said I'd be back . We had a chicken bacon sweetcorn paninni and a prawn and crabmeat hot baguette they were so fresh hot and tasty with a lovely cappuccino, good price and great flavour , cute little place . Wish I lived nearer for a daily visit .

Found Cafe Parana by accident last month and returned today. Excellent snacks and friendly service. Really good value for money.

A great little find in Strood car park. Good friendly service & very nice coffee & food. Comfy seats, newspapers too.

Mientras espera para mi taller de reparación de coches de enfrente. Iba a ir para el desayuno, pero como morrisons calor pasaba y decidimos parar para tomar café y un rollo de tocino en el lado del sur. asientos Muy buena calidad máquina de café y crujiente tocino, precioso rollo volví en por unos segundos). Sin duda volveremos para probar un paninni como todos recién hechos.

can not fault the place for quality and value a real gem,i had ham and cheese toasted Panini with a great coffee partner had a tuna baguette and a tea this place is set back from strood market so could easily be missed but this place is the best café in the Medway towns no doubt about it.

Vine aquí por una recomendación, nunca me he encontrado en mi propia. Escondido en un callejón y frente a un mercado.Buen servicio agradable, bastante rápido el servicio de mesa. A un precio muy razonable. Tenemos la 'Melts" que estaban con guarnición de ensalada. Tentados por los postres en el gabinete frío - tarta de limón y tarta de limón merginue - muy agradable. No teníamos prisa, así que nos quedamos más café y limonada de italiano la nevera. Buena selección de sandwiches, paninis y se derrite. Lo recomiendo y volveré cuando en la zona.

comfortable surrounds, very pleasant staff, daily papers for customers to peruse. Also sells Chinese beer.

Un amigo nos sugirió que se reúnen aquí para el almuerzo y tengo que decir que tenía mis dudas basado en su ubicación, pero yo no podía creer lo que una pequeña cafetería encantadora se esconde entre la paja!

Vine aquí con mi esposa para el almuerzo el lunes. Ambos tuvimos patatas de chaqueta con un abundante y capuchinos. Excelente con una pequeña guarnición de ensalada. Un entorno muy elegantes y cómodos. Los precios son muy razonables con un extenso menú. Recomendaría este café.

We found the Parana by accident and were very pleasantly surprised at finding such a little gem in Medway.We only had coffee but will definitely go back for lunch as the menu looked delicious & they have a drinks licence ! The cafe is spotless and the owners very friendly.

Popped into the Parana Caffe when my husband went for a haircut round the corner. Had a caramel latte and an aromatic duck sandwich, paid for before I ate. Was joined by hubby who had an Americano and a brie baguette. Both were served with side salad and coleslaw and were promptly delivered to our table. The food was delicious, as were the hot coffees.I had a quick read of the complimentary newspaper while I waited for hubby, and the place was quiet but had a stream of customers at 3.30pm (it closes at 4).Nice find; I will return soon as I live in Rochester.

I came here to meet with family last week, the staff are very friendly and welcoming.the Caffè itself is very smart and clean. Not what you would expect to find in the Medway towns.Very nice place

Just had Green tea and meat ball panini, Really scrummy would recommend lovely. Always nice and clean here and a good selection of drinks.

Came across the Parana caffe/wine bar by accident. Popped in for a glass of wine and was pleasantly surprised. Very welcoming staff and lovely atmosphere, a piece of 'cosmopolitan' in Strood. Would definitely go back to try their antipasta and pizzas.

Went here the other week and had a very nice ciabatta and a frappe. Only criticism is that it is quite cramped and the service is very slow, we waited around 10mins for our sandwiches to be made. I could understand if it was a weekend, but it was just a weekday and although there were a few people in the cafe, it was not overly busy. A sandwich really shouldn't take that long to prepare in my opinion.

I went here with some friends recently, I had heard good things and was keen to give it a try. I knew I wouldn't be able to eat anything while there due to my wheat allergy but that didn't faze me. As it turned out, I was able to eat a little almond and cherry cake which had a lovely lemon tang to it and complimented my mocha very well. My friends all had paninins although one of them was missing the mozzarella from hers! The staff were exceptionally friendly and enjoyed a laugh with us over the way we were all paying with £10 notes for our joint bill. I only havee one complaint and that is that my little cake and when I say little, 3 smallish bites worth, was more expensive than my large mocha. If I had known this when it was suggested to me, I would never have ordered it. This won't put me off visiting again, I would just make sure I have eaten before I go next time.

Been here several times with my children and with my other half. Service is fantastic. .nothing is too much trouble. Really make you feel at home. It's a bit dearer than where I would usually go but well worth it for the service alone. The food has always been tasty. Can't comment on the coffee as I don't drink it, but the hot choc is divine. Will definitely go back regularly. My kids love it there as the staff are so friendly and they love the paninis. Nikki

We visit regularly & really like the food.The paninis are lovely,can't comment about the coffee as I don't drink it,I always have tea. Lot's of various panini & sandwich filings.The pizza's look really nice as well.It's always very clean & tidy.

Nice place to chat with friends and eat a quick lunch. Stuff is friendly and makes all the extra wishes come true. I go there very often.

A very well presented coffee shop, offering many different sorts of coffee, tea, paninis, Italian cakes. The staff are exemplary, always friendly and helpful and the ambience both inside and outside is fantastic. Also open until 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays and licenced

Great place for a chat over coffee or delicious snack. Nice and warm inside in cold weather and outside tables In the rare event of a hot summer

Popped in today in the off chance with my Mother in Law and gasping for a coffee and a little something!When we walked in we were made to feel welcome enjoyed a fantastic cappuccino and cakes for an excellent price!Quality excellent, well recommended!