Wow! From the moment you walk in you are greeted with old school Italian hospitality and Montreal charm. On our way back to Providence, RI and loaded up sandwiches, calzones and fresh baked biscottis. This will be an automatic. Stop on our next trip.... Chicken cutlet with hots- tops the charts!! read more

Great place for a cheap lunch. Their sandwiches are unreal. I usually come here when I don't want to go far away from work during lunch. The staff are super friendly and they make you feel very welcomed. I got the chicken sandwich this time and asked if they could make it/add some spice to it. They gladly said of course. The bread that they use for the sandwich is out of this world. It has the perfect crunch and it is always warm. The pesto is also really good, very tasty. As for the chicken, it is also delicious and crunchy. I also got the natural cola that I believe they make. It was also really good. It is a little pricy. However, their sandwiches are so cheap (relatively speaking) that it doesn't seem as so. Overall, I would highly recommend trying this place out! Just beware of the long lines during lunch read more

Dispensa - Natural Cola - Imported Food Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!! Absolutely a must if you are in Montreal. I spotted this tiny place when I saw a line of local people waiting for their sandwiches! I final my got one and now I know WHY!!! Delicious!!! The best bread ever! I can eat this everyday! I am going to miss it when I get back to NYC! I will be back for more when I am in town again! BTW, amazing staff! Just lovely!!! read more

Wow! I can't believe this place hasn't been reviewed yet. I'm suspecting that it's the kind of place the locals want to keep a secret. Hugely popular and busy, Dispensa Cafe has been my go to coffee place since I moved into the neighbourhood this year. First off, it's an authentic Italian grocery/bakery/coffee shop/lunch to go establishment. The place is pretty small so it's the kind of place you get stuff to go. Man is their food fresh and high quality. Aside from a range of espresso drinks, they also have baked goods and prepared lunches, all prepared fresh daily! The best part is despite it being located in Old Montreal, it's actually pretty inexpensive. I regularly enjoy their $3 pastries, $2.75 lattes, and $5 veal lunches. As I've said earlier, the place is Italian. I'm not Italian myself but it seems pretty legit to me. The store also happens to be an mini Italian grocery. They've got a selection of pastas, sauces, oils, chocolates, cookies, cheeses, cold cuts, and drinks; mostly brands I've never seen at a regular grocery store. If you're in the neighbourhood and am in the mood for some good food and coffee take out I highly recommend you try this spot! read more

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Some of the nicest people to ever own a coffee shop in the old port. Inexpensive, tasty espressos and milk based drinks, they also have great, cheap sandwiches and pre-made lunches, I think they have the most inexpensive lunches around that area. They also have a small but solid cold cuts, cheese and dairy, and pastries section, and a small grocery store for the people who lives near there. One of the coolest find I've been to in the entire vicinity of downtown. read more

Dispensa - Imported Food Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I don't think I've ever had a better sandwich. Get the Mortadella! Great people, great prices, and AMAZING food

Sandwich Gods... everything is excellent... service is best in the city - seriously. My favourite is porcetta with basil mayo and marinated rapini. But it's all fantastic. read more

I go there about once a week and the place gets absolutely swarmed at lunch time. It's a very tiny counter but pretty much everything coming out of that kitchen is fabulous. Their big thing is the porchetta sandwich, which is heavenly. The salads and the pastries are delicious, service is fast and the prices are really honest. Hopefully this place stays the same! read more

This place is a gem. Their sandwiches, pastries, cookies, and pretty much everything is delicious. What makes it better is that it is very affordable. Perfect to grab a quick bite during the day or a quick lunch. This place needs more reviews! read more

A go-to lunch spot for anyone working in the area. I wish they were open on weekends! Very fair priced sandwiches, pre-prepared food and products imported from Italy. Staff is very friendly and although the line can sometimes go out the door, it moves fast because they are so efficient. It is like a smaller and better version of Cavillaro. read more

Gotta be the best coffee shop/sandwich spot in Old Montreal. Great coffee, delicious food at unbeatable prices (especially when you compare it to overpriced tourist trap O&G). Not to mention the super friendly staff. 5 stars!! read more

Great spot to grab a coffee or a quick bite for lunch. Also they carry a nice supply of Italien staples for cooking as well. The owners are there every day working hard and have a smile on their face to greet you. Much rather support a local business then go to starbuck! read more

Great, super cheap place to grab lunch from! Their selection varies but their sandwiches and calzones are generally good and you can't beat the price and how nice the people who work there are. They always have smiles on their faces. It's also a little Italian market so you can buy a bunch of assorted Italian things. I don't drink the coffee, but I've heard it's solid. read more