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When we booked our trip to Canada, I didn't think our last meal in Montreal would be Polish food. But after wandering the streets of Old Montreal, we landed here. Sort of last resort, but glad we put our name down on the wait list. The vibe, lighting, fantastic piano player, upbeat staff and the food are some of the reasons why this place was packed. They sat us at a tiny table, and were quickly greeted with water, menus and a smile. Watching waiters running down the stairs to pick up food, and then seeing them sprint up the stairs with dinners in hand made us order quickly. Beet Soup and Meat Pierogis to start, (they ran out of the cheese ones) For our entrees; Stuffed Cabbage and Schnitzel {Veal}. Everything was superb. Now we know why Stash Cafe has been open for 50 years. For dessert we had Peach Cobbler w/cream. It was ok. Could have used some more sugar, but maybe that's how this version is supposed to taste. If we ever come back to Montreal, this is a spot I'd visit again !
It was our first night in Montreal and out of all the restaurants in the city, we chose Stash to start our journey. When we walked in, we immediately loved the atmosphere with the red lights and a piano playing. We had reservations and arrived right on time. We were told our table wasn't ready, even though there were empty tables for two. We were then sat at a table for four and did not realize they would later seat two more people at our table. Very odd. Here's where it went downhill. The waiter came over - didn't introduce himself or say hello and basically asked us what we wanted. Hubbie ordered a beer which came out in a reasonable time. I asked for ice which I never received. Our meal started with soup and we were quite hungry after a full day of traveling. We waited and waited for the soup while watching all the other tables around us get their full meals. After 30 minutes they sat the other two people at our "communal" table. Luckily they were lovely and we enjoyed their company. After 45 minutes-- the other couple's order had been taken and no one had checked on us or offered more drInks literally walked up to a waiter and said we had been waiting a long time. He just basically barked at me and said it was coming. After an hour, the other couple at the table who were seated 30 minutes after us got their food! And we still had nothing not even soup. We again walked up to a different waiter who now realized we had been forgotten and worked on getting out the food. But when we did finally get it, it was all stone cold. Had it been sitting there for an hour? They did try to make it right at the end, but honestly there is no recovery from the way we were treated. We have been to restaurants all over the world and this was up there with one of the worst overall experiences. Looking forward to a better experience at a different restaurant next time. The best part of the meal turned out the best the wonderful locals seated next to us.
Stash was the perfect meal in every way. The ambiance was cozy yet lively -- you didn't feel like you were in a library or a beer hall in terms of noise. The tables are relatively close to one another but it still felt private enough that you didn't overhear other's convos. The ambiance is perfect, especially on a snowy night. The drinks are delightful, and our server couldn't have been more attentive or gregarious. The food shouldn't come last in this review because it rivaled the food I had while in Poland, but it really was the whole package that made Stash so wonderful!
I'm Polish, and I can confidently declare that the food from Stash is the BEST Polish food I've ever had! High quality and flavors that feel like home. The menu had everything we were looking for, and we totally loved the vibe of the restaurant! Food arrived pretty quickly considering the restaurant was packed and our reservation was for 8pm. This was my first time in Montreal, but from now on when I come to visit my friend, we'll be making it a tradition to come back!
I was super excited to try this place out as there were a lot of raves for it online. Also this is probably one of the better restaurants in Old Port that is both affordable with good taste. I came as a party of 3 without a reservation on a Thursday night and we waited for around 20 minutes before we were seated which was not bad. - Krokiety - This was actually delicious and one of the best Polish items I've had. The green salad, although looking very plain at first, was actually delicious because the dressing was still warm and had a bit of sweetness that counteracted the leaves's bitterness. Also I was a big fan of the mushroom krokiety as the outside was perfectly breaded and fried with a lot of flavors, and the inside was just heaps of mushrooms. I was a big fan. - Croustade (Apple) - I was a bit disappointed by this dish. I thought the apple dessert would be warm and had a bit more layers to the flavor other than pure apple. I did really enjoy the sweet cream that they had on top which was more yogurt-like. I think more desserts should have yogurt-like creams instead of whipped cream or other sweeter options. Overall great place to eat if you were in Old Port. I will say that I'm not sure if they had a lot of oil in there because everyone in our party felt a bit gassy afterwards.
"A whole lot of friends, first flight from Poland" (Drake and the Weeknd) Our first meal in Montreal was............ in a Polish restaurant! And it was a great one. The Stash Café is a cute restaurant on busy Rue Saint Paul Ouest with colorful red lanterns for lighting and church pews for seating at the window tables. This is real deal Polish food with beet soup, pickle soup, Pierogi, Kielbasa, pickled herring, potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage rolls, and znitzel all over the menu. We ordered the Pierogi appetizer (C$12) - "4 dumplings stuffed with beef OR cheese and potato OR cabbage and mushroom, served with caramelized onions, sauerkraut and sour cream on demand. We decided on the cheese and potato version, and they were excellent. We also went with an order of Sznycel Mielony (C$24) - "two breaded ground pork croquettes, served with a creamy mushroom sauce, potatoes and a choice of salad." The salad was a red cabbage slaw. This was a great dish, with two pretty hefty pork meatballs, two quarter potato spears, a yummy gravy, and a refreshing scoop of red cabbage. The food and service were top notch, and it was a great way to introduce ourselves to Montreal's friendly hospitality. PRO TIP Looking for the restroom? Go through the wood door between the dining room and the bar then up the steep spiral staircase to the next level, and you'll find them.
Food was amazing. I did not know I liked polish cuisine but I love it. I had the ogórkowa (dill pickle soup with vegetable & cream), it might be the best soup I've ever had. We also had the pierogi appetizer mixed items (beef, cabbage & mushroom, cheese & potato). This only came with four, next time we'll get the entré order which has eight ! The saukraut that came with the pierogi was incredible, not harshly sour at all and perfectly tender. For dinner I had the strogonow, strips of beef in a red wine & pepper sauce with mushrooms, two potato pancakes, and a beet salad. It was all perfectly prepared, the beef was tender, the sauce mouthwatering, the potato pancakes (fried mash potatoes is the best I can describe them, soooo goood), and beet salad (yum yum yum). I gave them 4 star only because there was a hiccup in our order, we hit it just at the middle of a shift change and they forgot our drinks, and the entré didn't come out for 45min until we mentioned it to the waiter. But the staff was very apologetic and courteous. Even gave us 15% off the bill. I recommend this restaurant, the food is one of a kind and wonderful.
While spending the evening walking Rue Saint-Paul area in Ouest Montreal we came across Stash and were intrigued by their menu. Some items that looked great to us were the sole, perogies, and stuffed cabbage, so we went in. They were packed, but we were still able to find a table for our small group of three. Service was on point and helpful... Also spoke perfect English. The menu is loaded with many Polish/European delights, so we ordered a little bit of everything. We started with a mix of their pierogies which were pretty darn good, even though the dough was slightly too thick, the stuffing was great and the prep was perfect with diced onions on top. Their home made sauerkraut was incredible and tasted great on their kielbasa. Heir mustard was full of mustard grains and flavor and the combo of that with the saukraut and kielbasa was amazing! I would love that on a sandwich! We really enjoyed the stuffed cabbage, the flavors in the meat inside, which was very tender were excellent and the thin layer of cabbage on top was great. Their home made salads, like the beet and the potato salads were great too. Sole was excellent and served very simply with a side and with sliced almonds on top. Save room for dessert, the apple cobbler was not the traditional style we're used to in the States, but it was very flavorful and tender. It would have been better if slightly heated up and served with ice cream. Highly recommend stopping in here - everything was great!
Stash cafe is located near the Old Port, within old stone walls that really augment the sense of cozy ness and tradition in the place. The wooden tables are sturdy under the cute red shaded lights. The place mats are pretty and cheerful. The menu has all kinds of comforting dishes. We tried the Krokiety and Debutant plates, which were brought to us hot and freshly prepared, along with a small dish of sour cream. I a particularly liked the sweetness of the caramelized onions on the pierogis, and the mushroom-stuffed krokiet. The batters were not too heavy, and flavours were straightforward. Service was kind and quick. Wonderful plate to have a delicious, filling Polish meal!
Absolutely LOVE Stash Cafe! Unfortunately we live too far away to be frequent regulars. We were so impressed the first time we at there, about 10 years ago, that we made sure to make reservations previous to this latest time we travelled to Montreal. Which is saying a lot, because we were only passing through Montreal for one night. So glad we did, because when we got there, they were totally booked. I grew up in a Polish family, and the food is amazing reminding me of my grandmother's home cooking. . The interior is so cute and quaint, including a pianist that plays soft pop music. Lastly, the service was great! Our hostess and waitress were very attentive and friendly. Will be back next time we are in Montreal-hopefully sooner than last time.
26 days ago
My polish stepsister and mother rave about this place so when I visited we managed to snag a weekend reservation. In the middle of service, a piano player begun playing and so the vibe was pretty moody/lively. Our table wasn't quite ready for us but it was worth the wait! As a table, we shared a large beet salad that literally felt like it could cure cancer and mixed pierogis. They were a mix of meat, potato, cheese and mushroom (my favorite!!!). The dough was SO soft yet somehow they held their own. For my main, I ordered the Migos, which was a fairly healthy option consisting of savory cooked cabbage, sausage, meat and mushrooms. My dad had the Debutant and so got a variety that I was able to try including the crispy potato pancakes and a large croquette of sorts. My stepfamily put away a few glasses of Szarlotka, which I'd never heard of before but had a wonderfully sugared rim. I imagine if I knew what these were in college I would have been in trouble. I stuck with a mimosa like drink with Polish compote juice (so good!) and then after brunch we took Belvedere shots (a little disappointing they didn't offer options of other Eastern European vodkas). Oh, and the best part? The Nalesnik which were rich but not overly sweet crepes. Sooooooo good. read more
13 days ago
It's 360 miles from my home in Northern NJ to Montreal but I make the pilgrimage gladly each year. Love has no bounds. If you have not experienced Montreal, I recommend it. One of my favorite restaurants is "Stash Cafe" named after the original owner Stanislav Proszyaski. You might have guessed it's a Polish restaurant. The Stash Cafe serves hearty and authentic Polish comfort food like cabbage rolls (Golaki), potato pancakes (Placki), and Kielbasa. The Stash Cafe is a stone building with an intimate rustic interior. Red shaded lambs and sturdy wooden tables complete the decor. I was dining with a friend on this last visit. She ordered Golaki ($23), two cabbage rolls filled with pork & rice, potatoes and a choice of salads. I ordered a Kielbasa ($26) plate which consisted of 2 Polish sausages from a local provider, salad, a biscuit and a grainy dijon mustard. We shared 4 potato pancakes Placki ($12)) served with sour cream or apple sauce. We both enjoyed our meal and I took the bill. Old school, I guess. Dessert offerings included poppy seed cake or strudel. read more
This place gets really busy so I'd definitely make a resy or try coming in after 8:30pm. The piano player is a delightful touch and the staff, while whizzing around working, are very kind. For our meal: The barszcz soup was so delicious. It's just a thin beet consommé but packs a cozy flavorful punch and it paired very well with pierogi and sour cream. I also tried the golabki--cabbage rolls, I loved the perfect ratio in the filling. I wish it had a little more tomato sauce, it was so delicious! The sznycel was nice and big, although the breading wasn't as crispy as we'd hoped and it did need a little salt. We ended the meal with peach cobbler that I enjoyed but my husband preferred they'd use fresh peaches instead of canned/preserved. Overall not a bad meal! read more
When we booked our trip to Canada, I didn't think our last meal in Montreal would be Polish food. But after wandering the streets of Old Montreal, we landed here. Sort of last resort, but glad we put our name down on the wait list. The vibe, lighting, fantastic piano player, upbeat staff and the food are some of the reasons why this place was packed. They sat us at a tiny table, and were quickly greeted with water, menus and a smile. Watching waiters running down the stairs to pick up food, and then seeing them sprint up the stairs with dinners in hand made us order quickly. Beet Soup and Meat Pierogis to start, (they ran out of the cheese ones) For our entrees; Stuffed Cabbage and Schnitzel {Veal}. Everything was superb. Now we know why Stash Cafe has been open for 50 years. For dessert we had Peach Cobbler w/cream. It was ok. Could have used some more sugar, but maybe that's how this version is supposed to taste. If we ever come back to Montreal, this is a spot I'd visit again ! read more
It was our first night in Montreal and out of all the restaurants in the city, we chose Stash to start our journey. When we walked in, we immediately loved the atmosphere with the red lights and a piano playing. We had reservations and arrived right on time. We were told our table wasn't ready, even though there were empty tables for two. We were then sat at a table for four and did not realize they would later seat two more people at our table. Very odd. Here's where it went downhill. The waiter came over - didn't introduce himself or say hello and basically asked us what we wanted. Hubbie ordered a beer which came out in a reasonable time. I asked for ice which I never received. Our meal started with soup and we were quite hungry after a full day of traveling. We waited and waited for the soup while watching all the other tables around us get their full meals. After 30 minutes they sat the other two people at our "communal" table. Luckily they were lovely and we enjoyed their company. After 45 minutes-- the other couple's order had been taken and no one had checked on us or offered more drInks literally walked up to a waiter and said we had been waiting a long time. He just basically barked at me and said it was coming. After an hour, the other couple at the table who were seated 30 minutes after us got their food! And we still had nothing not even soup. We again walked up to a different waiter who now realized we had been forgotten and worked on getting out the food. But when we did finally get it, it was all stone cold. Had it been sitting there for an hour? They did try to make it right at the end, but honestly there is no recovery from the way we were treated. We have been to restaurants all over the world and this was up there with one of the worst overall experiences. Looking forward to a better experience at a different restaurant next time. The best part of the meal turned out the best the wonderful locals seated next to us. read more
3 months ago
Stash was the perfect meal in every way. The ambiance was cozy yet lively -- you didn't feel like you were in a library or a beer hall in terms of noise. The tables are relatively close to one another but it still felt private enough that you didn't overhear other's convos. The ambiance is perfect, especially on a snowy night. The drinks are delightful, and our server couldn't have been more attentive or gregarious. The food shouldn't come last in this review because it rivaled the food I had while in Poland, but it really was the whole package that made Stash so wonderful! read more
1 year ago
I'm Polish, and I can confidently declare that the food from Stash is the BEST Polish food I've ever had! High quality and flavors that feel like home. The menu had everything we were looking for, and we totally loved the vibe of the restaurant! Food arrived pretty quickly considering the restaurant was packed and our reservation was for 8pm. This was my first time in Montreal, but from now on when I come to visit my friend, we'll be making it a tradition to come back! read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
I was super excited to try this place out as there were a lot of raves for it online. Also this is probably one of the better restaurants in Old Port that is both affordable with good taste. I came as a party of 3 without a reservation on a Thursday night and we waited for around 20 minutes before we were seated which was not bad. - Krokiety - This was actually delicious and one of the best Polish items I've had. The green salad, although looking very plain at first, was actually delicious because the dressing was still warm and had a bit of sweetness that counteracted the leaves's bitterness. Also I was a big fan of the mushroom krokiety as the outside was perfectly breaded and fried with a lot of flavors, and the inside was just heaps of mushrooms. I was a big fan. - Croustade (Apple) - I was a bit disappointed by this dish. I thought the apple dessert would be warm and had a bit more layers to the flavor other than pure apple. I did really enjoy the sweet cream that they had on top which was more yogurt-like. I think more desserts should have yogurt-like creams instead of whipped cream or other sweeter options. Overall great place to eat if you were in Old Port. I will say that I'm not sure if they had a lot of oil in there because everyone in our party felt a bit gassy afterwards. read more
"A whole lot of friends, first flight from Poland" (Drake and the Weeknd) Our first meal in Montreal was............ in a Polish restaurant! And it was a great one. The Stash Café is a cute restaurant on busy Rue Saint Paul Ouest with colorful red lanterns for lighting and church pews for seating at the window tables. This is real deal Polish food with beet soup, pickle soup, Pierogi, Kielbasa, pickled herring, potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage rolls, and znitzel all over the menu. We ordered the Pierogi appetizer (C$12) - "4 dumplings stuffed with beef OR cheese and potato OR cabbage and mushroom, served with caramelized onions, sauerkraut and sour cream on demand. We decided on the cheese and potato version, and they were excellent. We also went with an order of Sznycel Mielony (C$24) - "two breaded ground pork croquettes, served with a creamy mushroom sauce, potatoes and a choice of salad." The salad was a red cabbage slaw. This was a great dish, with two pretty hefty pork meatballs, two quarter potato spears, a yummy gravy, and a refreshing scoop of red cabbage. The food and service were top notch, and it was a great way to introduce ourselves to Montreal's friendly hospitality. PRO TIP Looking for the restroom? Go through the wood door between the dining room and the bar then up the steep spiral staircase to the next level, and you'll find them. read more
4 months ago
Food was amazing. I did not know I liked polish cuisine but I love it. I had the ogórkowa (dill pickle soup with vegetable & cream), it might be the best soup I've ever had. We also had the pierogi appetizer mixed items (beef, cabbage & mushroom, cheese & potato). This only came with four, next time we'll get the entré order which has eight ! The saukraut that came with the pierogi was incredible, not harshly sour at all and perfectly tender. For dinner I had the strogonow, strips of beef in a red wine & pepper sauce with mushrooms, two potato pancakes, and a beet salad. It was all perfectly prepared, the beef was tender, the sauce mouthwatering, the potato pancakes (fried mash potatoes is the best I can describe them, soooo goood), and beet salad (yum yum yum). I gave them 4 star only because there was a hiccup in our order, we hit it just at the middle of a shift change and they forgot our drinks, and the entré didn't come out for 45min until we mentioned it to the waiter. But the staff was very apologetic and courteous. Even gave us 15% off the bill. I recommend this restaurant, the food is one of a kind and wonderful. read more
2 years ago
While spending the evening walking Rue Saint-Paul area in Ouest Montreal we came across Stash and were intrigued by their menu. Some items that looked great to us were the sole, perogies, and stuffed cabbage, so we went in. They were packed, but we were still able to find a table for our small group of three. Service was on point and helpful... Also spoke perfect English. The menu is loaded with many Polish/European delights, so we ordered a little bit of everything. We started with a mix of their pierogies which were pretty darn good, even though the dough was slightly too thick, the stuffing was great and the prep was perfect with diced onions on top. Their home made sauerkraut was incredible and tasted great on their kielbasa. Heir mustard was full of mustard grains and flavor and the combo of that with the saukraut and kielbasa was amazing! I would love that on a sandwich! We really enjoyed the stuffed cabbage, the flavors in the meat inside, which was very tender were excellent and the thin layer of cabbage on top was great. Their home made salads, like the beet and the potato salads were great too. Sole was excellent and served very simply with a side and with sliced almonds on top. Save room for dessert, the apple cobbler was not the traditional style we're used to in the States, but it was very flavorful and tender. It would have been better if slightly heated up and served with ice cream. Highly recommend stopping in here - everything was great! read more
6 months ago
Stash cafe is located near the Old Port, within old stone walls that really augment the sense of cozy ness and tradition in the place. The wooden tables are sturdy under the cute red shaded lights. The place mats are pretty and cheerful. The menu has all kinds of comforting dishes. We tried the Krokiety and Debutant plates, which were brought to us hot and freshly prepared, along with a small dish of sour cream. I a particularly liked the sweetness of the caramelized onions on the pierogis, and the mushroom-stuffed krokiet. The batters were not too heavy, and flavours were straightforward. Service was kind and quick. Wonderful plate to have a delicious, filling Polish meal! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Absolutely LOVE Stash Cafe! Unfortunately we live too far away to be frequent regulars. We were so impressed the first time we at there, about 10 years ago, that we made sure to make reservations previous to this latest time we travelled to Montreal. Which is saying a lot, because we were only passing through Montreal for one night. So glad we did, because when we got there, they were totally booked. I grew up in a Polish family, and the food is amazing reminding me of my grandmother's home cooking. . The interior is so cute and quaint, including a pianist that plays soft pop music. Lastly, the service was great! Our hostess and waitress were very attentive and friendly. Will be back next time we are in Montreal-hopefully sooner than last time. read more
4 years ago
For food, this would have been a 5/5 if it wasn't for the horrific service from the host. Seriously, my friend and I had just been talking about how everyone here is so nice and then the host was the single rude person we've encountered the entire time here. Let's start with the good though: food was excellent, and the service from everyone else was solid (although a little chaotic - maybe it's understaffed?). We got the potato and cheese pierogies and truly wished we'd gotten more. If you're telling yourself to get 4, just get 8. You'll regret not getting 8 like we did. We got the placki (potato pancakes) which were also delicious, but I think we'd wished we'd just gotten more pierogies (not because the placki wasn't good but because the pierogies were unreal good). For the main, we split the kielbasa which was EXCELLENT. The sauerkraut & potato salad on the side were great accompaniments, & the sausage was just so tender and well flavored. We finished with a peach crumble - delish. Great meal overall. Here is where I knocked the star down: we arrived at about 7:56, the two of us, with a reservation for 8pm. AFTER us, a party of 4 with an 8pm reservation and a party of like 10 with an 8pm showed up. The host himself was setting the tables alone (very slowly, while laughing and chatting with other employees), & proceeded to set the 10 top and grab all the tables and chairs and silverware etc extremely slowly. Multiple tables, including several two tops opened up - given we arrived first, we could have prioritized quickly setting up the two top so we could get seated but instead made us wait for the 10 top and 4 top to be seated even though once again they showed up AFTER and took substantially longer to set it up. I mentioned it to him like - can we please have our table set up, I can see it's right there and we've been waiting 15 minutes with a reservation in an extremely small space (there's very limited space to wait) with a crowd of 14 behind us. He snapped back rudely that he was working on our table (which seriously would have been the shortest to set up). After a bit more of a wait, he gave us the most backhanded apology - "I'm sorry for the wait, but the other parties were waiting too" in the most snarky way. Like, maybe just say "sorry for the wait?" And consider prioritizing tables based on order of arrival and time to set up. We shouldn't have had to wait for you to grab a bunch of tables and chairs for a party that showed up well after us. Regardless, very tasty meal. Would return for the food and the other employees. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
COZY RESTAURANT WITH GOOD FOOD! We came here for dinner on a weekday night, and the place was full! I'm glad we made reservation. We ordered a few typical dishes including Pierogi, Sznycel, and Strogonow. Food quality is generally good, and service is decent. Thus, I'd focus more on the pleasant surprises I had that night: 1. Flaki Soup - it has quite an intense "meaty" aroma, and the beef tripe is very tender. 2. Sledz - the picked herring is well balanced with the apple salad and onion. read more
Very authentic Polish food uncorrupted by other influences. I highly recommend this for anyone hoping to eat authentic Polish food. For people used to french/Italian food, this would be a journey to a different section of the palate, but a worthwhile one for sure. Haven't had good Polish food since Chicago, and I'm glad I found this place in Montreal. It's in the middle of the old town and the decor was filled with Polish cultural posters. The atmosphere was lively and there was someone playing the piano as well. We orderem the żurek, flaki, gołąbki, strogonow and bigosz. Żurek and flaki came out pretty quickly since they're ready made. The żurek was spot on, it was as sour as it should and was perfectly seasoned with parsley, the only thing missing was the small strips of pickles. Flaki was good as well, although it was a bit more watery that I was hoping and lacked a bit more carrots and black pepper. After the soups, we waited about 15min for the rest. The strogonow was perfect in every sense, the gravy was exactly how it should be (maybe from cans) the beef was the right cut and was hard and would shatter into smaller pieces as you chew (thus the cut is important). To my surprise, the potatoes were exactly the way they should be, not too hard, not too soft, with tinge of salt and parsley, and as bland as they should be. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's tasty, just the simple fact that it's true to how it's cooked in Poland. The bigos was great, a little too sour and a bit more bland that I'm used to, but good none the less. Surprisingly we had to ask for bread that's typically served with it (we also had to ask for bread with flaki as well). The only dish that's not amazing was the gołąbki. Perhaps the chef was a bit off today, but it had too much oregano in the filling, and it was overwhelming. It was also a bit short on the tomato sauce on the inside. It was served with mizeria and they got that perfect as well, the right type and amount of sour cream was used and it was very refreshing. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
What's not to like? Great comfort food, good service, and live piano in the background. We got the mushroom & cabbage and potato & cheese pierogis. The mushroom & cabbage were my favorite of the two and the cabbage on the side was cooked perfectly. read more
2 years ago
One of my go-to spots. It's our favorite Montreal casual dining spot. When you walk in, it feels like you're transported to old school Eastern Europe. With dark red motif and overhanging lights in a diner style setup. The lunch special here is incredible. It comes with appetizer, entree, dessert, and a choice of drink. The borscht flavor here is great. The mixed plate is probably our favorite entree but everything is incredible. The side that the mixed plate serves, the sauerkraut with meat is SO GOOD. I honestly would order just a plate of that to eat if I could! The kielbasa plate came with an incredible mustard. Their sauces are SO GOOD! The dessert - a choice of peach or apple crumble may not look like much but it's incredible. The cream on top is a milky cream cheese flavor and the crumble has such a strong fruit flavor, just subtle in sweetness. So perfect. Definitely go here, we love it here! read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
Magical night. Arrived Saturday night around 8 with no reservation. Host was gracious and welcoming even though we should have made one. Waited only maybe 5 minutes. Very charming, dark ambiance with fun red lights. Felt like a perfect place to stay in the Montreal scene. Painist in the entryway was mr congeniality and we really enjoyed talking to him. He played all throughout the meal and we thought he had a really smooth, relaxing style of playing. He even worked in a little Chainsmokers! Food was delicious. There WERE english translations of menu item descriptions and that was so helpful. Our food was delicious. The dessert crepe is a legit form of toaster strudel - I realized the second I took a bite. It was yummy but not unique tasting. read more
4 years ago
The first time I went in here - to Stash Cafe' in Old Montreal - I was fairly wowed. Part of it was that this spontaneous conversation with the people at an adjacent table began and I forgot to take photos, thus I forgot what I had ordered. It was very good, though, albeit a little bit pricey, given that country-style Polish food can be had in diners in any U.S. community with a larger Polish population. Add to that service that was excellent. Fast forward to this last visit to Stash. It was a little crowded at night, but it was crowded last time, too. I looked at the menu and decided on a sampler platter. It had four items on it. I asked the host what he recommended and he recommended the beef stroganoff, which I did not go with. Everything on the platter was somewhat ordinary, the soup was more of a broth, and the small dessert that came with the table d'hote that evening was a little flat. The beverage was drip coffee, which was fairly good. Prices have risen in line with how they've risen elsewhere, so that's moot. As for the service, there was no checking back. (Again, it was crowded, but that wasn't an excuse, eliciting the appropriate "entry level" tip.) If I needed something, which was nothing out of the ordinary, I just intercepted another employee walking by and it was provided. I later looked at other people's Yelp photos. The presence of something dark red colored (the red cabbage) rang a bell. That's what accompanied the beef stroganoff ... and that's why a dinner there several years ago turned out to be good. It was the beef stroganoff platter that I had had in the past! It seems there's a lot of halo effect and groupthink when it comes to reviewing Stash. This is down home Polish country cooking. It's not haute cuisine. (In a similar vein, arancini - stuffed Italian rice croquettes - which are ubiquitous in southern Italy and reasonably priced, are trendy items on this side of the Atlantic that cost quite a bit more, are not as filling, and are not as good.) Stash can evaluate their menu items across the board. They can also be more attentive to the patrons in the restaurant, which might be challenging in a crowded restaurant in Vieux-Montreal during the peak color wave. Ratcheting up the uneven spots on the menu could easily take Stash to 4 stars. read more
Yum! Stash Café is definitely one of those hidden gems in Old Port. They give great portions and all the prices are reasonable, with so many options to choose from. If you have never tried a Polish restaurant in Montreal, try this one! Also there is a pianist at night that plays for perfect festive ambiance. read more
3 years ago
Enjoyable first Polish restaurant experience for my wife and I. We really enjoyed the pierogis. Be sure to order 8, you won't regret it! My veal schnitzel was excellent and came with outstanding sides. We tried the crepes with raspberry coulis for dessert and this was equally good. read more
2 years ago
This was near our hotel, but I would have come here anyway based upon the good reviews and that it was something different. Very good service (Vlad) and very good food. The pianist was a plus that made for a very enjoyable dining experience. We ordered the menu du debutante and the szyncel wiedenski with a bottle of rose' wine. Highly recommend! read more
This was my first experience with Polish food, and I wish someone had told me about it before. Stash is apparently one of Montreal's classic spots, so we tried getting in early with no reservation. We got lucky. We got potato pancakes, mushroom and cabbage pierogi, potato and cheese pierogi, and leek and potato soup. It was all so delicious and comforting on a cold evening. The ambiance is lovely. It's like you're in Paris. read more
2 years ago
The place was recommended by a chef in our hotel. We ordered two soups and two main courses for lunch, and we didn't feel hungry until the next morning - very filling. Service is good. The atmosphere of the restaurant is charming with wooden interior. For a second I thought I was in a different country. The 19th century wooden staircase to the bathroom is unique. Worth checking out :) read more
2 years ago
The ambiance is nice, the food is really great, the service is good. Love that they have someone playing piano every night. The only downside is the benches you sit on for bigger parties are not very comfortable. read more
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200 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest
Montreal, QC H2Y 1Z9
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Vieux Montréal, Ville-Marie
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