At BOSSA, we make sandwiches the right way: bold, generous, and full of heart.
What started as a simple neighborhood sandwich shop has grown into a small, family-run restaurant chain built on a simple idea: authentic products, prepared with care. Every sandwich is made with our own bread, baked fresh every morning in our bakery. From our homemade proteins to our sauces and toppings, we give the same care to every ingredient we serve.
BOSSA is widely praised for huge, generously packed Italian style sandwiches made to order with high quality ingredients, with many calling it the best in Montreal and nearby areas. Standouts include porchetta, diavolo, chicken parm and a rich array of fillings, and desserts such as tiramisu, cannoli and olive oil cake are highlighted as excellent. Portions are often described as so generous they can feed two, and the overall vibe is a lively, authentic deli with Italian groceries, great coffee and a friendly team. However long waits during peak hours and limited seating are common, and some reviews note occasional bread inconsistencies or a recent bread change before returning to form. A few isolated ordering hiccups are addressed by responsive staff and even owner intervention, leaving many satisfied and willing to return. The experience is considered worth the detour and the drive, with takeout and dine-in both recommended for a reliable, delicious sandwich fix.
I had the Cutlet 2.0 the first time I came & it was great. 2nd time, I called 15 minutes in advance so I would't have to wait. I get there & the cashier tells me I have to go to the back. I go to the back where I was IGNORED for 5 full minutes (may not seem like a long time but when you're hungry & impatient, 5 minutes is a LONG TIME) while the woman didn't even acknowledge me. She could have said just it will just be 1 minute or she'll be with me shortly. In the end, I had to shout down another employee to get my sandwich that had been ready the whole time. I paid & left in 30 seconds. The first woman could have done that while talking on the phone. It's called multitasking. In the end, the Italiano was just OK. I make it better at home. See for yourself.
Jul 3, 2025
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I recommend the Cutlet 2.0. Great sandwich, reasonably fast service even when busy. Staff all have a good attitude & are very quick. Has very limited seating indoors & outdoors. Variety of food available but their sandwiches are the best.
What an absolute delight. I was greeted with a beautiful smile by a pretty long-haired brunette lady. She even offered water to my dog. & man... what a sandwich... I had the chicken cutlet. Such delicious bread, seasoning, flavors. I also tried a cannoli. Best I ever had. I'm returning again to try more things. Good work & thank you for the warm service 👏
Updating my 5 star to 2 stars. Got 2 cutlet sandwiches before closing. One was extremely oily & the other one was soggy. One sandwich the cutlets were inedible because they didnt have any meat & were so dried out. I don't know if they were short on cutlets at the end of the day, regardless they should not be selling if they din't have sufficient ingredients. Olive oil cake was good though.
Best sandwich in Montreal! Worth the wait but I suggest your order by phone or online & swing by to pick it up! Great selection of products as well. Top 3 sandwiches (in no particular order) : - Eggplant Parm - Roasted vegetables - Cutlet Don't forget the Cannoli !
Jul 31, 2024
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The best sandwich spot there is in Montreal. The sausage is excellent. You might need a nap after though. Their takeout pasta & sauces are also delicious. Never been disappointed. The cutlet & hoagie are also great choices. Call ahead to avoid a wait.
I've been a regular customer at Bossa (Verdun location) & the food has been always on point. The meat has been consistently juicy & fresh! Today, I ordered two chicken cutlet sandwiches & my whole family was so disappointed because the chicken cutlet was so thin, all dried up, almost impossible to chew... we felt like chewing dried up leather 😂 I don't know if this is one time thing or the quality of the food is going down. We will see. Once having this kind of experience, it makes us hesitant to go back.
Best Chicken cutlet sandwich ever. They don't skimp on the chicken cutlets. Nice portion. They add marinated strips of eggplant which gives it an authentic Italian taste.
We randomly discovered this place after a nearby brunch restaurant had too long of a waiting line. The simple facade hides a lively business, with a surprising number of people inside. Service was efficient. Gnocchis, arancini & beet salad (packaged salad) were good, but the massive sandwiches are definitely the highlight. The chicken cutlet 2.0 was delicious. Would try their other sandwiches. Latte was also excellent. Only a few seatings inside.
Nov 5, 2023
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Long line up but well worth the wait, did not disappoint at all. Look forward to my next visit! Had the Chicken Cutlet 2.0 sandwich & it was to die for!
Amazing, so good. The turkey salami was my favourite but the porchetta & chicken parm are amazing. The chicken cutlet is also a good option.
The Nutella cookies were really good.
We enjoyed a chicken cutlet & Philly Hoagie. 2 kremas to start with & washed down our sandwiches with 1 peach lychee mocktail & 1 Brio. Service was kind & inviting. Cannot wait to come back again 😜
