Dispensa Épicerie Italienne receives praise for its sandwiches made with crusty, high quality bread and fresh ingredients, with standout options like chicken and meatball subs, eggplant panini, calzones, and lasagna, along with a strong selection of Italian pastries and excellent coffee; desserts such as cannoli with dense ricotta and a crisp shell are frequently mentioned, as is the overall quality of the offerings and the authentic Italian flavors. The atmosphere is described as welcoming, clean, and nostalgic, with staff noted as friendly and helpful; while lunchtime lines are common, they are said to move quickly and often justify the wait for a well-made sandwich. Opinions on portions and value vary, with some reviewers noting generous portions and fair prices, and others feeling portions are smaller for the price relative to similar Italian grocers. Overall the spot is regarded as a hidden gem and a reliable place for fresh, flavorful bites, drawing frequent mentions of its coffee, paninis, and pastries and recommendations to locals and visitors alike.
review for the cannolo only: filling not too sweet, dense riccota dense filling, substantial filling, had chocolate chips. came prefilled but the shell remained crisp. cream was a bit grainy but overall meets expectations!!!! 3.5/5 cannoli :)
Great Coffee, & the sandwich I got it early (10h30) because I know how popular this place gets. I wasnt able to wait until noon to eat it. Gobbled it right up. The bread is crunchy & fresh, the ingredients amazing... & 10$! Amazing!
Un des meilleurs sandwichs de Montréal, & la file chaque midi le prouve. Ne te laisse pas décourager par l'attente, à l'intérieur, l'équipe est ultra réactive.
Des produits délicieux comme les lasagnes, les calzoni, les sandwichs & d'autres spécialités italiennes ! Un service excellent assuré par Aldo ! Grazie mille !!!!
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My compliments to the staff & chefs. I recently discovered your store & the sandwiches are perfect every time. The ambiance is nostalgic & authentic to stores I've come across in Italy. Great quality & selection of Italian products. Keep up the great work.
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First trip (don't judge me) & was pleasantly surprised! GREAT value & fast service compared to other joints. Tried the chicken & meatball sandwiches. Bread is great & flavour on point. Keep it up guys!
This Italy away from Italy. Bread is wholesome but light (10/10), chicken was good & lightly seasoned & breaded (8/10), special add on ingredients including cheese & dried cherry tomatoes are super fresh & satisfying (10/10). It's a small place with long lineup that moves fast just like in Rome.
Alice & Sophia are the most lit employees ever. Also, the paninis are out of this world. the distribution of ingrediants & quality is delicious. the cofee is authentkc & amazing. great service, great food, 100% recommand.
