Drogheria Fine's mission is to provide the food service industry innovative products and ingredients and to contribute to Quebec gastronomic and culinary growth.
Drogheria Fine is known for its simple, affordable gnocchi served from a street window with a tomato-based sauce that can be topped with cheese and chili flakes. The value is repeatedly praised, with generous portions and low prices, though indoor seating is not available and payments are cash or Canadian debit only. Reviews highlight a comforting, pillowy texture and a sauce that ranges from rich and flavorful to a bit sour or generic depending on the batch. The vibe is described as quick, casual, and charming, with fast service and friendly staff, making it a popular go to on a cold day. For many, it remains a must visit in Montreal's Mile End, famous for a takeout box that delivers a satisfying, inexpensive gnocchi experience.
The food is affordable & delicious . 11/10 recommend, this place will now be my go-to place for yummy eats . Gnocchis are so chewy & the sauce is amazing. I recommend you add extra cheese for 1$, it's worth it!
Jan 3, 2025
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Drogheria Fine is a unique "street gnocchi" spot where you order from a window & either eat outside or take your food to go. The concept is cool, the portions are generous, & the service is quick & friendly-all for under $10. It's easy to see why this is such a popular spot for visitors or anyone looking for a quick, affordable lunch. That said, while the value & experience are great, the gnocchi & sauce were just okay-nothing particularly special. The sauce reminded me of something slightly better than Chef Boyardee, so it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. Still, for the price & speed, it's worth a stop. Just remember they only accept Canadian cash or debit!
Was on a mission to eat a fairmont bagel next door, & couldn't help resist smelling the fresh tomato gnocchi! So brought a box aswell with extra cheese & chilli... What can I say - awesome! Dipped the sesame seed bagel into the sauce & it's a perfect treat for a cold night! Great find :)
The sauce here is so good! Add red pepper for some nice spice. There are benches nearby to eat on. By default you'll get chopsticks to eat with. Really nice spot that doesn't have a bunch of variety, but does what they do VERY well
Knew about this place from its hype online but actually just stumbled past it unintentionally as it's located near lots of other popular eats! Simply cheap & tasty. It is a bit plain & the sauce kind of reminds me of Chef Boyardee, but it was delicious nonetheless. After all it's only 6$ (cheese is 1$ extra).
Oct 22, 2024
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It's $5 & a good size portion so you can't complain much but the gnocchi is low quality & the sauce is pretty bland. With how many other amazing food options there are in the neighborhood it's not really worth the often massive line unless you're trying to save a few $
Honestly the food was not good. The sauce was too salty & lacked flavor. The gnocchi texture was made well, overall I don't recommend. Btw this is a cash only or Canadian debit only establishment. US cash accepted at a 1:1 rate.
C'est sur que pour 5$ la boîte de gnocchis on peut pas bin bin chialer! Je trouvais la sauce un peu trop sucrés & gnocchis un peu trop mous mais cest une super idée de vendre des gnocchis to-go via une fenêtre!
Oct 1, 2024
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The gnocchi at Drogheria Phine is always amazing, with LOTS of sauce, please always ask for extra cheese, you'll thank me later. P.S.: Don't forget to bring cash or a debit card, they don't accept credit cards. P.S.2: Get there early (around 11 am) if you don't want to wait in line. P.S.3: Next door is Fairmount Bagel & on the corner is the best cannoli in the area, so be prepared for a feast when you go!
Bonne expérience en général mais je n'ai pas vraiment apprécié les gnocchi. Le restaurant possède visiblement une recette authentique & artisanale mais j'aurais préféré avoir des gnocchi un peu plus cuits voir sautés & servis dans un peu moins de sauce. Cependant j'ai vu les clients ravis & je pense que tout est plutôt question de préférences personnelles.
Sep 17, 2024
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Drogheria Fine's gnocchi are soft, flavorful, & covered in a tasty Calabrese tomato sauce with parmesan on top. The mix of spice & cheesy makes every bite amazing. Simple, quick, & delicious - perfect street food! Special mention to the chopsticks that helped me very well
Glad to support small businesses. Interesting take on gnocchi. First time I've ever seen Italian served in a Chinese fast food container with chop sticks. Excellent flavor in the sauce & cheese. Excellent value also.
Actually I went to the street to try ice cream & there was a long line for gnocchi. Smell was so good & the line made me to try it. The sauce was good & extra cheese & pepper flakes made it even better. But I didn't like the texture. It was too soggy. It was fun to try gnocchi in a Chinese takeout box with chopsticks. Gnocchi was very tiny so folk is much easier to grab it.
