Else's comes across as a warm, cozy, and characterful spot on a charming Montreal street, with a welcoming energy and a mix of intimate tables and lively chatter that makes it feel both neighborhood and special; the menu is small but well loved, delivering comforting dishes like mac and cheese, dumplings, chicken curry, pulled pork tacos, and other crowd favorites, complemented by a house blonde beer and thoughtful cocktails; decor and atmosphere draw on Nordic roots and bookish curiosities, creating a unique sense of place that feels removed from the city grind; service is repeatedly praised for friendliness and attentiveness, though crowds can slow things down and noise levels can be high; the overall sentiment is that Else's is a must visit for a casual dinner, a date night, or a social hangout, described as a hidden gem by many and a place that invites return, with occasional notes about slower service or a wish for outdoor seating or moments of quieter conversation.
Came back twice in the past 12 hours (dinner & drinks, & then lunch & drinks), & it hit both times. Friendly staff (who, by the way, will be very accommodating to you speaking French so that you can practice, & won't immediately default to English when they sense an Anglo trying to improve their French), amazing food, & their house (white) wine might just be the best drink in the entire establishment. Else, girl, you did your big one & your staff carries on your legacy.
Super belle découverte!
Ambiance chaleureuse & vraiment cozy, parfaite pour une soirée détendue entre amis ou en solo.
Le menu des drinks est varié, avec beaucoup d'options originales, mention spéciale à la bière maison d'Elses que j'ai tout simplement adorée!
Nous avons aussi goûté aux dumplings… délicieux.
La musique est très agréable & pas trop forte, ce qui permet vraiment d'échanger & de profiter du moment sans avoir à parler fort.
En bref, une expérience très agréable, tant pour le lieu que pour ce qu'on y mange & boit. J'y retournerai sans hésiter!
Atmosphere perfect. Drinks delicious. Food was delicious but a little confusing. Had the salad & there was lots of competing flavours. I also noticed my friends side salad had dressing poured on it instead of mixed in. I think chefs often forget how challenging it is to mix the dressing into the salad on an already small plate.
Otherwise definitely worth a visit & revisit.
Feb 24, 2025
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Came here with a few friends to have a drink. When I came at 930pm it was packed which is understandable. However, it's not reasonable for the staff to take 7 minutes to understand you are standing there at the door waiting to ask for table time. We ended up being put at the bar which was fine. Ordered a few beers & realized what I was given I've seen at the SAQ sold for $3 a can & sold for 10$ at the bar.
Beautifully decorated bar & good vibes. Drinks were good but the Mac & Cheese was very mediocre. It was more like macaroni with melted cheese on top but no actual Mac&Cheese sauce... October 2024 edit: Mac & cheese with pulled pork was excellent! Creamy & cheesy! Amazing vibes as per usual.
La nourriture est délicieuse & les drinks sont super bons! Superbe ambiance & bel endroit, avec un très bon service. Je recommande fortement cet endroit!! 👌🏽
Sep 22, 2024
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Truly a fun & chill adult drinkn spot Read a book make new friends sip wine & write poetry Live like a Queen or King in the depths of Montreal! Be creative be inspire true art of life lives here Update: Aug 19 been going there for a few weeks - made no friends & polite conversation seems to be shunned upon … I gotta work harder on my dad jokes … shave or come in with a guitar …
This place is as mystical from the outside as it is on the inside. The decor really sets this place apart. The food was good & reasonably priced, but the taste/quantity could be better. Drinks were excellent.
This place is sooo lovely!! the staff are always friendly & the ambiance is lovely. The interior has really cool decor & the drinks & food are really good! I've been with friends & my mom & everyone loved it!
Great place in the plateau which truly embodies what makes the Montreal restaurant scene so great! The decor is great. Perfect to go with friends or for a date. Food is simple & cozy, nothing complicated. Drinks are great as well.
They say it themselves on their menu- this is not a restaurant, but a bar that started to serve food so as to stop getting fined/be able to stay open. Their drinks are fine (though options are limited), the bar itself is great, but the food is terrible. Service could definitely be improved as well.
