Else's serves as a quintessential neighborhood pub providing a straightforward selection of hearty comfort food and well-poured beverages. The kitchen focuses on approachable menu items designed to pair seamlessly with a diverse array of craft beers and spirits. Patrons find a relaxed atmosphere defined by wooden furnishings and a social layout that facilitates casual conversation among small groups. The menu highlights classic pub staples prepared with consistency to ensure reliability for every visitor seeking a substantial meal. Decorative elements contribute to the grounded aesthetic, creating an environment that feels familiar and unpretentious for those congregating in the space. Quality remains the central objective, maintaining a standard that supports the establishment's reputation as a dependable local fixture for those prioritizing flavor and character over excessive formality in their choice of venue.
Else's is widely regarded as a cozy, welcoming neighborhood gem in Montreal, celebrated for its unique atmosphere, friendly staff, and consistent quality of food and drinks. Patrons frequently praise popular menu items such as the mac and cheese, dumplings, mini burgers, and butter chicken, noting that the prices are reasonable and the flavors are exceptional. While the establishment is often busy and can become quite loud, visitors generally appreciate the laid back, eclectic, and social vibe that makes it an ideal spot for meeting friends, casual dates, or solo relaxation. Although some guests mention that service can occasionally be slow or the noise level challenging, the majority of reviewers consider it a must visit destination that delivers a comfortable and memorable experience.
Best margaritas ever! Delicious espresso martini as well. Mac & cheese was excellent, with a very flavourful bbq sauce on top. Brussels sprouts salad was pretty good. This place is small & cozy. Love the local vibe.
Une belle découverte sur la rue Roy, non-loin de la rue-St-Laurent. Une ambiance sympathique, une déco où on retrouve les racines norvégiennes de la fondatrice de la place. L'art sur les tables (voir photos), rend les tables uniques. Les décors donnent un certain cachet à l'endroit. C'est relax, on s'y sent bien. Du moins, moi je me sens transporté loin de la neige & du froid de ma vie dans les bois près du Mont-Tremblant (Arundel) où j'y opère un relais de motoneiges & de paintball/airsoft 4 saisons. Else's me donne des idées de déco!! Je vais d'ailleurs rechercher des endroits aux racines norvégiennes à Montréal, une partie de mes ancêtres maternelles.
J'ai dégusté la bière blonde maison du pub, un bon goût, servi bien froide & désaltérante. Mes tacos au porc effiloché très savoureux. Les côtes levées que ma femme a choisies furent succulentes… j'ai bien aimé mes tacos, mais la prochaine fois, je vais prendre les côtes levées!! Ou peut-être découvrir autre chose? Que me recommanderiez-vous? La salade de choix, fraîche & délicieuse. Je ne vous cacherai pas que j'ai terminé les côtes levées de ma femme!! Madeleine nous a super bien servi, merci!
On reviendra à ce super pub norvégien de quartier! Merci pour ce moment!
Just got the salad for myself & it was perfectly filling with so many flavors in one place!! Loved the roasted pecans, goat cheese & crispy prosciutto... with so many tables packed into one spot you can only expect service to be so quick. Go for the vibes & community, didn't feel rushed to leave even though the place was packed!!
Nov 27, 2025
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This place is truly a hidden gem in Montreal, tucked away on one of the city's cutest & most charming streets. We stumbled upon it on Halloween night, & it turned out to be one of the best spontaneous decisions we made that evening. The atmosphere was warm, cozy, & full of life - the kind of place that immediately makes you feel welcome. Despite showing up as a group of eight without a reservation, the staff went out of their way to find us a table, which was honestly impressive on such a busy night.
The service was excellent - friendly, attentive, & relaxed in the best way. We ordered a mix of dishes, including the chicken teriyaki, mac & cheese, salad, & mini burgers. The mac & cheese definitely stood out as the highlight: creamy, flavorful, & perfectly comforting for a chilly night. The mini burgers were also tasty, though they were quite small & better suited as individual portions rather than for sharing.
Overall, this spot strikes a perfect balance between cozy & lively. It's the kind of place that works equally well for a casual night out with friends or a laid-back dinner date. I'd definitely recommend giving it a try - especially if you love finding those lesser-known Montreal spots with great vibes & solid food.
Excellent service, belle ambiance, rapport qualité-prix exceptionnel pour les délicieux tapas! Personnel chaleureux.
La salade de choux de Bruxelles est un incontournable
Excellent sandwich de porc effiloché. Ce sont 2 mini burgers avec une portion de salade de choux.
Trop petite portion pour moi.
Endroit bruyant qui complique les discussions.
Très bel endroit.
Je recommande
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.
I was pleasantly surprised with the variety & quality of the ingredients in the salad! Topped with bacon & honey peacans, it is a complete meal. But also Brussels sprouts, carrots & goat cheese! Healthy & Balanced!
This is my first visit here. Early summer travel from Ottawa. At first glance at the menu I did not see the typical, appetizer, salad, soup, entree dinner menu selection one would normally expect. At first I was, ok, so I ordered the dumplings, wings & ribs to share with my wife. Catherine was on the ball for service. The food was amazing, I shared some food with my 4 friends at the table because I wanted to them to try it. The wings were served with an arugula noodle salad & it was delicious, ribs with a creamy double baked potato & the dumplings with 2 dipping sauces & charred just right on the edges. The whole table was impressed with all of their meals. We want to make a shout out to Sam & Josh who were the cooks working tonight's shift. Highly recommend this place, I suspect you will have to wait in like to get in here when it is busy. We'll worth it. Chris
2024: Chile & Espresso martini were great. Awesome music. Service was friendly but not particularly attentive when we went. 2022: Pleasant service, everyone enjoyed their food (chicken wings, latkes, salad, butter chicken), cool decor.
