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.
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 …
My ex introduced me to this place & while she may suck, this place doesn't. Their full rack of ribs, twice baked potato are a cost:value gift. I feel bad for avoiding this place for years due to negative associations; it's under immediate takeover now (I love ribs).
Très bonne soirée au Else's, ambiance très agréable & cosy pour boire un verre & manger des tapas. Les prix sont relativement bas & on peut boire & manger pour un prix tout à fait raisonnable! Nous avions prit les mini burger qui étaient très bons, ainsi que tout les tacos de la carte pour partager. Les tacos sont eux aussi délicieux, attention ceux aux crevettes sont épicés. Le service était légèrement long mais ce n'était pas dérangeant pour nous. Merci pour cet accueil!😇😇
Service sehr nett und freundlich. Ambiente war schön. Das Essen war sehr lecker. Wir waren zu viert und hatten unterschiedliche Gerichte. Alle sehr lecker. Danke schön
Jul 22, 2024
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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 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 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
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!
