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.
Tucked away in a typical plateau neighborhood is one of my favourite bars in Montreal. The selection of beer is great & the food has gotten a lot better recently, but sometimes the service can be neglectful.
May 19, 2024
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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.
Hands down my favourite bar in the plateau. I haven't eaten much of their food but what I've had has been delicious! I love the vibe in here. I will always suggest this bar. It's my plan A & my plan B. It can get pretty busy towards the weekend, but if you're willing to wait a few you can usually get a table. The staff here are very good with that.
May 10, 2024
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Nourriture était bien. On a dû attendre 10 minutes environ avant d'avoir une table. Les serveurs ne parlent pas français (on est quand même à Montréal...).
Service en Anglais - endroit assez sympa mais certaines serveuses refusent (ou ne peuvent?) parler français. Nous nous sommes fait approcher en Anglais, nous avons répondus en français mais la serveuse a insisté & continué en Anglais. Elle est finalement parti & a passé la main à une collègue sans jamais nous adresser un mot de Français. Bon... pas « cool »... on s'est sentis malvenus en tant que francophones...
So, well, what can I say, food? I didn't really like it, I liked it only the wings, I also took the Chili soup. & tacos tacos are more or less chilli soup disgusting. Unfortunately, maybe I'm not a connoisseur of Mexican food. But the wings were excellent. Service: . I can say that we waited for a very long time & I can't say that we were shown signs of attention here, I won't be back 🤷🏻♂️🥲alas
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.
