Mitch Deli delivers a focused menu centered on high-quality artisanal sandwiches and indulgent grilled cheese constructions. Each item features carefully sourced ingredients layered between house-baked bread to provide a balanced profile of textures and bold flavors. The kitchen emphasizes technical precision in the assembly of these comfort-driven offerings, ensuring consistent heat and structural integrity for every order. Diners encounter a streamlined selection that prioritizes depth of flavor over excessive variety. The physical space maintains a utilitarian aesthetic that mirrors the straightforward nature of the culinary output. Guests rely on this establishment for a reliable execution of classic deli staples transformed into substantial, satisfying portions. This focus on essential components establishes a clear identity rooted in the fundamentals of refined, casual sandwich craftsmanship that emphasizes savory quality and ingredient integrity.
Mitch Deli is widely regarded as a charming neighborhood gem that offers a warm, eclectic atmosphere and a curated selection of beer and wine. While the majority of diners praise the creative, flavorful dishes, such as the signature fried chicken sandwich, fresh oysters, and inventive seasonal plates, some experiences highlight inconsistencies in food temperature, portion sizing, and service speed. Despite occasional critiques regarding high prices or specific dish execution, many visitors find the culinary quality, welcoming staff, and pleasant setting to be excellent reasons to return for a high-quality meal or a casual drink on the terrace.
Let me start by saying that I really wanted to love this place; I had only heard great things about Mitch Deli.
To start with the positives: the space is cute, nicely decorated, has a great overall vibe, & blends perfectly with the neighborhood. Our waiter was also incredibly sweet. The three hushpuppies ($8) were light, fluffy, & accompanied by a beautifully balanced coriander-lime sauce. They also offer a very tasty canned passionfruit kombucha ($5).
The rest of the experience, unfortunately, was well below'meh.'
It took forever to get our food. I assumed the delay was due to a slow kitchen, especially since there were two waiters servicing a not-too-busy dining room. However, when the food finally arrived, it was cold. I'm still not sure if it just sat on the counter losing heat before being served.
The pieces of popcorn chicken ($13) were tiny & seemed like the leftover scraps from carving chicken for their sandwiches. They were coated in a cold, thick, hardened, & completely non-crispy fried batter (though the cucumber salad underneath was actually good).
Their iconic fried chicken sandwich ($17) was the only well-portioned dish. However, apart from its decent, even generous size, it shared all the flaws of the popcorn chicken: a cold, thick, hardened batter. The brioche bun was just okay, & the entire sandwich lacked seasoning & flavor definition. The fries ($8) were also a letdown: cold & soggy, yet somehow overcooked & almost burnt.
The dish I found flat-out bad was the beef brochette ($26). Not only was the portion tiny, but the meat actively tasted off. It had a strong, unpleasant funk that shouldn't be there-& I love beef in every form, whether it's tartare, braised, or stewed. The accompanying potatoes were tasteless & slightly undercooked. The only positive quality of the dish was its beautiful presentation.
One might think a restaurant's quality slips when the owner or head chef gets too busy with other projects & neglects their original flagship. However, in this case, Maxime Gagné was actually present in the restaurant.
If I had to guess, the food must have been great at some point, but the kitchen is now simply coasting on past reputation, social media hype, a cute aesthetic, & a distinct beer & wine selection. It's a shame, because I really wanted to love this spot. Even though a $86 dinner for two (without alcohol & before tax) is considered reasonable nowadays, it simply wasn't worth it. The quality of the food was subpar, even compared to a standard food truck.
After trying the @mitchdeli_messorem counter inside @messorembracitorium, we knew we had to visit the original @mitch_deli_ location for ourselves, & somehow ended up eating at both within the span of a week 😅.
At @messorembracitorium, the menu is a great pairing for their creative & unique beers. The smash burger was on par with what we've had around town, the poutine delivered that comforting, indulgent goodness, & the chicken burger was perfectly crispy & juicy.
The experience at @mitch_deli_ itself was completely different. Here, the focus shifts toward plates, rich savoury sauces, & a carefully curated wine selection. The vibe is also very comfortable. A place to slow down & savour everything.
Jun 16, 2026
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Ventured out here to try this modern take on a deli. Atmosphere is pretty far from your traditional MTL Deli, not to any detriment though. The menu is small, I imagine the fried chicken sandwich is the star of the show here. That was what I ordered & it was delicious. The fried chicken was perfectly made, the skin to meat ratio was blessed. Perfectly crispy coating on it with a hot sauce at the right heat level for the sandwich. Considering it didn't come with any fries or anything, the $18 total was a bit much for just the sandwich but not an abnormal price in 2025 either. My friend got the ribs & his portion seemed poorer, however. Service was fine, very professional.
Waitress was way rude. Had their signature dish a fried chicken sandwich. It was hard on the edges the only edible part was the middle. Had fries.....or they called em fries. Arrived cold. & it was this skinny crap that looked like toothpicks it was so skinny. These are not fries people can't eat this crap. Skip this place. Turns out there is a good sandwich shop a little further down the block. I mean French fries.....isn't French your heritage? Next you'll want to put mayonnaise on your fries.Goof grief
I have always been curious to try this place & did so for the first time a few days ago. The flavors of the potato salad was amazing...still craving it today
The chicken sandwich & the fish & chips dish we're perfect in quantity fresh & satisfying.
Also REALLY appreciated that the waiter verbally translated the menu in English for my friend who was visiting from NYC.
Definitely recommend this gem of a place. Planning to treat my friend for her bday meal here!
An awesome gem tucked in Vieux-Rosemont. Great vibes & wine selection. The place is so cozy & warm, you feel like eating at your friend's house. Love this place & will keep going regularly as I can't get that fried chicken sandwich out of my head..!
WHAT A GEM! FOOD WAS REALY GOOD & SUCH AN AWESOME WINE LIST! COZY PLACE WITH FRIENDLY STAFF! FOR SURE ORDER THE FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH (DID NOT MAKE IT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED)!! 🥂
We were impressed with this'simple sandwich shop'. The food was amazing & it was tucked away in a nice little neighborhood. We both had meals that were above what we were expecting. The appetizers of'popcorn' chicken & curry vegetable patties were top notch & the sandwiches were full of flavor. Perfect meal!
This is a good place to have some chicken & beer. We had 2 waitresses, 1 very friendly & one that kept forgetting about us, therefore the 2 star service. Dogs are allowed in the patio. DOG FRIENDLY
