We’re a counter in Montréal’s Mile End neighborhood serving Ukrainian dumplings, also known as perogies or varenyky. We make our own dumplings from updated family recipes, mixing traditional, seasonal, and modern flavors. We hope that when you come visit Lili, it’ll feel like coming home. Smachnoho!
Bon appétit!
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Dumplings, Perogies
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Perogie Lili comes across as a cozy, welcoming neighborhood gem offering homemade Ukrainian fare that feels comforting and authentic. The space is small and colorful with floral murals, creating a homey atmosphere, and the service is consistently friendly and attentive. The menu features a wide range of pierogies, many vegetarian options, and hearty borscht, with fillings like potato and cheddar, caramelized onions, sour cream, cherry, cabbage, and wild mushrooms with bacon. Dishes are described as fresh to order, soft and flavorful, with dough that melts in the mouth. There is a sense of care in the experience, with good value, generous portions, and the option to dine in or take away, plus samples and helpful guidance from staff. A portion of proceeds supporting humanitarian relief in Ukraine adds meaning to the visit. Overall, it feels like a place to return to explore more flavors and to feel at home.
Not a fan. Perogies were very very mushy with a potato mash inside that was far too smooth, creamy, & oily. The onions were also sooooo soooo greasy! I felt sick after eating only a few
The borscht was good though. Could definitely use more flavour, but it's a pretty cozy soup.
I love this place so much! Best perogies I've ever had. They melt in your mouth. So satisfying & comforting without feeling heavy. I feel the love in them! A must try place for sure. So happy to discover this gem.
Oct 22, 2025
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Absolutely loved both the food & the atmosphere! The perogies tasted just like the ones from my childhood - so comforting & authentic. The staff were friendly, attentive, & genuinely seemed to care about their customers. A wonderful experience overall - can't wait to come back to try other flavors!
The potato & cheese pierogi were cold & too oily, but the cabbage pierogis were good. Borscht was ok. Sadly everything is served in takeout containers even if you eat inside. You need better spoons too!
By FAR my favorite place I ate while visiting Montreal! I can't recommend this place enough, definitely stop by for a bite.
The food was excellent, the staff was incredibly friendly. There's a lovely little patio to sit at outside the shop.
10/10 perogies. I ordered the patates/ cheddar, a portion of 6 perogies for $11.
The potatoes were smooth & creamy & the cheddar taste was sharp & perfect. I wish I could have taken them home with me!
I'm probably a little spoiled as my mom made some of the best perogies ever but I found them ok a little on the mushy side a little light on the cheddar but the toppings were excellent
J'ai appris l'existence de ces petits raviolis conçus depuis plusieurs siècles dans les maisons ukrainiennes & polonaises par l'entremise d'un article de La Presse : « Aider l'Ukraine un pierogi à la fois » où il est question Perogie Lili & de la remise de 2 % des revenus des ventes à leur pays d'origine. Donc, 35 cents provenant des deux plats que j'ai consommés avec A. [celui aux pommes de terre (7,50 $) & celui aux cerises (10 $)] iront directement en soutien de ce peuple en temps de crise. Pris individuellement, ça a l'air peu, mais ça représente un grand acte de charité des propriétaires, sachant que les marges de profits de ce milieu sont toujours infimes.
Quant à moi, je me suis rendu sur la rue Fairmount pas nécessairement pour faire « un bon geste », mais plutôt pour mettre à l'épreuve ce mets dont on vante l'onctuosité.
« Ils fondent en bouche » semble dire à peu près tout le monde.
Effectivement, la texture des pierogis classiques à la pomme de terre est très agréable : la dent ne rencontre aucune résistance alors qu'elle perce la coquille du ravioli. On les garnit volontiers de crème sure (« à l'Ukrainienne », m'a-t-on assuré derrière la caisse) & d'oignons caramélisés. Après quoi, on constate toutefois que les saveurs en elles-mêmes sont moins évocatrices par leur simplicité. Idem pour les pierogis à la cerise (que A. m'a signalés comme lui ayant plus davantage.)
Puisque les raviolis sont déjà prêts au moment de l'achat, les titulaires de l'établissement pourraient éventuellement songer à employer deux personnes pour assurer le service, & ce, dans le but de permettre un enchaînement plus rapide. Idéalement, on aurait payé & obtenu nos pierogis en moins d'une minute & on les dégusterait soit à l'intérieur où l'on peut admirer une grande peinture foisonnante de symboles de Kurkul Arts ou soit confortablement assis sur un banc avec des conditions météorologiques clémentes.
De plus, je me demande s'il serait opportun d'ajouter un peu de musique, traditionnelle ou autre, pour rendre l'ambiance encore plus accueillante.
En tout état de cause, c'est un beau projet qui ajoute à la diversité culinaire de cette rue réputée, c'est un projet qui mérite d'être encouragé.
Got the plain potato pierogi this time, & it comes with traditional toppings of sour cream & caramelized onion. It was delicious, & the pierogi was cooked perfectly. The staff was friendly too.
