Phyllo Bar Melina's stands out as a pastry-forward Greek spot with a bright vibe and a small, cozy interior complemented by a larger outdoor terrace, though some reviews note cramped indoor seating. Signature phyllo pastries such as tiropita and spanakopita are frequently praised for flaky dough and flavorful fillings, while beverages like a strong coffee and an excellent iced frappé earn high marks; a few critics find the spanakopita doughy with insufficient filling, and some question value for the price. Service is described as friendly and attentive at times but inconsistent, with mentions of variable greetings. The menu also features cookies, baklava, and other sweets, often enjoyed by guests, and some diners appreciate the option of healthier bites. Overall, the place delivers tasty bites and a welcoming ambiance in a compact space, best enjoyed with outdoor seating or takeout, and many reviewers say they would return for the standout pastries and drinks.
Super flaky spanakopita & prassopita along with some incredible baklava! This tiny but mighty spot in the mile end is slowly becoming a staple for me. Great food, great prices & the service is always quick & incredibly kind! A must try if you are in the area!
So I was a little hungry & wanted a quick & easy bite to eat without it being too unhealthy. This place seemed to be reasonably healthy (or not too unhealthy would be acceptable too) with the tiropita & spanakopita options.
So it's small, it's a little cute, & vary like end in its look & feel.
This is not a place one goes for a hangout to me, it's small limited indoor seating & a little larger outdoor terrace is nice but really does not do it.
Service is nice but nothing overly warm or friendly. I went into the restaurant twice & the first time no one acknowledged me. The second time I was actually greeted & served.
The food is average to below average.
They have cookies, baklava, & other sweets & then they offer (on a warming griddle) tiropita & spanakopita. Their price seemed reasonable given the portion size, however once you bite into the spanakopita (which I ordered) its doughy feel & chewy texture was a lacking the traditional crisp & flaky light philo dough. It was too late as I would have sent it back due to this but I was very hungry & didn't want to start a fuss. As I bit into & chewed the spanakopita the seasoning was actually nice, but there was insufficient cheese in the filling & there was not enough filling.
Growing up in a Greek community & having numerous Greek friends with Yayas who cook amazing Greek food I felt the food I ate was a travesty to Greek cuisine & at the price I believe it to be a waste of money. Perhaps a person who lacks knowledge about Greek food may enjoy it more, not me that's for sure.
So they also offer hot beverages & I didn't try them however, if I was forced to come back again I would probably try their coffee & maybe risk a sweet. They only sweet I would not try is their baklava as it was a small little square portion that was presented in a manner that was not appetizing to me - which is sad as I love baklava.
So no I would not return not recommend parroting this place as there are many other options in the area.
Pastries are true to Balkan standards! Excellent spanakopita! The roll with potatoes & leeks has the perfect amount of filling. Would definitely go & buy in bulk for a Balkan-themed potluck.
Oct 24, 2024
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We love our first experience at Melinla's. Very welcoming & excellent service. We enjoyed our coffee & the flaky fresh from the oven spanakopita. A must try when you visit mile end neighborhood in Montreal. I will be posting it on youtube @merichoo. Thank you💕
Rencontre avec Elvis Le groupe de sorteux du dimanche prend du galon & est passé officiellement de deux à trois membres permanents : A., K. & votre soussigné. Plus on est de gastronomes, plus on goûte ! Aujourd'hui, A. avait l'estomac houleux & j'avais la charge de nous dénicher un endroit où manger « léger ». Au moment de suggérer le Medina's, bar de phyllos, j'ai choisi, sans le savoir, un restaurant qui allait très bien faire l'affaire. En plus, nous avons découvert - croyez-le ou non - que le Medina's n'est fréquenté par nul autre qu'Elvis ! Elvis le chanteur, Elvis le gourmand, Elvis le... chien. Il s'est comporté bien sagement, sans démonstration de voix ni de déhanchements, mais sa collecte assidue des miettes de phyllo sur le sol tombées témoignait de son appréciation positive des mets feuilletés grecs. Quant à vos trois protagonistes du dimanche assis bien à leur aise sur la singulière terrasse de type « comptoir », l'évaluation était partagée, allant du « comme ci comme ça » de A. au « mmm » de plaisir de votre soussigné, spécialement audible lors de la dégustation du spanakopita. « Si tu veux rendre Raphaël joyeux, donne-lui de la bouffe », dit K. à l'adresse de A. Amen ! Toutes les phyllos de Medina offraient, comme il se doit, une texture croustillante & friable dans un appétissant emballage doré. Toutefois, le spanakopita aux épinards & à la feta présentait une particularité (potentiellement) involontaire qui me plaisait bien : une légère nuance de pâte crue, faisant ressurgir de doux souvenirs d'enfance. Au reste, le bougatsa au fourrage de crème à la vanille a été jugé favorablement par tous &, moi qui suis un grand amateur de fromage, j'ai été comblé par le tyropita ruisselant de ricotta & de feta. Comme boisson, deux grands cafés froids à 4 $ pièce ont également récolté leur part d'éloges. Je parle ici de leur populaire « Frappé » & du Freddo Espresso qui accompagnaient à merveille cette chaude & magnifique journée ensoleillée. Je remercie donc Dieu pour cette météo clémente, cette famille d'amis fins gourmets qui grandit, ces artisans de bonheur qui mettent leur savoir-faire au profit de nos palais & ces artistes qui créent des lieux pittoresques pour la joie des yeux. À 13 $ par personne, qui dit mieux ?
Warm service with kind smiles always, flaky delicious pastries savoury & sweet, delicious frappés for your café fix & so many little sweet treats. A must stop on the corner of Parc & Bernard in the Mile-End - around for 12 years! Family, friends, solo, a perfect spot for a hearty meal & open later than most - 7 pm on weekdays & affordable. Their spanakopita is superior!
