Monday

5 pm - 10 pm

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

5 pm - 10 pm

Thursday

5 pm - 10 pm

Friday

12 pm - 11 pm

Saturday

12 pm - 11 pm

Sunday

12 pm - 10 pm

About

Stash Café serves traditional Polish cuisine within an interior defined by exposed brick walls, dark wood accents, and an intimate, rustic atmosphere. The kitchen specializes in authentic staples such as handcrafted pierogi filled with various savory stuffings, hearty cabbage rolls, and rich, vinegar-forward borscht. These dishes emphasize robust flavors and traditional preparation methods that mirror historical Eastern European culinary practices. The menu features an array of sausages and comfort-focused platters designed to provide a substantial experience for those seeking classic regional fare. Patrons occupy tables set amidst a collection of vintage decor elements that contribute to a distinct, storied setting. Every plate reflects a commitment to preserving the integrity of Polish recipes through careful sourcing and preparation, ensuring that each component contributes to the overall cohesion of the meal.

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Stash Café is widely celebrated as a premier destination for authentic, comforting Polish cuisine in the heart of Old Montreal. Guests frequently praise the hearty, homemade quality of traditional dishes like pierogies, schnitzel, and beef stroganoff, often highlighting the variety offered by the popular debutant platter. The restaurant is renowned for its cozy, intimate atmosphere, characterized by dim lighting, rustic wooden decor, and the consistent presence of talented live piano music that enhances the overall dining experience. While the establishment is exceptionally popular and often requires reservations, most visitors find the welcoming service, reasonable pricing, and genuine hospitality to be well worth the visit, making it a beloved staple for both locals and tourists alike.

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Dagmara

5.0

Delicious, authentic Polish food! 🇵🇱🥟
As a fellow Pole, these flavours really took me back home. The live piano music made the evening even more special. Highly recommend!

Jul 20, 2026

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Jennifer

5.0

My husband & I went with our two daughters, 18 & 13. Our kids were OK with it, but hubby & I loved it. We went on a Friday night & realized reservations were the norm AFTER we arrived, but the staff was great about finding a spot for us at the bar, giving us a unique perspective of the restaurant. While waiting, we were next to the pianist, who seemed to enjoy our singing along to some tunes. The menu offers regular & prix fixe items... we found prix fixe was the better deal, as for the same price as an entree & soup individually, you could also get dessert. However, only three entrees were available via prix fixe. The dill pickle soup was outstanding. Between us, we had krioket, bigos, peirogis, latkes, & veal schnitzel-- all great. Cocktails were good too-- especially the bloody polak. Live music continued throughout the meal. The ambiance was cool with church pews acting as much of the seating & red fabric lamps.

Jul 18, 2026

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Rein

5.0

Nice atmosphere with a live piano music. We hard Cofee & order a crepe for breakfast but we certainly want go back to try the lunch it was smell so good.

Jul 9, 2026

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Anthony

5.0

Excellents plats & ambiance musicale charmante !

Jul 5, 2026

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Violeta

5.0

As a native Polish person, I can confirm the food was truly authentic & delicious. It was clearly made fresh with high-quality ingredients. The pianist music adds very nice touch.

Jul 5, 2026

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Jeffrey

5.0

Been coming to Stash Café for years & it never gets old, especially on a quiet Saturday afternoon when the lunch crowd thins out & you can actually hear the old Polish folk music they play softly in the background. Last weekend I had the bigos again, that slow-cooked hunter's stew, & it was exactly as hearty & comforting as I remembered it. The staff recognized me from previous visits & brought out a little extra bread without me even asking, which is the kind of small thing that keeps regulars coming back. If you have not been yet & you want a genuinely warm, no-fuss meal in the Old Port area, this is the place.

Jun 17, 2026

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Tim

5.0

Very good Polish cuisine. Tasteful decor with interesting Polish art work. Tavern style seating. Soft live piano music. Weiner schnitzel was classic. Veggie barley soup was tasty. The cabbage roll with pork & rice was quite good. Good place for classic tavern gru

May 2, 2026

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Elizabeth

5.0

Very good, authentic Polish food. The service is always amazing, & the live piano music is top tier.

Apr 26, 2026

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Jim

5.0

We loved the Stash Cafe! The food was so great. We had the side salad, potato pancakes & perogies. I also tried my first Polish beer. The live piano music enhanced the experience. I would definitely recommend it!

Mar 20, 2026

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Hrsh

5.0

Great place for lunch with live music. We had a great time. Each of the dishes were very flavorful & cooked to perfection. I really enjoyed the dessert crepe with cheese filling served with fresh & tangy raspberry coulie & creamy vanilla sauce

Mar 16, 2026

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