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.
Stash Café is widely celebrated as a premier destination in Old Montreal, offering a warm and authentic Polish dining experience that many guests describe as a comforting home away from home. Visitors frequently praise the hearty, flavourful cuisine, with highlights such as the pierogies, schnitzel, cabbage rolls, and the signature dill pickle soup. The restaurant creates a unique and inviting atmosphere, largely defined by its charming decor, cozy setting, and the presence of a talented live pianist. While the popularity of the location often leads to a busy environment and occasional service delays, the staff are consistently noted for being welcoming, knowledgeable, and attentive. Guests strongly recommend making reservations in advance to secure a table, and many agree that the combination of high-quality food, reasonable pricing, and an enchanting musical backdrop makes for an unforgettable culinary experience worth repeating.
Always busy & food is amazing. Service is a bit slow but thats because the place is very full. The staff are super nice & respectful. The cocktails are sometimes amazing but it depends who's at the bar. The food is consistently great! The schnitzel & sausage, along with the sauerkraut & beetroot salad are a favorite. Pierogis are 10/10 with onion confit!
A wonderful experience at Stash Café. I had the pleasure of rediscovering dishes from my roots & introducing them to my wife.
Everything was delicious: the kapusta, the pierogi, & the kie?basa… a real treat! The atmosphere was also excellent, especially thanks to a very talented pianist who made the experience even more enjoyable.
We also shared a lovely moment with one of the waitresses, with whom we talked about our origins & roots.
Generous, authentic food full of memories, served in a warm & welcoming atmosphere. We will gladly come back.
Don't miss this stop if you are in Ok ld Montreal! The food was very authentic. I had the veal schnitzel with potatoes & beer salad. It was tender & tasty. My wife had pierogi's, which she ate the whole thing, a rarity for her. I can't say enough about our server. He really cared about his craft, making sure every glass & piece of silver ware was spotless before it went to a guests table. I watched him wait on over half the tables during a full dinner hour, while training a new server. It was packed & we still were werved promptly & politely. The piano player was very kind & engaging everyone as they came in without missing a note. Stash'swas one of our favorite visits during our 4 day stay!
Jul 16, 2026
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If you're looking for authentic then this is the place. It was delicious & the quality can't be beat. If you like pierogis, then you must try as an appy. Love the live piano player too! Great atmosphere!
First visit to Stash, can't wait to go again! Superb, delicious, authentic Polish food. We had krokiety, potato pancake, beetroot salad, pierogies, bigos & schnitzel followed by peach cobbler for dessert. Wonderful! Wine & mixed drink selection is good. Pleasant atmosphere & service was excellent.
This has to be my favourite meal I've had in my 8 months of living in Montreal. Stash Cafe had been on my bucket list for months, but due to the busy schedule & shallow pockets of a student like myself, I had to put off making the trip to Old Montreal for a while.
First of all, the restaurant itself is gorgeous. The ambiance is perfect with the soft piano & all the wonderful art to admire.
The beef pierogis were so flavourful & paired perfectly with the peppery sauerkraut & sour cream. Exactly what I needed today after finals. I tried both desserts, & while I felt the apple cobbler was a bit lacking (too much crust/not enough apples, & I felt like it should have been served warm instead of cold), the sweet cheese crepe was life changing. I could have drank a bucket of the raspberry coulis mixed with the sweet cream.
Our server was very friendly, the food came extremely fast after ordering, & the meal wasn't even that expensive! Two main courses & 2 desserts for $56 is extremely reasonable for this level of quality & deliciousness. I'll be returning the first chance I get after summer break!
Growing up Polish, we always celebrated holidays with traditional Polish cuisine. My mom would also pick times to make trays of go??bki, or pierogi.
As a child, I didn't really enjoy it that much, but as I got older, I more appropriately understood the comforting value of Polish cuisine.
On a recent trip to Montreal, we visited Stash Cafe, & it was like I was teleported to my childhood, surrounded by happy people serving comforting Polish cuisine.
They have all the dishes you would expect, & they are all uperb. I went with a cheeky order of go??bki plus a kielbasa dish (because I had to try both). My wife had a veal cutlet, my daughter had bigos, & it was all terrific.
Five stars to the team at Stash Cafe, I cannot wait to return. Montreal continues to exceed expectations with the culinary scene, & Stash Cafe took it to new level for me personally!
Delicious Polish food. Had the pierogis & kielbasa & both were excellent. The apple cobbler dessert was also very nice! They have a solid cocktail list as well!
Delicious Polish food. Had the pierogis & kielbasa & both were excellent. The apple cobbler dessert was also very nice! They have a solid cocktail list as well!
