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.
je recommande ! on a tres bien mangé. service un peu expéditif on nous a amené nos soupes avant l'apéro 😅mais à part , les plats sont copieux & cest bon & reservez si vous pouvez car il y a du monde
The Dill Pickle soup (Ogórkowa) was so delicious despite its simple ingredients, that made me find the recipe & try it at home! The vibe & staff are great too.
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.
Shared the'debutante' platter which has a few different things & all were delicious as was the dill pickle soup. My daughter loved the peach cobbler. Enjoyed the live piano during dinner!
As Ukrainians, we were quite surprised to receive this soup instead of the traditional Ukrainian borscht we were expecting, with vegetables & meat. Unfortunately, this wasn't the kind of borscht we had in mind.
That said, the restaurant was, as always, excellent. The food was delicious, & the service was outstanding. Our only disappointment was this particular dish, simply because it was very different from what we expected when ordering borscht.
The fixed menu was fantastic especially for the price (which was very fair relative to other places in old Montreal). I don't have much experience with Polish food, but I thought the soup complemented the mains quite well, especially because most of the main dishes are very hearty/comfort food oriented. For dessert, I was impressed by the sweet cream though the apple cobbler wasn't that remarkable.
The restaurant has a great location, a very cozy atmosphere, & quality live piano which is not too loud or overbearing. Service was good as well, & I would definitely come back.
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
