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Stash Café

Authentic Polish flavors await in a warm, historic hideaway.

Old Montreal
4.7$$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 5 pm
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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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Reviews for Stash Café

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on Google4.7 (3100+)
*as of 2026-08-01
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Review Summary

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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Great polish food that taste just like it does in Poland. I highly recommend the Stash cafe if you want to taste polish food!

Nov 3, 2024
on Google

Overall, really good food! The atmosphere was really nice but the service was lacking. Our waitress took really long to just give our water. Every time we tried to talk to her she would just turn her back even though we weren't done talking. Two waiters were really rude.

Nov 2, 2024
on Google

A very fun, funky & romantic space with a great vibe & cozy. The service was fast & friendly as well. The food was fresh, & the sauerkraut was great, unfortunately we found the other food (pirogies & such) a bit lacking in space & flavor. Overall a fun place, but could use a bit more spice

Oct 26, 2024
on Google
5.0

A Montreal icon. 55 years running. Amazing traditional Polish food. Piano player is good as well.

Oct 22, 2024
on Google

Although we had a reservation, we were seated with a delay. In the end, the waiter asked us if we could leave earlier, due to people waiting - which is generally understandable- but not when you have just finished your meal & paid (without being asked if we separate the bill or not).

Oct 21, 2024
on Google

We arrived quite early on Saturday evening with no reservations & were just lucky that there was a no show. I would definitely suggest making reservations. Just as you walk in they had a gentleman playing piano which definitely provided a great lounge atmosphere along with the lighting. It was our first time there & so we wanted to try a bit of everything. I ordered an entree of 4 meat pierogis which were hands down the best I've ever had. The meat was spiced to perfection & the caramelized onions rounded it out. I had the strognow as my main meal which the mushrooms & the meat were superb. I enjoyed the beet salad. I would say the only negative was the potato pancakes were a bit on the oily side for me. My partner had the Table hôte which came with a soup, coffee & dessert. The soup was very tasty with fresh herbs. For a main course it was the veal sznitchel, potatoes & beet salad. Dessert was apple crumble which was delicious. We would definitely go back.

Oct 20, 2024
on Google

Great food, especially the meat, had to wait for a bit longer than expected, called to try to reserve, but no one answered.

Oct 20, 2024
on Google

We were so impressed with Stash Café. Not only is the ambiance warm & charming but the food is extremely authentic to polish cuisine & every dish felt so comforting. I never had the chance to discover polish cuisine in its essence like I did here. It's really something special. Get the taster plate that offers a variety of different foods to try like we did, you won't regret!

Oct 20, 2024
on Google

A favourite to visit! The food is delicious & the atmosphere is cozy & fun.

Oct 19, 2024
on Google

Très bonne expérience, la cuisine est impeccable & les plats délicieux. Les cocktails sont très bons & le personnel très sympathique. Seul petit bémol pour nous, les cocktails que nous avions commandés ont un peu tardé & sont arrivés après l'entrée. Mais sinon super expérience dans l'ensemble !

Oct 17, 2024
on Google