Stash Café propose une cuisine polonaise traditionnelle dans un cadre défini par des murs en briques apparentes, des boiseries sombres et une atmosphère rustique intime. La cuisine se spécialise dans des classiques authentiques tels que les pierogis faits à la main avec diverses garnitures savoureuses, les choux farcis copieux et le bortsch riche relevé au vinaigre. Ces plats mettent en avant des saveurs robustes et des méthodes de préparation traditionnelles qui reflètent les pratiques culinaires historiques d'Europe de l'Est. Le menu présente une gamme de saucisses et de plats axés sur le réconfort pour offrir une expérience substantielle aux amateurs de cuisine régionale. Les clients occupent des tables entourées d'éléments décoratifs vintage contribuant à un cadre distinctif. Chaque assiette reflète un engagement envers l'intégrité des recettes polonaises par une préparation minutieuse, assurant une cohérence culinaire totale.
Les critiques décrivent Stash Café comme une adresse polonaise chaleureuse dans le Vieux-Montréal où un pianiste en live crée une ambiance cosy et des portions généreuses de plats traditionnels tels que pierogis, golabki et schnitzel, accompagnés de soupes réconfortantes comme barszcz et zurek, ainsi que de desserts comme le crumble à la pêche, le tout à des prix raisonnables pour la qualité; l'ambiance est décrite comme intime et accueillante, avec une décoration soignée et un piano en fond qui ajoutent au charme, et la carte des boissons, avec des bières polonaises et des shots de vodka, est bien appréciée; le service est souvent salué pour sa gentillesse et son attention, même si les soirs très fréquentés peuvent entraîner des temps d'attente plus longs et il est souvent conseillé de réserver le vendredi et le samedi; dans l'ensemble, les critiques soulignent une expérience polonaise authentique et réconfortante qui donne envie de revenir pour la nourriture, l'ambiance et l'hospitalité.
Magical experience here, lots of little dishes (came here after dinner so this was a snack), amazing food. Walked in for the vibes, stayed for the lovely live piano
Polish menu with English subtitles. Lots of traditional polish dishes. Polish beer. Reservation is required otherwise talking a chance on seating. Was crowded when I ate there. On the expensive side. Located in Old Montreal. Small bar with seating.
27 mai 2026
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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!
The most wonderful local restaurant in the Old Port!! Fresh ingredients cooked into delicious dishes of a great variety. Friendly service, a warm, cozy tune is often played from the piano, making the atmosphere even more comforting.
All the dishes we ordered were incredibly delicious & memorable.
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
Imagine us- two friends roaming the cold streets, cold, hungry & yet wanting something new during our visit to Montreal.
Imagine what Stash Cafe must've seemed to us as we stepped in through the heavy door & into its warm threshold! Warm & inviting, with gentle chatter from pleased patrons & lovely piano music trickling through the air. We did not have a reservation but luckily there were two seats left at the bar which we gratefully sat down at.
Straight away we ordered cocktails. I got the Bloody Polak, which I felt a little bad to order out loud but any guilt was washed away with the first sip. Finally, a Bloody Mary with enough horseradish! Do you know how far I've traveled to find one? I do not remember the name of my friends drink, but I think it was somewhat cherry forward & I know she thoroughly enjoyed it.
From our bar seat vantage point, we watched the bartender Nicolas mix & pour a great variety of drinks. He was extremely skilled & knowledgeable & treated our questions with kindness & patience. I wonder if Montreal knows that the maker of the best Bloody Mary in the world is hidden right here. He is also studying for his doctorate in medieval pilgrimage literature & let me tell you, one sip of his drinks & you'll beg to read the full dissertation. He's not finished yet, but that'll just give you the excuse to return to Stash Cafe.
We ordered a starter- I had the soup of the day, a barley soup, & my friend had a salad. Both delightfully fresh & appetizing, they only made us more exited for our main course to arrive.
I had ordered four perogies, a little doubtful that I would want the whole eight offered in the bigger size dish. Oh boy was I wrong. Each was a delightful little pillow ready to introduce me to the flavors of Polish food. When I finished them, I had no choice but to order four more, & I swear our waiter Adam had a knowing twinkle in his eye. He said the perogis were the same as his grandmothers & I do not doubt that for a second.
Speaking of Adam, what hospitality! He was so kind to us & we felt so lucky to be his guests! I do not doubt each customer there that night under his care felt the same way. He introduced us to a world of flavors we were not overly used to or even aware of, explaining the culture & history around different traditions & dishes at our request. & he also introduced me to the joys of pickle juice- never before would I want to reach for a sip of the vinegary juice. Now? Yes please!
I believe my friend got the Stroganow for her main course. I feel I can review it for I kept sneaking bites when she wasn't looking. The meat? Tender! The beet salad? Fresh! The potato pancakes? Crispy! All the flavors & textures came together in a lovely melange.
When our plates were scraped clean & you could see rings on condensation marked all over our placemats from our drinks, the inevitable question of whether we wanted dessert was asked. Reader, is the earth round? Of course we wanted dessert! Now I don't remember the name of either. I don't think we let Adam get to that when he was describing each dessert. We heard farmers cheese & apricot & said yes please, one of each! The folded crepe with the sweet cheese filling reminded me of my grandmothers blintzes on the first bite & the crumbly peach delight brought memories of summer to mind.
We left Stash Cafe warm & full, with new friends & new favorite foods. I cannot understate what a lovely experience we had! Thank you Adam & Nicolas! Dear reader, if you are scrolling through Google maps, a little overwhelmed by all the choices on here & can't make a decision let me make it for you. Go to Stash Cafe! Quick! Before the line is out the door!
27 nov. 2025
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Everything is good . . . Even the things you wouldn't expect. Cabbage rolls, perogis, main dishes, side dishes, sauces, peach cobbler, etc, all fantastic. Not surprised at all to see 4.7 rating. Great food & service
Food was delicious. Traditional Polish dishes served in a home type setting. Very nice decor & overall presentation. Portions were OK & prices are reasonable.
Excellent variety of Polish dishes to choose from. Food, service & atmosphere were great! Chose to return to try different dishes & we were so pleased we did. We had the Zurek soup, Barszc (beet soup), Golabki (stuffed cabbage), Sznycel Wiedenski (veal), Placki, (potato pancakes) & Pierogi, & all were all delicious. This is a definite place to stop to enjoy a fabulous meal if you are ever in Old Montreal!
A great spot in the middle of old town. Super homey & well prepared Polish classics, plus some new dishes I've never tried. Service friendly & quick. Worth a visit! Try the croquettes entree if you aren't a vegetarian.
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This place was phenomenal! I strongly suggest the sausage soup & the debutant main dish as it allows you to try multiple dishes. All of them were delicious.
A quick bite to eat & polish style food. I taste the pierogis are tasty we had one of each flavor! Our server humoured us & was a great! We couldn't pronounce some. Dishes but they laughed & joked with us! Amazing!
Metered street parking is always challenging in the Old Port, especially with summer construction. I suggest finding parking outside the Old Port & walking over. It's a beautiful walk. Reservations are highly recommended. There are bar seats for walk-ins. There's live piano music in the evening. The place is charming, but a little dark (wandering to the bathroom is an adventure). There's an original drinks menu. Service was excellent & friendly, everyone was kind & helpful. I love the traditional Polish dishes (I had to google a lot of the names). There's a beginner's plate in the Table d'Hote for those who want to try a little bit of everything. The plate was yummy & generous. I left very full & satisfied.
Such a lovely dining experience with authentic Polish cuisine! My hubby & I walked in w/o a reservation on a Saturday evening in March at 8:30pm. Despite still being full, we were seated right away at a cozy window table. Upon walking in, you are greeted with wonderful live music from a very talented piano player right at the entrance. The restaurant is warm & cozy with a red light district vibe with the red lampshades on all the lights. Lovely beamed ceilings & church pew bench seats with a long bar on the side. Our waitress was great, professional, & courteous. We ordered perogies, schnitzel, among other Polish dishes, & yummy cocktails. We thoroughly enjoyed each dish & the entire evening. We loved the perogies so much that instead of ordering dessert, we ordered another 8 mushroom perogies to go! I HIGHLY recommend for some authentic Polish cuisine!
Cute place with live piano. Attentive service. Great food. If you want to sample a variety of Polish dishes, debutant is a good choice. Sznycel wiedenski & sznycel mielony are both good. Also their beer tastes great. The apple cobbler is a little milder than I expected but still tasty.
Amazing food. This is our first time trying polish dishes. Every dish was a delight. & the staffs here truly care about their guests. They were attentive, courteous & polite. You guys are the best!
We went to Stash Cafe for our annual Christmas dinner. Newer to Montreal, we wanted a taste of home & the traditional dishes we often eat at Christmas time. The meal was delicious & the ambiance was amazing. We ordered the potato pancakes, borcht, perogies, kielbasa, sauerkraut, & schnitzel. All were so tasty & brought us the comfort of a home cooked Christmas meal. We will definitely be back!
Incredible atmosphere & great service! Our waiter was so kind & came by often. A great place for a bigger group. The food was so hearty especially the soups. Great selection of drinks. Always great to reconnect with Eastern European dishes ❤️
