Stash Café

Mike

5.0

This place feels like a warm hug. All of the food is hearty & delicious! The vibe is fantastic with a live piano player (make sure to tip)! This is one of my favourite spots in Montreal especially on a cold winter day. It will warm your soul! Get pirogies & mixed plater if it's your first time to try a bit of everything!

28 nov. 2025

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Thalia

5.0

A friend & I visited Montreal for just the weekend, both for the first time. We had heard of Stash Cafe by word of mouth, but I'm sure like many, hadn't thought often of Polish food. We happened to be in the area on a Saturday night so we thought we'd give it a go. I have to say I was initially convinced by the charming & warm interior. Every aspect of the space looks thoughtful, & each table lit with a sweet red lantern.

The place was bustling & we were lucky to snag a couple of bar seats. Long story short, we spent maybe 4-5 hours eating & drinking what I'd have to describe as upscale, tasteful, comfort food. Everything was beautifully presented & delicious. But what kept us there for so long was the hospitality. If you're dining in & come across Adam & Nicolas, send our hellos. Not only attentive hosts & mixologists, but two people with a clear love & respect of Polish cuisine & the hospitality. After hours of great food & great conversation, set to live piano, we left full & warm, with new friends & a new respect of polish cuisine. I can't recommend Stash for just the great food, or great service, or great ambience, but a mix of all. This meal was the highlight of our time in Montreal, & if you can stop in, I recommend you do.

27 nov. 2025

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Sophie

5.0

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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Rich

5.0

I had a wonderful experience at this Polish restaurant when I went there for supper. The ambiance is very chill & relaxed which was enhanced by a dim lighting setting. The food quality is top notch & one could feel the freshness of ingredients used. In addition, the variety of alcoholic beverages is to be noted. My favorite was the bloody polak cocktail. My assigned waiter was Adam & he greatly adds a welcoming atmosphere. His respect & attention to the customer's needs/requests is phenomenal. He made sure that everything was served to the highest standards. I definitely recommend people to try this place as it has the best value per dollar spent.

26 nov. 2025

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Mike

5.0

If you didn't think you could fly until now, try this superb culinary treasure! I thoroughly enjoyed its cosy, romantic ambiance & a meal to howl out loud to! The veal schnitzel main followed by the crepe dessert will make this memory long~lasting!

16 nov. 2025

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Cindy

5.0

My hubby's favorite place for cabbage rolls. I love the debutant dish that has a variety of foods.. the ambiance is cozy with live piano music… it's always consistently delicious & we save this for very special occasions or when we have guests coming from out of town who want to explore old Montreal & try Polish food (something different)
Love their apple cobbler & service is always on point. Highly recommended!

15 nov. 2025

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Justine

5.0

Ambiance unique en son genre (decorations & pianiste), bon service, cuisine originale digne de la pologne! Prix résonable, nous avons reservé une table (suggestion parce que le resto se remplis vite).

15 nov. 2025

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James

5.0

The food & atmoshphere was amazing! Our host Adam was very welcoming & shared great meal & platter recommendations with us. Will definitely return sometime soon.

14 nov. 2025

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Simon

5.0

Had a great time at Stash Café with my party of four. We all had different options from the table d'hôte & everyone was satisfied.
There was a little bit of a mix-up with the reservation at the start but the staff were more than accommodating & made sure that everything worked out.
This is the second time I've gone in around two years & I only have good things to say. This is the place to go if you want try try traditional Polish food in a cozy environment.

11 nov. 2025

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Callum

5.0

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

11 nov. 2025

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Jamiey

5.0

Literally the best place to get Polish food in the city. Reserve & dont be in a rush - savour the authentic food & the lively ambiance.

10 nov. 2025

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Kayvan

5.0

Amazing food! Awesome staff. Accordion player was a pro!

8 nov. 2025

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Miel

5.0

Super restaurant, mais quelle belle découverte! - j'ai adoré l'ambiance, tamisée, cozy, piano dans l'air, chandelles & bonne nourriture!
Nous avons pris la bière Zywiec que je recommande fortement si vous aimez les bières blonde de type mielleuse, douce & polonaise! + table d'hôte Schnitzel & menu dégustation*chef kiss* (je recommande le ragoût)
Niveau service nous avons adoré le fait qu'il était constant, attentionné & personnel.
L'ambiance, comme mentionné précédemment si vous aimez le piano live, les vieilles bâtisses du vieux Montréal à grandes fenêtres, chandelles tamisées à ambiance cosy cuisine réconfortante, this place is made for you.

2 nov. 2025

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Peter

5.0

Food was delicious. Traditional Polish dishes served in a home type setting. Very nice decor & overall presentation. Portions were OK & prices are reasonable.

2 nov. 2025

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Fanny

5.0

Restaurant de qualité polonaise. La cuisine familiale & de qualité. L'ambiance, avec le pianiste, excellent! Je recommande fortement!

1 nov. 2025

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Rhys

5.0

Whenever my family & I travel to Montreal, we always like to come here. They have pianists who are good. The food is very good, as are the drinks. My personal favorite drink is the Czechvar. When it comes to food, the Placki (potato pancakes) are nice & crispy with the sour cream on the side. I love the Krokiety (fries crepes? Stuffed with mushrooms & beef with mushroom sauce, green salad & potato salad)

30 oct. 2025

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David

5.0

Wow this place is magic. The vibe is cozy & comforting, just like their grub. I got the dish with a little of everything on it - & I could have easily downed a lot of everything I tried. Kudos to the chef. The food is divine.

30 oct. 2025

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Richard

5.0

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!

29 oct. 2025

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Conor

5.0

Incredible experience, every meal tasted authentic, organic & comforting. The staff (service, bar & live music) were all incredible & helpful. Cannot recommend this enough.

27 oct. 2025

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Éric

5.0

Super service super ambiance & les plats était excellente.

27 oct. 2025

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