Wilensky
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Wilensky
Opens Tomorrow at 10 am
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am - 4 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am - 4 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am - 4 pm |
| Friday | 10 am - 4 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am - 4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Restaurant Wilensky's has been a Montréal tradition since 1932, known for its grilled-meat sandwiches. The food selections are limited to a few sandwiches at very low price: Salami sandwiches, hot-dog sandwiches... This place serves drinks typical of the old-time soda fountain. Talk about tradition
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sandwich(78) soda(34) sandwiches(23) lunch(23) pickle(22) hot dog(20) mustard(17) cherry(17) cheese(16)Page 6 of 11 - 210 Reviews
Joanna
Feeling the city' culture , tasting the history, discovering Montreal old times & meal in my plan, a kind of nostalgia. The store is not open for convenience that the clerk told me, that's why we returned to it open. Cherry flavour cola was my first time drinking, sat down to eat at the counter, you can eat everything you order, then you pay for all your eating.View more
Jarred
I'll always stop by if in the area. Been sitting in the same seat, eating the same sandwich, drinking the same soda for almost 40 years. It's always the same.View more
Sammy
The cafe looks old school & the service doesn't take that long. The muffin is very good, freshly made & taste amazing, the pop for me is just regular. I love the muffins. There are limited seats, need to buy & go outside. Its worth to try.View more
Overtones
Always served with mustard NEVER cut in two. The Special is an old school but very relevant hot sandwhich everyone needs to try. Merci beaucoup!View more
Oliver
Ça faisait longtemps que je voulais essayer le fameux Wilensky spécial avec le cherry coke. Je n'ai pas été déçu! Simple & délicieux, ce fut parfait pour un dîner sur le pouce. Les lieux sont chargés d'histoire. J'ai trouvé le service un peu froid mais j'ai tout de même adoré l'endroit & j'y retournerai.View more
Jolson
The Wilenski Special is definitely worth the visit! Everyone should get it with a side of Cherry Cola! 👌View more
Maddie
One of the oldest Polish lunch counters in the Mile End neighborhood. Featured on Parts Unknown by Anthony Bourdain, this no frills lunch spot serves only a handful of items, all under $5. The famous Wilensky special is a sliced salami, bologna, choice of cheddar/swiss cheese & mustard, served hot on a grilled roll that's reminiscent of an English muffin. It's warm, salty, flat, & easily manageable with two hands. It took less than 5 seconds for my takeout sandwich to be slung over in a brown sac, & even fewer to know this meal was a diamond in the rough.View more
Andres
Took me longer to pay than to have my food ready. Amazing sandwiches. & cheap! 5 stars!View more
Common
When i'm in the neighborhood, i never pass the chance of getting their famous sandwich & their half sour pickles. Lovely run family business they all work behind the counter. I LOVE THIS PLACE!View more
Dave
There's a fine balance between whether you go there for the special or for the atmosphere. Pro tip: Be sure to ask for your sandwich to be cut, & served without mustard. &, if you order the half sour pickles, & they have no stock, the proper response is "Barry can be so unreliable".View more
Johanne
Tu veux une sandwich aux baloney ? C est la place ! Mon copain m'y a emmener, je ne savait pas qu un resto pouvait faire sa renommer sur le baloney ! Sur place depuis des années, ( une vrais institution ) la déco est resté le même , en rentrant dans le restaurant, c est un vrais retour en arrière, photos d époques comble le mur à travers les années, trippant ! Pas de tables, mais comptoir où ont peut s assir. Nous, ont a commandé & manger dans le camion. Si tu aime le baloney, c est la placeView more
Septima
This place has nostalgia written all over it. I don't think they've changed a thing in many, many decades - including prices. Casual, no frills, super friendly service. Bring cash.View more
Serge
Je fait mon petit tour à l'occasion lorsque je passe dans le coin, & c'est toujours le même bon goût ! Chose certaine, chez Wilensky, rien ne change & on aime ça comme ça !View more
Eric
Bought a special with a vanilla egg cream. We loved the egg cream! The sandwich was enjoyable too. We took the food outside & sat on a stoop & ate. It was a really nice time.View more