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Wilensky

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

CLOSEDOpens Tuesday 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 Today

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34 Avenue Fairmount O, Montreal, H2T 2M1

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

(514) 271-0247

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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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Wilensky's is widely described as a Montreal institution where simple comfort food and a retro soda fountain create a timeless neighborhood vibe; the star is the Wilensky special, a grilled bologna and salami sandwich with mustard and cheese on a Kaiser roll, often paired with house cherry cola and pickles, all offered at affordable prices with fast, friendly service; reviewers emphasize the place's history, the wall of old photos, and the sense of community that makes it feel like a small town deli in the heart of the city, drawing both locals and visitors who return for the experience as much as the food.

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Sandrine

5.0

Un classique à Montréal, essayez le sandwich spécial wilensky.

Sep 16, 2023

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Homme

3.0

Ben bon, mais un sandwich au baloney à ce prix....c'mon.
Mais bon , c'est in

Sep 2, 2023

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Ethan

5.0

One of the best sandwiches I ever had!

Aug 31, 2023

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Shih

5.0

Good taste since 1932, the specialty sandwich with cheese come with soda, great!

Aug 28, 2023

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