Wilensky

Anthony

1.0

The place really doesn't live up to the hype. Longevity alone doesn't make a restaurant good.

Right from the entrance, the place didn't feel particularly clean or welcoming. The service was also strange & off-putting. The whole family seemed to be there, staring at you, but nobody smiled, said hello, or seemed remotely happy to be there. It was a very awkward first impression.

What surprised me even more is that, after nearly 100 years of making essentially the same small menu, the woman serving us couldn't even recommend which flavour of their egg cream soda would be best for a first-time visitor or to pair with the Wilensky sandwich.

& speaking of the sandwich… it was very mid, to put it gently. Yes, it's inexpensive, but you definitely get what you pay for. The signature sandwich was nothing memorable.

Honestly, even if you're passing by, I wouldn't bother stopping in. It's simply not worth trying, & Montréal has so many better restaurants that are actually worth your time & money.

Ruhan

4.0

This place is a historical institute as much as it is a restaurant. How long it's been running is a feat of it's own. The charm of this place is how well-preserved it is. As old-school as it gets, right down to the old-fashioned soda fountain which I need to try next time. I was there for breakfast & it felt a bit early for a soda. The wilensky special...isn't particularly special- it's a bologne sandwich. But for a low price price of $6 that makes you feel like you're dining in the 20th century, it's nothing to complain about. Was served quicker than I could put away my change, the man made it like it was reflex. Can tell this is a sandwich that has held down the working class man for a very long time. Served long before there were dozens of international options available on every major street. Service was fine too.

David

5.0

I love these old style no-nonsense places. The Wilensky Special was a great snack. The birds outside also love it.

Makenna

5.0

The sandwiches are delicious, but the customer service is top-tier. Everyone in there is super personable & asking questions! I would definitely recommend this spot! We got the Wilensky special & the old fashioned cherry cola, it was so good!

Denis

4.0

Une chose le'Spécial Wilensky' le sandwich! Simple comme ça!

Kevin

4.0

This sandwich shop has been here since 1932, truly an iconic Montreal food spot. I got the Wilensky Special which is an all-beef salami & bologna sandwich with Swiss cheese. It was simple & delicious. I love how they still do the coco cola from scratch which is a craft that's hardly seen anymore except in old diners.

Jenn

5.0

Loved Wilensky's - everything about it! The sandwich & pickles were excellent & the staff & atmoshere were too. We enjoyed walking there from downtown & we look forward to going back the next time we are in Montreal.

Bertrand

5.0

J ai commencer a aller chez wilensky en 1963 a ce moment la le spécial ne coutais 0.35 ou 0.40 cents .chaque fois que je passe a montr.al je me rend chez wilensky prendre 2 spécial & un cherry cola un délice . merci a toute la famille wilensky. je suit rendu a 82 ans & je ne peux plus sortir comme je voudrais MERCI..

David

5.0

There is nothing much need to say about Wilensky, it isn't a place for gourmet food nor Michelin stars, but it is a star on it's own. The taste of tradition.

Mick

5.0

Simplicity pulled off with precision & excellence is how places become institutions. Wilensky's is absolutely an institution & you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't go for lunch when you visit the city.

If you live here & you haven't been yet, what are you doing??