Canadian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Montreal

"Thank you for the memories Ruth. It has been over48 years since I last ate at your diner. I was 8 years old my first time there My Grandmother who..."

Ken Fisher

"Wilensky's Light Lunch? Awesome. I waited something like 30-plus years TOO long to try this Montreal landmark. It was my daughter's first time..."

Brett Taylor

"First time fresser of Wilensky's last Saturday June 30th. Deli on a bun and a cherry Coke. It didn't take very long to converse with one of the staff..."

Ted Victor Feld

"Been comining here for close to a decade and I just love the food, staff, ambiance and everything else about it. A must visit for any Montrealer or..."

Nicolas Vicenzo

"My favorite place in Montreal. Wish I were closer. Don't change a thing Wilensky's..."

Corey Sharpe

"Love it. A typical historical place, this place is so delicious thank..."

Monica Tardif

"Meilleur restaurant à Montréal, le special est un..."

Alex Pelchat

"Everything was perfect i love this kind of place's..."

Claude Jr Vachon

"Lovely staff, lovely place, try the special with cheese with a homemade cherry cola on the..."

Reginald Robinson

"chaleureux rapide efficace..."

Jocelyn Laplante

"Quel bel endroit pas pour rien que c est ouvert depuis 83..."

Mathamore Dan

"Tradition, integrity and the Wilensky's special..... A perfect example of the saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix..."

Jason Platt

"But 3 specials with cheese, burp them one the way back.no.matter how far you're..."

Janik Litalien

"A great nostalgic way to enjoy a trip back in time, a great sandwich & soda.....and then top it off with a stop at Fairmount Bagel..."

HoHo Al

"Excellent spécial Wilensky ma conjointe et moi avons adoré et c'est certain que nous allons y retourné..."

Sylvain Saumur

"Always look forward to my visit at Wilensky's! Love the Special and fountain Cherry..."

Joey Em

"Je ne connais pas de comparable, un incontournable dans le Mile..."

Pol Brosso

"I've passed by Wilensky's more times than I can count but have never stepped in for a sandwich. They've been doing their thing since..."

Jonny

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Montreal Foo Foodie

"Je me suis arrêtée chez Wilensky, pas pour essayer leur fameux sandwich à la viande, mais celui aux oeufs! :) Ce dernier est froid puis vous avez..."

Mylie

"Wilensky’s Light Lunch is the epitome of your hole in the wall restaurant, but has garnered attention as a fixture of the Montreal food scene on..."

Meandering Spork

"Open since 1932, Wilensky’s light lunch is still own and run by the Wilensky’s family. The shop was featured on Mind of a Chef with Anthony..."

Anh T

"I could probably eat like 10 of these sandwiches in one sitting. The Special Sandwich is basically several layers of fried bologna pressed between a..."

Tunit

"This place it's like a travel 100 years back in time , sandwiches are awesome and the cola made by them it's worth trying. service is fast and they..."

Hector Salazar

"Wilensky’s is one of those little Montreal spots that has become an institution in the city. Open since 1932, not much has changed with this..."

Montreal Food Divas

"4/5 for Wilensky's. Wilensky's is another one of those institutional icons that can only be found in Montreal. The place was opened in 1932 by Harry..."

Erika Golem

"NOW OPENED ON SATURDAY ,,!!!.... Getting to Wilensky's during the week could be challenging, but now it is opened on Saturday I can get my favourite..."

R M Wong

"Awesome!!!!. You must go for the "special" with cheese and their old-school..."

Sapphie

"A must in Montreal in the same way that Shwartz's is a must. Obviously go for "the special".MB score..."

Mounir Bashour

"It's to Die for!!! Très..."

Justin Quintal

"...It’s cholesterol in a warm handheld more-ish piece of Love, it’s totally not healthy and I’m kinda wondering when I can get another..."

Bubble Tea For Dinner

"Opened in 1932 by Moe Milensky, the luncheonette and soda fountain originally contained a cornerstore, barbershop, and delicatessen in one. But when..."

Chic Little City.

"This place has both history and ambiance. The fried salami and cheese sandwich was decent and the pickles nice and crisp. The cola is made to order..."

Don Minato

"Amazing spot. A MUST when in Montreal and in need of a quick, delicious snack. A truly awesome landmark and piece of local history. Be sure to check..."

Jeff Kelly

"In today's rapidly changing world Wilensky's is a wonderfully iconic 1934 Montreal dining experience. There's nothing that hasn't already been said..."

Adam Ettinger

"This place is awesome. As soon as you go inside you feel it’s a different vibe. The family style just shines through. For how simple the meal was..."

Nick Ross

"Bread is made so soft and great taste, the place is marvelous and the staff were super friendly, thank you! Oh, the meat was super yummy.. truly a..."

Christopher John Fernandez

"A Montreal staple since 1932, this family operated deli has been featured in books, magazines, television and movies. The renowned "Wilensky special"..."

Best Quests

"Simple and Great. I would have given 4.5 if that option was there. Lightly toasted bun with meat and mustard. My only problem was I had it with..."

Kaustuv Basu

"Iconic Montreal institution for 90 years. Their special is a delicious sandwich of select quality sliced meats with your choice of cheddar or Swiss..."

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