Wilensky’s Light Lunch - Montreal, Quebec

Feeling the city’ culture , tasting the history, discovering Montreal old times and 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. Read more

The cafe looks old school and the service doesn’t take that long. The muffin is very good, freshly made and taste amazing, the pop for me is just regular. I love the muffins. There are limited seats, need to buy and go outside. Its worth to try.

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 and mustard, served hot ... on a grilled roll that’s reminiscent of an English muffin. It’s warm, salty, flat, and easily manageable with two hands. It took less than 5 seconds for my takeout sandwich to be slung over in a brown sac, and even fewer to know this meal was a diamond in the rough. Read more

Visited on the basis of a Reddit community recommendation and I’m so glad we did. Totally authentic, the owners were so friendly and welcoming. We tried the Wilensky special, and we tried one of each cheese, both were great. Also the chocolate milk was delicious! Thanks! Something to note as a tourist, ... you will need cash! Read more

I love the feeling of being in an old school diner - you just pull up a stool to the bar counter, tell the friendly staff what you’d like and you get it within 5 minutes. Don’t miss out on the handmade sodas as well! Prices are shockingly low and ... they don’t accept tips which is unique for today’s economy. Read more