Else's — Restaurant in Montreal

Before I moved to Montreal, I spent time visiting every summer and winter. As a kid, I always saw the "bar with the lizard sign" on my grandparents' corner of the street and knew I would someday go there. Flash forward to when I was 18 and moved into the area to attend university. Else's quickly became my favorite place in the entire city. Over the last 3 years, I have been over 40 times--with friends, on dates, alone, with family, etc and every single time I've loved it. The drink menu is well-sized and well-priced, and I don't think I've had a single drink I didn't like there. You can always count on a good beer (the apricot especially) for cheap. The whiskey menu is also pretty darn good and has lots of choices. Additionally, the food at Else's is marvelous, especially the quesadillas and the food options are diverse. There are vegetarian and vegan options, so all can enjoy.

Service is always fantastic, and they really try to accomodate if you come in groups. I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes for a place to sit, which is far better than most bars in the Plateau. Also, Else's is not usually full of students, which gives it a more laid back mood. Contributing to this mood is the cool decoration (like Norwegian flag fans, homage to the founder, who was Norwegian) and the candle-lit tables. Else's strikes you as inviting and eclectic the moment you walk in.

I wouldn't trade this bar in for any other bar I've ever been to. It's a special place and I've been blessed to live across the street for the last 3 years. Definitely going to miss Else's...

A Hidden Gem with Amazing Food and Atmosphere! I recently had the pleasure of visiting this hidden gem and let me tell you, it was an experience worth raving about! From the moment I stepped in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting ambiance that set the tone for a fantastic dining experience.

The food here is simply outstanding. The tacos were delicious, packed with flavor and prepared with great attention to detail. But the real star of the show was the fried chicken with cold noodles. The combination of crispy chicken and refreshing noodles was an absolute delight to my taste buds. I can't emphasize enough how amazing this dish was! I will definitely be returning just to have it again.

Beyond the incredible food, the area itself is charming and vibrant. It exudes a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The variety of food and drinks available is impressive, catering to different tastes and preferences. It's clear that this place has something for everyone.

In terms of service, the staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They made me feel valued as a customer, and their passion for the food they serve was evident in their recommendations and attention to detail.

If you're in search of an exceptional dining experience, I highly recommend giving this place a visit. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. It's a hidden gem that deserves recognition for its fantastic food, inviting atmosphere, and friendly service. Make sure to mark it on your culinary map—you...

Very cute bar on the plateau, clearly a place peoples go for first dates, it was super crowded and the place is kinda small so you can be really stuck. As for the food it was ok nothing special and I ain’t a fan of resto/bar making food from so many different places instead of focusing on making one type of food right and excellent. Personally they tried to mixed different cuisine together and for me the quesadilla with the Portuguese sausage wasn’t really going together since the Portuguese sausage is really over powering the taste of the whole meal. The salad was missing dressing for sure. The shrimp taco were good tho. The service was super slow and not so good my water glass was always empty and I was the only one at my table not drinking alcool…the waitress also asked us if we wanted spicy sauce which we did but by the time she came back we ended up starting to eat since it was super long before she came back and everybody like to eat while it’s hot, we almost finish our plates by the time we had the sauce. But overall it’s a cute place, to eat maybe not the place but clearly it’s a bar first, I believe when you just go with a friend for a drink it’s...