Stash Café has been a fixture of Old Montreal since 1972, long before the cobblestone streets became a tourist backdrop. First opened by Stanislaw Pruszynski—“Stash” for short—the restaurant quickly evolved from a modest flea market hangout into a full-fledged Polish dining institution. Since 1978, it’s been run by a group of Polish women who’ve kept the atmosphere warm and the recipes faithful to tradition. After a fire destroyed a neighbouring building, the café relocated, complete with its antique convent furnishings, to its current spot on rue St-Sulpice, just steps from the Notre-Dame Basilica. The menu remains rooted in comfort: pierogi served with caramelized onions and sour cream, smoky kielbasa, rich zurek soup, and hearty cabbage rolls. Brunch adds scrambled eggs with sausage or sweet cheese-filled crepes. The vibe hasn’t changed in decades—and that’s exactly the point. Come for the bigos, stay for the music and familiar, well-worn charm.
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