Who makes the best sandwiches in town?

[bigfellow]

On my last business trip I discovered a great sandwich in Boston that originally came from Chile called the Chacarero (Photo attached).
So who makes a genuine kick ass sandwich in Montreal? It can be different or wild. Or it can be an old standby that is just always done right.
I've been back in the city 11 months now and thanks to chowhound and exploring I'm discovering new and wonderful things everyday! So I hope to hear from many of you, from the uber foodies (thank G_d for them) to people who know their neighbourhoods or just what they like.

[OliverB]

I'll tell you who DOESNT make the best sandwiches in town... La Fromagerie on Sherbrooke O.

I can't understand why there's always a 7 minute line-up at the counter... do people not know how to mix a salad or put turkey on a baguette at home?? I just don't get this place at all!

[maj54us]

anything better around there? usually time and convenience are a key factor even if it's under par.

[C70]

cavallaro. pricey but generous.

[sbmfj]

try NDG bakery off Upper Lachine and Melrose. Great deli sandwich, real cheap too!! Try the Homemade porchetta (they dont make it there, but its homemade). Very nice warmed up as well. And they often have ham imported from Italy which is very nice too.

[maj54us]

La Matraca taqueria
4667 st-denis
went there with my wife and tried all their tacos. It was very good and tasty.
Also had a sandwich (bigger tacos) called a torta. Can't remember the name and it was full of cheese and meat.
My first tacos broke in the middle so all the filling dropped on the plate.
Overall I would have like more kick to their hot sauce but it was an above average experience.

[canada_doug]

Wilenky's is a classic. I love it.
I'm surprised no one mentioned Serrano on St-Viateur. Amazing chicken sandwiches.
The bahn mi at hoang oahn on St-denis just north of jean talon are the best I've found in the city.
Foumagerie is great too.

[Traveling Hound]

Cafe Milano on Jarry, in Saint Leonard has the best Italian sandwiches. It's packed at lunch times, so be warned. They have some outdoors seatings, which makes for a pleasant experience people watching (mostly young Italian crowd from the neighborhood).

Another favorite is Farhat on Cote des Neiges, near St Kevin. Mideastern (Lebanese ?) grilled meat (chicken, beef, lamb, kafka, etc) on french bread. They grill on order, so prepare to wait for a bit. Also, it's mostly a take out place, with a few seats.

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Cafe Milano
5196 Rue Jarry E, Saint-Leonard, QC H1R1Y4, CA

[carswell]

Farhat has opened a second outlet in Côte-des-Neiges in the former Sandwiches et Brochettes locale: 3513 Swail between CDN and Gatineau. Quality seems to be equal to the mother store's.
http://goo.gl/xwZQl

[oana]

Hi there, I am so glad to see Farhat on this list (I was just getting ready to type :)) and glad that they have spawned offspring! :)
Their format is truly unique in this city and so, so good! Whenever I bite into that charred, spicy, garlicky, saucy, oniony, fatty masterpiece ... ughhh ... salivating ... (for those of you that are disgusted by my concoction, fear not you can choose your ingredients :))
Elder immigrants also say that it reminds them of the taste of meat "from back home" quite a feat let me tell you ...
Happy eating, Oana

[hungryann]

What do you order there?

[88keys]

I love the sandwiches at Beautys, corner of St.Urbain and Mont-Royal. A great club, the med chicken is a fantastic marinated chicken on onion roll, and satisfying standbys like tuna and egg salad, chopped liver and fried onions...Sandwich and a cup of homemade soup - my favorite!

[habsfan110]

Wilensky's Light Lunch has the best sandwich in the world. Inside the sandwich is baloni and salami, and mustard that is grilled in delicious bread.

[anachemia]

I hear it's the grilled mustard that puts it over the edge. ;-)

[english muffin]

I had THE most amazing pulled pork and coldslaw sandwich at The Sparrow yesterday, absolutely delicious. I'm already making plans to go back next week!

[mammab]

I also have had the Sparrow's pulled pork and slaw -delicious!!! I have visited le pickup and was disappointed in their less than stellar sandwiches (pulled pork and grilled halloumi). I honestly don't see what the hype is. And personally, I was uncomfortable with their lack of attention to simple cleanliness which is NEVER an issue at Sparrow. Taste wise, Sparrow beats them hands down!

[S tanita]

La Belle Province has very good Club Sandwiches. They use whole breast of chicken - not the sliced dreck from XXXX foods.. The plate includes very good French Fries. You also get mediocre cole slaw and half a dill pickle. Included in the trio is a bottomless soft drink. There is always more than enough for my wife and me to share.
We go to the one on Decarie between Jean Talon and Pare.

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Belle Province
20 Rue Brunet, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC J3G4S6, CA

[wokhei]

I have to sadly admit that Pickup's quality started to vacillate wildly in the past few months. Quality seems absolutely tied to who's behind the prep counter, and it's been so inconsistent that I've dropped them from my top spots. Disappointing! Agree that Sparrow's as good as ever though.

[tourelle]

Amazing Lebanese sandwiches can also be found at Farhat Grillades on Cote des Neiges, or, better, boucherie Sabra at 757 cote-vertu. Maestro's (on St. Viateur at Clark) sandwiches, providing they don't put on too much dijon, are also, for under 5 bucks, delicious.

[montrealwaitress]

For a basic, but amazingly fresh sandwich I go to Eden in les Galeries du Parc. Everything is fresh, the white baguette is worth eating and there are tons of other snacks to choose from. I go for the turkey, but the tuna salad looks pretty good.

[psquared]

Boucherie de Paris on Gatineau near Cote des neiges has decent baguette sandwiches. Fillings include turkey, ham, chicken, tuna, merguez, brie...nothing super special but all are quite fresh, as is the baguette.

[wokhei]

I'm excited to see my two favourites haven't been mentioned.

Hands-down the best sandwich in the entire city in my opinion is the BBQ Pulled Pork at Depanneur Le Pickup (Waverly, South of Jean Talon). Incredibly deep flavoured slow-cooked pork, pulled to fine filaments, thrown on the grill to reheat and caramelize, topped with some type of habanero relish, pickles, a vinegary slaw, spicy house mayonnaise inside of a grilled Portuguese bun. It's perfection. An absolute steal for 6 dollars.They also do a veg version with some sort of stand in protein. Go there as soon as you can. Their steak sub is incredible too.

Grilled cheese victor goes easily to Sparrow, with a side of their fries. Thick, savoury bread and at least some old aged cheddar, maybe another cheese in there as well. The bread has a nice crunch, soft interior and it's meal-sized.

Now if someone could direct me to a solid New york style deli sandwich, with my choice of meats, cheeses and antipasto, preferably at a place that bakes their own buns, I'll be able to die sandwich happy.

[kpzoo]

"Now if someone could direct me to a solid New york style deli sandwich, with my choice of meats, cheeses and antipasto, preferably at a place that bakes their own buns, I'll be able to die sandwich happy."

Totally not NY-style, I'm sure, but have you tried the subs at Manzo Pizzeria in LaSalle? They bake their own buns and they're delicious.

http://www.pizzaclick.ca/old/upload/fullmenu/278.jpg

http://www.manzopizza.com/

[mak2k]

i'll have to second this statement.. ever since i had that, my standard for subs went up so high that i can't eat another sub unless it's from manzo

[wokhei]

Fantastic- will be sure to check it out. Thanks for the tip!

[wokhei]

So I made the recommended epic pilgrimage to Manzo's and tried both their signature sub and also the steak and cheese. I have to say I was expecting big things and was rather underwhelmed, though I liked the bun. Lacking salt, developed flavour and was even a bit dry?

I am more than willing to officially throw down the steak gauntlet to Manzo fans and challenge them to hit up Le Pickup for their steak & spicy pepperoni sub. I defy anyone not to fall in love with it. It'll occupy your REM cycles.

[reelection]

Good recommendation! Half-dep, half-resto, very hipster. We tried the faux-pulled pork (they were out of the real thing :(, but who knew tofu skin could be so good?) and also the grilled halloumi w/ mint slaw which apparently is a big seller. Very satisfying. Would love to go back and try more sandwiches on offer.

[wokhei]

Glad you went! Make sure to come back and try the pork- the faux is great, but the pork is transcendent.

I also tried the grilled haloumi since and am now torn in an equilateral triangle of sandwiches when I go there. Between the haloumi, bbq pork and steak sub, I think I can cycle amongst them till I'm dead.

[reelection]

Went back and tried the real pork which was indeed even tastier than the first (although for a vegetarian substitute I really gotta say, as a devoted carnivore, that the faux pork is a worthy replacement). We also ordered one of the better club sandwiches that I've had, with some chipotle mayo on the side to add as desired. I think this was mentioned elsewhere but they use tasty chunks of dark meat instead of the usual dried-out white breast which makes a noticeable difference. I really like this place, one of my favorite discoveries on CH. Thanks!

[italyvespa]

Go to McKiernan's and get the chicken tikka sandwich. No regrets. You will not be disappointed!

[Foie Gras Lover]

I really like Italian sandwiches from Café Grazie-Mill (58, Fairmount West (corner Clark)).

[mainsqueeze]

Who makes the best grilled cheese sandwich in Montreal?

[thehotplate]

McKernian's makes their own version of Wilensky's nostalgic classic. Good, but still the tikka chicken sandwich is the show stopper. Plus they have a special, not always of the menu, which almost left me sans boyfriend we were fighting over every morsel. usually we get two sandwiches and go halvies. This was our first time trying their pulled pork fajitas! Not fair that it doesn't come with a warning, get your own!

[cherylmtl]

Not necessarily the best, but a decent grilled cheese can be had at Indigo Cafe, believe it or not. They give you a choice of breads, but the multigrain is my favourite - and it's really inexpensive, too (around $2.00).

[eoj]

I've never tried it, but Lapin Presse on Laurier has a sign in their window saying they are a "grillcheeserie" or something, so I'd guess they must have one worth trying.

[mainsqueeze]

I do like the "Special" al Wilenky's, even though it is essentially a fried bologna sandwich.

[oana]

Hi Mainsqueeze,
Do you really think it is good though? I understand the nostalgia related to Wilensky's and have had really good fried bologna sandwiches but I just don't think theirs is tasty ... and I really tried :). Oana

[Shattered]

It's the kinda food I make when I get home drunk, and didn't have change for the usual couple slices of 'za. Seriously, Wilensky's is plain, boring lunchmeat crap - only gets talked about cause it was built when Coca-Cola still had blow in the recipe.

[oana]

Lol! :)

[thehotplate]

depends what you're looking for in a sandwich...

Best Big Bites sandwich = Santropol
Best Nostalgic Bites = Schwartz
Best Chicken Confit Sandwich = Provisions
Best Tikka Chicken Sandwich = McKeirnan's (a must must must try!!)
Best Pub Sandwich = Burgundy Lion
Best Make Your Own = Eden Organic Grocery Store
Delicious Roasted Veggie Sandwich = Cafe Vasco de Gama

Those are some of my favorites and always serve as the perfect mid day pick me up to get me through the afternoon! hope you enjoy

[Shattered]

Santropol is big-bite cause it's mostly bread. Mind you, the rest is raisin or wheat germ or sprouts or organic vegan dirt, so you're not missing much.

[hala]

If you don't like the sandwiches at santropol or any other place, please feel free to say so. But calling food "organic vegan dirt" is way out of line.

[mainsqueeze]

Santropol isn't vegan. They have sandwiches with meat in them.

[stak]

...and a looooooot of cream cheese

[KSC02]

I haven't noticed 'Soup-Soup' mentioned (McGill & Wellington in Old Montreal). A great place for a soup & sandwich, IMO. Sandwiches are quite often very original with the freshest of ingredients. I've yet to not swoon over their soups, made fresh every day. Well run, good atmosphere and realistic prices. I couldn't recommend this place more and eat there quite often. Healthy food that tastes awesome.

[afoodyear]

I've only been to the one on Duluth (there are 3 soupe soups now? Maybe more!) but their coffee is good and I think their sandwiches usually outshine their soups. I wouldn't put them in the category of best in the city, but I wouldn't complain if someone took me there for lunch :)

[alixium]

there are 4 locations I am aware of: on Duluth, on Wellington street(Old Montreal), on Masson street (Rosemont), and on Casgrain street (Jean-Talon market).
The one in Old Montreal is bigger than all the others, and the decor is very nice and airy.
The one on Masson is open late and serves suppers (stews and comforting dishes).

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Soupesoup
649 Rue Wellington, Montreal, QC H3C, CA

[superbossmom]

Soupesoup recently opened on Crescent, between Sherbrooke and de Maisonneuve, east side of the street;
haven't tried it yet, it was closed when I walked by.
This will be a great addition to the area.

[alixium]

that is great news! I enjoy Soupesoup, but as a university student, their far-from-downtown locations were annoying me. I hope to try this new location soon.
thanks, superbossmom.

[MeV]

Wow I had no idea there were so many! I go to the one on St-Viateur (Mile-End). I find their soups and sandwiches delicious. It's my favourite lunch place!

[thelonious777]

Quality tends to vary from location to location. The one near JTM served me a pretty iffy soup and salad, but generally they are solid.

[thelonious777]

I actually really like Lina's in PVM despite the fact that it is a chain (and located in PVM). Poached salmon with ricotta, dill and lemon zest and ham with avocado and artichoke hearts are regulars for me. Much better sandwiches IMHO than Surbleury or Vasco de Gama.

[ScoobySnacks20]

Just had one today actually,
the old stand by,
the classic of classics....
Still the best
Schwartz Smoke Meat!

[db050870]

Schwartz is *SO* over-rated and fetishized in this city, its kinda sad. Real New York pastrami kicks it's ass anyday. Hell, even Main restaurant across the street makes better smoked meat!

[Werzoth]

db050870 : that's your opinion and you're entitled to it, but most will differ. It all comes down to the style of smoked meat you enjoy. There are differences between each.

[Shattered]

Wrong. Very wrong. So wrong you couldn't be any wronger.

Sincerely, Shattered
Ph. D., University of Smoked Meat

[keelo]

Well, comparing Montreal smoked meat and New York Pastrami is like comparing apples and oranges. Given, it's the same cut of meat, but the preparation of both is different. It's like saying KFC's fried chicken is way better than a Chinese soy sauce chicken.

[meninthekitchendotca]

My favourite sandwiches around the city:

Club Sandwich from L'Avenue - The benchmark for all club sandwiches I'll ever eat

Creation Sandwich from Cosmo's - A breakfast classic

Falafel from Chez Benny/Pizza Pita - Less greasy than the chains around town

Chicken Shish Taouk from Boustan - Loaded up with the works...if you're feeling brave, get the Boustan Creation.

Pretty much any sandwich from Sur Bleury - Only open for lunch

Bon Apetit; I'm off to Burger de Ville for the 3rd time in the last 10 days...not techincally a sandwich though...but full review to come soon!

[V for Vanessa]

If you head over to Boucherie Marchigianni on 1715 Thierry st. in LaSalle, just off of Newman blvd. The sandwiches are excellent. Authentic Italian sandwiches on beautifully cooked and crisp ciabatta bread. They make incredible homemade italian sausages, the best in the city. As well as delicious porchetta. You can get these as a sandwich along with a myriad of delicious italian toppings. They have a full selection of cold cuts as well as homemade cutlets, steak and peppers, or whatever the special of the day is. DELICIOUS and worth the trip. Imported cheeses, pastas, olive oils and beverages to name a few.

oh yeah, and they deliver for free, if the order is large enough

Marchigianni Aliments Inc
1715, Rue Thierry,
Lasalle, QC H8N 1H6

[berbatov]

The sandwiches at Art Java (I've only been to the one on Kennedy and University) are really excellent. They have the ones you'd expect like prosciutto bocconcini and turkey pesto but also some more interesting ones. My favourite is the Louisiana....cajun chicken with a spicy mayo....delicious.
Also, Caffe Italia makes a nice, simple sandwich with nice oily vegetables. And the best part is you get to have their coffee once you're there!

[afoodyear]

Art Java also makes a (pretty!) delicious cappucino. It's not just nice to look at!

[berbatov]

Thanks for reminding me! Yes, their coffee is excellent

[cherylmtl]

The Antep Kebab sandwich at (where else?) Antep Kebab.

[klagirl]

I dream about it at night for 2 weeks each time i have it. i want more....
mm and with one of those ayran drinks.

i need more turkish food in my life.

[NickMontreal]

Bocadillo 3677 St. Laurent. A small Venezuelan place. Beautiful grilled breads. Amazing fillings. Not your average ham and cheese or tuna mayo. Pulled pork, grilled chicken with camembert. Fantastic. The arepas are good too. Steer clear of the poutine. Sauce is very watery. Result? Soggy fries.

[foodinspace]

The wrap at Vasco de Gama on Peel is one of the best wraps I've ever had. Although at $12 it's not something I can eat regularly.

[westaust]

I agree that Vasco da Gama makes some of the best, albeit priciest sandwich in Montreal.

The duck and figs sandwich, the tuna burger or the club ferreira are all good bets over there.

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Cafe Vasco Da Gama
1472 Rue Peel, Montreal, QC H3A1S8, CA

[eat2much]

Also worth mention are the manakish or Lebanese "pizza" style sandwiches at Andalos in Ville St-Laurent.

[bigfellow]

Personally I consider all manakish more of a pizza thing and not really a sandwich. It would be like calling calzones a sandwich.
Thanks though.

[Chocolatine]

I second the mention of Europea Espace Boutique, where they have a killer lunch special of your choice of sandwich, Europea quality dessert (about 25 options!) and drink for 9.99$. Some sandwiches can be a tad dry sometimes (like the fish croquette or lamb ones), but all made with quality ingredients and quite good and filling.

Another place would be Provisions on St-Laurent close to the metro; I especially like the lamb sandwich on flatbread. All breads are made on site.

[UnConundrum]

I'd second Provisions. Been a year since we were in Montreal, but we really enjoyed our sandwiches there, and found them to be something different.

[kpzoo]

If you're willing to venture out to LaSalle and consider submarines in the sandwich category, the subs with homemade bread at Manzo PIzzeria are delish.

http://www.manzopizza.com/

1033, 90e Avenue, LaSalle,
[phone]
[phone]

[C70]

the "special" at Beauty's, as overpriced as it is, can be heavenly. Lox, copious amounts of superb cream cheese, tomato, & red onion on a St. Viateur bagel.

[celfie]

i consider tikka in the faubourg the #1 sandwich in town. Chicken on fresh nan bread with all their salads - you can have their mint or garlic sauce but i opt forj ust a spoonful of their spicy sauce. without question the tops!

[minisma]

Momesso on Upper Lachine makes very good sandwiches (subs). Good fries too. I like the sausage loaded and the spencer cheese steak. Hubby likes the chicken. Crowded at lunch and cash only. Good stuff!

[benyyz]

I second Momesso's. Their spicy italian sausage sub is the stuff dreams and heart attacks are made of.

[reelection]

We tried this today. Great sub! The spice in the sausage was just right, mild but not so mild that you wouldn't feel a kick. Topped with some nice cabbage and caramelized onions Took a 7-incher and while a health food it ain't, I didn't think it was greasy enough to be considered particularly "heart attack"-worthy!

Place was jam-packed at lunch with mostly middle-aged anglo dudes and a few of their families. Service was very friendly!

[SnackHappy]

I don't know about chacarero, but you can get Chilean sandwiches from Barros Luco and La Chilenita. Barros Luco's namesake sandwich is really quite good. Barros Luco is at hte corner of Fairmount and St-Urbain.

On the higher end of things, I love the sandwiches at Europea Espace Boutique on Notre-Dame in Old Montreal.

Grilfriend is a big fan of the chicken tikka sandwich at the Indian place in the Faubourg. I've never had it but I've had the seekh kabab sandwich at Malhi on Jarry and it was awesome. I recommend trying the rolls at any good Indian or Pakistani places.

Not quite a sandwich, but it's wrapped in bread and you eat it with your hands, the rotis at Momoï on Beaumont in Park-Ex are dirt cheap, very filling and very delicious.

That's all I've got for now.

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La Chilenita
152 Rue Napoleon, Montreal, QC H2W, CA

Momoi Bakery & Catering
395 avenue Beaumont, Montreal, QC , CA

Malhi Sweets Indian Cuisine
880 Rue Jarry W, Montreal, QC H3N1G9, CA

[C70]

I heartily second the Tikka sandwich at the faubourg. Fresh naan there.

[berbatov]

This thread made me crave the tikka sandwhich at the Faubourg. I had in today; I forgot what a good deal it is. You get the sandwhich, soup and a pakura type thin for 7 bucks.

[mainsqueeze]

Is the soup good? I've only ever ordered the sandwich by itself, which I think comes out to around $5.

[berbatov]

I must say, it isn't bad. OK, it's not chi-chi gourmet, but for a food court its pretty tasty. And for an extra few dollars it's worth it if you're especially hungry

[blond_america]

Last time i had the soup which was about a year ago i found it salty and that's saying a lot as i tend to like salt and have been accused of oversalting my food on many occasions.

[SnackHappy]

I was just reminded about the sandwiches at Aux Vivres. I'm not a big fan of the food or the service there, but they do make some great sandwiches. Their Vietnamese inspired sandwich (sorry can't remember the name) is particularly good.

Anything from Boustan is good. Their Creation is one the tastiest sandwiches in town. Ask for hot sauce. Anything at Abu Elias, especially the lamb and the liver. The gyro at Nostos. Falafel Freiha in Laval. The Israeli falafel at Chez Benny. The pork sandwich at Maison du Nord. If you're into alfalfa sprouts and fluffy cream cheese you might like Santropol. Casa del Popolo makes some nice vegetarian sandwiches. Titanic has been mentioned and I second that. Banh Mi xiu mai at Thai-Son near JTM. Banh Mi at Hoang Oanh or Cafe Banh Mi Linh...

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Restaurant Boustan
2020 Rue Crescent, Montreal, QC H3G2B8, CA

[celfie]

albeit simple, the chicken sandwich at the rotissery place on st viateur is very tasty

[torontrealais]

The Vietnamese one at Aux Vivres is called the Mekong, and I stand behind the claim that it's great. Their veggielox is also something to check out... I never miss real lox a bit when I'm having that sandwich, especially when it's on their flat bread.

I also stand behind Olive and Gourmando, such lovely, flavourful sandwiches! Note though, that you'll lay down at least $10 for a sandwich only at both of these places...

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Aux Vivres
4631 Boul Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2T1R2, CA

[SnackHappy]

It's not exactly cheap or something you could eat on the run, but the lobster roll at APDC is technically a sandwich. It's also insanely good. Although if I had it again I would ask them to leave out the cheese.

[thelonious777]

Cheese in a lobster roll? Yellow card.

[aliris]

Hee hee hee. I've read all too many of the rantings and opinings on this subject over in the Maine board. But even without a working knowledge of any sport that uses a yellow card, I think I get it....

[The Chemist]

Because I know it will come up sooner or later in a post like this, I'll give an un-recommendation to Santropol. I went here based upon someone else's rec and was bitterly disappointed. I was warned to ask them to go easy on the cream cheese, which I did, but still received was basically amounts to cream cheese with bits of other stuff in between boring bread. Couple this with poorly made soup and predictably rude service... and yeah.

[fraisefatale]

Just as I was about to shout "Santropol!" I love this place, and I can't get enough of the veggie chili!

[The Chemist]

Maybe I ordered the wrong thing? I don't know. I can see why it's popular.... it comes off as a hang out for college age kids (which includes me), offers many vegetarian and vegan choices, and is obviously something very different. But really, the food just doesn't seem worth it and the service was almost purposefully rude. As it turns out, I could be describing Au Vivre at the same time. Why people seem to like being treated badly by servers is something I will never understand.

[Satene]

I've had Aux Vivres' Chana sandwich, perfectly stuffed into their giant chapati, 3 times in the past 2 weeks <drools on keyboard>. One more and I should be okay until 2010.

[psquared]

I go to Aux Vivres regularly and have never had a problem with the service. They won't go out of their way but I can't say I've been treated badly.

[Shattered]

Couldn't agree more on Santropol, The Chemist, both food and service wise (can't comment on Au Vivre cause I've sworn off spending my hard-earned leisure money on that stuff).

Why are these places is so popular?
Lemme tell you a story... I once met a kid who, with straight face, tried to tell me the regular dried, plastic vaccum-sealed pasta at an indie "eco" store was better than at the grocery store. I don't mean based on the profits going to a mom & pop operation (which I can get behind, when I have the money _and_ they are providing good value); I mean that the pasta itself was supposedly somehow better for the planet, and therefore worth paying over dollar a package more. I sure couldn't afford to make that choice when I was in school... needless to say, I didn't go to McGill.

[Scrumdidiliumptious]

Santropol used to be good. These days it's pretty much crap.

[jay_81k]

I totally agree about santropol. I tried eating there yesterday, and it was the worst experience of my life.. I waited 30 minutes to get seated for no reason, wasnt even that busy. Then when I finally got seated I waited another 30 minutes to get acknowledged that i was even there. Finally the waitress came and was extremely rude instead of apologetic and really ticked me off, so I got up and left. What a pathetic place! I will never go back. Was the biggest waste of time ever.. Im still very angry about it!

[kpzoo]

I've heard amazing things about the sandwiches at Olive et Gourmando on St-Paul, particularly the chicken-avocado-mango.

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Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest, Montreal, QC , CA

[Werzoth]

I love the chicken-avocado-mango at Olive et Gourmando! Thumbs up from me!

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Olive et Gourmando
351 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest, Montreal, QC , CA

[mtlmaven]

Yep! I also have to go along with the sandwiches from Olive et Gourmando. They are absolutely scrumptious. I've had something with smoked trout that was divine.

[HappyMtl]

Olive et Gourmando does great sandwiches!

[chefjeannine]

I think my vote is for Foumagerie on Sherbrooke. Faves include the Mexican or the Mediterranean.
But being an italian girl, find me a good ol' classic sausage and pepper sandwich and i'm a happy camper!

[dragonsrouges]

I agree!! Foumagerie is the best!! They have a great selection of sandwiches with different kinds of cheese! And their soups are delicious, home-made (not by them) and healthy!

[mak2k]

i really liked titanic's sandwiches. Granted, they are not cheap (about 10 bucks?) but the size is pretty decent, and considering the fact that it's in the old port (seriously, IS there a place where you can get lunch for under 8 bucks which isn't mc do fastfood or greasy spoon?), it's normal price i guess.

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Titanic
445 Rue Saint-Pierre, Montreal, QC H2Y2M8, CA

[Arktik]

Titanic is really good, but the sandwiches are HUGE! (and pricey) -and some seem made in advance (the best sellers?) - so, for example, the bacon is sort of cold in the BLT -bleurk

My fave fave fave are from McKiernan....they are all so great and original. YUM!

[C70]

he's adorable! Bring him to Girouard doggy park!

I recommend an old standby done right and priced right too- the ham & cheese or turkey & cheese on fresh, perfect baguette at Maitre Boucher on Monkland. Generous, fresh, a little lettuce & mayo, and 4.99 tax IN! A GREAT deal for the quality and size, especially in that neighborhood. I laugh that there's a subway next door selling pure crap for $8.

[bigfellow]

Side note: We do go to Girouard doggy park, Westmount Park and the Canal.

I'll have to try Maitre Boucher this week.

[bigfellow]

Chacarero is a Chilean sandwich made with steak or chicken on a round roll with tomatoes, green beans, cheese, avocado and hot sauce. (Thanks to wiklpedia for that.)

http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/A...

By the way, Colin my puppy seems to like sandwiches. When I made a chacarero at home he stold half. No ill effects. But he did have bad breath! lol

[humbert]

I like the paninis at Galleria in Laval but since I like mine so crispy I like making mine at home with unlimited toppings like cheese, spicy mustards and marinated eggplant...mmm...another place I like is cafe Paradiso on decarie but it wont compare to my homemade sandwich!