LACHINE / LASALLE / VILLE ST-PIERRE

Nonnina

For obvious reasons, sandwiches – nay, sangwiches – have become a big deal in recent times. No one’s passing by Mozza or Clarke Café and resisting one of their football-sized graband-go creations. Perfectly portable and satisfying. In an outpost ‘round Lachine Market, Nonnina is a café-bistro dropping cheese and meat filled beauts on par with the big city boys. Their Italian meat sandwich doesn’t hold back, spicy or otherwise, and has the multi-cold cut layering people crave. Their porchetta sandwiches with rapini at the end of the week are worth hitting up Lachine waterfront for. Perhaps a best-kept secret for those deeper in town, for those a little more west, it’s an essential hangout. Has outdoor seating in the summer, and a terrific dessert lineup, including donuts and lobster tails. (Erik Leijon)

(1895 Piché, Lachine)

Falafel St-Jacques

The best falafel in Montreal since 2016. Run by an IsraeliPalestinian duo (Israeli owner Ronan Baruch and Palestinian manager Saleh Seh) the Ville St-Pierre lunch counter has developed a loyal following thanks to its signature take on the Middle Eastern staple. Though falafel is the main draw, the fully vegetarian menu also features a plant-based shish taouk and shawarma. (A recently established second location on Chabanel is now serving the north-central side of the city.)

(345 St-Jacques, Ville St-Pierre)

Marchigiani

A beloved Italian deli in LaSalle. Having closed in 2020 due to a fire, residents of LaSalle (and all over the island, really) we elated to hear the shop was back up and running and ready to sling their infamous porchettas and deli sandwiches. Technically a butcher shop, Marchigiani’s sausages are legendary, however, it’s the sandwiches that draw the crowds. The porchetta is undoubtedly the fan favourite but the chicken cutlet is drool-worthy and the sausage sandwich is, as you’d expect, incredible.

(7790 Juliette)