The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Montreal
If you’re a true lover of melted cheese, it’s very likely that nothing makes your mouth water more than a perfectly golden grilled cheese. This seemingly simple sandwich is actually an art to master: the bread must be crispy on the outside while remaining soft and tender on the inside, and the cheese must melt generously and evenly, oozing with every bite. It’s this marriage of texture and flavor that transforms a humble dish into a moment of pure culinary bliss.
In Montreal, the grilled cheese is often reinvented. From classic versions to daring creations, chefs revisit this iconic sandwich with creativity. You’ll find combinations of different cheeses, artisanal breads, and original toppings like roasted vegetables, smoked meats, or house-made sauces that elevate the grilled cheese to a true gastronomic experience. Each bite becomes an invitation to rediscover a classic in a whole new light.
But beyond its rich flavors, the grilled cheese has a universal charm. It evokes the nostalgia of comforting meals, those simple moments of indulgence without pretense. It’s a dish that spans generations, adaptable to every taste and occasion—whether it’s a quick breakfast, a gourmet snack, or an impromptu dinner.
In this article, we’ll guide you through Montreal to discover the most flavorful, creative, and irresistible versions of this iconic sandwich. Get ready to dive into a world where cheese melts to perfection, bread crisps just right, and every grilled cheese becomes a true celebration of taste.
If you want to know all our favorite sandwiches in Montreal, with or without cheese, it’s right here!
Nita Tout Garni
Nita Tout Garni is a sandwich shop in Mile-End offering excellent sandwiches and privately imported wines. It’s the place for simple yet flavorful recipes, prepared with care and generosity. Their cheddar grilled cheese is a must-try, especially when paired with the famous Nita sauce, which gives it a unique touch.
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September Cafe
On Notre-Dame West in Petite-Bourgogne, you’ll find September Café: a bright, laid-back café inspired by surf culture. The vibe is really great—always relaxed and chill. It’s perfect for a tasty break with friends or solo. Their golden, melty grilled cheese is a true classic, especially when dipped into their rich, comforting homemade tomato soup. A simple, flavorful, perfectly executed duo that captures the charm of the place. In our opinion, it’s one of the best cafés to eat at in Montreal!
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Savsav
Savsav, located in Saint-Henri, is a cozy café-restaurant that blends comforting flavors with a relaxed atmosphere. The décor is truly stunning, making it one of the most beautiful cafés in the city. Their grilled cheese is a true menu classic: made with soft, golden Pullman bread, it contains a blend of four carefully selected cheeses for a perfect melt. Each bite delivers a creamy texture and rich flavor, all elevated by expertly executed cooking.
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Le take out, prêt à manger
Take Out is a lunch counter serving some of the best sandwiches in Montreal. It offers no fewer than four delicious grilled cheese options: the classic 4-cheese with cranberry chutney, the refined Notre Paris with goat cheese, pear in red wine and balsamic, the Wild Things with mushrooms, truffle, and walnuts, and the Mon Petit Cochon with bacon and caramelized onions in dark beer.
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Lapin Pressé
Le Lapin Pressé offers a real return to childhood with its delicious grilled cheese! The little snack bar located on Laurier Avenue offers a variety of grilled cheeses as beautiful as they are good. Great breads and cheeses are chosen for the success of a grilled cheese that is crispy on the outside and oozy on the inside. The menu, written on a small slate, invites customers to choose between grilled cheeses combining apples, masala and mimolette, pear and blue cheese, mozzarella, tomato and bell pepper and much more!
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Bar Henrietta
This Portuguese-influenced slice of paradise in the Mile End is the perfect place to spend a charming, unpretentious evening with good cocktails and natural wines. You might want to try their delicious grilled cheese flavoured with piri-piri, a small African red pepper. Exotic flavours abound within the walls of this quaint neighbourhood bar right down to the grilled cheese sandwich.
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Station W
Station W is one of our favourite cafes in Verdun. On the menu, the address proposes a variety of… grilled cheeses! The house specialties are the havarti and braised beef grilled cheese and the raclette with cranberries and caramelized onions.
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Chez Tousignant
This Quebecois snack bar from Stefano Faita, Michele Forgione and Yann Turcotte offers some of the best fast food in town. The establishment wanted to compete with the fast food chains by offering an improved version: and the whole thing has been very successful! In a superb 50’s-60’s diner decor, Chez Tousignant offers a very affordable menu. You will enjoy excellent burgers, hot dogs, hot-chicken, milkshakes, poutines and fries. The classic grilled cheese offered by the establishment is made with Quebec cheese and homemade bread; a delight!
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Restaurant Paulo & Suzanne
Paulo et Suzanne is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, right next to Sacré-Coeur Hospital. For over 30 years, the house has been offering some of the best fries in Montreal. You can also enjoy an excellent grilled cheese sandwich! Special mention to the Extreme Chicken and the Smoked Meat; two sandwiches that take Grilled Cheese to a whole new level!
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Olive et Gourmando
The famous grilled cheese from this must-visit café in Old Montreal lives up to the hype. Made with gouda, raclette cheese, and caramelized onions, this sandwich is definitely worth a stop. In fact, here’s the recipe if you want to recreate it at home! 😉
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