TL;DR/The Short Version: Popular place selling banh mi and…read moreother Vietnamese food, as well as bubble tea. Banh mi and bubble tea were good. The Long Version: My husband and I stopped here for lunch on our most recent trip to Laval. They have a lunch combo for $12.50 for the banh mi of the day, a spring roll and a drink (bottle of water or a can of soda). You can upgrade your drink to a bubble tea for an additional $5. It was a Friday, so the banh mi of the day was the Traditional, which is essentially mixed cold cuts. We got a combo each. My husband got a bottle of water and I upgraded my drink to a bubble che (more on that later). You get a choice of a chicken spring roll or a vegetarian spring roll. We both chose the former. They bake their bread on-site and the bread is a legit banh mi baguette crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The banh mi was good, but the pork belly was sooooo fatty. I know some people like this, but I do not. I had to pick it out. It comes with different Vietnamese cold cuts including the one that is made of pork belly, pickled carrots, daikon radish and cucumbers as well as pâté, Vietnamese mayo (which is more like an aioli) and cilantro. We asked them to hold the cilantro, but they forgot. Not a big deal for us because it was easy to pick out. Just wastage on their part. Other than the fatty pork belly, I enjoyed the sandwich. The spring roll was hot and crispy and had ground chicken and vegetables in it. We chose sweet and sour dipping sauce, but there's the option for fish sauce as well. The bubble che is like a cross between bubble tea and the Vietnamese dessert che. It was chock-full of toppings which I loved. It had tapioca pearls, coconut jelly, grass jelly, red beans and toasted peanuts and coconut milk. It was really rich with a lot of different textures. I felt the amount of peanuts was excessive for my tastes and the crunchiness was bordering on weird. However, the toasted peanuts added this toasty smell to the drink which I oddly liked. I might request less peanuts next time. Definitely a drink for those already familiar with Vietnamese che or for the adventurous. I can see how it would not be to everyone's taste. Staff were courteous. There was a bit of a wait because they were very busy with orders, including lots of food delivery app orders. Sandwich makers wore gloves, which I appreciated. They also sell vermicelli or rice bowls and noodle soups. They have a small selection of imported Asian snacks, candies, ramen packages and bubble tea ingredients. They have an area to eat-in too. They are located in a small plaza and there is free parking in the plaza parking lot. Review #91 (2025)

I am always happy when I have time to eat here. They lunch time combos that are very reasonable…read more The banh mi are all excellent. The spring rolls are also delicious. No frills but quick service. Enjoy

I heard about this little place and was very happy with it. It's got a selection of sandwiches and…read moresoups. I had the sausage sandwich with the soup of the day, which was a spicy barley soup. Both were delicious! The sandwich was warm and perfectly toasted, with just the right amount of cheese, and not greasy at all. The soup was flavourful and fresh tasting. The coffee (espresso) was okay. I asked for a macchiato and it's not exactly the kind of coffee you want to have without sugar. Personally I don't like sugar in my coffee--if it's good quality and properly made, it should be naturally sweet. Either the beans they use were stale and over- roasted, or the barista did not pull the espresso properly. That's just a small critique. Great lunch spot, will go again!

This is a little place on Fleury that you could pass by pretty easily without noticing it but you…read moreshouldn't. The atmosphere is great and the staff is nice. Ordered a cappuccino and a chocolate croissant and they were done the right way. Will definitely be coming back as I'm always looking for more Cafe places to hit on my drive around town.

If you remember what Schwartz smoke meat tasted like from the 50's up to 2000 you will agree…read moreSchwartz is now a sad version of itself. It now is inconsistent , after George was an employee of the good old days and is now producing a superb smoke meat sandwich in Laval. five stars

Good old Montreal Smoked meat. This is not the big name from downtown but just as good. I had the…read morejumbo sandwich with the works. Large pickle and coleslaw. It was very filling and savoury. I was a little disappointed with the fries. Not traditional ones I got used to. Enjoy

Great sandwiches! We have eaten here thrice and loved…read moreeverything we have ordered! We ordered the Red Chicken Parm & the Green Chicken Parm last time and both were excellent!! Price is good for the generous portions and quality ingredients!! Would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for subs!

Yummy sandwiches for lunch! Pretty large portion sizes, I had to give the last few bites to my…read moreboyfriend for him to finish for me. Loved how thin the cutlet was on the sandwich I got. Service was super quick and friendly, we could tell that he actually cared about giving us a good experience which was nice. Only bummer was that they were out of the truffle aioli that I was looking forward to after reading it on the menu. But the seasoning on the fries was still really good on its own!

First of all, Whassub Yelp?…read more What. A. Name. Secondly, lunch was delightful. This place is easy to miss on a busy Cure-Labelle street but I truly recommend a visit. The establishment is larger than expected with a really nice seating arrangements. It is clean and well laid out with perks like a large flat screen TV and open kitchen. The staff is very polite and friendly and the food was served in abut 20 minutes. I went a chiabatta style panini with charcoal steak and Greek salad. What I really enjoyed is building my sandwich according to my preferences. There's a very impressive selection of ingredients available to add to your sandwich. With your meat being cooked on charcoal, you can really build your dream sandwich. The Greek salad wasn't necessarily authentic with the iceburg salad it was still very fresh and generous. The portion size can easily feed 2 people. The fries were just PERFECT as well. The price-tag is very decent.

i will just copy my review on this place from google…read more Amazing food ... one of the best salad i ever tasted (green salad and tabouleh). The grilled shish tawouk is by far the best in Montreal, tender, juicy and full of flavour. It is not that usual grillades you can get any where in the city, the food is made with great care.It is not that street food junk, it tasted like a great home cook food with a nice touch. The place is run by a family (a man, his wife and his 2 daughters) so it has a really nice cozy feeling. The only downside is that the place has a really small number of tables and is kind of small. If you happened to visit it on a weekend and the place is packed don't expect fast service. While waiting for your grilled chicken/meat you can enjoy their great salad and their out of this world hummus. In my visit we were 6 adults and 6 children and 2 more large groups arrived at the same time so our food was late for a while, but the owner apologized in person and offered complimentary sides which were great by the way. Needless to say this will not be my last visit. N.B. the prices are budget friendly

Great find. Saw them on FB reel. Dropped in for lunch. Very hot inside, no a/c. Two busy guys…read moreassembling sandwiches running the show. I ordered il Nono but replaced the sausage with chicken. They were very flexible. Great bread , flavours, texture. Even the salad was fresh. Nice dressing. I took it to go, too hot inside.

Good food quickly served and clean tables. Lunch was not busy on Wednesday. Small resto, good…read moreselection of Italian specialty sandwiches which taste great.

GET THE CUBANO…read more Amazing food and great staff. If you go at lunchtime, expect a wait but it is quick and they'll get you in! This is a must stop!

For a self-proclaimed foodie destination, this place just got crossed off this foodie's list…read more Admittedly we showed up after the lunch rush, but the place had been absolutely ransacked. The server seated us without warning, and when we went to order, each item we requested had run out. No Cuban, no chicken melt, no several other delicious sounding things. She gave us 10 more minutes to look over the menu and come up with a plan B. Truthfully I wanted to jump ship, but couldn't because our drink orders were already in, and I was captain of this gastronomic journey. We'd set sail without proper forecasting! We settled on the baked egg and salmon bowl, neither what we were exactly craving. The baked egg was fairly tasty, a shakshouka-esque experience accompanied by rustic bread for hasty dipping. The salmon bowl was excellent, with delicious dressing, but the salmon portion was oh-so-meager. It made me wonder if the lunch rush had given the kitchen such a beating that they had split my salmon filet in half and served it to me and my neighboring table friend. Check out my photo and tell me if that portion seems right? The lore says Michael Jordan worked his rear off every game because he always told himself there was probably at least one kid in the stands who came there to see THE Michael Jordan. Well this kid in the stands caught Olive et Gourmando taking the night off. There is a risk for peril if you choose this restaurant, especially if you are in Montréal for a limited time!

Excellent as usual. Fresh ingredients, friendly stuff. Generous portions , wide selection…read morereasonably priced. Nice little spot to enjoy a nice meal in friendly environment. Adore the sandwiches with the nice spicy pickles they add on request. Had the breakfast specials many time, consistent quality and fresh ingredients. Last time I visited it was closed , I think indefinitely I don't know what happen exactly but I was really sad.

I've come to Rustico Express a few times as its location is quite convinient for me to grab…read morebreakfast/lunch on the go before heading back home (I get to work from home sometimes). Had a variety of breakfasts and lunch and it's solid. I really like their BLT sandwich. If you work in the area, dropping by is a must. Service is friendly and fast. Price is just right.