Schwartz's Deli is one of those Montreal spots that hits you immediately with how tight and chaotic…read moreit feels inside. We walked into a space that is small, constantly packed, and built around fast turnover rather than comfort, with people lining up at the counter while orders get called out across a loud, crowded room. The energy hit us right away, and it felt more like stepping into a system that has been running the same way for decades rather than a modern restaurant experience. The smoked meat sandwich is the main reason to come here, and it delivers in a very direct, no-frills way. We ordered one and found the meat thick, heavily seasoned, and with a deep smoky flavor that came through right away. The texture stood out most, tender but still structured enough to hold its bite, especially when stacked on rye bread with mustard. It is simple in concept but feels complete in execution, with nothing on the plate trying to distract from the main item. The sides like pickles, coleslaw, and fries felt more supportive than essential. We tried the poutine and found it solid and filling, but it clearly sat in the background compared to the smoked meat sandwich. Everything on the menu seemed centered around that one item, and the rest of the food reinforced that focus rather than expanding it into a wider dining experience. Seating is communal and tightly packed, which added to the overall intensity of the place. It was common to share tables with strangers, and there was very little personal space once we sat down. The noise level stayed high the entire time, but the service was quick, so the pace of the meal kept things moving even when it felt crowded. Schwartz's Deli feels like a Montreal institution defined by its simplicity and consistency. It is not a comfortable sit-down meal, but the smoked meat sandwich is strong enough to make the entire experience worth it, especially if you are there for what it is known for rather than the setting around it.

Worth the wait in the rain! Good to know that they have a TO GO LINE and line for if you wanna dine…read morein. So if you don't wanna wait in a long line and the weather is great- I say take it to go and enjoy the outdoors. The service is great and friendly funny staff. If you are dining in and only a party of 2 be prepared to be sitting with other people with parties of 2. It was no issue for us because we love people :) it's a smaller space inside for dining in. Now THE SMOKED MEAT SANDWICH-- AMAZING! The bread was soft and beef was delicious. SOOOO much better than overpriced Katz in NY. It's a definitely a place to eat at when in Montreal.

This is our favorite spot on Marché Jean-Talon. Everytime we…read morego there we have to stop by and have a breakfast! Their yogourt parfait is delicious oh my! It is a must! Also the design is so pretty and

The owner is such a sweetheart and makes everything with passion…read more Love the decor and the veggie sandwich is amazing, everything is so well presented. Cant wait to go in the summer and take advantage of the little terrace. If you like antique vibes and not an overly hipster place go there .

A roadside stop that is obviously on the travel groups list because the tour buses do stop here. We…read moregot in just as one was parking, and quickly got our order in. What a cool spot. Order at the counter, take a table number and food will be delivered. Several spots to eat but we chose the greenhouse and it gave you the picnic feel! After lunch, we wandered the shop, and found so many treats to take home. We found this on accident and we hope you stop in if you are traveling through !!! It will be a joy to visit - and the barista is amazing! The food was fresh, large portions, and delicious.

I wasn't impressed with the food, but the overall experience adds another star. It's a cafe,…read moregourmet grocery, flower shop, greenhouse and artisans boutique all under one roof. The cafe menu is limited mostly to sandwiches, quiches, salads, and breakfast pastries. I got the Jambon Bio: ham, cheddar, mesclun greens and dijon on a baguette. The amount of ham was really pitiful, I think 2 slices. The greens were boring, only lettuce. We did like the dijon mustard. The baguette was overwhelming for the amount of filling and not the tastiest. Rather disappointing and I thought pretty expensive at $17 Canadian. But it came with soup and salad (no way to order just the sandwich). We liked the soup though, a pureed squash with apple, assertively peppered. Salad? Lol no it was 3 cucumber slices each with a 1/2 cherry tomato on top! In retrospect I should have got one of the hot sandwiches, such as the Croque Monsieur, which looked good on another diner's plate. I liked the selection of soft drinks, and found an interesting fruity soda from a local company. While waiting for our food (order at the counter and they deliver it to the table) and after finishing we perused the grocery. An amazing assortment of gourmet items. I bought two hot sauces that I can't wait to try (didn't get the one made from ants though!) and some tinned smoked fish. Many of the items seemed insanely expensive though. The beer selection was truly impressive; wish I liked beer. Then on to the greenhouse. An amazing variety of plants of all kinds: cactus, ferns, carnivorous, much more. We just looked because we couldn't take them back to the USA, but some were hard to resist.

Excellente sandwicherie Italienne. J'ai pris le #8 poulet…read morefrit avec jalapino l, fromage lsitue et plus. Cest un sandwitch ounles goûts son très bien équilibré qui est pas trop piquznt. Juste parfait. Il y a quelque tables pour 2 personnes. Ils ont aussi une petite partie épicerie J'ai bien aimé, je vais certainement revenir essayer d'autres saveurs. Ils ont treize sandwich différents.

Excelente lugar para comer. Los sándwiches están muy buenos, siempre frescos y bien preparados. Los…read moreprecios son razonables y las porciones son adecuadas para lo que se paga. Sin duda, es un sitio al que volvería sin pensarlo.

What a delicious lunch spot! Dino Sandwicherie has a good selection of sandwich options, both with…read moreand without meat. They also offer coffee as well as an array of cold drinks. The service is quick and helpful; note that the menu is entirely in French, but the cashier was quick to offer help if needed. The interior is simple, with a row of tables and chairs for four people each. The music inside is fittingly in Italian as well. This was an all around perfect experience and I would definitely recommend checking it out!

Best sandwiches ever! Authentic Italian experience...I love the meats and burrata cheese here…read more Pesto mayo is absolutely stunning, best sauce on a sandwich that I've tried. Great coffee too!! Beware bc this place is so good that it might ruin normal sandwiches for you

Tried the Stella sandwich - the bread, meat and cheese were incredible. Cookies were also huge and…read moredelicious. Great fast casual spot.

Excellent sandwichs, ce petit café sans prétention offre de super sandwich avec pain maison…read more J'ai dégusté un sandwich avec plusieurs viandes froides italiennes( italiano), il était délicieux, de plus le proprio est très sympathique et ses employés aussi. Donc si vous passez près de ce café n'hésitez pas, c'est très bon et le café est excellent! Very good sandwiches at this nice café, the bread is homemade wich is good. I taste a sandwich call italiano and it was excellent, the boss is nice and the staff too. If you passed by don't hesitate it's ver, good quality. I ta

It's almost ten in the evening with rain off and on. Today is Canada Day and honestly, this was the…read moreonly restaurant open near my hotel. I walked in to a lively cafe with a menu that I didn't quite understand. I told the woman taking orders that I wanted chicken and s he pointed to the first item on the menu. I saw le poulet panko and said yes please. As I watched the chef behind the counter filling orders he was loading all sorts of proteins and veggies into a warm fresh baked roll like I've never seen before. The woman called my name when the order was ready. I believe the best moments in life are the ones you didn't plan. And so it was. This was one of the finest tasting chicken meals; coated with panko and seasoning, chopped up in tiny pieces. A salad was in there too with a bit of dressing that pulled it all together. Open to midnight, and my guess is they are serving the neighborhood rather than the tourists. Excellent and quite recommended.

It's so cool how they made the bread fresh when you order! This makes the wait time a bit long but…read morethe sandwich is so worth it. The bread is nice and warm and they add this yummy flavorful sauce. Another great cafe spot to try while in mtl!