Some restaurants are famous for a reason, and Schwartz's is absolutely one of them!…read more After reading about Schwartz's in the Michelin Guide, we knew we had to make a stop during our time in Montréal. The moment we walked in, we were greeted, seated, and asked if it was our first visit. When we said yes, the gentleman immediately pointed to the smoked meat sandwich highlighted on the wall and said, "This is what you want." No further convincing needed! And wow, was he right. The sandwich was piled high with incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth smoked meat, tucked between two relatively thin slices of bread with just a touch of mustard. What impressed me most was the balance. Despite the generous amount of meat, nothing felt overwhelming. The seasoning was beautifully restrained, allowing the richness and flavor of the meat to speak for itself. Sometimes the simplest combinations are the hardest to perfect, and Schwartz's has clearly mastered this one. The atmosphere is an experience in itself. Imagine a restaurant the size of a small apartment, absolutely buzzing with people, yet operating like a well-oiled machine. Guests are constantly coming and going, the staff moves with impressive efficiency, and somehow everything feels organized rather than chaotic. Our food arrived almost immediately, and the service was genuinely friendly and attentive. The walls are covered with photographs of famous visitors and articles documenting the restaurant's history and success. You really get the sense that you're sitting inside a little piece of Montréal history. This isn't somewhere you come for a long, leisurely lunch or an intimate atmosphere. You come for an iconic sandwich, a lively experience, and a restaurant that knows exactly what it does best. Five stars without hesitation. No complaints from us, and absolutely worth every dollar. If you're visiting Montréal, put Schwartz's on your list and trust the recommendation when they tell you what to order!

We had to stop here for the legendary smoked meat sandwich, and they did not disappoint…read more When we arrived, the line appeared to be very intimidating and long however, one line was for those patron wanting to eat in and the other ones were for takeout. The takeout line went fairly fast. We also ordered a black cherry drink, slaw and pickles. The smoked meat sandwich with extremely tender, juicy and tasty. It was a decent serving of meat so my husband and I ordered one sandwich. Make sure you don't miss this spot if you're visiting Canada..

Had high hopes for a delicious Reuben sandwich. We are from…read moreNew York so epectations were high. Although our server touted the sandwich, it left much to be desired. The meat was dried out, and not much sauerkraut, cheese or dressing. My companions were very satisifed with their meals, so would recommend, but stay away from the Reuben

First time eating at Reuben's. We came in from a rain storm with 2 young children. From the moment…read morewe walked in, the host, a sweet older gentleman, offered us paper towels to dry up, since we were soaken wet even with umbrellas. He seated us in the booth and got our little children settled in with coloring material. He was so gentle spoken with our children, and for that matter, the entire staff was! Our family felt welcomed and not a bother. You would be surprised at how few places make us feel this way, even though our children are calm little beings. Ok, now... to the food! When I hear brisket, I think of Texas styled BBQ, this brisket is different, this is a deli style brisket, think Reuben Sandwiches. The brisket was sliced so thin and was juicy, it was delicious! Our kids had kids meals and in their opinion, the best part was the ice cream at the end . I highly recommend eating here! The staff is friendly, the food is great and overall, just a comfortable place to be! Tip the staff well, trust me, by the time the bill arrives you will already have experienced their top notch service. I don't have pictures to share because we were hungry and ate everything up before I could remember to snap some photos!

went twice before making my mind about this place. they kept…read morethe same old decor of a deli. i would say 1980. charming. young staff in the kitchen and on the floor. i like to sit at the counter when one is available. The first time i ordered the eggs Benedict with mushroom and it was delicious with their home made breakfast potatoes. The second time i stopped for lunch. I had the smash burger, Also delicious with all the regular garnish. the service was excellent Easy parking at the front.

We just finished brunch here and it was outstanding! The sauce on the Benedict was so tasty, and I…read morecan be so picky about that! The prices are reasonable and the cocktail was very yummy! We plan to be back here regularly!

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

Locals get really passionate about who makes the best smoked meat sandwich in Montreal. If you go…read moreto YouTube, there is an inordinate number of videos opining primarily around three spots with rabid followings. After watching the Food Network's Jeff Mauro rave about this old-school diner in a short clip, Jamie W and I decided to take the metro to Snowdon, the western terminus of the Blue Line. It felt a bit on the city's outskirts to us but only because we were first-time tourists. Open every day at 6AM, we got here early enough to get a small table almost immediately, though the place was already bustling around 9AM. We decided to share the C$7.50 Chicken Soup with Matzoh Ball (Photo 5). Very basic, no noodles. It was just the right morning balm, and the matzoh had the perfect texture. We were originally going to split the C$16.75 Smoked Meat Sandwich and share the C$14.95 Poutine. However, our veteran server course corrected us by steering us to the C$27.50 Smoked Meat Platter (Photo 8) with a stack of bread (Photo 7). This allowed us to customize our own sandwiches plus they only charge C$5 for the poutine (Photo 10). We requested medium-fat smoked meat. It was so meltably tender that it disintegrated immediately in my mouth. Despite appearances, the flavor aligns more with corned beef than pastrami though not as salty. This turned out to be our only attempt at having poutine in Montreal during our vacation, but not having time to hunt for a specialty shop, we figured Snowdon Deli probably made a deliciously satisfying one. We were right. After all, the restaurant is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, so they're not going anywhere. I won't go into unnecessary comparisons with Katz's Deli in NYC (review: https://yelp.to/KhEaBm9HJq) and Langer's Deli in LA (review: https://yelp.to/XY_ovih4sg). Yes, they're both legendary, so let's just say Snowdon Deli deserves to be mentioned in the same gristle-filled conversation. FOOD - 5 stars...meat smoked right with matzoh and poutine not far behind AMBIANCE - 4 stars...just a small diner with enough room SERVICE - 5 stars...trust the longtime servers TOTAL - 5 stars...definitely the place to get Montreal's tastiest meat morsels RELATED - Exploring Montreal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/WxajiXCBvZ

Smoked Meats Sandwich (8/10): Got the medium fat. Very tender and flavorful!…read more Matzoh Ball Soup (7/10): Definitely hits the spot. Simple chicken broth and a matzoh ball. Service was very good. We came for Friday lunch and were seated immediately.

Excellent service, what lovely people work there! The food as great (we got the poutine, 3 smoked…read moremeat sandwiches, a grilled chicken sandwich, fries, wings, and onion rings). We enjoyed it all! The onion rings and chicken wings were the best, but everything was very good. The smoked meat sandwiches were sliced very thin, but stacked nicely.

Cozy retro vibe food, local laid-back spot for comfort food! !! Try their smoked meat , it reminds…read moreme of NY. The poutine is also very good..

Great Selection of food from all over Europe like Ukraine, Poland, and eastern Europe in general.read more

We stop here every time we leave Canada on our way back to the States. Amazing pastries and bread…read moreas well as a little deli and some candy makes this the perfect place to stock up on our favorites. Most of the people who work here don't speak English to us but that never gets in the way.