Recently, I saw a friend post yummy photos of smoked meat sandwiches. I recognized the location and food. I then realized that I have been to Jarry and never posted my review. Well, let's fix that issue now! I was in Montreal in April 2015 for a few days. On Easter Day, I needed to get some lunch. I saw that Jarry Smoked Meat was open and walked in. It wasn't too busy. I got a table immediately. I ordered Jarry's special platter. It consists of a smoked meat sandwich, with fries, coleslaw, and a pickle. I went with medium fat content on the smoked meat. Hey, when in Montreal, go with flavour and the best smoked meat! I absolutely loved my sandwich. The smoked meat was flavourful, tender, juicy,... oh my gosh, I can't stop drooling as I write this review. You get a generous amount of meat in your sandwich. The bread was fresh and delicious. The fries and coleslaw were yummy. It was the perfect plate to have for lunch. I can't recall whether I had a Diet Coke or Pepsi. I do remember washing my meal down with a drink. I didn't have any issues parking. I like that this place is open 24 hours a day, year-round. This thankful hungry gal was happy as can be that day. I would love to try the other items on the menu a try when I am in Montreal again. (221) read more

It's been a staple of St-Leonard. Good food at a great price and some of the best smoked meat in town!

Ah the nostalgia! A Montreal institution since 1974. I remember coming here when I was a young adult after clubbing with my bruhs and scarfing down some good ol' greasy food after a night of partying & drinking. I came here with my friend and I got to enjoy a nice big SMOKED MEAT sammich and it really hit the spot! The jumbo SMOKED MEAT sammich was generous in size and the meat was tender and tasty. The side-fries was pure perfection being crispy on the outside and fulfilling my carb-only diet softness on the inside. The service was a bit on the slow side but I got to eat at the end... also the pricing is a bit expensive for what it is. Won't go into too much detail where you can get better (it ain't Schwartz!) but I've had better SMOKED MEAT at cheaper prices elsewhere. Will I be back? Absolutely! I want to try their Onion Soup! read more

Jarry - Sandwiches Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I spotted this place that opened 24hours while running some errands nearby. The smoked meat is juicy and not too greasy or salty. Compare to the one's I've tasted I think this one is as good as the smoked meat at Green Spot near Atwater. However, I gave it a 4 star because Green Spot has a bigger portion which comes cheaper. read more

Jarry - Smoked meat sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Second time here but the first time was before yelp. Cold Montréal weather pushes me to eat comfort food. Nothing says Montréal comfort like smoked meat. Depending in which part of town are, you gotta be careful. So this place is busy at lunch (good sign). Broad deli style menu with an italien twist. Several lunch specials for under 15$. Fully licensed spot for happy hour. I ordered something I never order, spaghetti smoked meat. The pasta was properly cooked. The meat sauce was fine and the meat was plentiful. Good portion. Noisy busy hopping spot with locals and blue collar patrons. Easy to see why. Honest food and prices with parking. Awesome!!! read more

The place has the looks of old-fashioned smoke meat restaurant. When you go inside you're traveled back to a earlier time. It this case it is nice! The smoked meat was tender and juicy, i order the medium fat. The french fries were a little flimsy. The sauerkraut was alright. The pickle was decent and a good palate cleanser. Good experience pending how far it is from downtown. read more

Jarry - Smoked Meat Special - Sandwiches Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I was quite excited to try this place as I heard it may be considered a landmark deli or iconic smoked meat establishement combined with the fact that it's open 24 hours - we were off to a good start. The menu is extensive and features all your classic diner homemade style foods, including breakfast served all day if you just fancy eggs in the middle of the night. I love comfort food so I'm happy with the casual menu and low prices. What I found disappointing was how small the portions were. The largest smoke meat plate they offer really wasn't big at all and the fries and the poutine are underwhelming. The fries are skinny, too crispy and taste like freezer burn. Plus they use cheap grated mozarella instead of curd cheese for the poutine. It's not the classic Quebec style I was expecting. Our table got a mix of smoked meat, lasagna, rice, souvlaki, poutine, cake and pie, all of which was decent but not great. If you like big portions, this place doesn't deliver the generous sizes you would come to expect from a homestyle deli. Mama's cooking really IS better in this case. Most dishes are within the 15$ range, including the table d'hote specials, so it's very affordable and would serve well as a family outting. read more

Great little peace of history and great smoked meat. My favorite is the poutine smoked meat.

Decided to go there a Saturday evening after a day of beach and going around. Some of us were hungry and since this place is open 24/7, we gave it a visit. The good: Open all the time! It can get very busy on a Saturday night after midnight or at closing bar time. Service was quick (too quick?) We did not wait to get seated. Special evening/night menu and prices. Waitress was friendly. The bad: Food served so quickly made me wonder if it was actually freshly made. Place shows age. Food good but not great. You can see some sketchy people eat there. In the end, great place to go to if everything else is closed. If everything is open, you can find better somewhere else. read more

Best smoked meat sandwich I've ever had. They'll ask you medium or lean go for medium!!

So who goes to Montreal and DOES NOT try the Montreal smoked meat sandwich. Well apparently me. I've probably been to Montreal 10 times and NOT ONCE have I tried the Montreal smoked meat. Well finally 10 times in the making I was able to make it somewhere to have a real Montreal smoked meat sandwich. I ordered the Ruben. Super thick super big super filling sandwich. Juicy, tasty, messy. Everything you can possibly ask for in a sandwich. Fries were perfect, crispy and tasty. Service was fast and good. Jarry's will be seeing me the next time im in Montreal 100% Oh and its open 24 hours might I add. (DANGEROUS!!!!!!!!!) read more

Jarry - Reuben Sandwich and Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

It was okay! Just a good late night food that you can get. Their interior design is not that great too.

This was not my first time at Jarrys, so i knew it would be foolish to hold them to high standards. I ordered a salad to go. When paying i was a little surprised as my bill came close to 20$ (19something) which i dont mind but i better be getting a damn good salad. When i recieved and opened it i was dissapinted, with both the size and ingredients. But i sucked it up and decided it was just a bad decision and i began to eat it. When i tossed the salad with the dressing i noticed some of the leaves were darker and SLIMY i picked one out (in the pic) and proceded to find many more of these what looked to be spoiled leaves. I went back to the restaurant to show them and at first they tried telling me its normal, "purple lettuce is like that" after a few minutes of back and forth they called their manager. He was frustrated and started arguing with me, defensively saying "you saying i serve bad food?". I told him i wanted my money back but he refused because i paid with my CC. He offered to make me a new one wich i declined because he said they will pick out the pieces that look like that. I then left with no salad and no refund. take your money somewhere else. Jarry used to be good but now since they raised the prices they did not raise their standard which is very dissapointing. read more

Jarry - Slimy, spoiled lettuce - Sandwiches Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

An excellent place to have a good smoked meat sandwich. There are also many other options containing their delicious smoked meat that are very good. I've been eating there for a few years and after trying out many items of their menu, their meat just melt in your mouth whatever what you are ordering! Also, their pickles are the most delicious I have ever eaten! I totally recommand this restaurant. read more

Jarry - three plates of pastrami sandwiches on a table - Sandwiches Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

A classic spot with really good smoked meat. Staff is really friendly and the ambience is fitting for the environment.

This place is a fixture in Montreal when it comes to smoked meat fares. It's off the beaten path next to a highway and far form the usual touristy spots. The restaurant has been there forever and you can tell by the decor of the dinning room. But this is not a bad thing, it has some nostalgia and brings a comfortable feeling to the place. The staff is nice and friendly and they can serve both in French and English. In the menu, I recommend the classic smoked meat sandwich as well as the baked poutine with smoked meat. These two items are plenty for two hungry people. Place is clean and is open 24/7! read more

It's been many years but I finally came back. Me and a buddy started with the calmar plate it was a littel smaller then expected it's was all right not the best I had worst over all not recommend. I took the smoke meat poutine can't go wrong . Friend took the burger it didn't look or taste good . read more

Jarry - Calmer - Sandwiches Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Smoked meat here is decent. Guy cutting the meat is not. I watched him cut and assembly the sandwich with his bare hands (not exactly an issue); however, a cordless phone started to ring next to him which he then proceeded to pick up with his greasy hand. Who knows what else those hand touch before they are washed. Gross read more

Move over Schwartz, this place is the real MVP. The smoked meat poutine is insane! I'm salivating just thinking about it. The portion is huge and has tons of smoked meat on top. The smoked meat sandwiches are amazing. The service is always cordial and quick. read more

I came across this place a few years back with my sister when we were starving at midnight and staying in Anjou (don't ask...) Well on my most recent trip to Montreal, all the usual smoked meat haunts were nowhere near any available parking so off to Jarry we went. The service was great. Our server's English was so-so and so-so is my French so we all understood each other quite well. The smoked meat is not the best I have ever had but not the worst. They do offer it in a fatty and leaner version so for the uninitiated the leaner can be a better way to wade into the pool. There is the option of having a poutine with the sandwich but for $4 extra I was not expecting it to come out with shredded cheese. Not quite blasphemy because the gravy was good but where were the curds? Parking is out front and a bit tight as well. I guess there are on street spots but it also seemed a bit sketch and I would not want to park too far from the light. Don't let the surroundings deter you from going, especially if it is late. It is a diner with a Québécois accent through and through. Charming to see another side of the city. read more

Love the fact it's open 24/7. Great choices of food items and poutines. I took a poutine with minced beef and mushrooms, and it was okay, just a little too greasy for me. We had to wait awhile before being served and for our orders to come in. Their cakes, especially their famous chocolate cake, is absolutely decadent! It's a good place to come eat during late hours. read more

Jarry - Poutine with minced beef and mushrooms - Sandwiches Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

OMG!!! How has no one ever reviewed this place! This has been a landmark for decades!!! Open 24/7, the place eastern Montrealers go after a night of debauchery! Though this place is dated, & the waitresses are as old as the hills, I still had to give it a 4 star rating. I guess cause of nostalgia. Oh, and their smoked meat poutine freakin rocks!! The sauce on this poutine is dark, thick and salty! It's old school sauce you can hardly find anymore. I love it, and though they use grated mozzarella instead of curd cheese, it just really works.Then add on the moist, juicy smoked meat on top and HEAVEN ON EARTH. The other things to try are the smoked meat pizza and the midnight specials, huge burgers on kaiser buns, and wraps with a side of poutine. This place is a dive but one of those good old fashion dives we can't help but love. Try it out, let me know what you think. read more

Fantastic diner. Came here with a friend as option one was closed for summer vacation. This is as Old Skool Montreal Diner as you can get. Like a truck stop diner or Guy Fieri working man's food. Don't come here to expect gourmet dining but come for old style MTL diner food. I decided to go with the Veal Parm and Spaghetti. It came served as a gargantuan serving. One of the best versions I've had in a while. Served just as I love with loads of sauce. The veal Parm sauce was tomato goodness and the spaghetti was different and a but more richer bolognaise style. My plate was also served with Caesar salad. It was a decent salad but not amazing. My friend dining had the London steak. He claimed his was delicious as well. Open 24 hours I'll be back for more. read more

Jarry - Veal parm and spaghetti serving. Huge serving and delicious - Sandwiches Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The service was ok. The food was grossly not cooked well. The restaurant was dirty and had flies. I was very unhappy with my experience.

Granted I DID walk in with some huge expectations and well - I was disappointed. What is the big deal? The smoked meat is OK (honestly it's not much better than the packets you buy at the grocery store) and their fries are not too bad. I ordered extra-lean and still got some awkwardly gummy parts to the meat. Their bread is stale. Isn't smoked meat supposed to be enjoyed on soft thin bread? Toasted maybe but stale? I'll pass. The place itself smells strange ( and not the mmm meat way). The furniture is seriously outdated. By outdated I mean half broken tables & ripped booths. I suppose it's a good place to go to as a late night snack and like I said the fries are decent but this place really should not be anyone's first choice (or 2nd, or 3rd). read more

I give it 5/5 because I go there with only one purpose. I went out and it's 2-4 am, I'm hungry, and I order their special poutine smoke-meat !! You can't go wrong with that. I usually share it with a friend. The restaurant is open 24h/24 and the waitresses are really nice !! I cannot comment on other points. Je donne 5/5 pcq je vais dans ce restaurant 1) je suis sortie tard et il est 2-4h AM 2) j'ai faim 3) je veux une poutine et je prends leur special smoke-meat 11$ le plat, ça se partage à deux (ou seul si on a vrm faim) et on ne peut pas se tromper avec la poutine smoke-meat : c'est atrocement bon!! Ouvert 24h et bon service. read more

Went to this spot on a recommendation from my boss. Even though it's far from downtown, it's open 24 hours and getting their smoked meat platter and special Jarry poutine, it's to die for. My only gripe is that it looks dated and the coleslaw I had wasn't too great but that a pretty minor, will hit this place up more often when I visit Montreal. read more

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Went there at 4AM and theres puke everywhere. The only nice thing is that it is a 24h restaurant. I took their fettucine linguine and i thought it was a soup.. barely any noodles but full of liquidy sauce. The pork in their pita was literally burnt and tasted like carbon, they gave another pita to go after that we told them it was too burnt but they gave us chicken pita this time. The waitress gave a good service but it looks like the cook dont give a damn. Price not worth the food. read more

This place is a unknow institution in montreal. There smoke meat is legendary ( i don't like poutine but there smoke meat poutine just wow). Word of advice if you are willing to eat smoke meat order it full fat. They are open 24hrs so you can have you smoke meat at any time. read more

Oh hell yes! This is where its at. The place for an instant cardiac arrest at the price of awesome great food. The poutine is worth the trip to the north-east end of Montreal. This is a gem of gems. read more

Awesome!!! Best smoke meat in Montreal!!! Try the Poutine Jarry Poutine!!! It's to die For !!! Service is great!!!! $$$$ is good & open 24/24 read more

Don't go here if your are looking for fine dining. But if you are looking for no nonsense greasy spoon, try their smoked meat poutine, this is a great place & being opened 24hrs doesn't hurt either. read more

Good smoked meat in the east end/St Leonard area. We usually order the smoked meat poutine and the smoked meat platter - both are pretty good however they don't compare to the smoked meat at Dunn's or Reuben's. I removed stars for the interior decor or rather lack thereof. Once inside you feel like you're in the 70-80's and not in a good way. Service is fast although quite dry. I have returned to this resto several times due to proximity, ease of parking and pretty decent food. It is one of the few 24h restaurants so convenient for those late night cravings. read more

The food is okay but nothing to write home about. The main appeal of this place is that it's open 24 hours so it's a good place to go after you've been drinking all night for a dose of greasy food. There is also a special on the smoked meat the first Tuesday of every month. read more

Wonderful food, great steak and smoked meats. Very quick and super friendly service, my husband and I were a little nervous going out for our first meal as solely English speakers in Montreal but the menu and staff both had great English. If we are back in Montreal we will sure come again! read more

Awesome jarry poutine is probably the best thing on the menu. Always good smoke meat can't deny. Hours are unbeatable 24 hours. Desert kinda sucks, but I don't know why you'd eat desert at a smoke meat house read more

First time here from NYC. We liked this diner a lot. The staff is friendly and the food is good--lovely smoked meat sandwich.

This place is always a home run! Open 24/7, and a great team of servers! The Jarry poutine is amazing!! A must try.

It's a great place but it's not the best smoke meat in town .and the are fries is not the best also atmosphere is old . And it' needs face lift inside and new decor, but it's good because it's open 24 , good bucks for your money thx read more