Great smoked meat sandwich!…read more Honestly my first thought was to compare this sandwich to the many pastrami sandwiches I've had in NYC but that would be comparing apples to oranges. Even Schwartz will tell you it's not the same product although it is very similar. Both institutions cure, spice, smoke and steam the meat but that's where the similarities end. Although I don't know for sure, I've heard the cut of meat is different. Katz uses a naval cut, which is noticeably fattier and juicy. Schwartz's smoked meat doesn't lack in fattiness but it's far less fatty and juicy. Another fact on the first bite is -the flavor. Katz's flavor profile on the pastrami is a knockout punch while Schwartz delivers a jab. Schwartz's smoked meat delivers a different flavor profile all together. That's not to say Schwartz isn't great because it's half the price on Katz essentially and you don't have to tip your slicer here. That's not to say Schwartz doesn't bring their own brand of chaos. On my way out the slicer shouted he'd serve no one until the line was straightened out to his liking. LOL. It's all good though, that line was a mess and Sometimes tourists need a stern talking to. I'd get in a straight line for sure for this sandwich! I got my sandwich from the takeout next door versus waiting for table service. The line was 20 deep at 3pm and I just didn't have the patience on a drizzling afternoon. I'd revisit for another one of these smoked meat sandwiches.

I'm not sure if my review is going to sway you one way or the other, but let me just say anyone who…read morehas done research on places to eat in Montreal has seen this place pop up, and let me tell you - it's worth it. Their smoked meat sandwich is next level. And while I only had a few places of comparison in Montreal, it was bar none the best smoked meat in Montreal. I dare say they are the Katz's of Montreal. I gotta say, it was a bit of a trek to get here. My wife dropped me off and drove around while I went to get my order. Let me just say, going at 10pm on a Monday night probably played in my favor. Still being that late on a Monday in March, this place was still busy. I could have gotten a table if I was dining in, but that was not my plan. I ran in to grab some take out, and I have to say, in the time it took me to turn around and pay for my sandwich, my sandwich was all ready to go. The anticipation built as we drove back to hotel with my smoked meat sandwich. When I opened it up, I can't say I was overwhelmed by the size of it, but after that first bite, I was hooked. This was the best bite I had on my whole trip, and I am now cursing myself for only getting one sandwich. We almost went back the next morning, but we had to be on the road, so alas, this one sandwich was all we got. OVERALL - if you don't go, it is truly your loss. I would probably try the poutine with the smoked meats on a return trip, to get the full, Montreal experience. CELEBRITY RATING - Ryan Gosling

We were in Montreal and looking for a great lunch place and found Ruben's. The smoked beef brisket…read morewas amazing, so I inquired about bringing it home to Florida. Our waiter Gustavo was the best, helpful and attentive! Chad at the front was happy to help me pick out a piece already shrink wrapped for travel. The ambiance and the 2 servers gave us a first class experience at Ruben's, run to this place. I highly recommend it!

Good spot for smoked meat downtown. I've several over the year. This one was pretty good. The rye…read morebread was different and couldn't hold the meat. They have a Jr platter which is great for beginners. I'm not fond of match stick fries. The waiter was friendly and helpful. The place was lively on a hockey night. Enjoy

A super cute and charming, family run Charcuterie tucked away in Saint Hubert. The owners are…read moreFrench who take pride in their quality deli meats and cuts. They have a variety of homemade salads and sandwiches too as well as an assortment of baked goods and pastries that are on a self-serve basis. I have tried most of them but my favourite has to be their delicious fruit tarts! I love the farmhouse-inspired homely interior and the hospitality of the owners is outstanding. Worth checking out if you are in the area!

We tried it for sandwiches and sodas. A couple that run the…read moreplace is very polite very pleasant, and the price is a very reasonable, for the neighborhood

The people that run this place are super friendly! One even greets customers by name!…read more I never considered myself to be a Soup and sandwich program kinda gal but due to time constraint and the close proximity of this place to my Rez it's nice and convenient for a quick lunch pickup! They have such a variety! Prepackaged or freshly custom make sandwiches! Prepacked salads or fresh pick off the counter! They even have hot soup! The Thai veggie was just what I needed!! Will be back on the regular for sure!! Love it! Can't wait to try all the rest of the options! Oh yeah they also have a daily feature! Wish they had English menu!

We ended up at this place by accident because our daughter wanted a sandwich. It was a great find!…read moreThey have the best fries we have ever tasted. They melted in your mouth like butter. The sandwich was tasty as well.

I absolutely love Zytynsky's Deli!!!! Being a big fan of Ukrainian food, had to check out…read moreZytynsky's during my visit to Montréal. A little out of the way from everything else had been doing, but wanted to check out this local institution. So glad I did! Did not expect Zytynsky's being in such an unpretentious brick building, but the magic was all inside. The store had an excellent curated selection of Eastern European gourmet items, all clearly presented with pride. Since I was on vacation, my goal was something to eat that day, but did spend some time looking at all the imported goodies. When I arrived, Angel, the extremely friendly woman behind the counter, was dealing with a couple of familiar faces to her. I overheard that she's been at the store for about 40 years, but I didn't realize that she was the owner and the founder was her grandfather. At my turn to order, I asked her for some suggestions. Ending up with a Smoked Meat Sandwich and a Polish Ham, Hungarian Salami and Cheese Sandwich. Also grabbed two cans of Ukrainian Zero Alcohol Beer. We chatted a little while she prepared my food, and she was absolutely charming. Able to enjoy both sandwiches upon return to my hotel. While for years been a big fan of Hungarian Salami (which was fantastic) the star on that sandwich was the amazing Polish Ham... maybe the best I've ever had! The sensational Smoked Meat Sandwich was perfect! Look forward to my next visit and thank you Angel for my memorable eats! Appreciate your support of Ukraine, too. Zytynsky's Deli is a remarkable place and recommend you check it out! Slava Ukraini!

Great deli that offers Ukrainian and Polish food! I tried the special sandwich as well as the…read moresmoked meat sandwich, adding cheese to each one. Both were delicious! I recommend getting the sandwiches warmed up, it just melts in your mouth. The owner is also very friendly!

We went out of our way to try Olive + Gourmando, based on reviews and friends' recommendations…read more Some of the portions seem small (Sconewich), but very filling. I couldn't finish the Egg on Your Face, so I had the rest for lunch (it was almost as good cold!). But it was DELICIOUS. Everything was really tasty and the croissants are so flaky. Service is fast - but you can tell some of the items are freshly made (like the French toast and panini). The atmosphere is adorable & quaint. Seating is a bit crowded, but that makes it charming.

Stopped by Olive + Gourmando after strolling Old Montreal. The restaurant has a nice cozy…read moreatmosphere with some character with their decor and layout. The restaurant didn't provide a high chair for our baby, which was a bit disappointing. The service was good with our waitress checking with us to order and being prompt and attentive. Here is what we ordered: Grilled Cheese O+G (8/10) - the bread with the grilled cheese and caramelized onions were cooked well. The homemade ketchup had a sweet taste to it and was brought out a little colder than room temperature. I probably would have preferred the ketchup/tomato sauce to be a bit warmer. The Chicken Melt (8/10) - this sandwich was pretty big. It had grilled chicken in a creamy sauce, some Cole slaw (actually a lot of Cole slaw) and some dill pickles. The sandwich was a bit messy to eat and I think it had a little too much Cole slaw, but it was a good sandwich, nonetheless. Overall, I good experience with a few suggestions in my review that I think would have made it really great.

I love there meatballs (moisture and tasty ) and spicy sausages ( not too spicy, and tasty ) a…read morelots. Sabrina makes cafe the best coffee ever. The latte is not too bitter and very smooth to me. They takes time make the milk foam, very focus to it, so the milk not too hot.

I'll start by mentioning that the menu is in Italian. So some guesswork may be in order. But the…read morepaninis are really good. We had the ham and cheese and the Italian sausage. They're cold in the case and they heat them up when you order. The ham and cheese was good but the sausage was much better. The sausage was quite spicy which I appreciated. It's pretty basic inside there were enough tables for everyone on a September Saturday.

allons-y! this is such a great sando shop! i would love to come here a million more times. service…read morewas quick and lovely. cute little underground aesthetic. sandwiches all sounded so great but i got the grandfather plus and it was so good

Well done guys very good food awesome service very respectful,kind,loving people u meet there…read more the sandwiches are 10/10 iam speach less when I eat my first bite everytime I eat a sandwich from mono's