Great cheap spot…read more Well organized, basic and clean. Nothing fancy but a solid service.

Love this restaurant. It has a great ambiance, good food, good pricing…read morewith a great staff.

Schwartz's Deli was my victory meal for walking 100k steps in a day in Montreal. What better…read morenightcap? We were met with a short line at 11:30pm, when one of the locals came up to us and said "Once you have this, you'll never want to go to Katz's again. Trust me." I was confused how he knew we were from NY, but then I realized my big homie was wearing a Karl Anthony Towns Knicks jersey. We got our hands on the smoked meats sandwiches, and went to eat them on a bench nearby. While this thing was good, and the perfect meal to combat my major calorie deficit, it's just not Katz's. People who say this is better than Katz's have just simply never had Katz's. I honestly would've enjoyed it, and not even thought about the comparison, if bro in line didn't act like this was about to change my life. Comparison truly is a thief of joy. My Pastrami power rankings go Katz's, Langer's in LA, and Schwartz's at my #3. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Deviously tender smoked meat sandwich. IMO more fat should…read morebe cut out as ratio of meat and fat is almost even. Still a wonderful yummy experience. Bread doesn't hold up very well Black cherry soda delicious but pricey at almost $6 Service was okay. Good value for quality of meats. Not Katz's. But very good.

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!

We stumbled on this establishment this evening and it did not disappoint. We had a brief 5 - 10…read moreminute wait but it was well worth it for in house smoke meats/seafood. We had the the spinach and artichoke dip to start which was really good. I had the original Reuben which was memorable with the in house smoked corned beef brisket. The pumpernickel bread was awesome as well. My wife had the smoked lox bagel sandwiches ch with the fried capers and that too was amazing. Bonus points for the Molson Export Ale on draft which was a nice change of pace from all of the craft drafts I've been having.

I used to go there every Sunday with my dad when i was younger, it became my favourite breakfast…read moreplace. I still go now sometimes and it is still the same friendly staff; plus one of the waitress still remembers what we used to order! You really get your money worth with their dish. It's not overly expensive like other breakfast restaurants chains and you still get a full plate. A big reason why it is my favourite is their breakfast potatoes, they are the best!

Fastest service ever!…read more I think they were in a hurry to close LOL. I ordered 2 Wilensky specials, one with cheddar and the other with swiss. Literally between the time I handed over my money and the cashier turned around to make change from the register behind her, my order was ready and bagged in front of me before I got my change back. I had nothing else to do but walk out and find a place to eat. I was literally in the store for less than 2 minutes! Now the Wilensky is salami, bologna, and your choice of cheese on a roll (that reminds me of an english muffin) with yellow mustard. Simple but absolutely delicious! I've had bologna sandwiches before but never thought to add salami which adds a little spice. That bun was super pillowy and just eased right on down after taking a bite. I generally hate yellow mustard but this wasn't overbearing smear. Each Wilensky was like $5 each and incredibly satisfying. The first steps through the door, it was as if I time travelled directly to 1930s, old weird looking slender poles with round wooden seats, wood cabinetry, and short countertops. The old school was transferred to payments as the prefer cash and accepts Canadian form of debit cards but not American. There are signs basically to say, your way doesn't count. If you order a Wilensky special, it's their way and I'm ok with that. Because their way works! There's also another sign to say no tipping and any money leftover after settling the bill goes to charity, how wonderfully generous that is. Regarding the promptness of my food, I did show up 10 minutes before closing and the prompt service was expected as everyone has places to be and places to go after work. I totally enjoyed the no nonsense effort.

More than for the food, this place is worth a visit for the experience. You feel like you're…read morestepping back in time when you visit this establishment. The sandwich is still tasty for it being bologna and cheese on an English muffin. There's something nostalgic about its simplicity. Bring cash or debit. They do not let you modify or cut sandwiches in half.

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

I'm not one for smoke meat nor do I particularly enjoy it but some people inspired we go and have…read moreit! When we got there, I was already faced with a bunch of fruit flies and other types of flies, which did not put me at ease of eating smoked meat. That's cut out in the open... The service was extremely slow, and normally I wouldn't say anything if it was a busy impact day. But there was barely any people in that restaurant... So... Overall, I didn't really like it. But to each their own.

I've been here before and the smoked meat sandwich was awesome. I was a bit disappointed this time…read more It was still good, just not great. Super friendly staff, big, open seating area.

Stopped here for lunch because we heard they had great smoked meat sandwiches. We heard right!…read moreDelicious egg bread, delicious rye bread. Hot or cold sandwiches made to order. We chose the hot pastrami and it was absolutely the best sandwich I've had in a long time. Just the smell unwrapping it was heavenly. This is not the kind of sandwich where it's all bread and little meat. The meat was piled high. Walked to the shady park a block away from the residential street it corners on with picnic tables and benches to enjoy it- and boy did we! No tables there, but great for carryout business. The deli has lots of other items too. Many items to take home and fix: pierogi choices, good pickles, sausages, and the kind of poppyseed rolls I remember from childhood Polish bakery experiences. Wonderful food makes wonderful memories- also the lady making the sandwiches was a real sweetie. I know there were many items there that I am forgetting- but everyone who passed through while we were there was focused on their sandwiches, like we were. Highly recommend- you'll be back. PS Very reasonable prices for that amount of meat- that's great these days!

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!

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.

Finally made it to one of Montréal's famous delis - Snowdon Deli! It did not disappoint. I had some…read moregreat matzoh ball soup and scrambled eggs with smoked meat and potato knishes. Excellent meal!