Yummy sandwiches for lunch! Pretty large portion sizes, I had to give the last few bites to my…read moreboyfriend for him to finish for me. Loved how thin the cutlet was on the sandwich I got. Service was super quick and friendly, we could tell that he actually cared about giving us a good experience which was nice. Only bummer was that they were out of the truffle aioli that I was looking forward to after reading it on the menu. But the seasoning on the fries was still really good on its own!

Awesome sandwich spot! Sandwich options are vast and I would love to try all the different kinds…read more The fries were really good too! They were out of the truffle aioli that went with ours unfortunately but it was still delicious. The sandwiches are definitely more food than you think and you will not leave hungry. Nice inside and very warm service I'd totally stop in here again for some lunch.

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.

December 2022 - COVID Review:…read more My husband and I decided to do our own Mile End food tour by trying small bites at different restaurants in the neighborhood. To be honest, I wasn't expecting too much from here after seeing the menu options, but I'm glad to be pleasantly surprised! We shared a grilled cheese and a sausage, egg, and cheese. I loved how crispy the bread was for both of the sandwiches. The cheese pulls were so satisfying too.

I'll be honest that I didn't have high expectations when I walked in here. I didn't recognize much…read moreon the menu and the gravlax sandwich didn't really sound appealing to me, especially after the process of making it was explained. I am happy to say that I was very pleasantly surprised when I bit into the sandwich, however. It was delicious, there's no other way to describe it. So, don't let the descriptions get the better of you, you'll be happy that you tried it! The owner was also so nice. You can really tell that he loves what he does and gets great joy sharing his food with the community!

Can't complain. Good selection of just about everything. Purchased the pre-made…read morehamburgers...which are JUST meat... no fillers or seasonings. Pre-seasoned lamb, chicken & beef available too. Interesting place. Never seen butchers cutting whole carcasses in front of me before. Was always hidden from view. Looks like it's also a school for butchers "to be". Young, Fun, Happy employees all cutting carcasses together... joking around.. poking fun at each other.. I like the environment. Will go back.

The charm of a butcher shop and patissiere as if you were in France. The Canadians really are a…read moreclass act culture. They take pride of their heritage and the cuisine is based on using farm to table concept and waste not. Boucherie Lawrence was part of a cultural & foodie walking tour while in Montreal. This is my favorite stop. From the meats, cheeses,pastries and seasoned nuts, all were of high quality. Fresh is their middle name. They also have a selection of maple syrups and honey. Pastries looked so decandent, too bad I was still full from the other stops. But I made sure I bought the cheddar cheese and maple syrups. Get here and make a stop. You'll really want to! The butchers are friendly and helpful. And of course, the place is immaculate!

Went here back in July during my trip to Canada. I didn't expect much, especially since it was just…read morea sandwich shop, but I'm in love. I liked the seating a lot. It was clear there was seating inside, but they also have an outdoor seating area that is much more enjoyable. The entire street is like a plaza so there's no cars rumbling by. Also, the area where they make food reminds me of Chipotle, a lot. Pretty neat. The employees were very patient. The particular employee taking our order had to rewrite our order three times because some of us kept changing our sandwich, and that's something that'd piss me off, but these employees have self-restraint, much kudos to them. They also called the name on our order and brought our food outside. They're doing so much and it made the experience so good. My sandwich was fantastic. I had the chicken sandwich, and it was so crispy. The chicken had so much crunch and my bread must've been fresh out of the oven cause it was nice and warm. Might be the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. Fantastic restaurant, employees, and food. I highly suggest that you stop by here no matter what you're doing in the area. Must-try sandwiches here.

The bread and the service is fabulous. The bread is baked at the store. I ordered the chicken one…read morewith salad.

It was never Jamie W's and my mutual goal to find the best smoked meat deli in Montreal. It just…read morekinda happened for us because there was a plethora of YouTube videos with interchangeable vloggers covering the same three places: Schwartz's, Snowdon, and this evocative spot in the Outremont neighborhood. Lester's appealed to us because it doesn't draw the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds that apparently bedevil the more famous Schwartz's. We were on our way back from Marche Jean-Talon when we walked through Outremont where we found ourselves immersed in the historic architecture and the prevalent Hasidic Jewish community. It was fairly quiet when we arrived here. The young server was quite attentive as we ordered the signature C$16.95 Smoked Meat Sandwich (Sandwich à la Viande Fumee). One was enough to split with thin, hand-cut slices of smoked brisket piled high (Photo 8). Two thin slices of rye bread smeared with yellow mustard were just enough to pick up the generous sandwich. There was no lettuce, tomato, or mayonnaise. Didn't need it. Delicious. Instead, we went for the C$3.50 Potato Salad (Salade Pommes de Terre) (Photo 10). It was prepared in the classic, old-school Eastern European Jewish deli style with plenty of full-fat mayo. It was the ideal late afternoon lunch without fellow tourists Instagramming everything. FOOD - 5 stars...Snowdon was our absolute favorite but this sandwich was pretty close AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...very old-school, traditional space SERVICE - 4.5 stars...the server was friendly to these two obvious tourists TOTAL - 5 stars...best if you're looking for high quality smoked meat sandwich in a traditional Montreal neighborhood CORRESPONDING REVIEW Snowdon Deli: https://yelp.to/M-cHOqEB82 RELATED - Exploring Montreal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/bNQtXYGxQR

Montreal is very much a foodie city, and one of things their known for is smoked meat -…read morespecifically, the type traditionally served in Jewish Delis. Arguably, the most famous smoked meat spot in the city is Schwartz's - and indeed when we were walking past it there was a huge line of people waiting to get in. Smoked meat wasn't on the top of my list, as I could easily go to a Jewish Deli in NYC - but we were on a food tour and this was one of the stops. That being said, I was looking forward to checking out the meats. Lester's is located in Outremont, which is also the home to Montreal's Hasidic Jewish community. The place gave off old school vibes - walking in we were greeted by the deli counter with tables scattered throughout the dining room. The decor was charming and casual with touches of kitsch on the walls without being tacky. There is a good variety of classic deli dishes, though we went classic and got the smoked meat with rye, pickles, and mustard. There was enough for each of us to make one sandwich, so that's what we did. This was honestly better than I expected - the meat was juicy and tender, the bread was soft yet was able to withstand being part of a sandwich, and the pickles were super flavorful. Special shoutout to the mustard - we were told they make their own which I felt was a really special touch. Service was good, and overall this was an unexpected highlight of my food tour. Jewish deli food is not something I usually gravitate towards, but this was some of the best I've had - it's well worth making a trip here.

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!

Was really craving a late-night poutine and ordered it via Uber Eats. The gravy and cheese curd…read moreratio was perfect but sadly the fries were cold and a little soggy. The cheese was fresh and had the right amount of saltiness for the gravy. It truly hit the spot. They did not include utensils even though I requested them.

Found out about this place through my sister. Cute little spot right next door to the best bagels…read morein Montreal, St-Viateur duh! I called before going to make sure that they had vegan options, and they did. This made me so happy as I haven't had a good banh mi since becoming vegan 3 years ago. They have 3 vegan options for their sandwiches: spicy eggplant, tofu chermoula and avocado pâté. My favourites were the tofu chermoula and the spicy eggplant. So flavourful and the bread is so fresh and crispy. AMAZING! Was surprised to see that the tofu is actually bean curd, it works so well marinated with all those yummy flavours and I found it to taste like curry a little. So if you don't like curry, I wouldn't recommend it. Every time I went I also grabbed a soba salad, really nice and refreshing especially during 40° weather. I guess you can tell by now that I really enjoy this place and recommend it. I wish they had a location in Vancouver.

So cute. Got the tofu banh mi with avocado. Added their homemade bbq sauce. Was fire. Chill area to…read morehangout inside too.

Really good We were able to beat the crowd and snagged some…read moretasty chicken sandwiches. The way the ladies strip the meat off the bone is impressive! I had the Polish sausage as well and it was delectable!

Came here on a whim but was really surprised by the quality of the food and the service was amazing…read moreas well!

When looking for a place to grab a coffee and something sweet, we discovered Bilboquet. They had a…read morenice ice cream and sorbet selection! Decided myself to get an Affogato with Choco-Noisette (Chocolate Hazelnut) Ice Cream, despite there also being a Pistachio option. (You can quote me, "Pistachio is the new Hazelnut!) Although they had nice indoor seating, we were on the road to Montebello, so back we went into the car. Boy, did that creamy Affogato hit the spot!!! If ever I find myself nearby and ready for some ice cream or an Affogato, would stop by Bilboquet again. Recommend you do too!

After an exceptional dinner, we needed some dessert and ended up here around 7 on a Sunday. A…read moresmaller shop with regular/high top tables and some outdoor seating. A good selection of Ice Cream/Sorbet flavors and toppings. We saw Sweet/savory Crepes on the menu also. My friend ordered a triple-Milk Chocolate, Raspberry and Carmel. I got Choco Choc and Cafe. Ice Cream was rich, intense and delicious. Friendly people behind the counter. If you're in the Outremont neighborhood, don't miss this one!