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+.5 for service My experience with smoked meat is limited to Schwartz's, The Main (RIP), and Smoke Meat Pete. I decided to try Snowdon Deli during the holidays on my way to Quebec City, since it's a short detour off A15. Interior is pretty standard, diner style. Service was excellent, everyone treated my family very well. I had the smoked meat sandwich with medium fat, while my parents shared a smoked meat platter, also with medium fat. Now it's been a while since I've had legit smoked meat from Montreal, but man, it was delicious. Portions were very generous as well, and for the platter you can refill the bread for free if you wish. Will definitely return here!
I was told that for my visit to Montreal that I had to try smoked meat. Schwartz's tends to be place highlighted by travel bloggers and social media influencers, but digging deeper to see where the locals go, Snowdon seemed to be a popular choice. The one day I had a car, we went here. We found pay street parking immediately in front. Once we went in, we noticed it wasn't too busy, maybe 3/4 full. Certainly no line ups. It's a classic looking diner that probably hasn't changed in decades. We tried the smoked meat platter which roughly equates to two sandwiches. Sometimes iconic foods are overhyped, but I can honestly say their smoked meat is worth a try. It was smoky and ultra tender, so I can understand why it's so popular. My only reference point is Katz's in NYC, and I would give the edge to Snowdon because it's equally good, but no long lines and more reasonable price. The fries aren't bad either. Service was very good. Our server was a long time employee, was very polite and did everything right. Overall, a worthwhile visit. Great example of Montreal smoked meat with less tourists. Would gladly recommend to anyone trying it for the first time.
Montreal is known for smoked meats and Snowdown was recommended on many websites. We were fortunate we did not need to wait, because within minutes of being seated there was a line outside the door. This is a typical diner, not fancy and everything looks worn. I had the corned beef sandwich and my daughter had the smoked meat sandwich , and a side of fries. We were both a little disappointed the sandwiches came with mustard. which was not mentioned on the menu. The sandwiches were piled high with tons of meat. The meat was tender and juicy. The sandwich bread was too small for the amount of meat, resulting in a struggle to eat as a sandwich because the bread fell apart. The fries were good, but nothing unusual. If in the area and looking for smoked meats, this is worth trying.
Came here on a visit. It was served fresh and the service was quick. The ambiance is a casual diner. There is paid street parking in front of the restaurant.
Classic Montreal deli, serving up delicious smoked meat. Choose the meat with more fat, it's juicy, flavorful, and so so tender! Portions are generous, and surprisingly, service was wonderful and friendly. Ambiance is basic, no frills, but that's not why you go. Fries were ok, soda was cool, not enough ice, but that's a non-American thing and perfectly fine. Absolutely will go back.
When in Montreal, be in Montreal! Smoked meat & poutine are the best esp at this family owned restaurant! Can't get much more authentic than Snowdon Deli! Service was speedy, food tops (I mean really good) and the diner felt traditional but yet modern! Highly recommend! Street parking available- use the app for convenience! Try this spot off hours so you won't have to wait! It's a local favorite!
We came in on a Sunday around 1:30pm. The restaurant is bright and bustling. Clean clean clean with plenty of tables. We were seated immediately and brought water. Our server was quick and efficient. We ordered several things to compare with Schwartz deli: Smoked meat, smoked meat poutine, coleslaw and extras: knishe, katnatzel (jewish sausage) All the food was fresh and tasted great. Comparison to Schwartz: this restaurant is super clean. The smoked meat is definitely different. Schwartz's meat is more dry with deep smoky flavor. The smoked meat here is so tender and moist. Tasting like corned beef. Smoked meat poutine was a larger portion with more gravy (yum) more cheese but a little less meat. The coleslaw was entirely different from Schwartz but it tasted good. The food was great but different. The ambiance (cleanness, spacious and friendly feeling) was fantastic.
When in Montreal, you have to stop for some smoked meat! Our large group of 10 selected Snowdon as we anticipated it to be much less busy than Schwartz's Deli and we didn't want to wait or stand to eat. We were seated right away and our server was very nice. What we got: - Hot brisket sandwich - Meatballs - Smoked meat platter (with fries, pickle, and rye) - Coleslaw - Sauerkraut Final Thoughts: All our sandwiches and platters were delicious! Soft and tender meat on the sandwich and platters, the meatballs were good but a tad sweet. I found the pickles a little too sour, but I really enjoyed the coleslaw. Would recommend checking out this spot next time you're in Montreal and craving a smoked meat sandwich.
Smoked Meat Sandwich is MUST have every time I visited Montreal. I know everyone always talk about Schwartz's. I had been there and I am not rushing back. There are a lot of other Montreal deli that has serves excellent smoked meat without the tourist's line up and hype. Snowdon Deli is a neighborhood institution for over 77 years. I love small down to earth restaurant. But the truth is I don't want to line up and wait for my food! I had been to Snowdon twice and always fill with locals enjoying their lunch. The dinning room always busy but never a wait. Must order: Smoked Meat on Rye Medium Fat with Pickles. The meat is full of favour with a touch of spiciness (peppery). Beef Brisket is a pass. Service always fast and efficient. Friendly waitress always check on us and making sure we have everything we need. I can't wait to visit again next time when I visit Montreal!
This is your classic dumpy diner that serves great food. In this case, if you want a great smoked meat sandwich and some potato pancakes, come here. There's real, authentic and delicious. Also, don't be shy about ordering the "fatty" smoked meat - it's still pretty lean but also delicious!
So cool! They've been around for more than 70 years and really know their deli food. We had a nice conversation with her waitress about what to order. She ended up guiding us towards a smoked meat platter an order a poutine and a small Greek salad. The smoked meat melts in your mouth. It's the best eaten unadulterated... Skipped the bread skip the mustard just take a piece of meat and let it melt in your mouth. The poutine was spot on - - dark rich, gravy, and slightly melted cheese curd. The Greek salad was the perfect fresh crisp accompaniment to the richer food.
First time trying Montreal smoked meat. And I regretted right away for not buying a lot. I bought 3 lbs to take back to Toronto and 1 1lb to try while we are driving back. It taste so good esp.if it's hot. Parking in front of the deli shop is not allowed but you can park on the side street. It's $20/lb if it's cold and $21/lb if hot. $4.00 to vacuum sealed it when your taking it home like me to Toronto.
J'adore ce deli sur décarie une institution. Leur smoke meat et même leur pickel sont vraiment bon et non rien a envier. Je suggeres toutes fois de ce laisser tenté et de ne pas hésiter a essayer autres plats savoureux. En effet leur menu est vraiment impressionnant. J'aime bien leur lacke mais aujourdhui en entrée j'ai essayé leur paté de foie. Le mix des épices est super je le conseil on le mange avec leur pain de seigle.
Locals get really passionate about who makes the best smoked meat sandwich in Montreal. If you go to 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 read more
Smoked Meats Sandwich (8/10): Got the medium fat. Very tender and flavorful! 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. read more
+.5 for service My experience with smoked meat is limited to Schwartz's, The Main (RIP), and Smoke Meat Pete. I decided to try Snowdon Deli during the holidays on my way to Quebec City, since it's a short detour off A15. Interior is pretty standard, diner style. Service was excellent, everyone treated my family very well. I had the smoked meat sandwich with medium fat, while my parents shared a smoked meat platter, also with medium fat. Now it's been a while since I've had legit smoked meat from Montreal, but man, it was delicious. Portions were very generous as well, and for the platter you can refill the bread for free if you wish. Will definitely return here! read more
I was told that for my visit to Montreal that I had to try smoked meat. Schwartz's tends to be place highlighted by travel bloggers and social media influencers, but digging deeper to see where the locals go, Snowdon seemed to be a popular choice. The one day I had a car, we went here. We found pay street parking immediately in front. Once we went in, we noticed it wasn't too busy, maybe 3/4 full. Certainly no line ups. It's a classic looking diner that probably hasn't changed in decades. We tried the smoked meat platter which roughly equates to two sandwiches. Sometimes iconic foods are overhyped, but I can honestly say their smoked meat is worth a try. It was smoky and ultra tender, so I can understand why it's so popular. My only reference point is Katz's in NYC, and I would give the edge to Snowdon because it's equally good, but no long lines and more reasonable price. The fries aren't bad either. Service was very good. Our server was a long time employee, was very polite and did everything right. Overall, a worthwhile visit. Great example of Montreal smoked meat with less tourists. Would gladly recommend to anyone trying it for the first time. read more
Montreal is known for smoked meats and Snowdown was recommended on many websites. We were fortunate we did not need to wait, because within minutes of being seated there was a line outside the door. This is a typical diner, not fancy and everything looks worn. I had the corned beef sandwich and my daughter had the smoked meat sandwich , and a side of fries. We were both a little disappointed the sandwiches came with mustard. which was not mentioned on the menu. The sandwiches were piled high with tons of meat. The meat was tender and juicy. The sandwich bread was too small for the amount of meat, resulting in a struggle to eat as a sandwich because the bread fell apart. The fries were good, but nothing unusual. If in the area and looking for smoked meats, this is worth trying. read more
7 months ago
Classic Montreal deli, serving up delicious smoked meat. Choose the meat with more fat, it's juicy, flavorful, and so so tender! Portions are generous, and surprisingly, service was wonderful and friendly. Ambiance is basic, no frills, but that's not why you go. Fries were ok, soda was cool, not enough ice, but that's a non-American thing and perfectly fine. Absolutely will go back. read more
2 years ago
When in Montreal, be in Montreal! Smoked meat & poutine are the best esp at this family owned restaurant! Can't get much more authentic than Snowdon Deli! Service was speedy, food tops (I mean really good) and the diner felt traditional but yet modern! Highly recommend! Street parking available- use the app for convenience! Try this spot off hours so you won't have to wait! It's a local favorite! read more
We came in on a Sunday around 1:30pm. The restaurant is bright and bustling. Clean clean clean with plenty of tables. We were seated immediately and brought water. Our server was quick and efficient. We ordered several things to compare with Schwartz deli: Smoked meat, smoked meat poutine, coleslaw and extras: knishe, katnatzel (jewish sausage) All the food was fresh and tasted great. Comparison to Schwartz: this restaurant is super clean. The smoked meat is definitely different. Schwartz's meat is more dry with deep smoky flavor. The smoked meat here is so tender and moist. Tasting like corned beef. Smoked meat poutine was a larger portion with more gravy (yum) more cheese but a little less meat. The coleslaw was entirely different from Schwartz but it tasted good. The food was great but different. The ambiance (cleanness, spacious and friendly feeling) was fantastic. read more
2 years ago
When in Montreal, you have to stop for some smoked meat! Our large group of 10 selected Snowdon as we anticipated it to be much less busy than Schwartz's Deli and we didn't want to wait or stand to eat. We were seated right away and our server was very nice. What we got: - Hot brisket sandwich - Meatballs - Smoked meat platter (with fries, pickle, and rye) - Coleslaw - Sauerkraut Final Thoughts: All our sandwiches and platters were delicious! Soft and tender meat on the sandwich and platters, the meatballs were good but a tad sweet. I found the pickles a little too sour, but I really enjoyed the coleslaw. Would recommend checking out this spot next time you're in Montreal and craving a smoked meat sandwich. read more
3 years ago
Smoked Meat Sandwich is MUST have every time I visited Montreal. I know everyone always talk about Schwartz's. I had been there and I am not rushing back. There are a lot of other Montreal deli that has serves excellent smoked meat without the tourist's line up and hype. Snowdon Deli is a neighborhood institution for over 77 years. I love small down to earth restaurant. But the truth is I don't want to line up and wait for my food! I had been to Snowdon twice and always fill with locals enjoying their lunch. The dinning room always busy but never a wait. Must order: Smoked Meat on Rye Medium Fat with Pickles. The meat is full of favour with a touch of spiciness (peppery). Beef Brisket is a pass. Service always fast and efficient. Friendly waitress always check on us and making sure we have everything we need. I can't wait to visit again next time when I visit Montreal! read more
1 year ago
This is your classic dumpy diner that serves great food. In this case, if you want a great smoked meat sandwich and some potato pancakes, come here. There's real, authentic and delicious. Also, don't be shy about ordering the "fatty" smoked meat - it's still pretty lean but also delicious! read more
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So cool! They've been around for more than 70 years and really know their deli food. We had a nice conversation with her waitress about what to order. She ended up guiding us towards a smoked meat platter an order a poutine and a small Greek salad. The smoked meat melts in your mouth. It's the best eaten unadulterated... Skipped the bread skip the mustard just take a piece of meat and let it melt in your mouth. The poutine was spot on - - dark rich, gravy, and slightly melted cheese curd. The Greek salad was the perfect fresh crisp accompaniment to the richer food. read more
4 years ago
First time trying Montreal smoked meat. And I regretted right away for not buying a lot. I bought 3 lbs to take back to Toronto and 1 1lb to try while we are driving back. It taste so good esp.if it's hot. Parking in front of the deli shop is not allowed but you can park on the side street. It's $20/lb if it's cold and $21/lb if hot. $4.00 to vacuum sealed it when your taking it home like me to Toronto. read more
4 years ago
J'adore ce deli sur décarie une institution. Leur smoke meat et même leur pickel sont vraiment bon et non rien a envier. Je suggeres toutes fois de ce laisser tenté et de ne pas hésiter a essayer autres plats savoureux. En effet leur menu est vraiment impressionnant. J'aime bien leur lacke mais aujourdhui en entrée j'ai essayé leur paté de foie. Le mix des épices est super je le conseil on le mange avec leur pain de seigle. read more
9 months ago
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We came for breakfast and I ordered two eggs so I could get latkes. They did not have any latkes available. The waitress should have brought me the menu back. But instead she just stood over me and expected me to know what else I could order. So she said potatoes, fruit, or some other option. I picked the fruit. Service was slow. The waitress didn't mention up charges when I asked for changes. The eggs were ordered over medium and they were super runny. read more
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Wanted to try a place where the locals get their smoked meat. I'm a benedict fiend so I wanted to try the smoked meat benny. I'm not sure how they make the hollandaise sauce but it seemed almost mayonnaisey which I wasn't crazy about, just different than I am used to. The smoked meat was pretty good and I tried knish for the first time. The knish are very filling and we ate the leftovers for snack later on in the day. The server was super nice and checked in regularly to make sure we were happy. read more
4 years ago
Certainly worth the trip! The workers were so kind and helpful, giving me the option of choosing if I wanted lean, medium, or fatty when ordering my Smoked Meat sandwich. As a New Yorker, this definitely gives Katz's a run for their money because the sandwich and matzo ball soup left me wanting more. read more
Highly recommend this spot when visiting Montreal. It's right on Decarie, and a short walk from the Snowdon metro station. Definitely worth visiting for smoked meat that they cut up fresh when you order. The smoked meat is comparable or better (depending on who you ask) to Schwartz without the massive wait/lineup. The menu is also quite extensive if you're eating with others who are in the mood for something different. They have an extensive breakfast and deli menu with lots of choices. There's also an option to do takeout by the lb if you needed a deli meat fix at home. The service was friendly and efficient. Will be back again to visit soon. read more
2 years ago
I f**king love Jewish delis. Maybe it's the jew in me or maybe it's because they are truly delicious, but I go to as many Jewish delis in my travels that my cholesterol levels will allow. Snowden is my kind of old school Jewish Deli. Lots of space to sit down for soup and sandwiches, but also a very active deli counter. When my friends ordered their smoked meat and corned beef sandwiches, the waitress asked if they wanted it lean or half fat. I went off menu to ask for fatty, and let me tell you, that sandwich was like smoked meat butter. Was it good for me? No, im sure my first myocardial infarction will be directly linked to this sandwich. Was it delicious and worth it? Yes, yes it was. This place may not be a place tourists would usually wander to, but this place is worth going to, especially if you love Jewish delicatessens. read more
We got there at 9am on a Monday morning and were the first to be seated. We got the smoked meat sandwich, brisket platter, and a scoop of liver. Everything was amazing and the smoked meat is better than Katz pastrami imo. This is my first time having smoked meat so I don't know where it ranks among all the famous smoked meat restaurants in Montreal, but if I had to guess, it's gotta be up there in the top 5! read more
2 years ago
New York City deli vibes and friendly service. Great Jewish dishes with traditional options to choose from. Worth the experience. read more
1 year ago
Since 1946 Snowdon deli has been serving high quality deli meats and we are all very grateful. The deli platter we ordered (for our Halloween party) was more than enough for the amount of mouths. Tender, very flavourful well seasoned meat on fresh bread. Accompanied by enjoyable sides of potato salad, coleslaw and the necessary pickles A Montreal staple we hope will be around for another 75 years! read more
2 years ago
Today I find myself at Snowdon Deli, a very much traditional Jewish deli. My mission? Well I'm in search of the elusive famed Montreal smoked meat. Before we jump into this, I'll go ahead and address the elephant in the room. Yes I know this is not Schwartz. Their queue is insane, not that I've let that stop me from good food before. But I will tell you what has always been my road block, cash only. I NEVER have American dollars, yet alone Canadian. Lucky for me, Yelp nation has clearly made it known that Snowdon is every bit as good, or even better than those other guys. Back to the subject at hand. Snowdon features classics like knish, matzah ball soup, latke, and even liver! Their even baking there own caked and pies. But of course smoked meat is king. Very similar to our American pastrami on rye, the sandwich features mounds of meat and a slab of mustard. What's great is even though the meat may appear to be overwhelming at first glance, it's super tender, making wrapping your mouth around this sucker quite achievable. The meat itself is flavorful and the mustard only adds additional punch to the flavor profile. A great sandwich overall. Also tried the fries, which many mentioned were not to be missed. Although I love the crispy texture, there is a sweet component that I am not at all used to being in fries. Personally not a fan. I totally get why this is a thing. Now the whole Montreal smoked vs American pastrami debate....I won't even touch that. Let's remain friendly to our neighbors up north:-) read more
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