We had to stop here for the legendary smoked meat sandwich, and they did not disappoint…read more When we arrived, the line appeared to be very intimidating and long however, one line was for those patron wanting to eat in and the other ones were for takeout. The takeout line went fairly fast. We also ordered a black cherry drink, slaw and pickles. The smoked meat sandwich with extremely tender, juicy and tasty. It was a decent serving of meat so my husband and I ordered one sandwich. Make sure you don't miss this spot if you're visiting Canada..

Jewish deli sammies. Arrive hungry bc it's a good size…read moresammie. +. Ambiance is cramped tourist packed Montreal's Jewish deli like 2nd ave and Katz's. Everything is a bit smaller here ( DR, menu etc). The line snaked around for about 30 minutes depending on the size of your party. ++. Food-wise, theirs' are smoked meats not corned and more limited menu than the American delis. I had the smoked meat with double mustard on light rye with a cherry soda. They don't offer bread choices here. It was warm and came out quickly. It was a tad dry even though I didn't order it "lean" so I added a pickle. You can order it fat if you want it moist. I wouldn't order it lean here. The pickle was very ripe and added some moisture. My sandwich was delicious and hit the spot! ++. Service was fast and easy. The deli service style is very much in line with busy traditional delis with high turns found in NYC and Chicago. Helps if you know what you want when you sit down and order right away. Otherwise, you'll have to flag down the servers or wait 'til they come around again. +. Price was quite reasonable for the sandwich quality and quantity. My sammie, pickle, soda, tax and tips came to $33 CAD. =. Parking is paid street except during this Labor Day weekend, Saint Laurent was closed to vehicles. Walking and public transportation are best options. Overall,Schwartz's is a fine tuned Jewish deli serving select menu at a reasonable price. I would def visit again :) MY RATINGS - -- Inhumane -- Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark + Good ++ Better +++ EDIBLE...WHERE have you been all my LiFe!

Had high hopes for a delicious Reuben sandwich. We are from…read moreNew York so epectations were high. Although our server touted the sandwich, it left much to be desired. The meat was dried out, and not much sauerkraut, cheese or dressing. My companions were very satisifed with their meals, so would recommend, but stay away from the Reuben

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!

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

Locals get really passionate about who makes the best smoked meat sandwich in Montreal. If you go…read moreto 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

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.

went twice before making my mind about this place. they kept…read morethe same old decor of a deli. i would say 1980. charming. young staff in the kitchen and on the floor. i like to sit at the counter when one is available. The first time i ordered the eggs Benedict with mushroom and it was delicious with their home made breakfast potatoes. The second time i stopped for lunch. I had the smash burger, Also delicious with all the regular garnish. the service was excellent Easy parking at the front.

We just finished brunch here and it was outstanding! The sauce on the Benedict was so tasty, and I…read morecan be so picky about that! The prices are reasonable and the cocktail was very yummy! We plan to be back here regularly!

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.