Authentic Montreal smoked meat, smoked on-site daily with expertise. Breakfasts and deli right in the heart of the legendary Atwater Market. Featuring ingredients from our farm, local producers, and grass-fed beef from P.E.I.
Aylwin Deli delivers consistently delicious food with standout brisket and smoked meat, a top tier Reuben, versatile breakfast and deli options, and great value for the price. Service and staff are repeatedly praised as fast, friendly, and attentive, contributing to a casual, no nonsense vibe in a space with high top seating and a market feel. The menu blends deli and BBQ elements, which some readers note as a bit confusing in concept, but the quality and care in preparation are clear across sandwiches, poutine and pancakes. The Atwater Market location is celebrated as a permanent home, expanding access to weekend brunch options and a range of items like brisket sandwiches, smoked meat plates and a highly regarded breakfast sandwich. Overall this spot is seen as a reliable, tasty destination worth returning to, with many items described as among the best in town and a welcoming atmosphere that invites repeat visits.
BUDDY I liked this place, I liked it a lot. I'm not a Montreal local, so don't freaking come for me if you don't agree, but the smoked meat sandwich here might be the best I've had. Man look at that goddamn cross section. Destroyed this thing at like 9:30am mind you
Service was fast & good, they even pronounced my name right first try. Just some great folks here & delicious food, next time I'm back id love to try some breakfast food at 3 in the afternoon.
Ricotta pancakes with strawberries - best pancakes I tried in North America! This place is famous for bbq meats, brisket especially, but everything else they offer is equally delicious! Really happy they opened permanent shop at Atwater market.
J'ai pris les pancakes riccotta avec les fraises & un thé. Le service était très vite & smooth. Le highlight du repas devrait être le sirop qui venait avec les pancakes. Il était léger, très liquide, avec un arôme citronné ou floral. J'avais envie de demander c'était quoi. Les pancakes étaient bien mais j'aurais aimé que le contour soit crispy. Overall j'ai aimé mon expérience & j'y retournerai! Contente d'avoir cet établissement dans le quartier.
A must-try for locals & tourists. Aylwin BBQ has consistently been serving the best brisket in Montreal for years. Adding deli options like Montreal smoked meat through a year-round location indoors is an awesome move. They put the smoke in smoked meat.
I like Aylwin Deli. I just have no idea what it is supposed to be. It's laid out like a cafe. It's called a Deli. But the menu is not a deli menu except for a few items...& it's listed as a BBQ restaurant. Despite the conceptual confusion, the food here is pretty good & well priced. I had the ricotta pancakes, which isn't a common item & this was the least I recall paying for the dish in Montreal. The guy behind the counter provided amazing service. All of the seating is hightop counter seating, which I don't love but since I was alone this time anyways it was fine.
The reuben sandwich is to die for 🤤 It has medium fat meat, melted cheese & choucroute.
The brisket is not bad but the Reuben really stole the show & i'll be back for more. Their fries are very good as well. I'll be back for more & I will have to try their poutine as both the meat & the fries are amazing!
I recommend this spot. They also have breakfast items which I did not get a chance to try but seemed very good from what I saw in people's plates.
Stopped by Aylwin Deli & had the brisket - it was really, really good. Tender, flavourful, & clearly made with care. You can tell they take pride in what they're serving.
It's a simple, no-nonsense spot with good vibes & quality food. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I'm craving something comforting & well done.
Jan 22, 2026
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This place is just so good. The food is always delicious (the hot-dog, the poutine & the turkey sandwich are personal favourites). Somehow, the service is better than food - the staff is always smiling!
This is where you go when you want something quick without settling for something forgettable. It works just as well for breakfast as it does for a midday stop, thoughtfully made rather than rushed.
Everything we tried was filling, well-priced, & clearly handled with care. The brisket sandwich-tender, juicy, & balanced, with nothing overpowering the meat. The breakfast sandwich with sausage was just as impressive, easily one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had so far, satisfying without being heavy.
After this visit, it's hard not to want to come back & work through the rest of it-because if these sandwiches are any indication, the rest is worth the time.
Could straight up be the best Reuben sandwich in Montreal.
Really high-quality ingredients, nice cut of meat, cool ambience, super friendly staff, & of course, the location can't be beat.
Considering the quality & service & the fact that they had five full grown men working there in the middle of the day, $20 after tax & tip for this sandwich was well worth it
