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.
While we were at the market we decided to go to this Deli. I have to say everything was delicious. The tuna sandwich had hints of lemon & pickles all mixed wonderfully, the grilled chesse's buttery bread was just the level of crisp & savoury. Finally the poutine's sauce was sublime with a hint of vinegar that's lemony & smoky at the same time like nothing i've had before. Overall amazing & friendly staff makes it bette
I ate THE BEST Ruben sandwich Montreal has probably seen in decades. When smoke meat meets proper bbq culture with a splash of real deli aesthetics. This place was a goldmine as a booth at the market but as a brick & mortar it's a gift from the brisket gods 🙏
Mar 27, 2026
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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.
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.
Feb 14, 2026
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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.
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.
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!
Today was my second time going to Aylwin Deli. My buddy's & I took advantage of the Weekend Brunch-BQ & ordered 3 different sandwiches. They were all excellent. Brisket sandwich, smoke meat & the pulled pork. (my recommendation to anyone reading this).
We live around Ile Perrot where Smoke meat pete is… & Aylwins' bbq lowkey hits different
This place is super solid. Consistently delicious & the prices are very fair.
A lot of space to sit but they are all wall mounted tables.
Cool people working there & they are clearly invested in the deli's success.
Dec 20, 2025
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So happy that Aylwin has a permanent spot in atwater market now!
The BEST breakfast sandwich in town! The hot dog is delicious! The smoked meat it so so good! The most balanced lemonade!! The bbqs are insanely good!
Can't say enough good things!
Déjà plusieurs fois que je vais au Aylwin Deli, le smoked meat est excellent. J'adore le Ruben qui est servi avec choucroute & fromage. Le sandwich à la dinde fumée & le sandwich déjeuné sont aussi délicieux. Excellente cuisine!!
Oct 24, 2025
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10/10 my sister & I love coming to the market & excited they added this place. We seen Aylwin's on instagram & we knew we had to try & they did not disappoint. Service 10/10, atmosphere 10/10 super clean & inviting. We order the Reuben combo which came with fries, slaw & a pickle. We also got their homemade fruit punch which was sooooo delicious & a kombucha drink. We already went back today & ordered take out (breakfast sandwich & a hot dog)
Granted this review is based on Alwyn's lox bagel, the other menu items promise to be just as delicious!! The shop is beautiful, staff very friendly. Freshest orange juice. Great addition to the market.
Eating at the Atwater market is always less than ideal but that's not what I go out for. Aylwin deli's main attraction is good; reuben sandwich for the win. The smoked meat poutine was just ok which is a shame because the fries & the meat are excellent. It's the sauce that's lacking. The hot dog was also underwhelming.
