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.
Overall, reviews describe Aylwin Deli as a standout spot for smoked meat and BBQ in Montreal, with the Reuben, brisket, and other sandwiches delivering tenderness, smoky depth, and well balanced flavors, and the poutine, fries, and coleslaw serving as excellent accompaniments; the menu also shines with breakfast items and ricotta pancakes, while weekend brunch offerings add variety. The atmosphere and staff are repeatedly praised for friendliness and good service, and value is commonly noted as fair. Some critiques note that the Reuben should be served piping hot and that portions or meat content could be more generous for the price, that the smoked gravy in the poutine can be overly salty, and that the concept of deli versus BBQ can feel a little confusing. The best sandwiches and the overall quality keep earning repeat visits, and the location is welcomed as a reliable go-to for casual dining and a robust smokehouse experience.
this place has an edible midas touch. everything is delicious, the ribs, the sausages, the slaws, the briskets, everything. it's no surprise that their smoked meat poutine is probably one of the best you can get anywhere. beautiful gravy, quality cheese curds, & best of all the juicy smoked meat with a bark to die for.
PS. food for thought, you should consider copying what dinette triple crown used to do (R.I.P.) & provide the option for picnic baskets to eat out by the canal!
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
The sandwich is good , but should be served piping hot. It was room temp at best :/ I also think that for that price, there should be a bit more smoked meat in it. The poutine is very good but the smoked gravy is a bit too salty , since the saint-Guillaume cheese is salty, it's a bit too much
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.
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!
Hands down the best smoked meat in Montreal, the Reuben sandwich is an absolute gem, the ricotta pancakes with blueberries are amazing but I'd probably add some smoked bacon to balance the sweetness, the smoked meat poutine was amazing I love the crispiness of the meat & the sauce was rich & tasty!
Dec 7, 2025
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Reuben Sandwich, the team at @aylwin_bbq have but together there a new spot that is going to more permanent in the Atwater Market year round called @aylwin_deli & so far I have to say it's great!
Had to get a hold of the Reuben Sandwich. I'm a sucker for a good sandwich & a Reuben is just what the good doctor ordered! Tender & smoked meat, falling apart, perfectly toasted & grain bread with all the fixing! We also got the poutine & there tator tots, really really good! 10/10 love the new spot guys congrats!
The Reuben Sandwich was excellent juicy, flavorful, & made with top-quality ingredients. The layers of smoked meat were generous & perfectly balanced, making every bite satisfying.
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.
The best smoked meat poutine I've ever had. Simple, friendly place hidden in the Atwater market. The chefs take their smoked brisket seriously, & convert drippings into exquisite gravy. Underrated gem.
