Reviews show Chenoy's remains a longtime favorite for smoked meat, with many diners praising friendly and efficient service and the classic, comforting vibe of a Montreal diner; the smoked meat itself is repeatedly described as top notch or very good, with nostalgia and regular visits noted, though some comments point to a dated interior, occasional inconsistency in portions or flavor, and a few experiences of slower service or less impressive sides like fries, while takeout and value are frequently highlighted as solid and the place continues to attract locals and visitors who make it a recurring stop.
Smoked meat Sandwiches are stacked! Lots of meat & the coleslaw is great, too! Server was friendly & nice. Prices are decent, as well. Will go back if I'm in the neighbourhood.
This is just to remind myself not to go there again. The gentleman whobserved me was very pleasant. I ordered at 11:38 & got my food at 11:48hrs. The French fries were like I microwaved them from the night before & were scarce. Pickle & coleslaw were fresh. I specifically asked for medium fat & received the leanest smoke meat I have ever been served....not happy. Also, the meat had NO flavour. The only zip from the sandwich was from some extraneous pepper. For the price I should have gone to yagel bagel, microwaved the meat & ate my pickles from home. For the price? Meh & naw...
The smoke meat takeout special for $39.99 gives you a pound of smoked meat, a pound of coleslaw, a pound of potato salad & a loaf of rye bread. Such a deal.
We stopped in for lunch & ordered cheeseburgers & fries plated with coleslaw & pickles. I know it's a simple meal, but it was presented well & tasted great. The decor is of another time, but the standards were what I remembered as a youth. Their menu has quite a large variety. The atmosphere is relaxing, & I can understand why it has been in business for decades.
Eating at Chenoy's was meant to be a trip down memory lane...Chenoy's is barely a shadow of what it used to be. It was disappointing & under whelming after an almost 20 yr. absence from living in the area. Perhaps my memories are slightly tainted on the nostalgia- however, even as a stand alone dining experience it paled to a number of similar deli style restaurants. I ordered the Jumbo Plate. It was less meat than I was told (definitely Not the 1 lb they told me before ordering)... the rest of the meal was made up of lots of fries (over compensation?) & a decent side coleslaw. All in all - Quite Over Priced! While the food quality was good, I could not say it was exceptional in any way. As far as atmosphere- the place was & seems dead every time I go by it.
At first, I thought the portions were quite small for a 40$ trio but it ended up being quite a meal & with a decent amount of leftovers. The fries were a bit soggy, maybe due to it being delivered, & the wings were normal. The smoked meat was good, quite tender, but I would have preferred it more if the meat had more fat in it. The coleslaw was good & the bread was alright. My favourite part was definitely ribs. It was glazed with amazing flavours & the slightly charred exterior made the ribs so addictive. It complemented the tender meat so amazingly & it was quite delicious. On the other hand, I was quite disappointed in the Strawberry shortcake. For one slice to be charging 9$, the cake was really underwhelming. The strawberry itself barely had any flavours & the texture of it was weird. The sponge cake itself was soggy & the texture was also a bit off. It wasn't an amazing dessert following the great ribs. Overall, it was an enjoyable meal for a reasonable price. I wish they had a better ratio of vegetables in their trio but that is probably just me. Their menu offers such a wide selection of meals, it is a great place for a larger party as everyone can easily find something they enjoy.
Jul 12, 2024
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As a young adult, Chenoy's was one of the only restaurants that was open late, or 24/7. After clubbing, it was the place to go & grab a bite before heading home. That was some time ago, & it hasn't changed. The old-fashioned smoke meat is exactly the same. Served warm on rye bread with yellow mustard. I ordered the combo, so the sandwich plate had fries, coleslaw, & a crunchy pickle. To be honest, the meal was very good except for the fries. They weren't quite cooked enough. The inside & outside were cold & limp. Not the best. We did enjoy our lunch. Service was quick, so it's the perfect place to go for a business/work lunch hour.
We were in the mood for deli & had never ordered at Chenoy's. The person taking my order was very friendly & our order was perfect. Definitely, best smoked meat sandwich I ever had, the meat is lean, not salty & melts in your mouth. The fries & coleslaw were good & so was the Club sandwich with real tasty chicken. Happily surprised!
