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.
Recently visited Chenoys on Boul. St-Jen in D.D.O. Had the original old fashion smoked meat sandwich with the obligatory cherry coke. The plate was great! Only comment - the interior decor is tired & needs a refresh. Other than that, had a great experience. The service was fast & courteous.
Apr 7, 2026
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Chenoys has been around forever. I remember riding my purple bike with the paisley banana seat there, wearing my bright yellow CKGM t-shirt, to win a free smoked meat sandwich. I live in Toronto now & visit Montreal a few times a year, & always, always, & always, stop in at Chenoys. I eat there with some trepidation because, although the place looks clean, albeit dated, it smells like a toilet. But it's the best place I know of to buy a smoked meat sandwich. My mom is in a nursing home & I always bring her a sandwich & a slice of strawberry cheesecake.
Mar 18, 2026
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Last time I was here was soon long ago, I thought it was closed. Nice to see it was open still. Great nostalgia for me & the smoke meat rocked. I would certainly go back again.
Classic diner style restaurant. Smoke meat sandwich was top notch! I ordered old style medium fat & the flavourful meat melts in your mouth. Nice staff. Worth the drive!
The waiter was rude. I showed him what I wanted to order on the menu & he made me repeat it 4 times like a 5 year old in front of my friends. Also'tip' &'taxes' are not the same. A tip is if you're respectful & I want to give you a little something extra. It's not mandatory. Taxes are mandatory. I'm never going back there again. At least at Marathons I actually feel welcomed there because the employees are nice there & want to serve you! & they don't rush you & make you feel like an idiot when ordering something from the menu. The food was alright but I want to be respected if I'm a cash paying customer. Not treated like shit.
Feb 6, 2026
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C'est l'un de mes restaurants préférés & je viens de lire que les excréments de souris sont partout dans la cuisine sur vaisselle & ustensiles en 2022 & 2023 avec 7200$ d'amendes. EST CE QUE CEST RÉGLÉ? Ca veut quand même dire que j'y suis allé souvent a l'époque & j'aurais mieux fait de ne rien manger...
L'institution de l'ouest de Montréal Chenoy a été fermée en urgence en 2022 par les inspecteurs après une infestation de souris, qui lui ont depuis collé quatre amendes pour la présence de vermine.
Every year my Hockey pool puckers come here twice a year. & it's a great place..its quiet. Lady waitress always friendly & many love the smoke meat pizza...the food is great ..no complaints at all..that's why we keep coming back 6 years in a row. & will continue our journey their...Heads up.Servixe & food is great
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...
Ordered 1 Exprees Smoked Meat sandwich & 1 Chicken Strips Express. Was told the strips would take a bit to make, happy to here instead of waiting with no communication. All was excellent.
