Myer Dunn founded Dunn's Famous Restaurant in 1927. Due to my grandfather's unique recipes and high quality standards, Dunn's Famous quickly became a local institution for Montrealers and visitors alike. In keeping with the Dunn's Famous tradition, I invite you to visit one of our locations and experience what montrealer's have been raving about for years. Bon Appétit!
Looking for an easy way to feed a crowd? Dunn's Famous catering is a great choice for a corporate luncheon, a family gathering or a meeting. Our platters feature our famous smoked meat sandwiches, burgers, fresh salads and enough choice to please any group. Having Dunn's cater your event is easy and satisfying. All you need to do once you've ordered is enjoy! For catering, please call 514-395-1927
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Overall the reviews portray Dunn's Famous as a long standing Montreal deli known for smoked meat, poutine, and hearty sandwiches, with experiences ranging from excellent to disappointing. The smoked meat is repeatedly highlighted as moist, peppery and flavorful, with lean options and robust meat flavors noted as reliable, though some patrons find certain cuts thick or lacking salt. The poutine and sides receive mixed notes: some praise the rich gravy and crispy fries, while others complain about small portions of cheese, dry fries, or overall value. Service is described as fast and friendly on many visits, and the atmosphere is lively and comfortable for groups or late nights, yet a few reservations or miscommunications, slow service, and uneven experiences exist. Pricing is frequently mentioned, with portions sometimes generous but at other times not matching the price, and some reviewers note that quality can vary by location and day. All things considered, Dunn's Famous remains a go to for traditional Montreal deli fare, especially smoked meat sandwiches, with a mix of consistently strong service and occasional inconsistencies.
Wife & I both had the smoked meat combo, & was really good. The meat wasn't salty, & was the right temperature. The smoked meat egg rolls are addictive!
The server was pleasant & served us well.
Feb 9 2025
Served up a medium fat Super Jumbo Smoked Meat Sandwich, with Fries, coleslaw & a dill. Washed down with a pint of Heineken.
Served by the smiling & friendly Kassandra.
My wife had The Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with a Sangria
Had to be cut by a master cutter as it was juicy & tender, almost shaved slices.
For dessert a lovely slice of their Carrot Cake.
Ubered a hamburger steak with strawberry shortcake. The hamburger steak was the best I have had, with excellent mashed potatoes & a delivious onion & mushroom sauce. It was 50% more expensive than others, but almost double the size, so I will make two meals out of it. The strawberry shortcake was pleasant but not great.
J'ai plus aimé la sandwish que aux Reuben & aux Schwartz en grande partie parce que chez Dunn ils demandent si ont veux la viande maigre ou moyennement gras ou gras & bien sûr j'ai pris le plus gras des trois.
Brightly lit, with bright orange bankettes, my dining companion & I had an excellent culinary experience about 9pm.
Between a hamburger & a Rib steak, plate with entrees etc. we were well satisfied.
My baked potato was a bit burned on the bottom, so the sympathetic waiter gave me a complimentary dessert- MOST appreciated. A nice touch.
2026 January 3★ takeout
DUNN'S FAMOUS POUTINE $21.25 poutine with their famous smoked meat & their famous gravy. Though their smoked meat was really the loose ends with bits & pieces. For 21$, expected a bit more meat & cheese & gravy.
Three years ago, I experienced discriminatory treatment from a young white female server at this restaurant. She repeatedly refused to serve us (two Asian women) when we called her over to take our order, instead prioritizing middle-aged white men who arrived after us. Besides delivering our food, she provided no other service, she was all smiles with him but cold & impatient with us. We still left a 15% tip & departed, but I remain deeply hurt by everything that happened there to this day.
Dec 26, 2025
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My favourite from their menu is the 1927 burger.
I feel like they've improved on their fries & their burgers are amazing. If you're craving a good burger, you won't be disappointed.
Prices are on par & service is fine. It can get noisy when you go during peak hours though
Terrible experience every time. I order the $15 cheesecake slice & it ALWAYS comes melted because they pack it with the hot food. I've left order notes repeatedly & they still ignore them. Whoever is managing the evenings clearly doesn't care - & the bad service reflects that. The reviews don't lie.
Was in Montreal for the weekend & stayed at nearby hotel. Given this was a short walk & open 24 hours, it was very convenient. Went on a Thursday night & service was quite good. Food is okay, very large portions. Drinks were good.
A larger group of us went on Saturday night. I had made a reservation for 40 ppl. I was thrilled to get it as I had only done it that day since we did not know if we would have to play that night in a hockey tournament. However when we arrived, it turns out that they gave our tables to another team! I don't know how that team showed up without a reservation but the manager admitted it was his fault. However because they had ordered their food already, he wouldn't ask them to leave or to move tables. So he continued to clear tables for our group & sat people as the tables were ready. This meant that the group did not get to sit together or eat at the same time, & the final group did not get seated until 50 mins after the original reservation.
While we certainly appreciated being accommodated, the manager did nothing for our inconvenience. I had even suggested to him maybe free drinks would be nice & he said some of our group had already left. I told him that was the boys but their parents had not paid the bills yet. He said he would see what he could do, but did nothing & did not come back to speak to me once. This is not the way you make up for a mistake that inconveniences 40 people, all of whom had to get up at 5:15am.
