Monsieur Smoked Meat (Lerster's Deli or Mr Smoked Meat) is situated in the beautiful Outremont, on the north side of Mount Royal, in the heart of Montreal. Lesters Deli has maintained a reputation for serving some of the finest hot smoked meat sandwich in Montreal since 1951! Mr Smoked Meat also offers you delicious Montreal Smoked Meat, freshly cut, vacuum-sealed and ready to be heated whenever and wherever the craving arises.
Overall, Lester's Deli blends an old fashioned, nostalgic Montreal deli atmosphere with consistently tender smoked meat and generous sides like dill pickles, coleslaw, and fries, often accompanied by fast, friendly service and a warm, local vibe. Many reviews praise the meat as rich, juicy, and flavorful, with some calling it among the best in town and a standout option for those looking for an authentic Montreal smoke meat experience. The experience is described as approachable and affordable for the portion size, though a few readers note price increases and portions that feel smaller or meat that is leaner than before. Takeout and dine in both attract loyal fans, and the counter style with retro memorabilia adds to a sense of community and tradition. Some comments mention occasional service hiccups or long lines during peak times, while others highlight exceptionally friendly staff and hospitable gestures that feel like a visit to a friend. Sides such as house made pickles, coleslaw, and poutine are frequently praised for freshness, though fries or bread may be noted as too salty or some meat not as brisket like as expected. Overall the deli is considered a Montreal classic and a must visit for smoked meat lovers seeking a nostalgic, flavorful bite and a taste of local deli history.
Another MUST when visiting Montreal! The Smoked Meat Sandwich, tremendous! Very simple but nothing quite like it. The tourists go to Schwartz's Deli but the locals know the deal, Lester's Deli is the ONE!
Excellent meat sandwich, delicious hand cut fries & a super fun service. The decor is delightfully retro. Highly recommended, great alternative & / or complement to Schwartz's!!
This place is fantastic. Never have I felt so welcome at a restaurant in Montreal. Normally service is rude & coarse but here, they were all super friendly & said welcome/hello.
I got the smoked meat sandwich, tasted super tasty & they are very generous with the serving. I've always gone to the tourist trap smoked meat spots. The other ones are always too salty, & not friendly. This place will be my new go to whenever I am in town.
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I ordered the smoked meat sandwich with fries ans pickles. The sandwich was good. The plate for the fries was dirty with ketchup i didn't put on & there was fried ketchup on some of the fries.
I told the waitress about it. Her answer was that i probably put ketchup on my fries wich i told her that i did not. She then left the table rather rapidly.
Apr 12, 2017
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Cet établissement n'est plus ce qu'il était auparavant.
D'abord, les prix ont presque doublé.
Mon conjoint a commandé un sandwich à la viande fumée. La viande n'était pas "old fashioned" & la coupe était mediocre (couper la viande fumée est une spécialité en soi). Moi, j'ai commandé un hamburger qui également était très tiède. Les frites étaient satisfaisantes. La soupe aux nouilles a été servie dans une grande tasse à café (je me demande qu'est-ce qu'ils ont fait avec les bols).
Le service était un peu brusque. Je ne pense pas que nous y reviendrons.
I don't know if they were having an off-night, but the service was terrible. The waitress got most of the orders wrong. One person ordered a lean sandwich & the whole table got lean. We place one order of smoked-meat poutine, we got a regular one. When we mentioned it, she took it back, had smoked meat added, brought it back & charged us the same price as if she had given us what we originally asked for. The dish is usually twice as big. She even got the drinks wrong. Maybe if she had written the order down...
We had friends from out of town with us. They are smoked-meat connoisseurs. Needless to say, they will never go back.
Ce resto fait parti des incontournable, il est a essayer au moins un fois, & avec raison.
C'est un petit & vieil endroit rempli au maximum. Vous êtes collé sur le voisin, & les serveuses ( qui vont bien avec le décor ) non pas de place pour passer, donc accrochent les clients qui doivent se faire le plus petit possible.
Vous y aller pour vous nourrir. 15 minutes & vous êtes sorti. C'est plus un comptoir qu'un resto.
Le smoked meat est la grande vedette, tendre, juteux & très goûteux.
Il y a beaucoup trop d'épices à mon goût, ça cache un peu la viande qui ne demande qu'à s'exprimer.
Ceci dit, ça devient une question de goût personnel. Je préfère Dunn's.
Je conseil à tous les mordus de smoked meat pour qui l'atmosphère & le service n'a pas trop d'importance. Mais n'importe comment il faut y aller au moins une fois pour l'expérience ...
