Lesters Deli
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Lesters Deli
Opens Today at 10 am
| Monday | 10 am - 9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am - 9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am - 9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am - 9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am - 10 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am - 10 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am - 3 pm |
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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.
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Display Allsmoked meat(96) sandwich(54) fries(33) deli(28) pickle(23) poutine(18) recommend(12) viande(11) tasty(8)Page 1 of 2 - 47 Reviews
Tom
Excellent smoked meat sandwich & poutine. Warm service, the waitress gave us some good tips on bars to go to.View more
Jenna
Lester's is my all time favourite smoked meat sandwich in Mtl & for good reason! Piled high, the side pickles, the family vibe, all of it is perfection! 10/10 no notes!View more
Patrice
One of my place in the world that I don't visit any near as much as I would like. Great food, friendly service. If you like smoked meat, do yourself a favor & go. You won't even have to sit with a stranger to enjoy your sandwich!View more
Nomi
Very nice smoked meat. We got both the smoked meat & smoked brisket sandwiches. Good price for the sandwich, the fries, a can of pop & pickels!
They even put vinegar in a spray bottle, which I thought was an amazing touch. They clearly put the customer experience first. We were helped by Elena. We told her it's our first time at Lester's & we got a great & thoughtful answer to all of our questions.View more
Kim
Omggg the smoked deli meat sandwich! Chefs kiss! So tender & juicyView more
Best
The classic smoked meat sandwich is simply phenomenal. The meat is tender, flavorful, & perfectly seasoned, making each bite a delight. It is one of the best sandwiches you can find. 🥪❤?
But don't overlook the sides! The dill pickles, potato salad, coleslaw, & peppers are all fantastic accompaniments. Each side is fresh & adds a nice variety.
& I have to give a special shout-out to their poutine! 🍟🤤 It is fantastic on its own, but when you add the delicious smoked meat topping, it takes this classic dish to an entirely new level. The combination of flavors & textures is simply irresistible.
We also had to wash it all down with the necessary cherry soda in their signature frosted mug, which hit the spot just right.
With its rich history, mouthwatering smoked meat, & great sides, it is a place that truly shows the history of our city through culinary traditions.View more
Lluvia
We got the smoke meat sandwich & pickles. Both were too salty, the smoke meat texture felt like cheap deli meat. No bueno at all. Service & vibe were very good.View more
Tovah
Lester's Deli took me back to childhood. For me it had that nostalgia of the old Jewish delis that I grew up going to.
My husband had the Montreal smoked meat with fries & pickles. I had the egg salad sandwich with a side of pickles. The pickles reminded me of the pickles my baba would serve growing up. The fries were also that stereotypical diner style that is absolutely delicious. The prices were also very affordable, especially given the amount of food you get.
The service was also fabulous. It has that family feel that you often don't get at restaurants nowadays.
I highly recommend going to Lester's Deli!!View more
Etienne
Un restaurant figé dans le temps pour le décor & l'authenticité de ça cuisine. Aisément dans mon top 3 des meilleurs smoke meat au Québec. Sandwich spécial pour une 1re visite c'est le choix idéal. Bon appétit.
(Prendre note que j'ai pris la salade de choux en extra & qu'un cherry coke aurait été le classique ultime)View more
Dan
Un sandwich à la viande fumée qui fond dans la bouche, goût d'épice juste à point. Frites maison, pas congelées. Service hors-pair.View more
Yan
One of Montreal landmarks. Delicious sandwich. Chopped liver is incredible. Well worth a visit.View more
Kate
My kinda place! Smoked meat sandwich was delish. No line, was helped immediately by very nice people working the counter. Fries were great. Nice old school authentic sandwich shop feel to it. A place my grandfather would have loved.View more
Duc
Channeling my inner Outremont local since 1951 - devouring a large smoked meat sandwich, fries, dill pickles, & washing it down with a black cherry Coke. This legendary spot has been fueling generations, one massive bite at a time! 😊View more
E.J
Food was delicious & the pickle 🥒 was crunchy & tasty. Loved the authentic feel of this Old school & very MTL deli. They had a bunch of quartered pickles & coleslaw portions on the counter just sitting there on a very hot day, not covered.( The restaurant was empty) That was a bit of a red flag for me but that's how they've been doing it for a long time so I guess it's fine right?. The smoked meat sandwich was great but still ranks 2nd Best behind Schwartz's Deli. It didn't feel like home made smoked meat but more like prefabricated meat from the package. I would not be back solely for this reason but it was still delicious & I ate it all.View more
James
J'ai visité Lester's pour la première fois mercredi & j'ai mangé un sandwich de viande fumée. C'était vraiment délicieux! J'éspère revenir à votre restaurant dans un avenir proche! Merci de tout!View more
D
Amazing Sandwich, even better poutine! Highly recommend.View more
Franc
I recently tried the traditional smoked meat sandwich at Lesters Deli in Outremont, & it's a must-try if you're in Montreal. The sandwich is packed with a generous amount of freshly cut meat, served with a pickle & fries. The deli itself is an old, charming spot with very friendly staff, adding to the authentic experience. Definitely worth a visit!View more
Dan
Went for the Super smoked meat sandwich as it was my first time. Definitely went to four fingers thick ! My son had the smoked meat poutine ! Delicious! Service pleasant & efficient.View more
Isabel
Now that Main smoked meat on Saint-Laurent is closed, this is my new favorite place to enjoy a very good sandwich. It was nice to sit on the terrace on a beautiful day. French fries are very good!View more
Adam
Good food, but hell, 17 bucks for a simple smoked meat sandwich with no sides? That just isn't worth it. Dude at the counter was tweaking hard, didn't ask if i wanted my food to go & just assumed i did. when i tried to take a seat on the terrace the older waitress came out & told me "you cant sit here with food made to go, but you can take that bench over there", & points to a bench by the road... yeah. i was more than happy to leave after that one.View more
Rik
Went for the Super Smoked Meat sandwich. Very good sandwich, almost lives up to the hype. Fairly food value for money. Phoning it in a bit with the bread though which was a let down & a bit of a token addition at best. Better bread would make this a 5 star sandwich for sure. Staff were really friendly & helpfulView more
Jokybody
Super ambiance à l'intérieur! D'une autre époque, mais très joli! Sandwich à la viande fumée bien humide (certains endroits en servent parfois du trop sec), bien tendre & généreux. Ah oui, & délicieux! Les frites étaient vraiment bonnes également. Le petit hic serait au niveau de certains cornichons; un sur deux était tachetée à l'intérieur d'une couleur blanchâtre un peu suspicieuse... goût un peu vieillot aussi. Attention. Ah, & j'ai aussi pris un hot dog, & honnêtement, c'était un banger! Solide hot dog, un peu cher par contre. Expérience pas parfaite, mais presque! Je donne 5 étoiles quand même!View more
Greg
Great smoked meat sandwich, really friendly staff, I really enjoyed my meal here. I recommend it to anyone in the area looking for a good meal.View more
Rob
A step back in time. Best smoked meat sandwich I've ever had. Best fries too. Better than Katz's? By 10 miles.View more
Samuel
Très bon sandwich & endroit charmant. Personnel un peu froidView more
Owen
Great stop on our visit to Montreal. I preferred Lester's smoked meat sandwich over Schwartz's, for what it's worth. The inside had a nice old-school vibe & the owners & employees were all very friendly & accommodating. We visited on a Monday around noon & there was no wait.View more
Isabelle
Lester's is a must-have every time I visit Montreal. Can't go wrong with the smoked meat sandwich combo with a pickle, fries & a side of coleslaw. Add a black cherry soda for a quintessential Montreal deli experience. The smoked meat is excellent, & the french fries are some of the best I've had anywhere. Sure, they have lots of other dishes on their menu, but I can't bring myself to order anything else!View more
Steffen
Perfect deli experience - the smoked meat sandwich was exactly what I was looking for: rye was fresh & soft & the meat hot, tender & juicy. Flavours spot on. If I lived in Montreal with would easily be a regular destination. Poutine was fantastic. Service welcoming. Atmosphere classic.View more
Robert
Was told to try this place by the locals, instead of Schwartz's, & the smoked meat sandwich DID NOT disappoint!View more