Schwartz's Deli
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Schwartz's Deli
10 am - 11 pm
| Monday | 10 am - 11 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am - 11 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am - 11 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am - 11 pm |
| Friday | 10 am - Midnight |
| Saturday | 10 am - Midnight |
| Sunday | 10 am - 11 pm |
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World famous Schwartz's, serving the best smoked meat from the original recipe of spices since 1928. Imagine walking through the door and taking a step back 75 years into "Main Street" history in Montreal. A "true" Montreal landmark that has welcomed celebrities and visitors from all over the world.
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Sieur
Une dinguerie !🎉
Best Poutine of the World !! 🍖🍟
La viande est magique, les frites aussi.
La cantine est conviviale & le personnel avec 🤗✨?View more
Eduardo
El local está algo retirado del circuito turístico y creo que está totalmente sobrevalorado. Hacer una cola de 20 minutos por un bocadillo que no está mal pero que pensaba que iba a estar increíblemente delicioso por lo que había leído previamente. El precio por dos bocadillos, dos refrescos y una poutine fueron casi 60 dólares.
Otra apreciación, solicité la contrasena del wifi y no la quisieron compartir. :-(
Honestamente, no volvería.View more
ViaggiareAvecMoi
Venduto 25 anni fa il ristorante.
Ormai penso che sia diventata una struttura senza anima.
Le patatine sono bruciate e sono quelle che trovi al supermercato nella sezione low cost.
Inzuppate di olio di bassa qualità.
Ho ordinato la poutine per avere sia le patatine che la carne.
Il mio amico affianco a ordinato il panino con solo carne .
È sempre la stessa carne
Ho mangiato la carne usata per la poutine e la carne che c'era nel panino del mio amico affianco.
Si può pagare con la carta di credito.
Lo consiglio ? Bah se proprio volete provarlo e spendere minimo 15 dollari.
✌?🫠👀View more
Roman
As they say, a must-visit restaurant while in Montreal! If you've been to Katz's in NYC, this feels like a simpler version, but it still delivers high-quality food & a cozy atmosphere. Definitely try the Schwartz Poutine-it's a standout! We had to pay in cash as the card machine was broken, so be prepared for this potential inconvenience. Street parking is manageable, & while lines do form, there's a quick turnover of customers, so the wait isn't too long. Highly recommended for a classic Montreal food experience!View more
Val
La viande fumée est fondante, & la poutine délicieuse. Un établissement typique qui offre une cuisine simple & authentique. Une belle institution au coeur de MontréalView more
Janel
Worth the visit! Food is really good, I've tried the sandwich & the poutine, delicious! There's a long queue outside the restaurant anytime but it's worth it. Definitely a must go place when you visit Montreal. The environment is too crowded tho, it ruin the experience a bit, hopefully can arrange better seat in the future.View more
BSJ
This was hands down one of the best Montreal-style sandwiches & poutines I've ever had! The flavours were incredible, with the sandwich perfectly stacked with tender, flavourful meat, & the poutine had just the right balance of crispy fries, rich gravy, & gooey cheese curds. The place was worth the wait in line, as the vibrant, bustling atmosphere added to the experience. While the prices were slightly higher, the quality & taste made it worth it. It's a spot I'd gladly return to for a memorable meal.View more
Mischelle
Excellent Smoked Meat. However unseasoned fries & Questionable Poutine. Remember the Deli has 2 lines one for dine in & another for take out. Be sure which line you are standing in.View more
Kay
I can't recommend this place, but did not have the heart to tell my server I didn't like the smoked meat sandwich. It's obvious the staff pride themselves in their work, but the sandwich & overall experience just wasn't good. The sandwich was soooo fatty, & not caramelized fatty or rendered fatty. Just gross looking fat. The mustard was just cheap yellow mustard. The poutine was decent & the best part of the meal. The pickles were standard, but I thought it was silly to receive just two pickles for that price.They should just embed the cost in the price of the sandwich so customers have something for "free." There was food underneath our table & the place had a weird smell, so I feel like it's not the cleanest. If you are familiar with other famous delis that sell coveted smoked meat sandwiches, just know that this place doesn't compare at all & will probably disappoint you.View more
Dara
The smoked meat isn't too salty, & the sandwich is pretty good. The biggest surprise was the poutine-unexpectedly delicious! Highly recommend!View more
Brandon
We ate our way through Montreal this weekend & if I can do any repeats I would choose this place every time! The smoked meat was meltingggg in my mouth with juice & flavour! The poutine was THE best we had!!! The gravy was THICC & the fries were a perfect crisp.. topped with more smoked meat & curds, this was worth the line up & every pothole!View more
Wei
Came here around 12 PM & waiting 10 mins to be seated. Place inside was crowded, very little space to move around after being seated. Service was quick & attentive. We ordered the smoked sandwich (most famous item) & the meat was good though it lacked some flavor. We also ordered the steak (too salty) & chicken (too bland) combo. The poutine was good.View more
Liliankuan
Go by flow....my relatives said this is the famous deli serving the best smoked meat sandwich in Montreal. Yes, it's looks famous after acknowledged by so many old newspapers & posters pasted on the walls. It has two shoplots; one for dine-in & another for takeout or quick-bite at the counter. After 11 am is impossible for us to get a table. An old shop condition, ambient isn't pleasant, very squeezy with crowded of people queuing. Washroom beside the counter is busy too. Omg! first-time to see so much smoked meats piling up with two thinly bread. Really need to praise for their freshie pinky smoked meat. But the price for this sandwich isn't cheap, so as everything here. Anyway, already tourist spot. We also ordered poutine.....it tastes so good & quite filling ( in my opinion, poutine better than smoked meat sandwich. Lots of smoked meat given too ).View more
Annie
There was a long line but if you're a small group & willing to sit at the bar you can get in almost immediately! The customer service was great & the food was amazing. The poutine & smoked meat sandwiches were both good & arrived incredibly quick (under 5 minutes after ordering). Definitely stop in if you're in the area!View more
William
La viande est tendre mais je m'attendais à tellement mieux avec un goût plus original & authentique, un peu sur côté & & cher (55$ pour 1 poutine 1 sandwich & 1 canette)View more
Yvonne
We waited in line in the rain for 40 minutes & it was worth it. Ordered smoked meat sandwich, poutine & a pickle. Server was fabulous & the food was even better!! They have a take pit window also. They have several tables & a counter to sit at. We sat with 4 other people at a table for 6.View more
Ty
Service can be described using only one word. Amazing!! Our waiter was very, very kind & friendly. He tried to get to know us & even was okay being in a picture with us! Moving onto the food, our smoked meat sandwiches were a must have! The bread was very soft & fluffy, while the meat was not dry & perfectly cooked! The smoked meat poutine, as well was also phenomenal! It was above average poutine with Schwartz's above average meat! However, like all other restaurants, Schwartz has its downsides. Some of the forks & cups looked dirty & unwell washed & scrubbed. However, the dirty forks & cups do not, at all make a dent in my 5 star review for this restaurant.View more
Alex
Amazing food, amazing service, nice atmosphere & good portions. The poutine & gravy are a blessing.View more
Claude
We sat at the counter & shared a smoke meat sandwich & an order of poutine. Talking to the staff behind the counter was wonderful.View more
Raya
The smoked meat sandwich was fantastic, with meat that melts in your mouth-highly recommend! However, the Schwartz poutine was disappointing. Despite the delicious gravy, it had very little smoked meat, & the fries were burnt & stale. I wouldn't recommend it. The sitting area is so limited that there were about 30 people outside under the scorching sun waiting to be seated, while there's not much merit in sitting in the dining area anyway. The takeout side on the other hand, was well-managed & the line was almost non existent. I would recommend choosing takeout instead.View more
Benjamin
I really hate to say this...but I think it was just "ok". I know it's a Montreal staple & I don't want to hate on it. I got the smoked meat sandwich & poutine. Poutine is just not my thing, but the sandwich seemed dry & tasteless. What I'd change is getting the meat on a roll & putting more mustard on it...but I don't think it should need mustard. I loved that there was a line out the door & that it clearly has been around longer than I've been alive. Much love, but maybe it's just not for me.View more
Michael
Delicious smoked meat sandwich at Schwartz's @schwartzsdeliofficial #smokedmeat #schwartzsdeli #poutineView more
Gabriel
A must visit to try the popular Montreal smoked meat but it is not as great as it used to be. Would definitely get the poutine.View more
Sarah
A local told me Montreal has the best bagels & smoked meats in the world - now as a snobbish New Yorker, I raised an eyebrow. I have to try this classic deli serving smoked meats in order to corroborate. Even in the ungodly heat of this Monday afternoon the line was long - pro tip: go through the takeout counter & save you some time, they have some seating in the back. I tried the poutine Schwartz style - a classic poutine with a heaping serving of smoked meat. The meat was tender, smoky & not salty at all, but still flavorful. You can get your smoked meat fix here for sure, if you're a NYer craving a pastrami sandwich. It won't disappoint. Now, is it better than the delis back home? I plead the 5th.View more
Christina
Classic place in Montreal ! U have to go here if visiting. Sometimes there's a wait but usually doesn't take long. It's an old style diner vibe & very fast paced super fun ! Food is amazing!! Try the smoked meat poutine or smoked meat sandwich with a pickle & an old coke.View more
Robert
Used to be the best place for food in the city IMO. Returned after a few years ready to devour a meal I was looking forward to for a while only to find that they've dramatically reduced their portions (the poutine specifically). The first photo is the before, the second one is the after. They've kept the same price but are now giving much smaller portions & thinner slices of meat. The meat is still great, but now I'd argue it's just far too expensive unless you just have money to blow.View more
Syrine
La poutine est immonde je suis super déçue cependant la charcuterie est assez bonne. Passez votre chemin pour la poutine pas bon du toutView more