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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Mahatta
It's not right that you visit Montreal & don't try this amazing place.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼View more
Kurt
This is a no-frills, fast service, shared table smoked meat shop. If you want an amazing Montreal smoked beef sandwich & have a fun conversation with those around you this is your spot. Keep an eye on the hours though, while this is a great place for an after drinks snack, they close a bit earlier than other late night choices.View more
Kim
Fabulous iconic smoked meat & coleslaw at this Montreal #mustvisit landmark.View more
Adiam
Fast service & food were great, & everyone was amazing 👏.View more
Scott
If you like this sort of thing, you will find this to be the sort of thing you like. Seating is tight & shared. Better for people who don't travel in packs. Best smoked meat anywhere. Enjoy.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
Vera
Delicious! Long lines to eat inside, the take-out counter is a great alternativeView more
Nicola
Delicious! An absolute gem. Certainly rivals Katz!View more
Eswina
Schwartz's is an experience, you line up to get in & often end up sharing a table as most of the tables seat 6 except for the counter. It's not a place to linger, you go in & get smoked meat the way they've been doing it for about 96 years & the only question you'll get asked about the sandwich is whether you want full fat or medium. Still it is for me, one of the best smoked meat sandwiches you can get, served on rye bread with mustard.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
Trey
Got harassed for walking in wearing a redbull racing shirt 100% deserved, would go againView more
Henry
Brandon made the experience great because of his friendly personality & superb customer service! The food was quick to get served. Personally, I found the smoked meat sandwich a little lacking in flavor.View more
Liza
A classic "must visit" Montreal spot! The smoked meat sandwich was delicious, however slightly disappointed in how small it was considering the price. But it's absolutely worth trying out regardless! There's pretty much always a line for dine in or takeout, the takeout line moves steadily & I waited about 15mins for the sandwichView more
Frank
Had the smoked meat sandwich the meat was delish & the thickness of the meat was good too, good amount of mustard & slice of bread was a good size too, noticed though over the years they have continually shrunk the size of the sandwich & for what you get for the price now it's not even close to being worth it to get a sandwich from here, they literally give you one slice of rye bread cut in half & plop down an inch of meat on it & charge you 25 dollars, at least a few years ago they would give you 2 slices of bread for the same priceView more
Steve
Vastly overrated. Had a sandwich but could barely eat it. Very fatty. Don't bother.View more
Eyal
I had time for exactly one meal in Montreal, & this is the place I chose. If you thought NY Pastrami is good, wait till you try the brisket at Schwartz's, much much better! The smokiness, the seasoning, the tenderness beats anything I had in NY. Expect a line even before opening, & know that there is an "express" option for takeout with a shorter line but the same great food.View more