Schwartz's Deli

Abbiee

5.0

A classic smoked meat diner that holds so much history.
Prepare for line ups if you are dining in. If you are taking out there is a much shorter line to the building on the left. The sandwiches itself is not that big, recommend at least one per person for a meal.

Jun

4.0

Long wait but was worth it

Kachonglow

4.0

I went here twice in the last month. First time best smoke meat sandwich .. second time the meat was a bit dry. Good service considering how busy with lines everywhere. Basic facilities inside perhaps part of the 90+ years they have been in business. My wife doesn't eat beef so they have duck but that had to be ordered in advance ...

Sam

3.0

Someone has to come out & say it. Although the smoked meat at Schwartz's is the best in the world the restaurant itself is a crowded, sweaty dump. The charm of eating in such an old, uncomfortable, sweaty dump disappeared decades ago. The owners are too cheap & scared to open a second, more upscale location downtown to compete with Reuben's on Sainte Catherine & Dunn's on Metcalfe. Nobody who works downtown is making the trek to Saint Laurent Blvd & waiting outdoors in a queue for the'privilege' of eating at Schwarz's.

Darrell

5.0

I have eaten at Stage & Carnegie in NewYork. I ate at the famous Katz Deli.

I'm from Chicago & Manny's Deli in the South Loop was a favorite. I thought better than the New York spots.

All it took was one bite of the smoked meat medium fatty… & every other spot immediately took a back seat. It literally melts in your mouth. Delicious! Wow!

Matt

5.0

Best smoked meat on the planet bar none

Liza

3.0

Overrated, nothing special.

Babak

5.0

We stopped by on a Tuesday evening around 7:00 PM & were pleasantly surprised that the line wasn't too long-we only waited about 15 minutes to get seated.
?It was our first time sharing a table with other guests! We sat at a 6-person table with a newly arrived university student & his mother, & we had a wonderful chat with them. The vibe inside is super lively, cozy, & full of historic charm.
?We ordered the classic smoked meat sandwich, the smoked meat poutine, a pickle, & the pickled red peppers (which I initially mistook for pickled tomatoes! 🍅). The peppers had just the right amount of kick for me.
?The portion was plenty for the two of us, & the total came out to around $60. A must-visit spot when you're in Montreal-definitely worth checking out!

Keith

3.0

Cool establishment that's been around. The smoked meat sandwich is good. Get medium fatty.

Jon

3.0

Pretty average sandwich really. Excellent meat though. Over hyped for sure.