Schwartz's Deli propose le sandwich à la viande fumée montréalais emblématique préparé selon un processus de salaison traditionnel s'étendant sur dix jours. Chaque portion comprend une poitrine frottée avec un mélange d'épices signature et fumée lentement jusqu'à obtenir une tendreté optimale. Cet établissement maintient un menu direct centré sur ce produit phare accompagné de garnitures essentielles comme de la salade de chou fraîche et de la moutarde jaune. L'environnement intérieur reflète une esthétique fonctionnelle et très fréquentée définie par des sièges serrés et un décor utilitaire conçu pour un service efficace. Les clients reçoivent des portions de bœuf salé tranché à la demande pour garantir la texture et la température requises par les standards locaux. L'expérience culinaire repose sur cette méthode de préparation constante qui définit l'établissement depuis des décennies en privilégiant la qualité de la protéine primaire.
Schwartz's Deli est largement reconnu comme une institution emblématique de Montréal, célèbre pour ses légendaires sandwichs à la viande fumée, offrant une poitrine tendre et savoureuse dans une ambiance classique. Bien que le restaurant soit constamment achalandé et nécessite souvent une attente en file, la plupart des visiteurs considèrent que l'expérience, le service efficace et la grande qualité de la nourriture en valent largement la peine. Le charme historique unique et le concept de tables partagées ajoutent à l'attrait global, faisant de cet endroit une destination incontournable pour quiconque visite la ville. Que ce soit pour manger sur place ou pour profiter du comptoir à emporter, le consensus est que cet établissement demeure une référence culinaire de premier plan offrant un goût authentique et mémorable de Montréal.
Honestly, it was okay. I can see why it's such a popular spot, & I'm glad we tried it, but it didn't really stand out for me. I've been to a few different deli shops in both New York & Montreal, & while the food here was good, it wasn't anything particularly remarkable compared to others I've had.
The front-end staff also weren't the most accommodating or friendly when we visited, even though it was just after opening, so the overall experience felt a little underwhelming.
That said, it's still worth trying at least once if you're in Montreal..it's an iconic place with a lot of history. It just didn't quite live up to the hype for me.
Dont be discouraged by the line to get in. Line up moves quickly . If your not interested in waiting go next door to grab a to go sandwich. Smoked meat sandwich & fries are definitely worth the wait. Until next time Schwartz's !
28 juil. 2026
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Well this is a historic place for the smoked meat in whole Canada & I tried the smoked meat sandwich. It was genuinely very juicy & tasty. The quantity was huge in the $17 overall bill. It can satisfy one person appetite for sure. It is a must try for lasting memories if you come to Montreal. I had also ordered their French fries 🍟 but those were not very classic & had gone through over deep frying I felt. To be noted part is that there is no parking available on that busy place, but we all know whole Montreal has limited parking spaces.
Very sad to write this review. My first time back in 20 years was extremely disappointing. While waiting in the takeout line on the sidewalk, a very rude employee put his hand in my face, closed the door & said not to come inside until there was more room. The smoked meat was not prepared properly, all I tasted was tons of salt, & the bread pieces were so small - the slices of rye looked like they'd been halved - it was impossible to pick as a sandwich. I paid $17 for that. One of the framed articles at the back said the latest owner tried to make improvements, encouraging employees to be more friendly, to not put off tourists. It's not working. I won't be back. Fix your recipe & your attitude please.
I visited Schwartz on a Thursday evening with my partner & ordered two smoked meat sandwiches. The food itself lived up to its reputation, but unfortunately the customer service was among the worst I have experienced.
The employee taking our order was unnecessarily rude, & the cashier was equally dismissive & unwelcoming. As visitors to Montreal, we were made to feel uncomfortable & judged for not being locals & not speaking fluent French. There is no place for that kind of behavior in any customer-facing business, let alone one with the international reputation that Schwartz has built over the years.
It's disappointing that such poor customer service overshadows what is otherwise an iconic dining experience. Employees represent the brand, & in this case, they did a disservice to the legacy & heritage of Schwartz.
I do have a photo of the employee preparing the sandwiches, but I have chosen not to post it out of basic respect & decency - qualities that were unfortunately absent in the way we were treated.
I sincerely hope management takes this feedback seriously. A legendary establishment should be remembered for its food & hospitality, not for making customers feel unwelcome. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend Schwartz to friends or family visiting Montreal until meaningful improvements are made to the customer experience.
I did follow the line of take out, I did not take a table because line was too long. Sandwich was not hot, nothing special & fries not really good & even colder.I had superior pastrami (here viande fumee) in NY for example.
They are in hurry to clear the line & that's all.
Wouldn't go back. Hope at table they serve much better food
Go in around mid afternoon, around 3:30 or so, there was no wait & no crowd. This is the whole package deal. Environment, really friendly staff, & a meat sandwich that is everything you dream it could be! I wish I had ordered the liver as well, I know it was good. Make sure to get the Fleischer's Cherry Cola, that's authentic Montreal!
We had a lot of trouble finding it there was absolutely no parking available, & our friend kept driving around until we finally managed to get a spot. The food wasn't very smoky, & it wasn't anything new or special. We paid about 60 dollars for 3 sandwiches, along with two sodas. However, the staff were very nice
