The story of SHNOOPI begins with our family, steeped in the culinary heritage of the Mediterranean countries. We grew up in Egypt, travelling a lot around other countries with whom we share the crystal blue water filled Sea, such as Italy, Greece, Lebanon, France, etc. As long as we can remember, our cuisine has always been inspired by a lot of these countries’ flavors, mixing ingredients in untraditional ways, yet representing all cultures in a harmonious way. When creating SHNOOPI, we wanted to represent and honor that heritage, as well as share the food we grew up eating with our clients.
In fact, the name SHNOOPI stands for our family’s nickname. So don’t be surprised if you here us calling each other SHNOOPI in the kitchen!
Shnoopi is described across reviews as a warm, family‑run sandwich and salad spot in Old Montreal with a focus on fresh ingredients, inventive combos, and strong gluten‑free options including what many consider the best gluten‑free bread and the ability to tailor sandwiches for allergies. Highlights include signature creations like the Shnoopi sandwich, chicken pesto, roast beef, and lobster rolls, plus popular soups and rice pudding, with a range of vegetarian and vegan choices. The service is repeatedly praised as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with a welcoming atmosphere, a pleasant terrace, and quick, efficient dining. While most remarks are highly positive, a few reviews note occasional longer waits, variable seasoning or value, or inconsistent experiences; overall, Shnoopi is seen as a standout lunch spot in Montreal offering generous portions, quality ingredients, and reliable gluten‑free options for diners with celiac or gluten sensitivity.
Excellent sandwiches but price to value isn't obvious. We had the chicken pesto (excellent) & the roast beef (very tender roast beef with a well balanced Dijon mayonnaise). Dining room is bright & airy; service was quick & attentive. Overall solid meal but a bit overpriced.
I had the roast beef sandwich. It was panini style. I will say when I saw it had a hard boiled egg on it I was skeptical. Luckily for me I ordered it just as it comes & it definitely didn't disappoint. I will say this place is a must try for a delicious sandwich for lunch.
Nov 8, 2025
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Looking for a place for lunch & stumbled on this place. Was a little unsure but ordered the roast beef & WOW! It was amazing!!!! The service was too notch & the place has a cute cafe vibe. Definitely recommend this place.
Second time here. First time we ate in & it was 5/5. Very different experience doing take out. Was extremely disappointed, they didn't taste great & didn't even bother cutting them for us. For the price, not worth coming back. These are photos of the roast beef & the goat cheese sandwiches.
Sorry it took me so long to write this review! I was there late last year.
We absolutely loved Shnoopi.
As a Coeliac, I struggle to find places that can properly accommodate a full gluten free experience. Shnoopi had me covered. Not only does their gluten free bread TASTE LIKE ACTUAL DELICIOUS BREAD, the fillings were also delicious. Highly recommended.
What they do so well is focus on the basics, but make them as tasty as possible. I came back three days in a row on a trip to Montreal that lasted 6 days.
I ate the:
- Roast beef sandwich 10/10
- Chicken Tahini sandwich 10/10
- Goats cheese sandwich 10/10
- Hot Chocolate 50/10
- Tea 10/10
- Rice Pudding 100/10
What a gift to have found this place, & if I ever come back to Montreal, I will be back to Shnoopi's. It's not a place you can easily forget, just writing this review had me salivating.
This was truly an exceptional experience, & I feel that five stars do not fully capture its taste. The roasted beef sandwich was, without a doubt, the best sandwich I have ever had. It was simply amazing!
Great place to eat! The guys there gave us a very warm welcome & the food is fresh & fantastic! We has a caprese & a beef sandwich plus small potatoe salad.
Aug 28, 2025
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Had the roast beef sandwich with gluten free bread & it was incredible, & staff were super friendly. Also, they cleaned all their surfaces so there was no cross contamination.
Highly recommend this restaurant the ambience is lovely & the head manager a delight. Not touristy at all in old town district. The roast beef sandwich was out of this world delicious. Freshest quality
Fantastic sandwich, very fresh & tasty. My roast beef sandwich was divine, my wife's steak sandwich was delicious. The biggest surprise was my son's pasta dish, he absolutely loved it. Definitely will be going back!
An absolutely delightful restaurant in Old Montreal. The experience was pleasant from entry to exit. The sandwiches on offer are original... pairing ingredients I never would have thought to pair. I had the roast beef, my wife The Camembert. Both delicious. Service was fast & friendly, & sandwiches generous in size & enormous in taste! Worth driving cross town for!
Jul 15, 2025
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Had a team meeting at Shnoopi today & honestly the food was amazing. All the ingredients were fresh & delicious. I highly recommend Shnoopi for a nice meal at the old port of Montreal! My favourite was the roast beef sandwich the taste was unlike anything i have ever had before
The atmosphere & food is absolutely amazing. Tried the pesto chicken & minced beef sandwiches, & they were filled with fresh ingredients & was absolute perfection! Definitely recommend trying them out!
They don't have a kitchen so the food isn't the freshest. The sirloin sandwich & pesto sandwich were ok. Tasted like they used cooked beef & chicken from costco. Service was good, the atmosphere is ok. Felt a bit like a tourist trap, if you're okay with that & looking for a half-decent sandwich at a fair price, then you'll probably enjoy it.
