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!
Reviews consistently describe Shnoopi as a cozy, welcoming spot with a diverse roster of sandwiches and salads, many with housemade dressings and strong gluten-free options that delight diners with celiac or gluten-sensitive needs. Guests praise generous portions, fresh ingredients, and standout items like roast beef, chicken pesto, and lobster rolls, plus tasty soups and rice pudding. Service is often described as friendly and attentive, with a lively, homey atmosphere and a pleasant terrace; however a few visits note slower service, occasional inconsistency, and some dishes feeling pricey or not as seasoned. Overall, Shnoopi comes across as a distinctive Montreal staple for creative, well-made sandwiches and reliable gluten-free choices that many would return for.
Ordered vegan option sandwiches to take on the train back to Toronto. (Don't want the train food). What a great idea as this vegan sandwich was in calibre of a sandwich in Italy. Could not even consume it all. Fresh & delicious. Thanks for the vegan option !!
Oct 19, 2025
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I tried Shnoopi at their new Griffintown location & loved it. The food was fresh, full of flavour, & felt homemade. The Greek & Chicken Pesto salads were excellent, & the Seafood Shnoopi sandwich really stood out.
Friendly service, tasty food, & a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Can't wait to stop by this location soon.
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.
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
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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!
A really nice small restaurant, perfect for the summer!
The food & the atmosphere are good, & the service is top-tier! I really enjoyed the freshness & quality of the ingredients, plus the portions were more than enough. & the dessert was good, but somehow the texture is not fully the one expected for rice & milk.
The service is great! It's definitely a differentiator.
The food they serve is probably the freshest food I've had in Montreal. You just taste it. Different menu from what you usually get for sandwiches & salad. Rice pudding is absolutely delicious.
We found this spot on our vacation & loved the sandwiches we had to come back a second day. Everything was fresh & the staff was excellent. They were able to accommodate our children who can be picky when it comes to food. Highly recommend Shnoopi if you are in Montreal.
Nice modern light food restaurant with French deco flair. We ordered the titular Shnoopi sandwich, a meatball sandwich, & the Shnoopi salad, plus a latte & a hot chocolate. Everything was good! The shrimps were fresh, the vegetables were fresh, the bread was perfectly toasted, & the hot chocolate was the prettiest we've ever seen (in a simple way). Would definitely come back again if & when we return to Montreal.
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!
The food here was amazing - super fresh, full of flavour, & beautifully presented. You can tell they use quality ingredients. Definitely one of the best in town. Highly recommend!
Wonderful experience dining here at Shnoopi. It's a charming eatery that serves the legendary Shnoopi sandwich. I stopped by to see what the buzz was about since it was a hop & a skip away from my hotel.
The Shnoopi was fantastic! It has such unique flavours. Some sandwiches may fall apart (believe me, i've had my share), but by design this sandwich was the perfect size & well put together with fresh ingredients. 12/10 🫶 Their soup of the day was cream of zucchini. It was comforting & delicious. Lastly, the rice pudding was a heavenly treat not to be missed. Their wall decor has a music & art theme, which lends a nostalgic ambiance. I mostly appreciate the staff who were all very welcoming & showed warm hospitality throughout. 🙏 This was one of my favourite meals in Old Montreal. 😺
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.
