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.
Super cute restaurant. We lived there sandwiches. Very good. Coffee good. We had cabrese sandwich & rôtie de boeuf. Miam. Would highly recommend & will return.
Stopped here to grab a quick lunch. Service was friendly & engaged. Ordered a tuna sandwich, highly recommended this sandwich! Soup of the day was a cream of zucchini, very flavorful. Will definitely be back next time I visit Montreal.
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.
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
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.
Got the Pasta of the Day with meatballs & a Pesto Chicken Salad, & was some of the best food. Incredibly nice staff, good music that wasn't too loud. Highly recommend!
Jul 3, 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 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!
Dining at Shnoopi was a delightful experience from start to finish. The food was exceptional, the staff attentive, & the ambiance was perfect for a cozy evening. Highly recommended
Stopped in here to get lunch to go for the family to go & the sandwiches are fantastic. Everyone was friendly & welcoming & helpful! Would highly recommend
Absolutely amazing food & great people! My girlfriend & I both got sandwiches & shared the soup of the day, everything was a 10/10. Would highly recommend! Everything here is delicious! Meatball sub (not the red one) is incredibly unique & sooo dang good! Check them out!!
If you're in the Old Port of Montreal, you have to try Shnoopi! If I could give them 10 stars , I would !! The food is amazing. I had their signature sandwich & it was packed with fresh, flavorful ingredients. Honestly, one of the best sandwiches I've had. My friend got the pesto chicken salad & she couldn't stop talking about how good it was. The portions are huge & the salads are so good. I'm absolutely obsessed with their caramel iced latte. It's the perfect balance of sweet & refreshing. On top of all that, the staff was super friendly & welcoming. They really took the time to explain the menu since there are so many options to choose from.
I'll definitely be back! Highly recommend!
Stopped by here after scoping this place out over a year because of the name alone. I had to try the OG Shnoopi sandwich & I was amazed. Easily top five sandwich I have ever had, & as a fat guy, I've had my fair share of sandwiches. The staff also recommended Egyptian rice pudding ... equally amazing as the Shnoopi. I highly recommend this place, they spoke perfect English, which is nice for an uncultured'Murican like me.
