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.
Had to try this place & went with the Chicken Tahini; although now thinking about it… probly not their best seller.
The sandwich fell really short for me; bread was ok at most but the Great Value pre cooked chicken breast slices & the one slice of tomato drench in good ol' plain tahini was a sad sight.
Ingredients listed on the menu make it look appetizing but reality hit different.
Would sadly not recommend this place.
Wishing you guys the best but for 20$ … Ciccio is way better in term of quality.
Great sandwiches! Grabbed a sandwich on the go, & it was delicious, & the portion was quite generous. The place was cozy & inviting. Really recommend it for a nice & tasty sandwich.
Mar 25, 2026
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Sandwich copieux & excellent. Le service est accueillent, souriant, & soucieux de bien nous servir (la serveuse voyant mes enfants m'a desuite suggéré des adaptations au menu pour eux, & même lors de la commande m'a recommandé d'enlever des ingrédients dans les sandwichs qu'effectivement ils n'auraient pas aimés). & les prix sont abordables, surtout pour le quartier !
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.
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.
Nov 8, 2025
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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.
Probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. I got the chicken tahini & it was amazing. The service was also fantastic cause I had a shellfish allergy & they were able to accommodate me! 5/5 would recommend to everyone
Aug 29, 2025
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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
Nous sommes tombés par hasard sur ce petit resto & nous n'avons pas été déçus. Nous avons été très bien accueilli, le lieu a une ambiance cosy & familial, on s'y sent bien.
Nous avons été servis rapidement & le service était attentionné. Nous avons pris des sandwiches, ils étaient savoureux, originaux & généreux.
Nous recommandons fortement cet établissement !
Ici, nous avons des sandwichs qui sont littéralement à un autre niveau. Il y en a pour tous les goûts! La serveuse nous a recommandé certains sandwichs dont le rôti de boeuf & le boulette de viande qui sont d'origine égyptienne. Les deux sandwichs étaient très bons! Le caprese, qui ne contient pas de viande, est vraiment délicieux! Le sandwich surlonge est tout aussi excellent! Je vous recommande grandement cette petite place du vieux Montréal. C'est tranquille, beau paysage, personnel accueillant & repas décadent!
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.
Jul 19, 2025
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Wonderful little lunch spot. Service is super friendly. Yummy sandwiches. Went out of their way to accommodate my daughter's allergies. She loved it so much we went back the next day! Recommend!
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!
