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.
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.
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 !
Dec 29, 2025
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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.
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
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
Aug 13, 2025
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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.
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!
Jul 18, 2025
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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!
