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.
Amazing sandwiches that tastes very unique due to in-house made Egyptian style sauces & recipes. Forgot to photo the soup but that was insanely good as well. Came here near closing & the owner was still delighted to serve us. He also explained the dishes to us along with a brief history of the shop. Will definitely be coming back when I go to Montreal again!
The soup of the day was a chicken cream soup, but it was the most basic version you can imagine, with way too many onions. The owners clearly put a lot of effort into the aesthetics of the place, but not much into the etiquette of the staff (the chef was chatting up the waitress right in front of customers) & not much into the food itself.
It's a place to go if you want an Instagram-worthy mid-meal, but not if you're looking for something genuinely satisfying.
Dec 12, 2025
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I just had the creamy chicken soup, & it was hands down the best chicken soup I ever had. It came with 3 little pieces of bread as well, for a reasonable price.
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.
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. 😺
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Great food, great service. We had the Shnoopi & the Calabrese sandwiches & the soupe de jour (lentil). All the food was great as was the friendly service! Would definitely recommend.
My fiancée & I (fortunately) happened to stumble upon Shnoopi when searching for local sandwich shops in the Old Port, & we're so glad we did!
From the moment we walked in, the service was excellent-friendly, efficient, & fast without ever feeling rushed. The sandwiches were packed with flavor, made with high-quality ingredients, & the portions were generous. We also tried the soup of the day, which was a perfect complement to our meal-rich, comforting, & clearly made with care. Everything tasted fresh & well-balanced, making for a truly satisfying lunch.
To top it off, the team mentioned they're opening a sister restaurant, Shnoopa, a pasta bar in Griffintown, & we're already looking forward to checking it out. If Shnoopi is any indication, it's going to be amazing. If you're in the Old Port & craving a great sandwich, Shnoopi is definitely worth a visit!
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!!
Amazing spot in the city to grab a lunch. They have the best sandwiches, pastas, salads & soups that taste amazing! No other spot i look forward to going more than shnoopi as they also have an amazing team serving that has the best customer service!! 10/10 recommend
Delicious food. Nice atmosphere. Went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon & enjoyed soup & sandwiches. Finished with a delicious rice pudding for dessert
Was looking for a quick lunch to escape the cold & stumbled across this restaurant. The service was excellent! Everyone was so friendly. The soup of the day was zucchini, it was delicious! I had a chicken pesto sandwich & my partner had the roast beef. Both were so yummy! To top it off we had their rice pudding, so delicious! Will definitely come here again!
Dec 29, 2024
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Nothing special , no sides with sandwiches Female waitress nice but no energy Restaurant ok They ran out of soup 2 hrs after they open Serves wine in plastic glasses
Looking for a restaurant with space for seven on a cold day, we found Shnoopi. The soup & sandwiches were very fresh & delicious! They have drinks in a cooler, choose what you like. Glad we found you & will come again!
Went to grab lunch at this cute spot during a visit to Montreal. Loved the ambience & vibe of the interior. Service was excellent. Staff were so welcoming & friendly, made a non-French speaking Canadian feel very comfortable (thank you to the kind waiters!). Ordered the Schnoopi & soup of the day. Both were delicious! I'm not a fan of bread in general so the sandwich bread edges were a tad too hard for my liking, but it was great & I would come back to try their other menu items. Soup was absolutely delicious!! Perfect for a chilly fall day. Spent $25 after tax on the 2 items.
