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.
Came in a little after close, the guy was so friendly & let us get a sandwich & a rice pudding. He even grilled it! Was very friendly & chatty & gave us descriptions of all the things that were left. He didn't try to rush us out at all. Sandwich was only okay though, last pick of the day I guess. But the Egyptian rice pudding was deliiicious, very sweet but so tasty, nice touch with the toasted pistachio & cinnamon on top.
Ive had every sandwich at Shnoopi in the past 2 weeks (that I can have). With the exception of the chicken & the meatballs, everything else is Halal. The Shnoopi Sandwich is incredible & unique- To me, this is a must have sandwich that I'll be showing to all my out-of-town friends whenever they come visit. The Roastbeef sandwich is my 2nd favorite- What a balance! The egg at the lowest level is genius. For vegetarians, I had all their options as well, but The Caprese reigns supreme, so delicious. I've had the sous-vide, the ground beef & cheese, roasted veg, & goat cheese sandwich as well. I didn't really like the goat cheese sandwich because goat cheese is a bit too powerful for my palette, & I'm not a huge cheesy guy. If you absolutely love incredible amounts of cheese, then you might like it. I'd rather have the Caprese over the roasted veg, & though the ground beef is good, I think I'd rather have a smashburger because it hits within the same region of taste buds. The sous-vide would be another one that I put above the rest, but if I'm in the mood for some red meat then I'll probably find myself ordering the Roast Beef more often than the Sous-Vide. The workers at the establishment are awesome by the way. I haven't had the pasta of the day or the soup of the day yet, but my friends loved the pasta. Finally, their rice pudding dessert is also amazing. 5 Stars. Among the best in Montreal. I'm telling all my friends about it & putting them on, I really want Shnoopi to succeed & become a MTL staple- I respect the high levels of craftsmanship put into these sandwiches. Very well thought out, & you can tell that the IQ points are from a higher regions while you're biting into the sandwiches & tasting the combo. I've had them in person twice, & on UberEats twice. Hope to eat there continuously. (THEIR LOBSTER ROLLS WERE FIRE BUT THEY'RE OFF THE MENU NOW DUE TO SEASONAL CHANGE. ONE OF THE BEST LOBSTER ROLLS IN MTL!)
Did a search for best lunch near me & we truly lucked out. Absolutely delicious soup of the day which was cream of mushroom. They split into two for us. & we split the Egyptian Beef sandwich...so good. Thinly sliced beef with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, hard boiled egg & Dijon mustard on a grilled bread. Dessert a rice pudding with pistachio & cinnamon. Absolute perfection & the service was attentive & friendly. Portions were excellent. Good value & high quality!
Exquisite cuisine with unusual Shnoopi created food. The delightful tastes fill your palette with an explosion of flavor. The service is above & beyond! The kind, helpful waiter gave us samples & recommended exceptional lunch delights. The atmosphere is quaint, friendly, & made us feel right at home. Sure wish I could have their delicious recipes at home! Visitors should not miss this exceptional restaurant. We are so glad we found it! We will be back!
Very helpful when I told them I was Celiac, & they did cleaning prep woek & kept everything separate & made it safe for me while also confirming the sandwich options available. Some of possibly the best gluten free sandwichs I've found. On top the food, they were super friendly, the place & customers put a smile on my face😁. One of those cool places with interesting things to look at all over.
We ordered delivery lunch for 12 groomsmen in my sons wedding party while they were getting dressed at our old Montreal Airbnb. Yousef was amazing regarding communication. He double checked about allergies & ensured that nothing messy was sent. I only had a chance to taste 2 of the leftover sandwiches - goat cheese & the Camembert. They were delicious. I will certainly have lunch there the next time we are in old Montreal. The groomsmen enjoyed all the food.
Love this place. Great people. Great food. Fair prices. I went with a colleague & he liked it so much he wants to have them cater events to their nearby office.
We were in Montreal for 4 days & we ate here twice. Amazing sandwiches & salads. Quality ingredients, & delicious combinations. The guys are super nice. When we told them we were looking for ice because the corner store had none, they gave us a huge baggie full of ice that actually last us for 2 days.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had lunch at Shnoopi for the first time, & it was an amazing experience! I tried their house special, the Shnoopi Salad, which is a delightful mix of arugula, ,mushrooms,truffles, & shrimp-outstanding in both flavor & taste. To top it off, I enjoyed a smooth & refreshing Americano. The service was exceptional, even while sitting outdoors on their lovely patio in the sun. Overall, a phenomenal experience! I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!
