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.
A really nice small restaurant, perfect for the summer!
The food & the atmosphere are good, & the service is top-tier! I really enjoyed the freshness & quality of the ingredients, plus the portions were more than enough. & the dessert was good, but somehow the texture is not fully the one expected for rice & milk.
The service is great! It's definitely a differentiator.
Aug 6, 2025
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Le restaurant Shnoopi propose des paninis délicieux. Le panini steak fromage est incroyable, avec une viande tendre & du fromage fondant. L'ambiance est agréable & le service est rapide. Une belle adresse à découvrir !
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 !
The food they serve is probably the freshest food I've had in Montreal. You just taste it. Different menu from what you usually get for sandwiches & salad. Rice pudding is absolutely delicious.
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!
Consistently amazing food & service. Prices are very reasonable too. I'd probably eat there 2/3x a week if I lived closer that's how healthy, tasty & filling the food is.
Ordered an iced latte & basically got a shot of coffee at the bottom of a glass of milk. Employee was too lazy to even stir it. & their ice cubes are huge, which I'm not a fan of. Not to mention, I requested light ice & got anything but that. & they're not particularly fast or friendly, either. They make their sandwiches in a toaster oven, which is better than a microwave, I guess.
Jul 25, 2025
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I'm not joking when I say this is the best lobster roll I've ever had. It's so refreshing & light but filled with high quality lobster. I have been recommending it to everyone I know because it really is that good & very reasonably priced compared to other places downtown! The pictures really don't do it justice, they were so beautifully dressed & packaged - 11/10 flavour & experience!
Jul 22, 2025
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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!
Nice modern light food restaurant with French deco flair. We ordered the titular Shnoopi sandwich, a meatball sandwich, & the Shnoopi salad, plus a latte & a hot chocolate. Everything was good! The shrimps were fresh, the vegetables were fresh, the bread was perfectly toasted, & the hot chocolate was the prettiest we've ever seen (in a simple way). Would definitely come back again if & when we return to Montreal.
