Snowdon Deli emerges in reviews as a Montreal institution with an old school, welcoming deli vibe where the smoked meat sandwich is consistently praised for tenderness and rich flavor, the brisket earns praise for melt in your mouth texture, and the bagels, matzo ball soup, latkes, knishes, and pickles round out a hearty experience. Many describe the service as friendly and efficient, with a warm, nostalgic atmosphere that draws locals and visitors alike, though it can get slow when crowds are large. Takeout and dine in both work well, and portions are often generous, though a few visits note prices are high for the amount of food or that particular items were not up to par on that day, including some disappointing fries or dry meat. Still, the overall sentiment centers on Snowdon Deli as a top spot for authentic Montreal smoked meat and classic Jewish deli fare, a must visit for those seeking a traditional, comforting, and dependable deli experience.
When I visit Montreal, I try to visit a new smoked meat destination, & on my most recent stayover, I went to Snowdon Deli for lunch. I got the smoked meat sandwich platter which comes with fries & pickles. The smoked meat was flavorful, tender, & nicely seasoned. I also appreciated the friendly staff & the old school diner atmosphere. The price for my meal did seem fairly high, compared to similar joints in the city.
Sep 12, 2024
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What's better? Friendly staff or the food? Both amazing. Walked in at 6:30 & they sat me down even though they closed in 15 min.... My buddies have been going here for almost 2 decades, we will probably be going here for another 4-5 decades? God willing of course.
The smoked meat tastes cheap & rubbery, kind of like what you'd find pre-packaged in a grocery store. The fries were also bad, they were soggy & burnt at the same time. Service was great though. Food is not worth it. There are better options in Montreal
Snowden Deli is a great alternative to some of the flashier names in the delicatessen game. It's not in a trendy area & it's got an inauspicious exterior, but the inside looks unchanged since the late eighties in a good way. The smoked meat was amazing. We had it medium & it was rich, sweet, & not too greasy or heavy. The platter w/fries & pickles is absolutely massive, it's probably better suited to share than to eat alone. The place is very hectic & full at mealtimes & the service can be a bit hard to flag down, though the food comes out quickly once ordered. We saw plenty of regulars & folks really enjoying their meals. Strong recommend!
Starting my vacation with the ultimate comfort meal: a fatty smoked meat sandwich, fries, & a cherry Coke. Because if I'm going to relax, my arteries might as well, too! 😬🍟🥪🍒
Aug 16, 2024
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Fantastic! The smoked meat sandwich was just the right size. The smoked turkey sandwich was perfect. Everything was what i hoped it would be including the friendly wait staff. Go & enjoy!
Got a booth in short order for my wife & I. Hart's version of Smoked Meat Platter means the rye bread is served pre-sliced on the side, & you make your own sandwich with as much or as little (but why would you?) meat as you want. The kosher dill & a side of fries is included. Great traditional diner!
Nice Montreal Deli with above average smoked meat & really good fries. Prices are a tad high for the amount of food you get as I wouldn't mind paying it if the sandwiches were a bit larger. Service was good & quick so I'd probably give them another try someday if I ventured into that area of Montreal. 8.4/10
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Nice atmosphere. Service was good. Food arrived relatively quickly for such a busy place. The food was just passable. Fries were not good. Bread was great but meat was dry. Portions were on the small side Dessert was bland. That said I could see there were a lot of happy regulars & it may be I just ordered the wrong things
I've been going here since I was a teenager with my Dad. It's one of our favourite lunch spots for smoke meat. They are honestly all so friendly here & the food is unbeatable. We leave satisfied every time.
Loved this place, our first stop in Montreal. Kind service & a traditional deli slash diner atmosphere. Food is amazing. Had both the smoked meat & the brisket. Both absolutely killer sandwiches. Fries crispy & fresh too
Food is always delicious (smoked meat sandwich & chopped liver plater with coleslaw & potato salad). Staff friendly too. Parking is an issue & you often have to circle the neighborhood to find a spot.
Snowdon deli has been around forever however my visit last Friday left alot to be desired. Service was slow & sloppy. Our waitress was the larger younger woman. We sat for 20 minutes before getting our order taken. So, my friend & I each had a smoked meat sandwich, which was on the small side without much meat, we split an order of French fries, also on the chincy side on a small plate, Harvey's gives you more, he wanted a dill pickle & I had a coffee, no refill, & my friend had a cherry coke. The bill came to over 56.00 before the tip. This is outrageous. At labelle province, I can get a smoked meat trio for 12.99 that outdoes snowdon by a mile. Also, my mother a few weeks back got a take out order from snowdon that was awful. Example,.the chopped liver had the consistency of brown cement. It will be a long time before we go back.
