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.
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
We dropped by for lunch before left Montreal. I really wanted to try after I saw it featured on Guy Fieri show Service & food here was on point Smoked meat & corn beef was not too salty & very flavorful Poutine was so good here. Sooo good!!! Picked up 3lbs of meat to bring home & only $60 Definitely coming back next time. 9/10
Hard to believe that in all my years in Montreal I was going here for the first time. This is a typical deli, with booths & a deli counter. We shared a smoke meat sandwich & some sides & it was very good. The prices were great also, still a place where you can have a solid lunch for around $20.
The smoked meat sandwich was delicious, but for $15 it is pretty small. I got some poutine as well which was run of the mill, & at $15 was also overpriced.
Montreal insiders know that the Snowdon Deli is an institution that has made & served the best Montreal deli since 1946. Try the smoked meat, regular on rye with mustard.
Best smoke meat in Montreal with the best old school deli atmosphere. Breakfast & lunch are top notch. Catering & to-go counter as well. No one does it better.
Great place to get smoked meats & fish! The food was all delicious, & the menu was so large - you can easily get just about anything you're craving, & at a range of price points. They do have more expensive plates but those servings are very generous! It's about as classic of a deli as you can get - cozy & unpretentious, very kind servers, cheap coffee, good food. I would highly recommend it!
