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Snowdon Déli

Legendary smoked meat served with the soul of a classic Montreal deli.

Côte-des-Neiges
4.5$
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Snowdon Déli establishes a reputation for authentic Montreal-style smoked meat through traditional preparation methods and careful seasoning. The menu centers on thick-cut, hand-sliced beef brisket stacked high on rye bread with classic yellow mustard. Beyond the signature sandwiches, the kitchen produces house-made specialties like poutine, crispy golden fries, and various deli-style salads. The interior features a functional, no-frills aesthetic that prioritizes efficiency and a focus on the food itself. Patrons encounter a bustling environment where the emphasis remains on consistent quality and the generous portions of cured meats. This institution maintains a commitment to time-honored techniques that define local culinary traditions. Every dish reflects the standard deli approach, ensuring that each component contributes to the overall profile of a hearty, flavor-forward meal served without unnecessary embellishment or artificial pretension.

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4.5575 ratings
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*as of 2026-08-01
4.5575 ratings
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69%
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18%
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Review Summary

Snowdon Deli is widely regarded as an iconic Montreal institution, celebrated for its nostalgic, old-school diner atmosphere and authentic deli experience. Many visitors praise the smoked meat sandwiches as tender, flavorful, and among the best in the city, often preferring the location for its friendly service and lack of overwhelming tourist queues compared to other famous establishments. While the menu features a variety of well-loved classics such as brisket, matzo ball soup, and latkes, experiences regarding portion sizes and pricing can be mixed. Although most patrons appreciate the welcoming, community-focused vibe and the dedicated staff, some recent reviews have noted inconsistencies in food quality and service efficiency during peak hours.
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Josie
5.0

My family & I love coming here. The vibe is old school, & nostalgic. The bagel & lox is a absolutely delicious. The home potatoes & pancakes are excellent. We always enjoy our meals when we come regardless of what we order. The service is warm & friendly. Definitely one of our top breakfast places.

Oct 22, 2025
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Anthony
5.0

Best place for smoke meat in the city

Oct 14, 2025
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Chris
5.0

I thought I had the best sandwich in Montreal. But Snowdon was excellent. The vibe, the wonderful servers made this just a great experience. Look forward to visiting everytime I am in the city.

Oct 12, 2025
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Mike
5.0

I'd say that this is the best smoked meat sandwich that I ever had. It was extremely moist, tender, & had a ton of flavor. Their pickles were also excellent & true fermented deli pickles. If you're from NY or NJ, you'd love this place.

Oct 9, 2025
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Raymond
3.0

Après 3 pm on doit commander au comptoir (style cafeteria) & manger sur place si on veut mais pas de service aux tables.

Oct 9, 2025
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Nicholas
5.0

Classic deli with a great smoked meat sandwich. Was smaller than I was expecting, but full of flavour. The meat was so tender. The matzo ball soup & potato salad were also great.

Oct 7, 2025
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Glenn
5.0

What a great old school deli. I have heard about it for many years & finally had the opportunity to try it.

The smoked meat medium was melt in your mouth & the fries were also excellent!

I will definitely be back soon.

Oct 4, 2025
on Google
Stevesmith
5.0

Today in Montreal .
I'd spent a considerable amount of time researching kosher delis in Montréal. I settled on Snowdons. Far enough off the track to lose the tourist lines & it had cred 🤷🏼?♂?.
Walked to the metro to find the system was locked out due to the strike . But the train wasn't. So we took the train to Lachine ? No busses. The deli was 2.9 km away . On foot. A pilgrimage with KA . We pushed on ! 😄
Snowdons didn't disappoint. Smoked meat sandwiches, kniches , half sour pickles , coleslaw , cucumber salad .
All the Jewish greatest hits . But, the surprise turned out to be the meat balls in sauce with fries. Jewtine we called it. Unbeatable . Oh, & Karneatzel . & Flieschers cherry coke !
The staff were so accommodating. We were inquisitive & clueless . We were given chopped liver on rye to see if we liked it & ended up buying a bunch of stuff for the hotel ❤?
What an experience .

Oct 4, 2025
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Pierre-Marc
5.0

Delicious BLT, amazing service in a fantastic decor
Just loved it.

Oct 3, 2025
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Ashkan
5.0

I lived in Snowdon for 10 years & never went there until the last month because I had to leave the neighbourhood. It's pretty good. Maybe the best of its kind in the city & that's a big statement considering the other one.

Oct 2, 2025
on Google
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