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Snowdon Déli

Legendary Montreal smoked meat served just the way it has been for generations.

Côte-des-Neiges
4.5$
OPEN6 am - 6 pm
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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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on Google4.5 (1800+)
*as of 2026-08-01
4.5575 ratings
5★
70%
4★
18%
3★
5%
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7%
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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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Nicolas
5.0

Wonderful deli experience & the best smoked meat I've had when traveling to Montreal. Get on the metro, go to Snowden, & enjoy!

Apr 22, 2025
on Google
Eduardo
4.0

Cool spot, a bit pricey for what they serve, & it can get very busy. Still, the brisket sandwich is great, as is there poutine, smoked meat, & salmon dishes.

Apr 21, 2025
on Google
Obi
5.0

Food was fantastic. Sophie & Vickie are super nice too. Sophie went out of her way to figure out what was wrong with our parking space meter.

Apr 10, 2025
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Gregory
5.0

Great spot! My favourite spots are now Katz (NYC), Schwartz & now on 3rd Snowdon Deli! Standing with the greats 💪 our favourite was the Smoked meat sandwich medium. The table next to us ordered sausage appetizers & club roll sandwich! We def getting that. The hot brisket was different & delicious! Try it. Corned beef was not our favourite, but everything else was great!we coming again soon.

Apr 7, 2025
on Google
T
5.0

Best Jewish deli in North America! Latkes, fruit, karnutzle & smoked meats are the highlights for me. Wonderful service too.

Apr 7, 2025
on Google
Tatiana
5.0

J'ai adoré! La nourriture est délicieuse & même si ça prend un peu de temps d'avoir une table, ça vaut le coup

Apr 5, 2025
on Google
Anna
5.0

Great deli, happy to have checked out this recommendation!

Mar 23, 2025
on Google
Glen
4.0

Average rating. Smoked meat sandwich is ok. No waitress to serve you after 3h00pm. Order your food at the counter go pay in advance & hopefully someone will bring the order to where you are sitting.

Mar 13, 2025
on Google
Rémy
5.0

Good classic deli serving tasty simple food. The smoked meat is some of the best in town, & the fries were fresh & crispy.

Will definitely come back & sample more items on the menu

Mar 11, 2025
on Google
EWS
5.0

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Mar 7, 2025
on Google
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