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.
Tried the matzo ball soup which was delicious with a nice clear broth, an old fashioned style meat sandwich with a mix of fatty & lean, & a side of pickles. The sandwich was stuffed with meat that fell apart & was well seasoned but slightly too salted for my taste. I liked the pickle, you could tell they were nicely done but not crispy enough for me.
It was a a good experience & the servers were super awesome & happy. Definitely a Montreal staple.
Great spot to get the Montreal smoked meat sandwich. The sandwich is solid & the combination of smoked meat, bread, & mustard is delicious. My brother & I also tried poutine from here which was pretty solid too. Service was excellent, our waitress was super friendly & did a great job with anything that was needed on our end, I would give six stars if I could for the service. The atmosphere was pretty nice, felt like a classic spot that you could tell was loved by the community. Definitely would recommend coming here.
I recently bought aged Karnatzel as I have done for many years & it seems obvious to me that Snowdon Deli has changed their supplier. It was alwsys my favorite treat & now it tastes like rubber with no depth of taste whatsoever.. sad as Karnatzel is such a staple in deli purchases
Smoked meat & Lox are very good lunch options. Always love picking up the party sandwiches. Usually fresh & tasty Jewish food with quick service. Also the eggplant 🍆 salad is amazing.
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.
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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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.
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.
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 .
