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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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4.5581 ratings
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69%
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18%
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*as of 2026-08-15
4.5581 ratings
5★
69%
4★
18%
3★
5%
2★
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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4.0

The poutine was pretty good

Mar 1, 2024
on Google
William
5.0

Simply the best.

Feb 25, 2024
on Google
Tal
5.0

Iconic, never misses

Feb 22, 2024
on Google
Jérôme
5.0

This place has the best smoked meat in Montreal. There I said it. The poutine was super good too!

Feb 22, 2024
on Google
Maryam
5.0

Wow...it was very very friendly. I admired the waitress. She was like a grand mama. & food's quality was high.... I liked & I'll come back many times.

Feb 21, 2024
on Google
Raphael
3.0

Really nice place feeling really welcoming with nice servers.. the only problem is that this place is so good that we need to make it bigger!!! Cause me & my family we went & we were 5 & there is only max space for 4 people squizzed!!! So that would be nice but either way the vibes are good like if I was a 90s dine

Feb 14, 2024
on Google
Paul
5.0

This is now the best, yes THE BEST smoked meat in Montréal, far surpassing the so popular & continual degrading Schwatz'. This is the place 👌

Feb 8, 2024
on Google
Dominic
5.0

C'est le meilleur endroit pour le smoke meat & la poutine ( & la tarte au cerise, & la tarte au bleuet, & ... ) Le service est aussi le meilleur.

Feb 4, 2024
on Google
Andrew
4.0

Old school. Needs a reno, but you don't go here for the ambiance, you go here for the smoked meat. Better than Reubens.

Feb 4, 2024
on Google
Alicia
5.0

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.

Jan 31, 2024
on Google
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