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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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69%
4★
18%
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Reviews for Snowdon Déli

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (1800+)
*as of 2026-08-15
5★
69%
4★
18%
3★
5%
2★
7%
1★
1%

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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Excellent. Just expensive these days unfortunately.

Sep 29, 2023
on Google
5.0

Super good smoked meat sandwich. Service is fast, & they have also a choice of corned beef or try their Matzah ball soup

Sep 28, 2023
on Google
3.0

Good quality, but the servers will try to upsell you, for example from a sandwich to a platter, which it turns out is entirely too much food for one person. If you order carefully then you’ll enjoy it more!

Sep 23, 2023
on Google

Delicious smoke meat sandwich!

Sep 23, 2023
on Google

So good. Will go back again. The staff is like a family. Very warm & welcoming.

Sep 17, 2023
on Google

Great cream cheese bagel with lox !!

Sep 15, 2023
on Google
5.0

Melt in your mouth smoked meat

Sep 15, 2023
on Google

My go to for Salami, a Karnatzel, homemade smoked salmon, & of course Smoked meat 🚀

Sep 13, 2023
on Google
5.0

Great food, great choices nice folks!

Sep 12, 2023
on Google

Take it or leave it slippery smoked meat. Personally it strongly prefer Schwartz's or smoke meat Pete. Kindly service.

Sep 11, 2023
on Google