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.
A classic Jewish deli that does not miss. The prices are great, menu is large, food comes quick, it’s simple & perfect. The smoked meat was great, & the latkes were perfect. I will be returning as much as possible to try everything.
Like bumping into an old friend. Good food, lovely atmosphere, & such nice service. We grabbed a quick bite for lunch before an appointment & service was both fast & lovely.
5. Classic Jewish deli with all the fan favourites. Come for the smoked meat, stay for the chopped liver & the chicken soup. Everything is fresh & made there, the vibe is authentic & classic. A great neighbourhood spot serving up delicious old favourites.
Smoke meat was ok, but not cut right. It was cut too thick. A real deli cutter knows how to cut it. Poutine was made with old fries that were soggy. We were disappointed & drove from Ontario for this.
When talking about smoked meat sandwiches in Montreal, as I researched, people always recommend Snowdon & Schwartz's. I haven't tried the other one, in my experience in Snowdon, the smoked beef sandwich is definitely top notch. I chose a medium fatty meat which was so tender & juicy with moderate smoky flavor, & I regretted having shared with family Lol. Turkey sandwich is recommended as well, different from our usual turkey ham. Meat balls are great too, just not out of my expectation. Kids love the sauce on meat balls. Others are just average, would not recommend the fries or salad.
Perfect for a quick, easy meal. Not only is their smoked meat /deli selection delicious, but they have fabulous big breakfasts at very reasonable prices. Omelette with salami, homefries & toast is delicious . Great pancakes as well. Very big variety. Great takeout counter, & the staff is efficient & very friendly.
On Luke Martin's (Chopsticks Travel channel) recommendation, I decided to give this place a try with my family & wowwwww... it was as good as advertised!!!! Very juicy smoked meat & brisket sandwiches.... the old lady that served us was really friendly too, giving us the background story of the English-speaking Jewish community. The sandwiches were reasonably priced too at $14.50 for sooooooo much meat!! Will definitely go back next time in Montreal!!!
Cher & franchement poche. Ambiance déprimante. Si vous pouvez vous déplacer, c'est plus loin mais le roi du smoked meat sur St-Hubert est 1000 fois mieux.
Vraiment excellent, comme je me l'imaginais!!! Le smoked meat est tellement juteux & fondant. Ma copine a prix le sandwich au brisket avec sauce , juste génial. La salade de choux & les cornichons sont aussi très bon. Seul petit bémol serait peut être le prix un peux élevé, 60$ pour deux . Mais au final sa valait le coup.
Went to Snowdon's .on 10-20-24 at 1300. Line was about 3 minutes. Served a Smoked Meat Platter in less than 5 minutes. Excellent! Perfectly cooked. Made two sandwiches. One of the best in the city.
