Schwartz's Deli

Kiara Ardelli (24 reviews)

13 Apr 2026

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5.0

I mean do I really have to put a review? Literally the best ever. Everyone knows it. Absolutely no competition. If you go to Montreal and you don't eat here that's really sad. Get the pickle.

golbarg amini

13 Apr 2026

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5.0

Worth the hype.

Karst van der Lei (10 reviews)

13 Apr 2026

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4.3

Delicious!! Place to be!

Yan Arsenault (1 review)

13 Apr 2026

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1.7

Go elsewhere for a classic Montreal smoked meat sandwich. No need to visit this place, a tourist trap all through and through. First of all the meat was dry, very fatty and tasteless. The pickle which was really soggy doesn’t even come included with the sandwich (crucial mistake, smoked meat sandwiches need a pickle). The service was quite bland, employees on their phone and unwelcoming. The price for two small sandwiches and a small fry came out to 45$ which is insane for how small the sandwich was. Id recommend 5 other places in MTL for smoked meat before Shwartz.

Heather Roorda

13 Apr 2026

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5.0

It was absolutely amazing!!

Emma Marie (105 reviews)

12 Apr 2026

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4.3

I did not see this one coming ! Visiting this place was not really my top priority I just wanna try because so many people recommend this to try out. I am soooo happy I made the right decision to try. Upto now I am still dreaming about this smoky meat flavor. I got the poutine and it was phenomenal! Truly this is the Montreal’s a must try !

Kat L (639 reviews)

12 Apr 2026

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4.7

Iconic place for smoke meat in Montreal. Can get very busy with queue outside so best to get there early to avoid long wait.

John Bennett (26 reviews)

12 Apr 2026

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1.0

This place is grubby. The staff was super rude after waiting 20 min in the cold. They packed us in cheek to jowl with strangers at the same table. Save your pastrami fix for another trip and go to a deli on 2nd Ave in NYC instead. I’m sure Schwartz’s is historically significant. Maybe get their takeout. Or, go to a nice French restaurant while in Montreal or better, a Portuguese place in the same neighborhood.

Aaron Klauber (17 reviews)

12 Apr 2026

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5.0

I love Schwartz’s I make sure to go every time I’m in Montreal! Simple, delicious, having grown up going to kosher delis in new York, it always feels like home. Smoked meat is slightly different than pastrami and must be properly investigated. Smoked meat sandwich, pickles on the side, well-done fries, an a black cherry soda is a classic order for your visit! Liver steak is great too!

Thomas H (35 reviews)

12 Apr 2026

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5.0

Great old school dinner. The food was phenomenal and the service was good, would highly suggest. After talking to locals prior to arriving they suggest the go to meal is the smoked meat sandwich medium fat, with fries, a pickle and a cherry cola

nabila jasmi (11 reviews)

12 Apr 2026

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5.0

The place felt cozy and the staff were polite.

Tom Mikolas (33 reviews)

12 Apr 2026

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5.0

Best smoked meat sandwich I have ever tasted 😋 Awesome 👌 👏 👍

shiyamala gokul (13 reviews)

11 Apr 2026

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4.7

Delicious food. Service is good. Limited seats only.

Benjamin Tiessen (157 reviews)

11 Apr 2026

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1.7

The smoked meat was not juicy or moist. It was dry. The pickle was soggy and flavourless. Would not recommend. The first door has seating in the back you don't need to wait in line to eat. It was $52 for 2 sandwiches a pickle and fries.

Kyle (39 reviews)

11 Apr 2026

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3.7

Decent food, the meat was really good but I find the meat sandwiches a bit too salty and oily. Super huge line as well

Yan villela vieira (59 reviews)

11 Apr 2026

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5.0

Great food there. There was a big line at the main entrance, but if you want just a sandwich or poutine, you can enter a separate room that usually has no line (but is also less cute if you want to take puctures).

Fanfan Chen (29 reviews)

11 Apr 2026

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3.7

Well it’s somehow sth you need to do due to their history and reputation. But I find the taste quite ordinary, but the dinning experience is probably worth a try, since it’s kind of last century feeling

sober gang (1 review)

11 Apr 2026

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1.0

Worst Montreal experience so far rude and bad mood employees Dirty dishes The meat was too raw i was about to throw up Overpriced 17 $ for just meat in a toast I dont care that they are exist for 100 years the place was soo dirty and bad smelling And to many tables for that space with no privacy all the tables was shared

Oriana Pozzo (19 reviews)

10 Apr 2026

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5.0

We had a great experience here. No wait to get in and we ordered a smoked meat sandwich with a poutine to share, more than enough. Everything was delicious, especially the smoked meat. The atmosphere was nice, and the service was even better. Bianca was very attentive and kind, which really made the visit stand out. Highly recommended in Montreal!

kelley whitten (1 review)

10 Apr 2026

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4.7

Smoked meat sandwich from takeout side was great. Bread was surprisingly soft and the meat was so tender. Huge serving size for the price. Get a pickle on the side.

Geraldine Taylor (8 reviews)

10 Apr 2026

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3.0

Although a Montreal Classic featuring the best smoked meat in Canada, there is almost always a line up to get in. However if you like smoked meat, there is nothing that compares!

Sweet Orange (1 review)

9 Apr 2026

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5.0

the food was so good they were so nice and i ate so much pouten it worth ever penny

CastIronGeek (11 reviews)

9 Apr 2026

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5.0

Came back after 25 years and I still feel the love! Highly recommend a visit🤘

Tara Sangster (6 reviews)

9 Apr 2026

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2.0

We just had a disappointing experience at Schwartz's Deli. We ordered on Uber Eats and followed up directly with the restaurant to make sure they received the order properly and to ask for condiments since we are staying at an Airbnb. A portion of our meal was missing (Uber refunded us) - and the requested condiments were also missing. This $60 meal did not live up to the expectations. We are visiting Montreal and wanted to experience 'The Best' smoked meat sandwich...but were disappointed. Next time we will try somewhere else.

Mahsa

9 Apr 2026

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3.7

We went to this restaurant during the holidays. The food was really delicious, but the line was very long, and when we got inside, the tables were quite crowded and close together. Still, the food was absolutely amazing.