Schwartz's Deli

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.

James Potter (28 reviews)

9 Apr 2026

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5.0

This place is a must stop anytime you visit Montreal. This was our second visit and it was perfect as the first. Will there be a line to get in? Probably. Does it move fast? Of course. Is it worth the wait? Hell yeah! This is a lot of food, but it is the best smoked meat you will ever eat in your life. The pickles are a must, and the fries are just like chip-truck fries. Our waitress was awesome, our food was delivered quickly. All in all a great experience

H Hong (26 reviews)

8 Apr 2026

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4.3

New York is a ripoff compared to this place that has the exact same taste as New York’s Katz deli

Reiss Krygier-Mclaren (76 reviews)

8 Apr 2026

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5.0

We joined the queue at around 1pm midweek as a duo and it took around 15 minutes to be squeezed in on a table - sat next to a lovely family from Toronto on a school break holiday where the kids were really excited to order!! It is a no nonsense sandwich shop where the recommended smoked meat sandwich is the firm favourite and everyone is nodding and licking their lips as they take a bite. I would recommend adding mustard to every bite to enhance the flavour but may not be to everyone’s taste. A pickle and a cherry cola accompanied the sandwich and we had ourselves a nice lunch to keep us going. Sadly I only got to visit once but if I return to Montreal it is on my list.

Sadaf K (94 reviews)

7 Apr 2026

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4.7

If you’re in Montreal, this place is an absolute must. The smoked beef is honestly the best I’ve ever had, rich, tender, and packed with flavor. It’s totally worth waiting in line, even if it takes a while. Despite the constant crowds, the service is impressively fast and efficient. Just be prepared: the place is always extremely busy and there’s barely any room to even walk around. Still, the food makes it completely worth it.

Manya T (8 reviews)

7 Apr 2026

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5.0

Lives up to the hype!

Roger Virdee (175 reviews)

7 Apr 2026

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5.0

Great sandwich top friendly service and cosy. Ironically did nt wait got straight in. Guy who served me was great got my sandwich quickly. Tastes better than katz but not as much volume .and is less expensive by a considerable margin to the katz version.........i ll take quality over quantity anyday. A must visit to montreal.

Jessica B (8 reviews)

7 Apr 2026

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5.0

This was definitely worth the wait! So good! Gluten free except the bread and the gravy on the poutine.

Khorshid Yaghmai (279 reviews)

7 Apr 2026

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3.3

Great for tourists

Julio Nava (10 reviews)

7 Apr 2026

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5.0

Great

Lucky SixThreeNineNine (68 reviews)

6 Apr 2026

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4.7

Smoked meat sandwich has lots of brisket which is soft and has a good mix of lean and fatty bits. Sandwich is served warm too. Tastes good but not worth the long wait.

Johannes Conforti (59 reviews)

6 Apr 2026

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5.0

Sublime sandwich and authentic

Charles lo (282 reviews)

6 Apr 2026

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4.0

Good corned beef sandwich from the carryout line. The dining line was insane. Go at off hours and not on weekends.

Amelie P (2 reviews)

6 Apr 2026

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3.3

One of the most famous restaurants here. Worth paying a visit. But for a second time, hmm. The steak is over smoked and the sandwich is bit dry.

Ivan Reyes (2 reviews)

5 Apr 2026

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4.7

Bro it was so good. Literally the best smoke meat I've had. Also rlly fun atmosphere. Got seated with amazing people.

Gilberto Felix (1 review)

5 Apr 2026

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5.0

Excellent

Sónia Costa (18 reviews)

5 Apr 2026

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1.0

I recently visited Schwartz’s Deli and left genuinely disappointed. The total came to over $70 for three sandwiches and a side of fries, which was already shocking—but unfortunately, the experience didn’t justify the price at all. The sandwiches were surprisingly small, especially considering the reputation and cost. Even more disappointing, the meat was quite dry and lacked the juicy, flavorful quality you would expect from a place known for smoked meat. There was barely any mustard—just a thin smear—which made the sandwich feel even more underwhelming. As for the fries, they were overly greasy and heavy, making them difficult to enjoy. It felt like very little attention was paid to quality or consistency. The overall condition of the restaurant also left a lot to be desired. The space felt run down and not particularly clean, which only added to the negative experience. Given how iconic this place is supposed to be, I expected much better upkeep and atmosphere. All in all, this visit was disappointing from both a food and value perspective. There are many other great places in Montreal where you can get better quality, better portions, and a more enjoyable experience for your money. I would honestly recommend choosing another spot instead.

Sean M (71 reviews)

5 Apr 2026

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4.0

A montreal institution for almost a hundred years. You should at least do Schwartz's at least once when you visit small seating area.But it's a hundred year old building, always get the dark cherry cola.

Randy Simington (75 reviews)

5 Apr 2026

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5.0

Doesn't look like much but that's a lot of sandwich to put away. Fantastic nonetheless, so tender and juicy and the pickle was fantastic as well. Must stop if you're in Montreal. It's a bit of a wait but worth it. Or you can get take out quicker and enjoy in the park, weather permitting...which it wasn't for us.

Brrshup (8 reviews)

5 Apr 2026

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5.0

First off busy busy spot, line up out the door… but when we did get it we both ordered the famous smoked meat Sammy. I liked it a lot. My son did too, but he prefers Rueben’s… I’m at a loss myself because this was packed full of flavor and almost roast beefy like… I really enjoyed it. We are making our way to all the best smoke meat Sammy places this time around

Sebass Morin (15 reviews)

5 Apr 2026

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5.0

Really great service, fast too. Got great discussion with the staff too!! Easy to understand why it has a great reputation

Raul Cuenca (9 reviews)

5 Apr 2026

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5.0

Very busy