Schwartz's Deli

Joy (7 reviews)

27 May 2026

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4.7

The smoked meat sandwiches are delicious, I would recommend the lean or medium one. The food was served quite speedy.

A L I C E (135 reviews)

27 May 2026

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5.0

Went in for a late lunch (around 3:30 pm), had to wait for a table (3-4 mins). so if you’re planning to go in for lunch or dinner, give yourself enough time to wait in line. Order the poutine Swartz and the quarter chicken with Swartz (comes with slices of bread, coleslaw and pickle). The meat were delicious, not too salty but flavourful.

Lucky C (60 reviews)

27 May 2026

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5.0

Schwartz’s was some of the best smoked meat and classic kosher deli vibe I’ve ever experienced! The smoked meat platter genuinely rocked my world; it comes in a massive portion with a variety of cuts from fatty to lean, and each bite was just so tender, juicy, and well-seasoned. The service was super friendly and efficient, and the cooks/waiters behind the counter were extremely welcoming despite the constant endless crowd. Not to mention, the coleslaw was literally the best I’ve ever had…no mayo, just crisp, sweetly sour green goodness. Totally worth waiting on line for (but the line moves quite fast anyway)!!!

Sean Parsons (9 reviews)

27 May 2026

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4.3

Food and service was great, but there was a very odd smell in the restaurant. Not alot of seating and very crammed.

Markku Latvala (426 reviews)

27 May 2026

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5.0

Time stands still. Excellent smoked meat sandwiches. Legendary.

Douglas Mauch (31 reviews)

27 May 2026

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5.0

Great food. Had to wait a bit, but that is expected.

Dimitri Georgopoulos (145 reviews)

27 May 2026

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4.7

What a smoked meat sandwich !!!

alyssa (354 reviews)

27 May 2026

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4.0

Came later in the evening and it wasn’t too crowded which was nice. Overall taste was pretty good, definitely worth trying

Pat N (10 reviews)

27 May 2026

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5.0

Best smoke meet sandwich!!

Mike Reid (93 reviews)

26 May 2026

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4.0

True hometown gem in Montréal.

Danny Pascoe (75 reviews)

26 May 2026

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5.0

Fantastic food and service 👌 Would go again when I am in Montreal. Or you can open one in Toronto.

James Toubia (428 reviews)

26 May 2026

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4.7

Expectations were high however the sandwich and fries were not too special. Service was great and the freshness is undeniable!

Sarah Bolles (2 reviews)

26 May 2026

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5.0

Super fast take out line. We took our sandwiches to Mont Royal park to eat. Got a smoked meat sandwich, a pickle and sprite. They were DELICIOUS. Must eat here if you’re visiting Montreal.

Greg Barrett (2 reviews)

25 May 2026

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3.7

Schwartz's Deli is a very cool place, happy we went there to try it out. The food did not disappoint. Keep in mind when going - it is a VERY small place, entrance is very small - waiting and standing room is outside in the weather - tables are shared, very little elbow room. You feel rushed to eat though - get some take out, eat it at home or at a park, make sure you have lots of napkins - the food is good.

Duncan Knight (54 reviews)

25 May 2026

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4.3

Not as big as I was hoping! My sandwich was half this full, but maybe for the best 😂 Was very tasty and I recommend the cherry soda to go with it.

Satoshi (37 reviews)

25 May 2026

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3.3

I'm not sure what's so special about smoked meat in montreal. Asked for medium fat, but it was extremely lean.

Nicholas Friesen (29 reviews)

25 May 2026

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5.0

Amazing...get the take out line

andronico adan (33 reviews)

25 May 2026

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5.0

A place to visit, enjoy and have fun

Jonathan Katsiris (56 reviews)

25 May 2026

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5.0

You can't visit Montreal and not go to Schwartz's Deli. Waiting in line to get inside is well worth the wait. In line outside, we were approached by what I can assume was the owner - doing a headcount and gladhandling the patrons. Once inside we sat down and ordered the smoked meat sandwich, with side coleslaw and pickle. The coleslaw was excellent and the pickles are half the reason people visit. The poutine is a must. A staple of the community, go hungry, leave full.

Dawn Marie (31 reviews)

25 May 2026

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4.0

We were visiting Vermont and took the day to go in to Canada. We sought out going to Schwartz’s deli since it was listed in the top 10 things to do / see. The smoked meat sandwich was good. Not very many options for the picky eaters. Super busy with a standing line outside. Our server was friendly and helpful.

Ashish Nagra (11 reviews)

24 May 2026

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4.7

Schwartz’s Deli truly feels like a piece of Montreal’s history. The smoked meat sandwich absolutely lives up to the reputation — tender, juicy, perfectly seasoned, and stacked generously on classic rye bread with mustard. You can instantly understand why people call it one of the best smoked meat spots in Canada. The atmosphere is old-school, crowded, and full of energy, which honestly adds to the charm of the experience. Even with the long lineups, the service moves surprisingly fast. The pickles, fries, and black cherry soda pair perfectly with the sandwich and complete the authentic deli experience. Yes, it gets busy and touristy, but after one bite, you realize why this place has remained legendary for decades. It’s amazing to know that even international superstar Celine Dion became part-owner of this iconic spot, which makes the place feel even more legendary and deeply connected to Montreal’s culture. Being recognized by the Michelin Guide only adds to its reputation as one of Montreal’s truly iconic food destinations. Definitely a must-visit in Montreal for anyone who appreciates classic comfort food and legendary food spots. Visit Timestamp: May 21st, 2026; 10:00pm (EST)

Jesse Dozois (6 reviews)

24 May 2026

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5.0

Best smoked meat in Montreal

Beck Pura (25 reviews)

24 May 2026

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5.0

Oh man I love this place. I don’t live in Canada anymore but I still think about these sandwiches fondly.

Dean Wong (31 reviews)

23 May 2026

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4.7

Decent, old school NYC vibe and excellent fare. Can’t go wrong with the smoked meats.

Tania Garshowitz-Dong (6 reviews)

23 May 2026

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5.0

Super friendly staff. No kids menu but they brought out small side dishes for kids to try.