Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen
(Schwartz's Charcuterie Hébraïque de Montréal)
Deli and Sandwich Spot$$$$
Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal
This deli is famous for their smoked meats. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Best smoked meat in Montreal and maybe .. In the world."(8 Tips)
"Delicious smoked meat sandwiches in the Mile End neighbourhood."(192 Tips)
"Smoked meat sandwich is amazing and the poutine is great too."(10 Tips)
"Combo of sandwich, pickle, fries and drink is the way to go."(27 Tips)
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Rob IacoccaFebruary 19, 2018It’s one of the oldest and most famous places in town. Delicious smoked meat sandwiches in the Mile End neighbourhood. Tip: We bypassed the bulk of the line by getting takeout (separate entrance).
Linda GrossmanSeptember 7, 2015If you don't want to wait on line to eat at the restaurant, go on the take out door and order amazing food and eat at your hotel room or in a park. So deliciouslyo
Jesse BagelsSeptember 11, 2015Historic, as a New Yorker I do think this place is a contender to Katz's, or will at least satisfy your smoked meat/pastrami craving while in Montreal, definitely a must-try spot, owner is nice too!
Linda HuaDecember 13, 2018If you’re in MTL you must hit up the famous Schwartz’s. Better to go earlier then wait in line hungry. The smoked meat sandwich is delicious and juicy! Make sure to get a side of pickle too.
Andie ChuDecember 5, 2019Great smoked meat with amazing taste! First stop for every new comer in Montreal. The liver combo is quite a nice choice also. Love this resto.
Christina ChinSeptember 9, 2018Smoked meat sammie. Do i think its the best? Ehh katz deli still takes top spot imo. Skip the line and go in the takeout door and order, they still have some seating in there.
Eddie LorenzoJuly 3, 2022One of the oldest smoked meat places in Montréal. Get there early or you will be waiting in line for a while. You can go to the Take Out section for faster service and eat outside on a bench or car
ElisaJuly 6, 2019Make sure to ask for the fatty meat because they WILL serve you the dry lean meat if you don't ask. There's a door for takeaway if you don't want to wait in the line for seating.
Y-F Daniel ChengMarch 12, 2019A perfect place to get one’s fix of Montrealiness. Here is the secret passcode for getting a knowing nod from the busy and indifferent waiters: “Fatty, root beer, pickle and extra napkins. Merci. “
Gabriel SeahJanuary 19, 20222 smoked meat sandwiches had a lot more meat than a large plate (according to server), so we did that. A lot of meat. The smoked meat was good, savoury with good spices & with pretty good marbling.
Emily WilsonAugust 27, 2015Order a black cherry soda and a smoked meat sandwich with a dill pickle and some fries on the side
Alex LikesFoodOctober 4, 2017Smoked meat sandwich! Busy place that has a queue out the door, but very fast service once you’re seated, sit at the bar to watch the action. Cash only, though there’s an atm next door.
Evelyn LingSeptember 4, 2017delicious smoked meat sandwiches. also got the pickle, coleslaw and fries, which are a must as well!! black cherry soda was a bit syrupy but still good to have.
Elnaz TaqizadehDecember 17, 2016The smoked meat is really good but we didn't have good experience with staff!!!! + cash only!if you don't want to stand in line, go for take out store.
Kristine CApril 3, 2016Very good, similar to Katz's food wise but so much smaller and more intimate which gives it major atmosphere points. Plus the Canadian knock offs cherry coke is 👌🏼
Mike WinstonDecember 11, 2017Their famed smoked meat sandwich is damned delicious, though I don't think it can necessarily hold a flame to its hot pastrami cousins down in NYC. WinstonWanders.com
Joy SimJuly 9, 2019Get the smoked meat sandwich, at least medium fatty (don’t settle for the lean stuff). Also skip the long line and go straight to the takeout counter - there are seats in the back
Barbara LavadinhoJuly 12, 2015My goodness, what isn't good here!??? The place is really crowded and you will probably have to stand in line to get in but once you do, your mouth will have an orgasm! Awesome, friendly staff!
Jamie BaxterDecember 17, 2014First smoked meat I had in Canada, and it has yet to have been beat! Have a sandwich in house. Order some smoked meat to go. Sit down alongside some strangers & gush over how awesome the food is!
Andrea LeganchukJune 5, 2018Smoked meat, a pickle and black cherry pop is the thing to order. Ask for medium meat (medium fat). Also bring cash... doesn't look like they take cards any more.
Sabrina S.December 28, 2018Truly a classic and must visit. Put up with the lines to get inside the classically designed/decorated interiors. Not much space but the smoked meat tastes truly fresh & spicy (not hot but flavorful)
Raj S.August 17, 2014An absolute classic. Come here and wait in the line. Reminds me a lot of Katz's in NYC. Get the smoked meat sandwich with mustard. Comes on white bread. Wash it down with a ginger ale.
Joanna FlammMarch 31, 2018Go at a weird time for a less harried experience. Smoked meat is obviously the way to go. Cole slaw was a surprise hit! Vinegary, not creamy. Yum.
- Benson BleierMarch 3, 2016Cole slaw was some of the best I've ever had. Smoked meat sandwich hit the spot too. Would recommend taking your food to go if you don't want to wait in line (to the left of the sit-down restaurant).
Jenn Vargas- SosaJuly 2, 2013You can't miss this place if you are in Montreal! Ask for the non-lean smoked meat.... No te pierdas este lugar si estas en montreal! Pide el sandwich the smoked meat...
KaydeeAugust 30, 2014Grab a seat at the counter and get the medium fat smoked meat sandwich and a black cherry coke. Check out all the cool memorabilia on the walls too.
Pistachio MattMarch 11, 2018This will be the MOST Jewish experience of your life!! Sit at the counter and talk to the locals! Order the classic: smoked meat sandwich with medium meat, a giant pickle, fries, and a cherry coke.
Léonard GJune 12, 2013Montreal's premier chow hound spot. Leave all pretense, finesse and foodiness aside for now and indulge in the gluttony. Don't worry, you're in good company here. Enjoy the tastiest smoked meat et al
Justin OrdovezaJanuary 17, 2017It's communal seating so you might have to sit with a stranger. They except American $ but there's a 10% charge. The medium fatty is the way to go.
Sophia DavidsonNovember 3, 2013Order a pickle! They are fantastic. Not to mention the smoked meat itself! And fries! All with a cherry soda. Delicious combination.
Heather AggusJuly 2, 2019Smoked meat is fantastic. Biggest pickle I have ever seen. Great fries too.
Patty DiazJanuary 19, 2023Wasn’t sure if I’ll like it, but boy I am in love 😍 this meat is amazing ! You have to try it with the cherry cola!!
Monica DesaiSeptember 4, 2018I mean, Katz’s, take note. The meat sandwich with a pickle to cut it is incredible!
Stephanie ChengDecember 16, 2013Lives up to its reputation, smoked meat sandwich with a pickle! Halfsies so you can get a poutine from Frit Alors or Patati Patata.
Steven Thunder LeeSeptember 30, 2014Order Meat combo, French fries, pickle and cherry coke. They only accept cash only. If you don't want to wait for a table, go to Schwartz's takeout, which is next door and they accept credit card
Tulin KAugust 20, 2014Smoked meat also available seperately if you dont wanna go for sandwich. Dont wait forthe queu of the restaurant, nextdoor is the deli where u may order n there is a place to eat as well
MeenahAugust 11, 2015Takeout is the way to go. Just eat it in your car. The line is always pretty long but in our experience, the wait doesn't take more than 30mins. Arrive early too
Rechie ValdezJuly 2, 2015Montreal smoked meat is sure to please all you meat lovers! You can buy packages meat as well to take home.
Reza EvolOctober 30, 2015What else can I say but yummmmm! I love getting the pickle with the sandwich to help balance out the flavours.
- Gabriel SeahJanuary 19, 2022Ordering a bit confusing: got combo (off menu), on server's recommendation, instead of pickles etc by themselves. I didn't know if the "combo" came with bread: maybe it was just the non sandwich items
Noah WeissSeptember 7, 2018Smoked meat sandwich, medium fat, pickle, black cherry soda ➡️ life changing
Emily M.August 21, 2014Get the smoked meat (duh). And you probably don't need a whole one; the smokiness is pretty intense and, of course, it's salty! Also, good bet to get take out!
RobertoAugust 25, 2021They know what they’re doing. This place is fast and delicious. 90 years are counting.
Fabian ✈️November 25, 2014Smoked meat at its best. There's often a long queue in front of the restaurant. Make sure you wait- it's worth it.
Paige CJanuary 16Don’t miss the famous smoked meat sandwich. WOW. The bread was so incredibly soft and the meat was light and savory.
The best smoked meat in Montreal or anywhere. Line gets really long when take-out shop next store is closed. Check inside if you want take out as they may let you in ahead of the line.
Mea WarburtonJuly 7, 2018The smoked meat sandwich is incredible! I recommend the medium cut and order a pickle too! 😋🍴
ErwanJune 18, 2015The smoked meat sandwich is good but too basic : Bread, mustard to smoked meat. Good meat. Good atmosphere, looks genuine, à little wait if you want to eat inside.
- Colin CoxMay 3, 2014Went with the traditional smoked meat sandwich, with a pickle, fries and cherry soda. Was terrific, probably my favorite experience while visiting Montreal.
- George MaierApril 12, 2017Their pastrami sandwiches are the greatest thing...in the history of ever to quote a writer friend who is overly fond of using catch phrase.
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Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen
3895 boul. Saint-Laurent (entre St-Cuthbert & Napoléon)
Montréal QC H2W 1X9
Canada
Montréal QC H2W 1X9
Canada
Schwartz's est une charcuterie hébraïque de Montréal. Elle est un des restaurants de sandwichs à la viande fumée les mieux connus de Montréal. / Schwartz's, also known as the Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen is a delicatessen established in 1928 by Reuben Schwartz, a Jewish immigrant from Romania.
Open until 1:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 8:00 AM–12:30 AM
- Fri
- 8:00 AM–1:30 AM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM–2:30 AM
(514) 842-4813
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Take-out
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Restroom
Yes
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