Schwartz's
4.3/5
Opening at 10:00 am
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Situated on The Main, Schwartz's is home to the best smoked meat in North America, this business has provided quality meals and service to Montrealers since 1928.

Cuisine type

  • Regional,

Dishes

  • Deli,
  • Sandwich,

Features

  • Take-out,

Atmosphere

  • Casual,

Products and Services

  • Online Shop,
  • Catering For All Occasions,
  • Deli,
  • Restaurant,
  • Sandwich Shop,

Specialties

  • Smoked Meat,

Languages Spoken

  • French,
  • English,
Location
3895, boul Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1X9
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Meet the owner

Situated on The Main, Schwartz’s is one of Montreal’s biggest personalities. This business has provided quality meals and service since 1928 and home is to some of the best smoked meat in North America. Reuben Schwartz, who immigrated from Romania and is the original owner, began the worldwide legend of Schwartz’s during the Depression. After Montreal hosted the 1976 Olympics, business exploded in popularity.

Word of mouth and the Internet allowed Schwartz-mania to spread to all corners of the globe. Known to host locals, tourists and celebrities all at the same table, Schwartz’s helps strangers to become friends by passing the ketchup. The dining area bursts with cultural diversity and the excitement of customers getting into a frenzy for the classic smoked meat sandwich. This deli’s role as Montreal’s own celebrity puts the city on the map in yet another area of expertise.

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Best smoked meat in town

If you wanna eat the best smoked meat in town, go to Schwartz's! It is a small place, always packed, the design haven't change for more than 50 years, but you wouldn't want it to change either... Really good local place! Try it!

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The smoked meat sandwiches are pretty amazing...

The smoked meat sandwiches are pretty amazing. Basically, they take smoked meat with mustard and surround it with a small layer of three sandwich halves. The smoked meat is tender and tasty. The mustard is different, but the flavor is pretty good. I enjoyed it a lot and returned a few times. The service was good. We had very many people and a large order, and they accommodated us. However, there was a huge line-up outside, and it took forever for us to order (take-out). Good luck if you're trying to find a seat in there. The atmosphere was simple. Nothing special. The place is too small considering its popularity. It should expand, but that risks a decline in quality.

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 4/5
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Best smoked meat EVER!!! I always have the medium...

Best smoked meat EVER!!! I always have the medium meat as I find the lean too dry. I agree that this is definitely worth a drive to Montreal -- I'm going this weekend :)

Atmosphere: 3/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 4/5
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Schwartz's has really great smoked meat. You...

Schwartz's has really great smoked meat. You don't want to go with the lean stuff.. indulge yourself, after all this is a taste of Montreal. Price is great. However, lineups are common especially at lunch time which means you could wait a while to get in, and the place is so small that sitting can sometimes be awkward for a larger-than-average person. You'll certainly have to sit next to someone you don't know, but that's part of the experience. It gets hot and humid in there.. it's not the type of place you want to spend an hour chatting after supper.. you want to eat and get out. Bottom line: when you get a smoked meat craving, Schwartz's is your number one spot, but you don't go there for the decor/experience unless it's nostalgic.

Atmosphere: 2/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 3/5
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What's the fuss

We went to dinner with friends who recommended the place as the best in its category. Deception. The dills were excellent but the lean smoked meat was dry and the taste quite ordinary. I have eaten better smoked meat sandwiches elsewhere. Moreover, the table was not as clean as it should have been, neither was the mustard container.

Atmosphere: 3/5
Food: 3/5
Service: 3/5
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