Montréal Restaurants

Schwartz’s

#7 of 657 things to do in Montréal

#152 of 27205 things to do in North America

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Good for: atmosphere, food, Solo Travellers, service

  • Address
    • 3895 Blvd St-Laurent
  • Transport
    • St-Laurent, then
    • 55
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 514 842 4813
  • Price
    • mains $5-16
  • Hours
    • 8am-12:30am Sun-Thu, 8am-1:30am Fri, 8am-2:30am Sat

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Lonely Planet review for Schwartz’s

Known far and wide, this old-time Hebrew deli is widely considered to serve the best smoked meat in Montréal whether it’s brisket, duck, chicken or turkey, all piled high on sourdough rye bread. The Romanian-style meat is cured on the premises and aged without chemicals. You can order it fat, medium (recommended) or lean. Expect long lines.

 

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    long lines, but worth it

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    Smoked meat could be Montreal's raison d'etre

    olijane recommends this,

    I am sitting at a formica table. There's a Jewish guy from Israel across
    from me. I don't know him. There's a couple from Georgia next to him.
    She's an artist and he does something with computers. I don't know
    them. Next to me is a student from McGill. I don't know him either.

    At Schwartz's Deli, the line stretches outside along the sidewalk. A waiter
    keeps popping his head out. How many in your party? Deux, trois? How about you? Just one? Follow me. It's easier to get in if you're on your own. They seat you anywhere there's room, so you never know your dining companions.

    The waiter actually licks the tip of his pencil. Ordering is quick and standardized: big plate smoked meat, fries, kosher dill, cherry coke. You want the fat cut of meat or the lean? Hurry up, sir, I don't have all day. Impatience drips heavily through his Quebecois accent.

    Lunch arrives, piled high on soggy rye bread. It's everything Montreal smoked meat should be: moist, tender, delicious. The student and the Israeli make noises of appreciation. The artist from Georgia talks about how nice Canadians are. I chew contentedly.

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