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Schwartz's - Montreal, XX

The window of Schwartz's, opened in 1928, is filled smoked meat – piles of whole brick-red briskets packed with coarse, black spice. The line nearly always stretches out the door. The countermen assemble each sandwich with meat piled so high that the bread perched atop one half tumbles off as you seize the other half to eat.
94% Approval Rating (17 votes)
5 - Overall: Worth driving from anyplace
Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

Must Eats

Smoked Meat Sandwich ($5.00)
Pickle (N/A)

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"The window of Schwartz's, a humble storefront cafe opened as a steak place in 1928 by Rumanian immigrant Reuben Schwartz, is filled smoked meat – piles of whole brick-red briskets packed with coarse, black spice. You'll likely have time to admire this meat, because the ..."   [Read More].

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3895 St. Laurent, Montreal, XX
514-842-4813

http://www.schwartzsdeli.com/index2.html

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:No
A close view of a smoked meat sandwich we ordered
"A close view of a smoked meat sandwich we ordered "fatty." To our taste, it was just right: warm, spicy meat with just the right amount of fat to infuse every bite with sheer succulence."
Michael Stern





The window display at Schwartz's won't likely win any design awards, but for customers waiting in line, these spiced, smoked briskets are a beautiful thing.
"The window display at Schwartz's won't likely win any design awards, but for customers waiting in line, these spiced, smoked briskets are a beautiful thing."
Michael Stern


These excellent French fries are among a number of side dishes to complement a sandwich. Also available are half-sour and dill pickles, pickled red peppers, olives and cole slaw.
"These excellent French fries are among a number of side dishes to complement a sandwich. Also available are half-sour and dill pickles, pickled red peppers, olives and cole slaw."
Michael Stern


Smoked meat is great, but what launches a deli sandwich into the stratosphere is excellent rye bread. At Schwartz's, it is impeccably fresh and, with plenty of mustard, meat's best friend.
"Smoked meat is great, but what launches a deli sandwich into the stratosphere is excellent rye bread. At Schwartz's, it is impeccably fresh and, with plenty of mustard, meat's best friend."
Michael Stern


This is a smoked meat sandwich with medium fat.  It is the most tender meat I have ever eaten... it falls apart as soon as you pick it up!  Well worth it after trekking through Mt. Royal to get there (in the rain!).
"This is a smoked meat sandwich with medium fat. It is the most tender meat I have ever eaten... it falls apart as soon as you pick it up! Well worth it after trekking through Mt. Royal to get there (in the rain!)."
akcormier


The crowd is an essential part of the Schwartz's experience. Needless to say, this boisterous eat place is not where you want to go for a romantic meal or private conversation.
"The crowd is an essential part of the Schwartz's experience. Needless to say, this boisterous eat place is not where you want to go for a romantic meal or private conversation. "
Michael Stern


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