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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 16108 reviews

What Bob M doesn't like about Schwartz's:
Their famous Smoke Meat sandwich has in my opinion gone down drastically. Ordered a regular fat meat, because lean is too dry. Way too much fat, stringey meat. Very disappointed. The French Fries were very good $13.50 a sandwich, there are many more great smoke meat deli restaurants. I feel the place has become more a tourist trap than a good smoke meat deli. View all feedback. What Mark H likes about Schwartz's:
We had heard a lot about this old-school kosher-style deli that has been a Montreal institution since 1928 so we had to try it for ourselves. We got there about about 5:30 and there was a line out front. We waited about 10 minutes for a table. Sitting is family style and they all every seat. Pie of the people we were seated with lives in Montreal. She said most of the people who eat here are from out of town, like th... View all feedback.

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3.2 ★ from 14 reviews
Javonte
03.12.2017 - 09:22

As someone who doesn't care much about sandwiches, I was a bit skeptical coming to try the FAMOUS MOST DELICIOUS Sandwich in Montreal.

Halle
03.12.2017 - 09:22

I recommend eating here just as much for the food as the ambiance and cachet.

Halle
20.01.2018 - 15:39

This place is very overrated, the food is not surprising, the deal is very but very rude. He listened to one of the staff to tell another thinking he didn't und...

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Javonte
20.01.2018 - 15:39

We took a cab from our hotel to this legendary hot spot. There was a line when we arrived on a Saturday around lunchtime. Some passersby tried to tell us that w...

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Logan
20.01.2018 - 15:39

People who go to this restaurant want to eat smoked meat sandwiches (smoked meat) fat and/or to see this legendary restaurant. otherwise, no reason to go there,...

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 7539 reviews
Mark
03.08.2023 - 08:07

We had heard a lot about this old-school kosher-style deli that has been a Montreal institution since 1928 so we had to try it for ourselves. We got there about...

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Antoine
03.08.2023 - 08:07

Simply excellent. If you like deli style food, this is the place to go on Montreal. Service is expedited, choice is limited but what they do, they do with perfe...

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eolbes
03.08.2023 - 08:07

This spot is great for a casual meal. Smoked meat, poutine, pickles, and cherry soda. A Montreal institution.

Wrightwaytotravel
03.08.2023 - 08:07

In comparing Schartz's cornbeef sandwiches to Katz in New York, Katz is so far better in taste, the amount of meat in the sandwiches, and the side dishes. Schwa...

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Andrea
03.08.2023 - 08:07

Wow what an amazing sandwich. Best smoked meat sandwhich I have ever had! We waited in line for about 15 mins as it is a small and cozy place. Got in and sat at...

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Heyrestaurants
4.2 ★ from 8551 reviews
Hong
13.02.2024 - 22:31

The service, the food is good, but frankly I think when we pay the meal in cash, it is ok to give tip at the table. When went to next door to take out...

Metroguide
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Елизавета
21.12.2023 - 09:53

If you are visiting Montreal and have never tried smoked meat you gotta go to Schwartz's. You will never be able to eat any other smoked meat other than Schwart...

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Minube
5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Diningguide
3.0 ★ from 1 reviews

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