Since 1928, Schwartz’s Deli has been a cornerstone of Montreal’s food scene, famous for serving up what many consider the world’s best smoked meat. Stepping into its original Saint-Laurent Boulevard location is like walking back in time, surrounded by the charm of the Plateau and the deli’s old-school presence. Founded by Romanian immigrant Reuben Schwartz, the deli sticks to tradition, marinating their smoked meat for 10 days with a secret blend of herbs and spices, then smoking and steaming it to perfection.
The menu is as classic as it gets: smoked meat sandwiches piled high, turkey and salami options, and full plates of their famous smoked meat. For something heartier, there’s the rib steak or chicken combo, but locals swear by the poutine à la Schwartz’s as well—just so long as there’s a pickle and Cott’s Black Cherry served with it.
3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent
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