Schwartz’s the iconic Montreal smoked meat institution

Some note about this review and score

10 Food
8 Service
9 Ambience
8 Value
9 Originality
9 Overall
8.8

QUICK FACTS

• Address: 3895 Saint Laurent Boulevard, Montreal
• Neighbourhood: Plateau Mont Royal
• Type: Montreal deli
• Service: Dine in and take out
• Payment: Cash and card

A MONTREAL INSTITUTION

Schwartz’s is more than a restaurant.
It is a Montreal rite of passage.

• Open since 1928
• Recipe unchanged for decades
• Constant lineup
• Local and international crowd

Time moves on, the sandwich does not.

THE FOOD

The menu is simple by design.

• Hand cut smoked meat
• Rye bread
• Yellow mustard
• Dill pickle

• Juicy meat
• Balanced spices
• Controlled cooking

No need to reinvent what already works.

WHY SCHWARTZ’S STILL WORKS

• Strong identity
• Untouchable recipe
• Authentic experience
• Global reputation

Schwartz’s does not follow trends.
It defines them.

BEFORE YOU GO

• Frequent lineups
• Loud atmosphere
• Fast and direct service
• Generous portions

MTL TIMES VERDICT

Schwartz’s is part of Montreal’s DNA.
It is not just a sandwich.
It is a tradition.

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