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Schwartz's Delicatessen

Schwartz's Delicatessen Review

Schwartz's has no frills. The furniture's shabby, the noise level high, and the waiters are—well, trying harder to be pleasant these days. The cooks do such a good job of curing, smoking, and slicing beef brisket that even when it's 20 below zero locals line up outside to get a seat at the city's most famous deli and order a sandwich thick enough to dislocate jaws. Fodorites agree, it's worth the wait for the famous smoked meat. Both Angelina Jolie and Halle Berry couldn't resist the medium-fat sandwich on rye. Avoid lunch and dinner hours, and when you do get in, don't ask for a menu; there isn't one. Just order a smoked meat on rye with fries and a side order of pickles. If you're in a rush, use the take-out counter next door.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 3895 boul. St-Laurent, Plateau Mont-Royal, Montréal, QC, H2W 1X9 | Map It
  • Phone: 514/842--4813
  • Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 8 am-12:30 am; Fri. 8 am-1:30 am; Sat. 8 am-2:30 am
  • Website: www.schwartzsdeli.com
  • Metro Sherbrooke.
  • Location: The Plateau and Environs

    Restaurant Details

  • Reservations not accepted.
  • No credit cards.

Member Reviews

  • janschwartz, from California
    11/12/09

    Not easy to find... in a so-so neighborhood, but WORTH IT. Terrific smoked meat the equal of any deli in New York or Los Angeles. Be prepared to wait and to set at communal tables. The service is fast and not particularly polite, but the food is worth it.

    Ratings details: Food: 5 | Atmosphere: 2 | Service: 2 | Value: 5
  • andrewh, from San Francisco, CA
    5/8/08

    The smoked meat sandwich is definitely on par with what you'll get in a deli in New York.

    Ratings details: Food: 4 | Atmosphere: 3 | Service: 3 | Value: 5
  • Frequent_Traveller, from Atlanta
    6/3/07

    As frequent travellers to New York, we wondered if a trip to Schwartz's would pay off. We went for lunch, sat at the counter and enjoyed the delicious smoked meat. (As far as atmosphere, it's a diner.) The waitstaff was friendly and efficient and steered us to the best menu option for us to share. We definitely recommend Schwartz's.

    Ratings details: Food: 4 | Atmosphere: 3 | Service: 4 | Value: 5
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