Schwartz's Deli
Schwartz's
A legendary smoked meat institution opened in 1928, where the hand-cured beef brisket sandwich is the gold standard of Montreal eats.
Located on Saint-Laurent Boulevard, Schwartz's has been hand-curing spiced beef brisket since 1928, with singer Celine Dion among its shareholders. The classic order is a medium-fat smoked meat sandwich with yellow mustard, a pickle, and fries, washed down with a black cherry soda. You can choose your meat cut: lean, medium, medium-fat, or fat (lean can be a bit dry). The space is cramped and reservations are not accepted, with lines often taking 30-60 minutes—longest on Saturday afternoons, while weekday afternoons are quieter. If you are short on time, you can head to the takeout counter next door. A sandwich is about CAD 17-18, making it very budget-friendly. You can take bus 55 along Saint-Laurent Boulevard to get here.
Opening hours
Mon-Thu 10:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 10:00-24:00; Sun 10:00-23:00 (According to RestoMontreal)
Nearby sights
- Schwartz's Deli
- Le Plateau-Mont-Royal & Rue Saint-Denis
- McCord Stewart Museum
- Montreal Underground City (RÉSO)
- Quartier des Spectacles & Place des Arts
- Mount Royal Park
- Rue Sainte-Catherine
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts