Schwartz's
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Why go
- Smoked meat on rye bread with yellow mustard, Schwartz’s signature dish.
- Montreal steak seasoning originated here when broilerman Morris “The Shadow” Sherman used the deli’s pickling spices on steaks.
- Smoked meat marinated for 10 days, smoked overnight, steamed all day and hand-sliced to order.
Opening hours
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Interesting facts3
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Its smoked meat contains no preservatives.
About Schwartz's – Schwartz's Deli -
It is one of the few original delicatessen restaurants still operating in Montreal.
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50 years
The deli has used an electric smoker for over 50 years because Montreal banned wood smoking in restaurants.
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History
Schwartz’s remains at its original location and still uses its original recipe. Schwartz’s inspired the theatre production Schwartz’s: The Musical and features in the documentaries The Concert Man and Chez Schwartz.
- 1890s–1900sEastern European Jewish immigrants brought smoked meat sandwiches to Montreal.
- 1928Reuben Schwartz founded the deli after immigrating from Romania.
- 1971–1981Violinist and composer Maurice Zbriger became the sole owner and ran the deli until his death.
- 1977Under Bill 101, the sign changed from “Hebrew delicatessen” to “Charcuterie Hébraïque de Montréal”.
- 1981–1999Armande Toupin Chartrand inherited the deli after serving as Zbriger’s professional organizer and caretaker.
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- Fall 2008A takeout location opened next door.
- 2012The Nakis and Angélil-Dion family partnership bought the restaurant.
- 2020The deli appeared in an episode of Somebody Feed Phil.
Tips for your visit
- Choose smoked meat by fat content: lean, medium, medium-fat or fat.
- For takeout, use the counter to the left of the entrance. It serves the same sandwiches and smoked meat, with a faster-moving queue.
- Expect a cramped dining room with wooden tables and customers sitting close together.
- The takeout menu includes pickles, peppers, mustard, coleslaw, olives, spices and bread.
Know before you go
- No reservations are taken. A wait for a table is common, but the queue usually moves quickly.
Don't miss
- Small or large smoked meat plateChoose a small or large smoked meat plate. Available sides include pickles, coleslaw, peppers and olives.Dining room
- Poutine à la Schwartz’sTry poutine à la Schwartz’s; homemade french fries are also on the menu.Dining room
How to get there
- TrainTake the metro to Sherbrooke station.
- BusTake bus 29 or 55.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Sources: Schwartz's - Wikipedia · Montreal/Plateau - Wikivoyage (eat) · Schwartz's Deli - World Famous Montreal Smoked … · About Schwartz's – Schwartz's Deli · Menu – Schwartz's Deli · Take-Out Menu – Schwartz's Deli · Schwartz's - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026
- Website
- schwartzsdeli.com/
- Phone
- +1 514-842-4813
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Questions and answers
What else is on Schwartz’s sit-down menu?
The sit-down menu includes turkey and salami.
What can I buy to take home from Schwartz’s?
Takeout includes sliced smoked meat, brisket, turkey breast, karnatzel, salami and smoked chicken, plus pickles, peppers, mustard, coleslaw, olives, spices and bread.
Can I buy Schwartz’s smoked meat elsewhere?
Vacuum-sealed pouches bearing its trademark are sold at IGA supermarkets in Quebec.
Which meals does Schwartz’s serve?
It serves lunch, dinner and late-night meals.
Where can I see Schwartz’s dine-in and takeout menus?
See the dine-in menu and takeout menu.
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