Great video! As an owner of Schwartz's Deli in Montréal and a patron of Katz Deli in NYC, I think your two cents are interesting and would like to add a couple of insights. While Schwartzs's spices, marinates, smokes, steams and cuts the briskets in house in the artisanal old- world manner of the original owner, Katz does not. This results in Katz's being more "even" as you so elequently put it. When I visited Katz for the first time years ago and met with the owner, he was kind enough to give me the cook's tour and I was blown away by their stellar operation. They make their own slaw and pickles in these big silo-like containers and we outsource ours and yes, their mustard is darker and tastier. Theirs is a 300 seater with 7 stations if I remember correctly, while we boast a 60 seat dive. The best part of my visit? Katz sent us a t-shirt "To our Canadian cousins", so as you can see, we coexist and there isn't any animosity between us, even though smoked meat and pastrami enthusiasts like to pit us against one another. We always come in 1st and 2nd; the order is unimportant. Thanks for keeping the fun alive. Cheers.
That's not even true. Have you ever been in Katz's? All of the meat is cut by hand. They steam smoke and all of that at Katz's too. Where did you get that info?
Smoked meat and pastrami are definitely completely different things, but because they look kinda similar and have Romanian roots, they're lumped together. As for the eternal debate about whether NY pastrami or MTL smoked meat is better, I like what Anthony Bourdain said about it: "Tough call but in the end, who really cares? It's fricken good, and that's all you need to know."
They're both typically made from beef brisket, they're both cured in the same manor with sodium nitrite, followed by being smoked, and then steamed. They are pretty similar. As mentioned in the video, they're spiced differently and that's about all the difference is.
@@peterconrad861I think pastrami is cured in liquid smoke meat isn’t it’s dry and pastrami is the lowest fat part smoke meat take all the brisket and you ask for medium fat or light when ordering
@@peterconrad861not even close. Different cuts of meat. MTL smoked meat from the brisket, pastrami from the navel. Different spices, prepared different, smoked meat is marinated, while pastrami is just brined (some might call this the same, it is not). And let's not go down the road of Corned Beef...no even comparable, considered corned beef is actually boiled
yes at $10 it was very reasonable but the amount of meat was lacking for a jewish deli.....i ate one and could of had a second easily. Katz after one you are satisfied and just an overall better product right down to Katz's mustard, Their fries were very good but needed a lot of salt due to the fact they weren't salted when they came out of the fryer!
Hard disagree... it tastes like peppered hot-dog water, and that was from Smoke Meat Pete which is one of the best ones in Montreal. There is zero smokey flavor like us Americans are used to.
That is so true. Quebec Deli and Deli Quebec both have great smoked meat too. And many other places. Smoked meat poutine is a heart attack becoming but damn it's good. Add a couple vegetable in there and you're up for a real treat. La Banquise have "arguably" the best poutines in the province.
Favourite Schwartz's memory. I went with my parents. My dad was probably on his second heart attack. We all order sandwiches and the waiter, in a white shirt, black bowtie, and thick glasses (looking like the guy from the 6 Flags commercials), asks us how we'd like the sandwiches. My dad says "Medium". My mother pipes up and says "He'll have lean". My dad looks frustrated and says he wants medium, which my mother immediately vetoes. The waiter turns and looks at my mother and says "Lady, who's having the sandwich, you or him?". Oh brother, if looks could kill.
As a native Montrealer, I can add that while Schwartz is easily the most iconic "smoked meat" place in the city, it's not representative of smoked meat served elsewhere in the city. And by that I'm not implying it's better or worst than the other places, just different. Personally I find the taste to be great but it tends to be on the dry side (even if you take the medium fat). I don't think I've been to Katz in New York (or maybe my dad took me when I was young and I don't remember), but it's possible the "regular" smoked meat joints in Montreal taste more like it. From memory I'd say they might taste closer to pastrami than Schwartz. If you want to try the more "common" smoked meat places, I'd recommend "Le roi du smoked meat" on St-Hubert street (a little to the north) or Gerry's Delicatessen on Ontario street (a little to the east). They're both great. Oh and also 14$ Cad isn't considered a good deal here for just a sandwich alone (no fries or drink). You can get a good, cheaper one at some other places or at least more quantity for the same price. Finally, if you like poutine and smoked meat and want to taste something different in Montreal, try an italian poutine with smoked meat. It's my favorite fast food here. If the restaurant have italian meat sauce (bolognese) and smoked meat, you can usually ask for it even if it's not on the menu.
Except that real pastrami is made from beef plate, not brisket, which explains why this meat has a corned beef-like consistency. However, this meat is prepared in the style of pastrami (smoked, then steamed). So it is really a hybrid between the meats.
Swartz's is fine for a first timer and not a bad choice at all. You really should try Snowdon Deli in Montreal. Montreal smoked meat is made with brisket, like corned beef, and with a similar brine to both corned beef and pastrami, but with little or no sugar in the mix. Then it gets smoked, like pastrami, but without the spice coating, like corned beef. After marinating for around 10 days and then smoking for 8-9 hours, they can steam the brisket for another 3 hours before slicing it.
I'm from Montreal and am a huge fan of smoked meat. Me and my friends have done a smoked meat blind test. Schwartz while being popular and talked about finished last among 11 different ones. Based on our test, you would have had a better comparison with Pete's, Lester's and Snowdon.
I'm from Montreal too! Been to them ALL, including the famous delis in NYC. If the right person is cutting, Pete's is, in my opinion, the best there is. Btw I wish I had been to able to try Ben's, but was before my time. Cheers :)
They all offer great meat with a somewhat different texture and seasoning. Schwartz, Lester and Pete’s offer the darker burgundy-coloured very tender meat with the latter being my favorite for its spicier taste. Snowdon offers a more pastrami-like (which it isn’t) pink and firmer meat. It’s justfantastic that we have such a great offering in Montréal. By the way, light yellow baseball mustard is perfect with tasty meat, brown mustard is overpowering and unless used in very small quantity, will numb your taste buds but historically that was the reason behind strong mustard.
@@pattis6543Gotta consume salt to absorb iodine,which is essential ! No salt = trouble ,should b good in North America but elsewhere u have to add a bit to your food! I use sea salt ( Himalayan, pink) you are allowed 100 mg per day for RDA!
First time I had the smoked meat, I was confused by the yellow mustard as well and wondered why they didn’t have spicy brown/ dijon mustard. But if you actually try both, you’ll realize the yellow mustard goes better with the smoked meat. The brown mustard may go better with the pastrami from Katz’ deli.
😂UA, you're from South Jersey, you got the best pastrami in the world right next to you at Hershel's in Reading Terminal. I'm from NY and have had every well known Jewish Deli in the city, been to Schwartz's in Montreal several times and most importantly have eaten at the venerable Hershel's in Philly and nothing comes remotely close to Hershel's. The best pastrami in NY is Pastrami Queen, then Sarge's then 2nd Ave. In my opinion Katz's isn't even in the top 5. Although ironically, the guy who started Hershel's used to work at Katz's for 40 years. I would put Schwartz's ahead of Katz's though.
My first visit to Montreal in the mid ninety's i was on the Blvd St. Laurent and saw this huge crowd outside trying to get into Schwartz . I had to see what the fuss was about. Although i spent my adulthood in NYC, my childhood was in Philly where i loved Corned Beef on rye, pastrami not so much. When i had my first taste of the Schwartz smoked meat it was WOW. I asked the counter guy "what's the difference between Smoked and Corned" he looked me in the eye and said Smoked Meat is Smoked! I was in love with Schwartz's and the fabulous city Montreal and went for weekends from NYC for the next twenty years. I now live in South America and miss Schwartz and Montreal, New York, not so much.
While tourists are queuing up at Scwartz', right across the street, locals go to The Main where there is no queue and the smoked meat is better, especially the veal.
Closed since a while, a new kebab place opened there in March this year, really good Turkish style kebabs, huge portions, and decent quality frozen fries, the flour coated kind with a bit of spice, I think.
It's rare you'll get salt on your food in Quebec in general, and I'm happy with it. It shocked me to get french fries with salt in the US, had to turn the dish down to get another without salt a few times before realizing it seems to be a thing there. I now specify it when ordering.
Always get the medium smoked meat at Schwartz's and don't forget the Cott Black Cherry drink! Smoked meat comes from a different cut vs pastrami, can't really compare the 2
Another great video!! I lived in Montreal for 5 years and also lived in NYC, so have strong feelings about the food scenes. Firstly, Katz is great but it's too much hype and insanely expensive! Schwartz's is good. In my opinion, the best in Canada but not even close to NYC. Very consistent food quality, good value and fast turnaround. BUT It is absolutely filthy inside! Next time you go, order the hot dog, while it sounds so rudimentary, it's very good. I totally agree about the mustard and bread, Schwartz needs to upgrade their game. If you come to Toronto while you are in Canada, reachout! I'd love to take you to a few of my favourite restaurants!
Appreciate the offer! I think I overall agree. Schwartz's was good but I do prefer NYC style pastrami to Montreal style smoked meat. Just my personal preference though and could be different palate/culture. I believe you regarding the hot dog, Katz's actually has a really good hot dog too.
If UA is looking for smoked meat in T.O. he should try Sumilicious in Scarborough. It's really good smoked meat (best? I'm not qualified to determine that. Also it's halal not kosher). Also a congee place in the nearby food court that has some tasty dough sticks and a large window to watch them deep fry the dough sticks in the biggest wok I've ever seen. It has nothing to do with smoked meat but it's fascinating to watch.
@@kevwwongFor Montreal smoked meat, Sumilicious is definitely the place to go. From what I read, the owner spent 17 years working at Schwartz's so no surprise it's very similar. For a good Jewish Deli, another place I like is Pancer's on Bathurst, it's a different type of smoked meat but the Reuben is solid.
I miss home (Montreal)... Did you know Schwartz was saved by Celion? Yes, that Celion. No one knew that the deli was going under until a news report came out about it's demise. She came in and saved the place with an investment group for all of us. Support your local restaurants, even these icons are at risk of going six feet under in this day and age :(
If you wanna pronounce it like a real local, like this: Mun-Tree-All Oh and here’s an easter egg: Celine Dion owns friggin Schwartz’s! Welcome UA!!!! So happy you came by :)
Schwartz's smoked meat sandwich looks delicious and is a great deal at $10. If I'm ever in Montreal, I will definitely give it a try. Go Eagles! 3-0 start. 👍
Tommy lasorta would send someone to schartze when the Dodgers played the expos and get about 70 smokel meats for all the players and staff at the e nd of the game
There are two pieces to a brisket, one is called the deckel, the other, I don't remember the name of. Between those two muscles there is a separating piece of connecting tissue that looks like fat but is more like gelatin. It's very tender and tasty. The best sandwich in my opinion is made with mostly the deckel some of the "gelatin" and a bit of the dryer part. I make my own smoked meat. I buy my whole brisket at Costco at Marché Central, brine it, rub it with my mix of Montréal spices and smoke it with a smoker I made from a old tool box. Then I cut it in pieces and finish the cooking in a sous vide. I end up with more than 20 pounds of smoked meat, home made, for less than 4$ a pound. Lastly: the spice blend is fantastic on a good rib steak. I used an old baseball bat in my smoker the last time.
Schwarz is the BEST full stop, Katz just doesn’t even come close. I grew up in Montreal and u needs to get the smoke meat platter (medium fat) french fries a pickle and Cotts cherry coke. Rookie mistake get the platter and bread on the side and make your own sandwich. You got the “tourist” recommended choice. Locals never get the sandwich…
Years ago and for decades there was a deli in downtown Montreal called Ben's. It was nearby the Forum where the Canadiens played and it was the must go-to before/after games. There were a lot of celebrities pictures on the walls. Other mentions in Montreal go to Delibee's and Smoke Meat Pete that are more visited by locals.
Ben was the place when downtown… but they owned the building and their location was so good they sold the place (and the parking lot) for the equivalent of maybe 50 years of revenues… it is now the St-Martin hotel. The owner used to tell me good stories of how is father started and how he learned from him after school, counting cash/sales on his lap
The owner actually refused to sell for the longest time. But I remember the place being nearly empty during the last years. My dad actually met Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney while he was having lunch there and had a casual talk with him like regular folk. @@dcorman2350
Schwartzes hands down for me. Katz’s is overpriced, and mediocre. It’s for tourists. Schwartzes is for locals and tourists. It’s not famous because of a movie, it’s famous because it’s a great smoked meat sandwich.
UE: Schwartz's is a killer! They're in the top 3 in Montreal! By the way, directly across the street there's a very good deli with smoked meat, if the line is too, too long. Also, there's the takeout shop next door with no line! Yea, at $10 US it's a steal! By the way, St. Viateur Bagels are available on Goldbelly for shipment to the USA! I do prefer smoked meat . Don't forget Mile End Deli in Brooklyn! Oh, both Katz & Schwartz are Cash Only!
Sadly, the deli across the street from Schwartz’s (Main Deli) closed down permanently this summer 😢. They are truly missed. Their rib steak with a side of smoked meat was amazing.
I like Schwartz deli and would go back, but usually just go to dunns because no crazy line up and you get 99% of the way there in terms of taste. I do agree that I like Katz better, but they are a very different product. But let’s just say this, I’ve been to New York probably 20 times and have only been to Katz once.
Salting your own fries is really not a bad thing. I find the brown mustards over powers whatever they touch. And Pastrami is not as tender, it has a higher water content so it does not come apart as easily, hence tougher. Of course that is relative, they are both tender. And most places have a jumbo smoked meat for closer to Katz's deli price. But the price in NY of course is higher, the real estate, not the meat. If you want it even better, just off the island is a place called Smoked Meat Pete's. He combined a thing or 2 from The Main and Schwartz's. He is packed all the time, in the middle of nowhere in comparison and built a reputation in the past 20 years. Schwartz's is living off its rep of the past 100 years and every tourist has heard of it. Pete's is to die for. It is simply the best meat I have ever tasted. The meat is tastier, I find Schwartz has not enough flavour. I was really surprised the 1st time I had it. I have had smoked meat in 20 places and was expecting the best, it is not.
I wanted to hit Smoked Meat Pete's the last time I was in Montreal - heard their fries and poutine were good as well. Sadly didn't have the time to do so. One really has to try the smoked meat and pastrami side by side to really appreciate their differences. Nothing wrong with either one imo, just different.
I was in Montreal. Line up was huge. I was hungry so didn’t want the wait. Went across the street and had smoked meat there. It was awesome. There is A LOT of great smoked meat in Montreal. Smoked meat club sandwich is my favourite.
Next time, if you want want to go into the restaurant there is the take out deli store right next door and thye make the same sandwiches to go. It's been 5 years since I've been to Montreal, so I'm not sure if that deli shop is still beside the restaurant.
The place across the street was the Main, which had fewer tourists and (many say) better smoked meat, at least until the original owner, Peter Varvaro, passed away in 2013. After that, it chnged hands and outsourced its smoked meat, I cannot remember from where. Sadly, it recently closed. HOWEVER, the owner's sons have opened their own places. Peter (jr.) owns Smoked Meat Pete just West of the island itself. IMO, he has inherited his father's title as best smoked meat in town. Philip owns Delibee's in Pointe-Claire, but I have not tried it.
What you were seeing them pull the brisket out of is not a smoker it's a steamer. The smoker runs the length of the restaurant behind the kitchen. Smoked meat is smoked for 3 days then it is steamed prior to serving, that's why it gets so soft and tender. Schwartz's is the original but there are places that serve jumbo smoked meat sandwiches on double rye bread. Those are closer in size to Katz and still gor for about 15 CAD
Yea. Schwartz's is great but I can't tell the difference from a lot of others in Montreal that don't have the lines. The simple fact is that Montreal as a whole is great if you love smoked meat.
@panpiper true, montreal as a whole is great for smoked meat but I can tell the difference between the places that smoke their own, i.e. Schwartz's, George's and Pete and the ones that buy it mass produced by Lester's or Mello etc.
Try Daves' Deli on Avenue Road in Toronto. The man knows his smoked meat, pastrami and corned beef. One man operation with an assistant. Absolutely stunning, three tables and take out. Another genuine kosher deli, is the Center Street Deli in North York. Old school establishment. Highly recommended. Fall is here and the tourists are thinning out. Maybe it's time to book a hotel room close to Schwartz's and eat there every day for 3-4 days. Keep up the good work. Great video.
Montreal and NYC have similar roots and immigrant histories. Particularly the Jewish, Italian and Irish influences. Despite a huge French population you can get by with English easily. Both cities excel in food preparations and restaurants. Food meccas. Can't go wrong in either city but Montreal is a tad smaller and walking is encouraged to get a real feel for the place.
I'm from Western Canada but I've lived for almost a decade now in Montreal. While there are some world class restaurants especially in the old port and downtown, what I was really disappointed with was the quality of food as soon as you're in the suburbs. Where I live the food is pretty bad to be honest, no good restaurants for miles and miles. I'm still looking for really good pizza in Montreal, something I'm constantly disappointed with no matter where I try it.
@@uaeats agreed…even at $28 cnd, that’s a hellofa lot for a sandwich. Been to Schwartz, amazing smoked meat…just greasy enough…not too greasy but enough to know that bad for you kinda good! We get hosed with our dollar…it’s been since 2008 that our dollar was par with the US…don’t really care that it’s below the US dollar…but $35 on the $100 is criminal imho.
Pastrami and smoked meat are fairly similar but definitely noticeably different. Pastrami is also available in Montreal and you can compare the two. Spoilers: smoked meat is better.
love Canada and Montreal, an Asian vlogger can film and talk without being bothered or attacked. Those two white men from New York seemed to be okay too.
I am in Ontario. There are a few restaurants, that have Montreal Smoked Meat sandwiches near me. They source the meat from Schwartz's. They usually have a deal for $1 CAD you can get a second sandwich. They are all around the Kitchener, Cambridge area.
Another great video UA, we are not ‘big’ on Jewish delis in the UK outside of London & Manchester so it’s interesting to see your comparisons. Keep up the good work.
Love the vids! Montreal smoked meat is different than pastrami because after being smoked, it's also steamed for several hours before being cut up. That was the steamer you saw him pulling the meat out of behind the counter. That's where the tenderness comes from, and probably where the corned beef texture comes from as well. If you've ever bought Montreal steak spice, that is basically the spice blend that's applied to Montreal smoked meat during the brine/curing process prior to smoking✌️
Katz's is a tourist attraction, not really a restaurant. The meat is usually chewy, they pile on too much salt, and it separates after the first bite. The fries come in a plastic package frozen, not fresh cut and the whole thing is way overpriced. Shwrartzes is not that great for Americans, not big and salty enough. Never compare Shwartzes to corn beef, it has nothing to do with it in any way, Corn beef is boiled. I also watched your Hobbys video, and wondered why you would pile pastrami, corned beef, mustard and coleslaw the first time eating it? How do you know what you're eating, and how do you taste the meat? For the record IMHO, fresh-cut fries immediately tell me if a restaurant cares about what they are serving, next thing you know you have disco fries, not poutine.
Delibee's in Montreal destroys Schwartz's. Its on the west end if you go back check it out. Amazing smoked meat, fries, hamburger steak. Everything is top notch!
When it comes to smoked meat in Montreal, there are a ton of choices. There is also Dunn's downtown as well as Smoke Meat Pete's out in the West Island. They all taste different. Many people would have said that The Main restaurant which was very near to Schwartz's on St. Laurent blvd was the best, but they decided to close down this year and are missed.
As a French-speaking Canadian, I'd like to correct your American pronunciation to either "maan·tree·aal" or the french pronunciation "Mor'reh'aal" or "Moh-ray-al". Thanks for visiting. PS: Smoked meat and Pastrami are very different and cannot be confused with each other. Excuse me while I go to Louisiana and ask for prawns.
I had tried Schwartz once in 2008, havent been back since! Unfortunately it's overrated place! I normally go to other Smoked Meat in the city where it's less crowded. As of Katz Deli, I've been there, it's very expensive but delicious! Both are different meats, so you really can't compare those two difference!
Schwartz's is overrated. It's become a tourist trap. Lester's Deli on Bernard in Outremont is way better. There's also Jarry Smoked Meat in St-Léonard and Smoke Meat Pete on Île Perrot. I'd pick all those before going back to Scwartz's. Take it from a local.
Order, “medium extra spice”, (+add mustard). This way you get bark! Very important I find. YOURE RIGHT! There’s less salt now than there used to be actually..I find it boring now, but I’m a local. Thanks for confirming that! Schwartz is dry-brined. I believe. This is a big difference! Even other Montreal smoked meat is not. It used to be stupid cheap. Now it’s expensive. Excellent and very fair review!
Katz's is rubbery pastrami style. Smoke meat styles in Montreal can also be like the Katz's style which I dislike I prefer the softer corn beef texture. In Montreal you usually can get the rubbery pastromi style smoke meat at less known restaurants like Chenoy's , Nickels or Ruben's etc...
Just left here. Quite a bargain!!! Me and my wife had two sandwiches, 3 sides, and a drink for what amounted to $40 USD!!! That being said, Katz is much better in my opinion - but this was a great bang for your buck.
a humorous bit of info is that Celine Dion has been an investor in Schwartz since 2012. Also Schwartz was known for having a staff that treated fussy eaters kind of rudely :) (at least when i lived there.) My Montreal friends tell me they like a couple of other places ...but that may be because of the lineup situation. I'll have to check for myself. You are also supposed to eat the sandwich along with a cherry flavoured soda
I'm a Montrealer, and of course I have tried smoked meat at Schwartz's. It is of course great. However the lines in my opinion are not worth it for the most part. There are 'many' other locations in Montreal that will serve a smoked meat that is so good, I cannot personally tell the difference. I guess they have learned from competing with Schwartz's.
Schwartz's is good but a little dry even when medium fat.......in the other hand ( PETE SMOKE MEAT ) IN ILE PERROT far supass Schwartz's. i had over 50 year's of experience in eating smoke meat. love going to Schwartz's but prefer PETE smk meat ......hope you get to experience both restaurant! CHEERS
Great vid! Swartz's has the best smoked meat. Also I believe Celine Dion bought this location 20 years ago. They were going to franchise, don't know what happened with that.
Ngl, I'm from Quebec, and Reuben's smoked meat is better than schwartz in my opinion. Schwartz is the most popular reputation wise, but it's really not the best MTL can offer. If you don't want to wait, you can head literally next door, to Schwartz takeout, takes 2minutes, you'll get the same good fresh sandwhich and no line most of the time.
As a Montrealer, I've always enjoyed Schwartz' smoked meat sandwiches. 2 days ago, while visiting NYC, I got Kat's pastrami sandwich for the first time. It was horrible. Dry and chewy (undercooked?), it only tasted salt. I couldn't drive fast enough back home...
Love your vids UA however I think you may be swayed by Katz long standing and maybe no longer accurate reputation We ate at Katz when in NYC quite a few years ago now and found the price, quality and experience way overhyped compared not only with what we experienced from them individually, but also coupled with other amazing delis; even without the comparison we weren't blown away by Katz Thanks for sharing your food experiences and videos
Great video by the way. first, the cut is different, pastrami uses a cut with a more consistent fat to lean ratio. If you like pastrami, the medium smoked meat is the way to go. I've eaten a Katz, 2nd Ave Deli and Schwartz's and I gotta' go 1 for Schwartz's, 2 for Katx (but a VERY close 2) and 3rd for 2nd Ave, but I couldn't find it last time I was in NYC. Didn't know it had mover to 3rd.
Smoked Meat and Pastrami are 2 different things. Smoked meat is a Montreal Thing. Elsewhere it's Pastrami. Jews travelled from NY and don't miss to get some. Like Bagels two different version and vision of the thing Montréal Bagel are not NY bagels. In Montréal's deli scene they fight for the best smoked meat. We don't really care about Pastrami, And most Montrealers don't know what it is. Schwart's and Main on the other side of the street set the flavour since the Baltic jews who immigrated in Montréal at the beginning of 20th century used their own seasonings. Jarry and Snowdon are fine. Even some ''La belle Province'' are nice. Schwartz's smoke meat is dryer than other places, so you better have it medium at least. Thanks for your video !
Next time you come to MTL, go to the Deli on Villeray, and Papineau, and take a number 6 (steak, and pep. sub. A Quebec speciality). I promise you'll be amazed. That Deli is just a mom and pop type of restaurant that's not known at all. They have nothing to envy of other delis like Schwartz's, and KATZ's
Panzers Deli in Toronto is the place to go there. Katz's is good...has the NY vibe and rep...hard to beat that! Schwartz's deli is KING though. At Schwartz's every thing is top notch and Montreal Smoked is the best Bar None.
Sorry, guys, but Schwartz was way better before 2010. It is still good, but Snowdon Deli is the best smoked meat here in Montreal (Lester's is also great). Some people swear by Smoked Meat Pete, but Snowdon Deli gets the nod.
Too bad the reviewer gave short shrift to the fries because they are excellent chip wagon quality and I’m guessing they use lard for the extra flavour … also, in Montreal it’s traditional to have a Cotts Black cherry drink with the sandwich and fries …. Agree that it’s best to order your sandwich medium as lean can be a little dry …. There are many smoked meat pretenders but none that offer the tender, spicy, experience of Schwartz …. Others are usually rubbery and not melt in your mouth quality like Schwartz …. Enjoy!!!
It USE TO BE good. BUT I found another place 1000 X better than schwartz, drive yourself to L'ASSOMPTION at the AS du Smoke Meat.... you'll fall off your chair. Lean, tender melt by itself, fries are awsome, spaghetti smoke meat, lasagna smoke meat, they make and sell their own sauce. WAY BETTER we had no waiting line outside.
