This Is Montreal’s Best Smoked Meat Sandwich - Dining on a Dime

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2018
  • On today's episode of Dining on a Dime, Lucas is in Montreal at Snowden's Deli eating the best smoked meat in the city.
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  • @jfdd43
    @jfdd43 5 років тому +39

    I know Hart! I can’t believe he is an owner of Snowden Deli now! Way to go dude! If you see this, I’m Glad you’re doing well. It’s Jarred btw!

  • @kazdot1795
    @kazdot1795 4 роки тому +25

    Schwartz is definitely the iconic smoked meat of Montreal. It's the one you'll find listed in guide books and such. I’d never heard of Snowdon Deli until now.

    • @robertlavigne9828
      @robertlavigne9828 2 роки тому

      I also like New System's

    • @colin4090
      @colin4090 2 роки тому

      Quebec Smoked Meat co. in Point Saint Charles is my favourite.

  • @ZaruWataa
    @ZaruWataa 5 років тому +77

    I love these montreal series!!! Proud of my hometown. Please give us more I NEED THEM!!!

    • @artmak818
      @artmak818 5 років тому +3

      Best city in Canada, and one of the best in the world.. You can't recreate the culture you guys have.
      ( someone from Ottawa)

  • @kipphelan
    @kipphelan 4 роки тому +8

    Snowdon Deli has always been my favourite smoked meat in Montreal. Moist, flavourful and made how you like it. Great service and ambiance. I often buy the hot smoked meat, rye bread and all the trimmings separately for poker night so my buddies can build their own sandwiches. Nothing against the other guys but Snowdon has always been my personal favourite ...all the best...Chris

  • @juliegolick
    @juliegolick 5 років тому +12

    Yay! This is the first one of these that's a place I've actually been! It's about a 15-minute walk from my apartment and it's DELICIOUS!

    • @br6480
      @br6480 4 роки тому

      Julie Golick I love their party sandwiches.

  • @kathleenblight5071
    @kathleenblight5071 4 роки тому +3

    Bring back Dining on a Dime! I have really missed this series!

  • @jeffpiper4374
    @jeffpiper4374 5 років тому +43

    Montreal is a fantastic city. Thanks for another great review!

    • @RobertWilliam-yu8gi
      @RobertWilliam-yu8gi 5 років тому +3

      It won't remain nice if ignoramus Trudeau keeps bringing in Muslims with their evil religion.

    • @abrararifify
      @abrararifify 5 років тому +4

      +Robert William mate.... lmfao

  • @DanialaAgha
    @DanialaAgha 5 років тому +56

    He didn’t even give a shout out to Black Cherry Cott !
    The Quintessential smoked meat pairing !

    • @yuprulesing
      @yuprulesing 5 років тому

      Maybe he doesn't like Black Cherry Cott cola. Acquired taste :)

    • @DanialaAgha
      @DanialaAgha 5 років тому +1

      Adam Rosenzveig goood man !

    • @DanialaAgha
      @DanialaAgha 5 років тому +1

      Adam Rosenzveig tarnishing the (as you so accurately put it) SANCTITY of the Black Cherry/Smoked Meat pair !

    • @DanialaAgha
      @DanialaAgha 5 років тому

      yuprulesing boooo ! Lol

    • @derekl3495
      @derekl3495 4 роки тому

      @@yuprulesing its not a cola

  • @jaczekdertuerke
    @jaczekdertuerke 5 років тому +40

    3:45 my man in the background checkin out Lucas and his sausage.

  • @MatthiasGoebel
    @MatthiasGoebel 5 років тому +2

    My wife and I have been to Schwartz's Deli two weeks ago when we were on our honeymoon roadtrip through Canada. We really enjoyed the Smoked Meat and did not find any smoked meat as good as Schwartzs' on the rest of our trip. Next time when we are in Montreal, we will give Lucas a spin!

  • @TakeTimeToTravel
    @TakeTimeToTravel 3 роки тому

    Very informative, I loved Schwartz Deli and it was amazing. Will have to try Snowden Deli. Thanks for the tip!

  • @ts17695
    @ts17695 5 років тому +11

    God i miss MTL. Been a year now. Maybe in 2020

  • @PhoYourEyesOnly
    @PhoYourEyesOnly 5 років тому +20

    I need to try this place! Lester's deli too! I've already reviewed Shwartzs and a number of other Montreal staples🍜👀👌

    • @mfranks4731
      @mfranks4731 5 років тому

      have you tried smoke meat pete? its not montreal its a bit more west about 30 mins from the city hands down best smoked meat

    • @philippejoncas7304
      @philippejoncas7304 4 роки тому

      Lester's has been my go too for years. The carrot cake is classic and I'm a major fan of fatty cut

  • @gp2809
    @gp2809 5 років тому +6

    Finallllllly. An honest video about best smoked meat in Montréal. Dont know if youve been to Wilenskys yet but its a must go to and has such a storied history and oh the sandwiches and old fashion sodas!!! Awesome vids!!!

    • @SomeDudeQC
      @SomeDudeQC 5 років тому +1

      Greg Paul Wilenskys is a staple, but the sandwiches are boring af

    • @gp2809
      @gp2809 5 років тому

      Marc-André B ya i know but still a part of the history of
      Montréal in my opinion. Just in keeping with theme so far of this tour.

    • @StayfunnyLG
      @StayfunnyLG 5 років тому

      Yes, Wilenskys! I've tried it once and it was a nice experience.

    • @bludhound73
      @bludhound73 5 років тому

      I miss Bens.

    • @gp2809
      @gp2809 5 років тому

      bludhound73 omgoshhh Bens was the best!!! Legit!

  • @rawdog1999
    @rawdog1999 5 років тому +5

    Lucas, you're breaking my heart! I have watched all of Dining on a Dime but have never been to a city that you've featured (I'm in Sydney, Australia). I just returned from a holiday in Montreal when this season began and I never even heard of Snowdon's Deli when I was there. I ate at Schwartz's and Reubens and enjoyed both, but I know I would have loved this place. Thankfully I did get to the other places you have reviewed so far, but this is still heartbreaking.

    • @TLH9979
      @TLH9979 2 роки тому +1

      I'm sorry. Are you okay?

  • @mysticode
    @mysticode 5 років тому +2

    Been to this place a lot, all of their food is great! :)

  • @gauthamseran
    @gauthamseran 2 роки тому +3

    Watching this during my Montreal trip. I tried Schwartz's smoked meat sandwich, it was pretty awesome. Had Snowdon's smoked meat sandwich today. I prefer the latter too. They're both great but Snowdon's was just perfect. They both cost about the same, $15 CAD after taxes. Snowdon's was probably a little smaller but I could be wrong.

  • @heyitsgerard
    @heyitsgerard 5 років тому +12

    Montreal is up there on places to visit

  • @KevLo64
    @KevLo64 5 років тому +177

    not Schwartz? interesting.

    • @raytran6400
      @raytran6400 5 років тому +14

      Go to Smoke Meat Pete.

    • @Willi.am05
      @Willi.am05 5 років тому +5

      Hell no. It is good but Deli Snowdon is the best.

    • @yuprulesing
      @yuprulesing 5 років тому +11

      You mean Celine Schwartz? :) I'm not really into that tourist trap anymore. Smoked Meat Pete is great!!! Should had visited that place instead.

    • @StayfunnyLG
      @StayfunnyLG 5 років тому +3

      Really good question. That's the place I always get recommended even as a montrealer so this deli I've never heared about really surprised me. I'm not a smoke meat fan, mind you :) Might go check it out, along with Smoke Meat Pete...

    • @marlohiphopgods2716
      @marlohiphopgods2716 5 років тому +6

      Schwartz is overrated!!!!

  • @petergallagher7762
    @petergallagher7762 5 років тому +2

    I use to love Shwartzs, but it disappointed me the last times I went there. Time to try a new place like this one.

    • @DoumdaDoum
      @DoumdaDoum 4 роки тому

      how disappointed ? its the same .. you took a lean sandwich ?

  • @winewoman224
    @winewoman224 Рік тому

    Food is the backbone of any culture.

  • @cmonkey63
    @cmonkey63 5 років тому +2

    I've been to Dunn's Smoked Meat in Montreal, that was my first experience of smoked meat. Definitely going back, if they're still there.

    • @berlinguet1
      @berlinguet1 4 роки тому

      You should also try : Schwartz and Lesters... Top two on my list!

    • @4funksakes
      @4funksakes 3 роки тому

      All of them were great i used to go to Rubens on the strip there about 10 yrs ago

  • @simonhs88
    @simonhs88 5 років тому +2

    So great to see Snowdon get some more recognition for their amazing smoked meat! Hands down best I've had in Mtl! All those who believe Schwartz's is the best NEED to try Snowdon and see their minds changed :)

  • @vince7128
    @vince7128 5 років тому +1

    I'm going here next time i'm in town!

  • @Indra-fc6jv
    @Indra-fc6jv 5 років тому

    Great review by a great person

  • @deuxforever13
    @deuxforever13 5 років тому +2

    lol super true!!!! I love Schwartz's smoked meat but the line up and all is super annoying. But Snowdon is fantastic. there is a line up sometimes..... but alot of the locals seem to go there. i'm not a local... living on the west island, but i do pass through it after work each day. the meat and food is fantastaic, service is friendsly. never a problem. so it must be true that local montrealers do congregate to snowden intead to over schwartz. lol !!!

  • @christenandersen65
    @christenandersen65 10 місяців тому

    I'm born and raised in Montreal and it's about time people learned about this place. A true gem.

  • @MoxieBeast
    @MoxieBeast 5 років тому +5

    didn't know anything about the montreal food scene! thanks lucas!!

    • @jojoleong1
      @jojoleong1 5 років тому

      Hi Lucus

    • @MrSexyNipple
      @MrSexyNipple 3 роки тому

      its genuinely one of the best food scenes on the planet

  • @normlor7655
    @normlor7655 2 роки тому

    WHEN IT COMES TO ONE OF A KIND FOODS LIKE MONTREAL SMOKED MEAT, SNOWDON'S DELI IS ONE AT THE TOP OF THIS SHORT LIST. GREAT STAFF, INCREDIBLE FOOD!!

  • @GoWestYoungMan
    @GoWestYoungMan 4 роки тому +1

    Hmmmm. I always go to Schwartz. I guess I'll have to try this one next time I'm in Montreal.

  • @MyNameIsWhat118
    @MyNameIsWhat118 5 років тому +1

    You need to go to Wilensky’s next!! Seriously! And then get pizza at Bouquet, real good new york style slice.

  • @64FanNintendo
    @64FanNintendo 5 років тому +3

    Can you guys add spanish subtitles? I love dining on a dime and it would be greatly appreciated!

  • @petergoettler5586
    @petergoettler5586 3 роки тому

    Good Stuff. Thanks, Merci.

  • @SomeDudeQC
    @SomeDudeQC 5 років тому +4

    You forgot the pickle! One half fat, pickle and a coke. Cherry Cott or fries if you're into it.

  • @bengt_axle
    @bengt_axle 5 років тому

    I live in Montreal and have been to this place (as well as Schwartz), many times. They have much more variety in terms of home made food (e.g., egg plant, cherry strudel, smoked fish, slaw). I'm not a big meat eater (therefore not a smoked meat connoisseur), but will often go to make of meal of the meatless items, because of the convenience, price and quality. If you are visiting Montreal and would like the smoke meat experience, I recommend this hands down over Schwartz. It has reasonable prices, you won't have to stand on the street waiting in line, and the customer service is way better. Try the old fashioned if you want bold, traditional flavors. They offer fast counter service for take out as well. It is only about 10 minutes walk from Snowdown metro.

  • @slimydick23
    @slimydick23 Рік тому

    I only had time to go to one. I went to schwartz's... like you say... it wasn't bad... but the sandwich was sort of dry. So basically anything would be more flavorful than that. I was able to walk from schwartz's to the farmer's market and find more interesting things there.

  • @tsminnal
    @tsminnal 3 роки тому

    Ben's smoked meat is the first smoked meat house (1908) in Montreal at least to my knowledge. Sadly Jean Kravitz closed it down... You can check McCord Museum for more on the history. ( corrected wordins)

  • @Laughandsong
    @Laughandsong 5 років тому +3

    Lucas, I grew up in Côte-des-Neiges, it's northwest of downtown, not southwest.

    • @Ogilla
      @Ogilla Рік тому

      Pas besoin d'être né à Montréal pour le confirmer lol.

  • @sandhikawirendr
    @sandhikawirendr 5 років тому +12

    Road to 1 million subscribers... Good job Eater...

    • @eater
      @eater  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @willsi
    @willsi 5 років тому +35

    Why is Lucas not in the thumb-pic?! Mini-revolt!

    • @craterflakes
      @craterflakes 5 років тому

      He's the only host who looks more delicious than a smoked meat sandwich!

  • @claytonlee2074
    @claytonlee2074 5 років тому +6

    I've lived in Montreal all my life (50+ yrs) and I would have to say that yes, Montreal has the best smoked meat around. Now which is is the best place depends on who you're speaking to. Everyone has their favorite place. Snowdon, Smoke Meat Pete, Dunn's, Ruebens and Schwartz, are all great. For me, smoked meat must be cut medium-fat. NOT fat mixed in with lean but that cut of the brisket where there is marbling throughout the meat..... um.. now I'm off to get some at my favorite place!

  • @foojae
    @foojae 4 роки тому

    Does Lucas actually do any in-depth search of the food and restaurant before he goes there?

  • @StrifeZGaming
    @StrifeZGaming Рік тому

    some reason was expecting Teh_Pwnererer to be hanging out in the back eating away on them smoked meat sandwhiches.

  • @singkewlaw1594
    @singkewlaw1594 3 роки тому

    I HAVEN'T HAD A GOOD MONTREAL SMOKED SANDWICH SINCE LAST FALL AND WILL GET ONE TOMORROW AT "CHENOY'S" IN POINTE CLAIRE. ALL REAL MONTREAL SMOKED MEAT IS FANTASTIC HERE!!

  • @tommclarty17
    @tommclarty17 3 роки тому

    How’s the pulled pork at this place?

  • @ThoughtGum
    @ThoughtGum 5 років тому +1

    Best place for smoked meat in Montreal?
    #1 Schwartz
    #2 Smoke Meat Pete
    #3 Jarry Smoked Meat

  • @flyback777
    @flyback777 4 роки тому +4

    Le Roi du Smoke Meat is also amazing!

  • @Kenny-my5is
    @Kenny-my5is 5 років тому

    lucas you should of went for schwartz for smoke meat montreal deli
    also go try the greek food in montreal are amazing too

  • @jamescameron149
    @jamescameron149 5 років тому +1

    I wish you could get a sandwich like that in the UK. I would eat at a place that served food like that a lot.

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 5 років тому

      I thought there were a number of Jewish Deli's in London. Is smoked meat just not a thing the English do?

    • @41italia
      @41italia 4 роки тому

      @@recoil53 This smoked meat is only something you can find in Montreal or surrounding areas. nobody makes it like that, it's truly unique. the way it's aged, spiced, smoked and steamed.

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 4 роки тому +1

      @@41italia I wish that travel videos would mention that.
      While there are a lot that go in depth about smoking brisket Texas style or pork in the Southern states, I've never been shown Montreal had a unique style.
      So I've heard about it, but the actual difference was never been mentioned until you.

    • @41italia
      @41italia 4 роки тому

      recoil53 hopefully you get to try out a smoked meat in Montreal sometime, it’s truly a fascinating sandwich, such great flavour, lucky I live here. I never get tired of smoked meat.

  • @fabricelapointe1940
    @fabricelapointe1940 2 роки тому

    yes,yes and yes...very good...the best
    montreal smoke meat..10/10.

  • @alexs6352
    @alexs6352 4 роки тому

    Côte-des-Neiges is north-west of downtown btw...

  • @georgepetsikas2545
    @georgepetsikas2545 3 роки тому

    The best smoked meat sandwich is found at the Main Restaurant across the street from Schwartz. Tourists eat at Schwartz's...locals eat at the Main.

  • @bossman674
    @bossman674 3 роки тому

    Literally left the stickers on the aubergine and chucked them in the oven? Wow...

  • @Desmaad
    @Desmaad 10 місяців тому

    I went over there this year and it was PACKED! I wonder if this video was the culprit?

  • @lisah.6739
    @lisah.6739 5 років тому

    That shirt looks like it came off the clearance rack at the thrift shop.

  • @berendcrow7258
    @berendcrow7258 5 років тому

    look for the server in the background at 3:45

  • @albertafoodie8265
    @albertafoodie8265 3 роки тому

    I grew up there :)

  • @papamilfz1565
    @papamilfz1565 4 роки тому

    Bro, you should try a Montreal meat pie. 👀😉
    Those are hella good 👀

  • @Ellyasveil
    @Ellyasveil 5 років тому +6

    9mins dining on a dime~ finally not 4mins episode!!!

  • @Serpahim
    @Serpahim 4 роки тому

    This guy is just so talkative

  • @ANas-xq3ly
    @ANas-xq3ly 3 роки тому

    You're bang on about Schwartz's bring dry.

  • @seamslatasha3598
    @seamslatasha3598 5 років тому

    Note to self...Karnatzel ...must try.

  • @pierrelabbe3173
    @pierrelabbe3173 Рік тому +1

    Love M.T.L Gogo merci

  • @thybolt
    @thybolt 5 років тому

    some precision, cote des neige is not in south west montreal. but the best smoked meat is quebec smoked meat in point st charles... but that not a restaurent, you buy it and steam it at home... only cash

  • @jondw134
    @jondw134 4 роки тому

    Most Montreals will tell you Schwart's isn't there favourite... Its the most iconic for sure. However its a dryer usually chipped texture smoked meat. Snowdon Deli and Lesters are where its at

  • @donnguyen1537
    @donnguyen1537 4 роки тому +2

    Schwartz is for tourist if you go to Montreal enough or live there you know that there a lot than just Schwartz

    • @jamiefabian798
      @jamiefabian798 4 роки тому

      Montrealer here, can confirm that Schwartz is better than Snowdon

  • @chinadollfmd
    @chinadollfmd 5 років тому +1

    Centre Street Deli in Thornhill, ON had its roots from Snowden. Both are a lot better than Kaplinsky's that skimp on the meat.

  • @Worldwideguy96
    @Worldwideguy96 5 років тому

    Forget Schwartz, Reuben's or Lester's, this is the place to go at!!!
    edit: and go to Smoke meat pete at l'ile perrot

  • @lorraineperron4840
    @lorraineperron4840 9 місяців тому +1

    Best smoke meat is Schwartz by far and second is Montreal smoke meat on St-Lawrence.

  • @billmorash3322
    @billmorash3322 4 роки тому

    Hey! We didn't get to hear the difference between Old Fashioned and Regular smoked meat.

  • @soggytoasty
    @soggytoasty 5 років тому +3

    3:52 The dish collector tho 😂😂😂

  • @axematty
    @axematty 5 років тому

    Snowdon? Jeez lucas. Its the Main Steak house bahd. Thats the best one.

  • @frank9649
    @frank9649 5 років тому

    Schwartz on main is #1, Snowden's Del is very good but. not the best :) Cote des neige is Hill of snow...not coast... Thanks for the vid !

  • @HanCholo112
    @HanCholo112 5 років тому

    smoked meat is so good!

  • @usernamechecksout
    @usernamechecksout 4 роки тому

    So, now I know where the word for sausage comes in Romanian from: Jewish! We call our sausages Carnatz - :-D
    Also the eggplant salad is a staple of Romanian cuisine and my mom does it just like in the vid. She adds some crushed garlic to it for a little kick but some people prefer onions.

  • @Quietloud
    @Quietloud 5 років тому +2

    Man, bold claim saying Snowdon Deli's the best. I mean, it's up there, but I prefer Lester's myself. Schwartz's is up there but overrated, The Main does it well from what I hear, and there's Le Roi du Smoked Meat and Jarry Smoked Meat and Smoked Meat Pete's too. But, hey, you can't really go wrong with a Smoked Meat sandiwich.

    • @artmak818
      @artmak818 5 років тому

      Smoked Meat Pete is number 1 right now for me..

  • @carbonquiznoz1
    @carbonquiznoz1 5 років тому

    You forgot the bagels man!

  • @CapitaineMontreal
    @CapitaineMontreal 3 місяці тому

    Cote des neiges is Southwest of downtown? ok....

  • @bleumarin1968
    @bleumarin1968 5 років тому

    nothing beats Montreal smoked meat !!

  • @samatarMohamed
    @samatarMohamed 3 роки тому

    "Snowden" deli. Thought there would be some cross dressing in the sandwich

  • @FLN62
    @FLN62 5 років тому +3

    Schwartz is overrated. Dry smoked meat and they can’t cut the meat properly. Déli Snowdon is a very good place to go eat a good smoked meat and also Lesters Deli on Bernard Ave in Outremont area.

  • @the6ig6adwolf
    @the6ig6adwolf 5 років тому

    Was that Larry David reading the paper?

  • @thesilverblades
    @thesilverblades 5 років тому

    côte des neiges does not translate to "snow coast" but "snow hill"

  • @TheDvd1
    @TheDvd1 5 років тому

    Côte-des-Neiges actually translates more to something like "Snow Hill".

  • @jessegibbons3562
    @jessegibbons3562 5 років тому

    I dream about Procutto

  • @alanfender123
    @alanfender123 5 років тому

    6:31 jesus they forgot to take the stickers off the eggplants before cooking them

    • @TheWaross
      @TheWaross 4 роки тому

      😂 that's true, but those stickers are edible anyway.
      And to my knowledge they scoop the flesh of the eggplant and do not use the exterior

  • @yokopunana
    @yokopunana 5 років тому

    3:54 peeping Tom popping!!!

  • @mightykc73
    @mightykc73 5 років тому +3

    Lucas is right. I just had the sandwich at Schwarz's and it was pedestian at best. The flavour was bland unless you got some of the fat in the bite and the meat was dry to boot. I got it from the take-out store portion of the store btw so i dont know if the main sitdown part is any different but it shouldnt be. Everything Lucas said about Schwarz's was on point. I wish I had known about Snowdons.

  • @leonardread13
    @leonardread13 5 років тому

    I prefer the Main on St Laurent.

  • @swimmer0984
    @swimmer0984 5 років тому

    Why don’t you know what part of the cow that comes from? Lol

  • @NewfieLawNerd
    @NewfieLawNerd 5 років тому +4

    I still think that Dunn's is the best Montreal smoked meat. Give me a Dunn's on rye with mustard a pickle and a cherry Coke and I'm happy

  • @TheJimprez
    @TheJimprez 2 роки тому

    You better not tell anyone in Montreal that its not Schwartz's...

  • @kusnezoff8705
    @kusnezoff8705 3 роки тому

    if you build it they will come, LOL!!!!

  • @DDNguyen93
    @DDNguyen93 5 років тому +2

    I've had shwartz and main. But not this place. Main was definitely better than shwartz

  • @GrahamYoungGuitar
    @GrahamYoungGuitar 2 роки тому +1

    Main deli

  • @capncrunch9313
    @capncrunch9313 5 років тому

    CENTRE STREET DELI Ontario, Toronto. No substitute. Montreal can hide now, you’re time is up for smoked meat.

  • @juniorfio1196
    @juniorfio1196 4 роки тому

    3:52 Look at the top left of the screen. You will see what I mean.

  • @JR-eu9zi
    @JR-eu9zi 2 місяці тому

    Schwartz is by far the best
    Nothing else is comparable

  • @daverushton3198
    @daverushton3198 5 років тому

    Isn't Schwartz Deli owned by a group headed by Celine Dion? Changed hands a few times. Didn't she at one point own the Nickels chain of restaurants?
    btw Schwartz's will FedEx their smoked meat anywhere in Canada. Not sure about the US.

  • @thybolt
    @thybolt 5 років тому

    montreal smoked meat is smoked AND brinde, steam and boiled