Eric W.
Yelp
(Visited 12/9/2019.) So smoked meat is a HUGE thing here in Montréal. Schwartz's is the big name downtown, but what about other competition? Especially since Schwartz's is cash-only, I HATE cash-only places. I looked up some more places that are known for their smoked meat and I found this place. It was about a 25 minute drive out of downtown to get here, but it was totally worth it and here's why.
Atmosphere/Appearance: Away from the city life seems to slow down just a bit. This place is a stand-alone restaurant with it's own private parking lot and looks like a big ol' house. It speaks to the kind of family-like experience you're going to have here. Once up the wooden steps you walk in and are greeted by the ordering counter. The menus are up above for you to gaze at before placing your order. Once your order is placed you go sit down and your food is brought to you. Like I mentioned earlier, this place is like a big house. The dining room is basically a giant living room with tables all pointing toward the stage. Yes, stage and there was a live music performance today! They have live music every Monday. That's awesome.
Service: There isn't much service since you go place your order then go sit down, but everyone was very nice and I had everything I needed.
Food: So I went with the "Jumbo Special" which comes with the sandwich of course, a pickle spear, coleslaw and mashed potatoes. Well, you get to choose other sides, but I chose those. Lol. Everything was very, very good and certainly worth the drive out here.
Value: (All prices in $CAD.) The Jumbo Special was only $18.85 and that's a great deal for all of the food that you get for sure.
In conclusion, if you're looking to not spend cash, dine in a much larger establishment, not be rushed out after eating, see live music, not hunt for a parking spot AND just feel more at home... eat here. Lol.