Snowdon Deli
Deli · Snowdon ·
Classic Montreal smoked meats, Jewish deli faves, no-frills vibe
Classic Montreal smoked meats, Jewish deli faves, no-frills vibe
"Smoked meat helped put Montreal on the culinary map, and if you’re looking for some of the best without having to endure the snaking queues, head to family-run Snowdon Deli. This circa-1946 institution offers the city’s legendary smoked meat on mustard-smothered rye — minus the wait time. But don’t stop there. The menu has all the Jewish deli standards: matzo ball soup, chopped liver, eggplant salad, latkes, karnatzel, knishes, verenikas, gefilte fish, blintzes with dollops of sour cream and jam, and more. And if you need to feed a crowd, their party platters are a Montreal tradition — crustless egg, tuna, and salmon salad sandwiches, plus cream cheese, lox, and gherkin pinwheels. Vibe check: Expect a no-frills atmosphere where regulars squeeze into booths, chatter flows from behind the deli counter, and veteran employees ensure everything goes off without a hitch." - Valerie Silva
"A family-friendly spot offering extraordinary smoked meat sandwiches, kasha, and bow ties, as well as Montreal-specific karnatzel sausages." - Nathan Englander Nathan Englander Nathan Englander is a Toronto-based writer and best-selling author. His short fiction and essays have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, The Washingt
"Looking for famed Montreal smoked meat without having to endure the snaking queues? Family-owned Snowdon Deli is a circa-1942 establishment that offers the city’s iconic smoked meat on mustard-smothered rye in addition to matzo ball soup, chopped liver, latkes, knishes, and blintzes — minus the wait time. Inside, expect a no-frills atmosphere where regulars squeeze into booths, chatter flows from behind the deli counter, and veteran employees ensure everything goes off without a hitch." - Valerie Silva
"For over 75 years this simple deli has been delighting Montrealers with its extensive menu of breakfast staples, Jewish favorites (like matzo ball soup and chopped liver), and sandwiches. While many may argue that the straightforward tuna sandwich is the best, the showstopper has to be the club roll–a variety of deli meats grilled on a hamburger bun and served with a pickle." - Erinn Blicher
"Opened in 1946 by three brothers returning from the Second World War, Snowdon Deli is a local gem. Its smoked meat is some of the best in town, with a mélange of spices imparting a bold, peppery and garlicky flavour onto the brisket. The rest of the menu is extensive, with over 100 Jewish delicacies such as chopped liver, matzo ball soup, and latkes." - JP Karwacki
