Yelpers told us to go here. My brother told us to go here. So how could we refuse?
We had a large group, but we did not mind splitting up because yeah, smoked meat from Montreal is worth it.
Another fond childhood memory of my aunt bring us smoked meat once every few years. We HAD to have smoked meant and when in Rome (or Montreal), you want the best there is.
Schwartz's is GOOOOOOD. They are not stingy with the meat and they are spot on with the prices. I generally do not enjoy peppercorns, but they prepare the meat in such a way that they only add to the flavor.
I ordered my sammie with a black cherry coke, just as fellow Yelpers had advised. Normally, I'm a diet soda kinda gal... would rather save my calories for the main course. But today was a special day, and boy, that black cherry soda really topped off my sammie.
The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars is because my Canadian companions were not as thrilled as those of us from the States who had smoked meat on a pedestal since long before we crossed the border.