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| - Alright... now this place has been put to the test if you ask me.
On my last trip back home to Montreal, I brought along my better half show him around Montreal. As he has never been, I felt challenged to make sure I got in as much of Montreal as possible, trying not to leave anything important out.
Starting with St.Joseph's Oratory on our first day, The Olympic Stadium on day two, and St.Laurent street on day three, obviously with intentions to bring him to Schwartz's, but where else? And we did.
We went to Schwartz's for lunch, he had his experience, but we walked out of that door unsatisfied with what we had just filled our belies with. I didn't feel that it was the best smoked meat Montreal had to show for... especially not for someone who had never had the stuff before! So, we make the conscious decision to walk across the street for smoked meat sandwich number two, yes number two! No 30 minute break in between and no walking off our first meal before we embarked on another. We dove right in.
No line up, but one customer inside, room to breath, nice atmosphere. ... Ok, not too shabby, but we're here for the food.
We both ordered a smoked meat sandwich, figured the best way to compare the two deli's would be to order the exact same thing.
Two luscious looking over-stacked smoked meat sandwiches were placed in front of us, and I am pretty sure we both drooled a bead of saliva down our chins.
One bite was all it took... ok, we couldn't stop to talk after one bite, but after a few bites when we came up for air, we both knew that THIS was the smoked meat sandwich that would make our trip to Montreal complete. Meat so juicy and seasoned to perfection, definitely more flavorful and moist then Schwartz. And the bread was fresh and soft, it didn't tear apart the roof of my mouth like the one I had eaten no more than 30 minutes ago.
At least a 4 - 4.5 on 5.
And the staff was also friendly and helpful, which is always a great bonus!
Will definitely be recommending it to all my new Toronto friends who are planning a trip to Montreal!
OM NOM NOM NOM NOM.
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