An establishment you're obligated to go to when you visit Montreal, but one that rewards you with delicious meat.
The hot sandwiches you are looking for are available at 1030. We were turned away because we arrived too early and when we came back a little past 1030 the place was already packed. We didn't wait at all to be seated and our sandwiches appeared in the blink of an eye. I could see this place having a long line throughout the day but these guys know what they are doing and everyone gets their food in a timely manner. Obviously the to go line moves along much quickly than if you were waiting for a seat.
It could get cramped in there but the interior is clean and if you go in making it a your business to eat and then leave without dallying you'll be fine.
At this time the smoked meat sandwiches are $9.60. It's simplicity of expertly smoked meat with mustard on rye bread allows you to appreciate the excellent minutiae of consuming a perfectly well made product.
I wasn't able to finish my sandwich so they kindly gave me a to go bag.
While you're in the area stop by La Vieille Europe a few stores down the street. It's a grocery store that have so many food items unique to Europe. It's a must for foodies.
Cash Only.
Go there. Just Go.