Disclaimer: I love smoked meat. Hot, freshly carved smoked meat (not the cold thinly sliced kind that you find in supermarkets). I also love my smoked meat thickly cut and medium fatty. Lean meat does not go with smoked meat. (You're thinking turkey or chicken - if lean meat is what you want.)
Ok, so being from Montreal my standards for smoked meat are high :)
Now I know the "best" smoked meat in town is a topic of discussion (like our bagels lol) - but I'm Team Schwartz's! Yes, it's not the friendliest nor the fastest service - and there's always a line-up (unless you go really late at night, which I highly recommend btw, great vibe with the staff!). BUT they know how to make their smoked meat!!
And when I'm either too far or too lazy to get to Schwartz's, my go-to place is Dunn's! Their smoked meat is satisfying - and has a nice fatty, marbling texture to it. Their fries are super crispy and good! And I enjoy their coleslaw and pickle too (and always get a Cott's Black Cherry soda).
Again, like with Schwartz's - Dunn's isn't fancy. But they make a yummy smoked meat!