This place is probably the one stop almost every tourist must make when visiting Montreal. It's world famous and everyone you know will tell you this is the best place for smoked meat in the universe. This is the case for most people, but here's why I don't feel this way.
The line ups here are insane, and when you're able to get a seat you're placed in a shoulder to shoulder bench with about 10 other people. The line ups typically on a busy day range from 15 minutes to 45 minutes, but can get much worse during tourist season. I used to come by after work on a weekday and it's not too bad, if you're craving it.
The food is good, but the smoked meat to me has it's off days. It's not as consistent as the Main, and to be honest not worth the wait for me. If there isn't a wait I don't mind getting a sandwich and pickle, but my usual go to is the Main across the street.