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| - Historic and famed location for your sandwich meats cravings in the centre of Montréal. And it's one hell of a place. There're are plenty of reviews (not just on Yelp) regarding this place and for for what I experienced, it was pretty damn good. Perfectly cured, prepared, cooked and dished out coupled with a can of cold soda, this place can turn a humid, blistering afternoon into one refreshing, stomach bursting adventure.
Pretty much everything on the menu is good. I didn't get everything but I got a wide cross section of their offerings. Just eat the meat as the bread will just slow you down. I found the liver to be just ok so unless you're a huge fan of it, I'd suggest sticking to their famed meats and sandwiches. When in doubt, ask the waiter but be quick about your decision.
Few things that I have to speak on that's not food related but will affect your visit here. First off, if you're driving here, you're going to have one hell of a time finding a parking spot. Be prepared to park a few blocks away and make sure it's ok. The markings are unclear and confusing at best and if parked in the wrong place, you'll get a ticket or worse yet, get towed. When in doubt, go into a store nearby and ask the worker there for some parking tips as they should be familiar with the area. Most people on the streets are either assholes who refuse to talk to you or just as clueless as you are. Second, the wait is long. And when I say long, it can go up to two hours. My cousin stood in line 45 mins before we arrived and we waited another 45 mins after we found parking and walked over to where he was standing in line. I do not suggest groups of more than 4. You will not find a table together unless you want to wait over 2 hours. Third, it's really crowded in here. You'll be sitting close to your neighbors so be prepared to be engaged in some friendly chatter with your seatmate. Lastly, order everything at once. Because it's so busy and super crowded, the waiters will be very difficult to flag down so when you sit down, look at the menu, agree on what you'd want and just order everything at once. Side note: it's be a plus if you spoke French and you'll get some bonus points for attempting it if you're a non-Québécois.
Parking: Metered street and very limited
Price: $15 per person
Wait: 45-1:30 just to get seated
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