Schwartz's is a staple, a Montreal institution when it comes to smoke meat. When asked where I need to definitely visit when I come to Montreal, 3 out of 4 people listed Schwartz's as one of their options. Does it have food that blows your mind? Probably not. That said, it's a perfectly delicious and unpretentious deli.
During our visit around 2pm (the lines didn't seem to be out the door by then), my bf and I shared a large plate of smoked meat (you have option of fatty or lean or combo), which came with about 8-10 slices of bread. The meat is dry smoked, yet incredibly tender. And the service was so fast! I think we waited less than 5 minutes to get our order.