My first Montreal smoked meat sandwich experience was at Schwartz's and honestly, I don't think anything will and could ever top that. I woke up hungover and craving smoked meat this morning and live in Mile End (on Avenue du Parc) so didn't feel like trekking over to Schwartz's. After doing some quick searching, I read about Lester's. You can't really compare the two in my opinion. The ambience and even the main sandwich itself are both so different from each other at either location. What I can say is that the man who served me (I was the only customer there at 8:30 in the morning; I assume he was the owner but forgot to ask, was too focused on getting my food!) was extremely friendly and willing to cater to my every need. I liked the sandwich and personally the bread here was softer and warmer than at Schwartz's if I MUST make any comparison at all. The man was so nice that I decided to give them more of my business and ordered some meat to go--extra fatty--which tastes amazing heated up at home! He gave me very specific instructions to BATHE the meat in hot water, NOT boil it! I will be back. Can't be eating smoked meat every day but I will definitely swing by again the next time I need a fix.