Bar none the best smoked meat in Montreal. Better than Schwartz's you ask? I would have to say yes.... unless you prefer to stand in line, sit in a cramped space and get served by a rude waiter only to get a sandwich with a body hair in it. I live near Schwartz's but I go to Smoke Meat Pete a lot more often. This post is by no mean an anti-Schwartz's post... in fact, if you're a tourist, no visit to Montreal is complete without going to Schwartz's.
I've been frequenting Smoke Meat Pete for at least 10 years. The meat is consistently moist and full of flavors, the fries and potato latkes are delicious and the coleslaw and pickles are awesome. The ribs are also one of the best in Montreal. Whenever I go, I am always debating between the ribs or the sandwich but always end up with the smoked meat (I just cannot resist it). I wished they would offer a ribs and smoked meat sandwich combo.
So grab a car and head out west!