Smoked meat was on the menu of must-try foods while in Montreal. I like pastrami, and corned beef (although maybe twice a year), and so I knew I'd be cool with a smoked meat sandwich.
It's kind of a far walk from the Mont Royal station, but I got some required souvenir shopping in as there are tons of boutiques and spots to do stroll around in. I was heading to the airport that afternoon, and so wanted to take this sandwich to-go to unwrap at the airport and grub - because my airline did not offer any free snacks for a six-hour flight. I answered back with Schwartz breath.
Walked in and there was a short line, but the restaurant's seating area (which is minimal but still enough.. though you'll be stuffed like a sardine) was quite full. They are very fast to service, and you pay and are out the door in a matter of less than 5 minutes (Wednesday around maybe 2pm?) I asked for "medium fat", as that's what I'd been suggested to do. I don't think they cared, and medium fat is probably the default.
Anyway, I unwrapped it at the airport a couple of hours later, and although the paper wrapping and bag were soaked with some grease, the sandwich itself was not greasy. It wasn't glistening with oil. The grease was just from the natural fats that are melted into the meat itself, and not dripping really - since it's a dry meat. I think it was on a mild rye toast and slathered in mustard. Yum! The meat is sliced medium.. and perfect for just grabbing a chunk out of your sandwich and eating with your fingers. Yes, us Californians have no shame.
I think it was around $7? Great deal, lots of meat (and I mean like maybe 2" of meat stuffed into the sandwich), and you won't feel too heavy afterward. I like!