For those that miss out on Schwartz, Lester's Deli
Express is an airport option that offers an opportunity to try both the Montreal dishes of smoked meat sandwich or poutine.
Be warned though, this is an airport location and Lester's is nowhere as near an institution as Schwartz and there's a reason why. My order:
Smoked Meat Sandwich - $11.95. I opted for the sandwich only and added a deli pickle and it was close to the meal price that included both the pickle and French fries. While 7 ounces of meat is served and the presentation is similar to Schwartz (overfilled sandwich with small pieces of rye bread) the truth is in the meat quality. While Schwartz was a heavenly mix of Pastrami and beefy smoked meat, Lester's deli tasted like a cross between smoked meat and low grade baloney.
If you don't have time to go to the real thing, this is (sadly) one of Montreal Airport's passable eateries but don't expect a divine experience.
Lester's accepts credit cards including Amex.