This place is everything the reviews promise! We got to the restaurant around 2pm (thinking we'd…read moremiss the lunch rush), and there was still a line out the door. Somebody in line then mentioned that there is a "to-go" counter right next to the sit-down restaurant. This line moved pretty fast. I went with the classic hot smoked meat sandwich. It looks deceptively small, but it's a solid serving for lunch for one person. I was pretty hungry and struggled to finish it. If you try to eat your way through all that Montreal has to offer, this stop is worth it!

After dining here, I could see why there's usually a line that wraps around the building, and…read morethrone of tourists disembark from buses simply to walk through the tight restaurant. The meat definitely justified the wait, as it was easily the best pastrami I've ever had. It's not just a dining experience; it's a life-changing moment when you visit. The owner was more than happy to hop on a chair to take a group picture of you and your lucky friends. The wall was adorned with photos of famous people who ate at the restaurant.

this was our first time in montreal and we came across this place after seeing their menu posted…read moreoutside the window. the staff was very welcoming, friendly and accommodating and it's such a cute vibe! it was pretty empty (this was midday friday) and i'm thinking maybe the stairs leading down to it are a part of the reason for that, but i definitely don't regret dropping in!

We were in Montreal and looking for a great lunch place and found Ruben's. The smoked beef brisket…read morewas amazing, so I inquired about bringing it home to Florida. Our waiter Gustavo was the best, helpful and attentive! Chad at the front was happy to help me pick out a piece already shrink wrapped for travel. The ambiance and the 2 servers gave us a first class experience at Ruben's, run to this place. I highly recommend it!

+.5 for service My…read moreexperience with smoked meat is limited to Schwartz's, The Main (RIP), and Smoke Meat Pete. I decided to try Snowdon Deli during the holidays on my way to Quebec City, since it's a short detour off A15. Interior is pretty standard, diner style. Service was excellent, everyone treated my family very well. I had the smoked meat sandwich with medium fat, while my parents shared a smoked meat platter, also with medium fat. Now it's been a while since I've had legit smoked meat from Montreal, but man, it was delicious. Portions were very generous as well, and for the platter you can refill the bread for free if you wish. Will definitely return here!

Finally made it to one of Montréal's famous delis - Snowdon Deli! It did not disappoint. I had some…read moregreat matzoh ball soup and scrambled eggs with smoked meat and potato knishes. Excellent meal!

My lady and I stopped at the West Side Market to pick up a 4-pack of VT goodness after skiing at…read moreJay Peak. The baked goods and sandwich board looked promising and the staff were very nice, so we returned the next morning on the way back to the mountain. I am very glad that we did! The donuts and baked goods at WSMD are homemade and enticing, but we passed them by for the breakfast sandwiches, which are freshly made to order. I also ordered a lunch sandwich for later in the day. The breakfast sandwiches were hands-down the best we've every eaten: freshly cracked eggs broken and over-easy, with local Vermont cheese on freshly homemade english muffin, and a few dashes of Tabasco (my addition). Wow. My lunch sandwich was also delicious, with firm home-made bread and nice helpings of very fresh ingredients. Very satisfying. Locals don't need a tip to enjoy this Newport gem, tourists enjoying the Northeast Kingdom - take heed!

Ever since moving to this area a few months ago we'd heard people rave about this place. We finally…read morefound ourselves there two weeks ago. Our first impression - is this the right place? Its a tiny, hole-in-the-wall market with an equally tiny deli. We each ordered sandwiches. They came panini-style, which was a bit disconcerting. Two flattened sandwiches. But our first bites made believers out of us! WOW! So delicious! Now we are major fans. Don't judge this book by it's cover!

My review is for the breakfast service and not the lunch. We came here on a Saturday morning…read morethinking that this place wouldn't be crowded since it's not very visible to traffic. We were wrong. This is the typical breakfast joint that serves eggs, bacon, pancakes and all related items well executed. Service was good and efficient. Prices are quite decent as well. BUT... I must admit that their potatoes are DELICIOUS!!! I usually don't eat potatoes for breakfast but this time was an exception and I even asked for a doggy bag for whatever that's left of it. I think this is my new breakfast spot.

Food and service was excellent. The home fries are truly amazing. The Eggs Benedict was perfect. We…read morelook forward to eating there again on our next trip.

We stop here every time we leave Canada on our way back to the States. Amazing pastries and bread…read moreas well as a little deli and some candy makes this the perfect place to stock up on our favorites. Most of the people who work here don't speak English to us but that never gets in the way.

A super cute and charming, family run Charcuterie tucked away in Saint Hubert. The owners are…read moreFrench who take pride in their quality deli meats and cuts. They have a variety of homemade salads and sandwiches too as well as an assortment of baked goods and pastries that are on a self-serve basis. I have tried most of them but my favourite has to be their delicious fruit tarts! I love the farmhouse-inspired homely interior and the hospitality of the owners is outstanding. Worth checking out if you are in the area!

I drive to Sutton just for their oatmeal cookies. That's not even an exaggeration. They are a small…read more"épicerie fine" and patisserie. I recommend it to everyone. If I'm going to be anywhere near the Eastern Townships, I detour to La Rumeur. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They know everything about the products they sell, and they go above and beyond to be helpful. It's also really cute! The whole space has a country store look and feel. You get the sense that you are in a family store (even if it probably isn't) where everyone takes pride in what they sell. If you are near either one of their two locations, don't miss the opportunity to grab a cookie!

This is a European style deli and bakery. They also sell take home ice cream and a small selection…read moreof take home frozen foods. We go here for the cheese. They have a lot of cheese from Quebec, France and the Netherlands. In fact they have a lot from all over Europe as well. You can ask for a sample before you buy the cheese. With the cost of some of these cheeses, that only makes sense. We picked up some Quebec cheese this trip but on past trips we bought Dutch cheese. The bakery side has good food as well. We have tried their breads and croissants and would definitely buy them again. There is a case full of pies, tartes,and cakes for sale and we are tempted to bring one home. They always have someone working who is fluent in English if your French is not good.

Hands down the best panini + incredible French toast combo at iconic Old Montreal bakery Olive +…read moreGourmando! Crisp pressed house-bread panini loaded with melty cheese & ham, plus caramelized brioche French toast with blueberry compote, whipped cream and maple syrup. Fresh daily-baked everything, great cold brew, cozy rustic vibe--essential brunch stop for anyone visiting downtown Montreal's historic quarter!

Stopped by Olive + Gourmando after strolling Old Montreal. The restaurant has a nice cozy…read moreatmosphere with some character with their decor and layout. The restaurant didn't provide a high chair for our baby, which was a bit disappointing. The service was good with our waitress checking with us to order and being prompt and attentive. Here is what we ordered: Grilled Cheese O+G (8/10) - the bread with the grilled cheese and caramelized onions were cooked well. The homemade ketchup had a sweet taste to it and was brought out a little colder than room temperature. I probably would have preferred the ketchup/tomato sauce to be a bit warmer. The Chicken Melt (8/10) - this sandwich was pretty big. It had grilled chicken in a creamy sauce, some Cole slaw (actually a lot of Cole slaw) and some dill pickles. The sandwich was a bit messy to eat and I think it had a little too much Cole slaw, but it was a good sandwich, nonetheless. Overall, I good experience with a few suggestions in my review that I think would have made it really great.