Is Montreal's Schwartz's Deli BETTER THAN KATZ's DELI?

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Күн бұрын

Montreal is known for plethora of great eats. The best restaurants in Montreal consist of everything from Montreal style bagels, to authentic Montreal poutine, to French food, and even many ethnic foods. But one of the most famous foods in Montreal is for sure the famous Montreal smoked meat. And many people say that the best smoked meat in Montreal is from Schwartz's Deli.
Smoked meat is very similar to pastrami. As for the question, "what is the difference between smoked meat and pastrami?" I honestly am not really sure! There are some small differences but enough to make them vary wildly. All I know is I love pastrami, and as smoked meat is similar Jewish deli classic, but just from the best jewish delis in Canada, I knew I had to try it!
Schwartz's Deli in Montreal is an old-fashioned jewish deli serving loads of jewish deli classic dishes. Everyone says though you have to get their medium fatty smoked meat sandwich. While I was tempted to get the fatty smoked meat sandwich, I stuck with the recommendation from the owner and went with medium fattiness.
Many people say Katz's Deli is the best pastrami in North America and the world. Those who say it's not Katz's Deli say Schwartz's Deli is the best Jewish deli in the world. Who is right? We'll find out in today's video!
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Restaurant Deets:
Schwartz's Deli
3895 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1X9, Canada

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@anastasiak6319 3 ай бұрын

Great video! As an owner of Schwartz's Deli in Montréal and a patron of Katz Deli in NYC, I think your two cents are interesting and would like to add a couple of insights. While Schwartzs's spices, marinates, smokes, steams and cuts the briskets in house in the artisanal old- world manner of the original owner, Katz does not. This results in Katz's being more "even" as you so elequently put it. When I visited Katz for the first time years ago and met with the owner, he was kind enough to give me the cook's tour and I was blown away by their stellar operation. They make their own slaw and pickles in these big silo-like containers and we outsource ours and yes, their mustard is darker and tastier. Theirs is a 300 seater with 7 stations if I remember correctly, while we boast a 60 seat dive. The best part of my visit? Katz sent us a t-shirt "To our Canadian cousins", so as you can see, we coexist and there isn't any animosity between us, even though smoked meat and pastrami enthusiasts like to pit us against one another. We always come in 1st and 2nd; the order is unimportant. Thanks for keeping the fun alive. Cheers.

@gibsonflyingv2820 20 күн бұрын

That's not even true. Have you ever been in Katz's? All of the meat is cut by hand. They steam smoke and all of that at Katz's too. Where did you get that info?

@CollaredConsulting 15 күн бұрын

@@gibsonflyingv2820How could you possibly be this obtuse?

@ml.2770 13 күн бұрын

@@gibsonflyingv2820Could you be any more dense?

@johnnyrunts 7 күн бұрын

@@gibsonflyingv2820😭

@DiscoverMontréal 9 ай бұрын

Smoked meat and pastrami are definitely completely different things, but because they look kinda similar and have Romanian roots, they're lumped together. As for the eternal debate about whether NY pastrami or MTL smoked meat is better, I like what Anthony Bourdain said about it: "Tough call but in the end, who really cares? It's fricken good, and that's all you need to know."

@peterconrad861 6 ай бұрын

They're both typically made from beef brisket, they're both cured in the same manor with sodium nitrite, followed by being smoked, and then steamed. They are pretty similar. As mentioned in the video, they're spiced differently and that's about all the difference is.

@bobmorane2082 Ай бұрын

@@peterconrad861I think pastrami is cured in liquid smoke meat isn’t it’s dry and pastrami is the lowest fat part smoke meat take all the brisket and you ask for medium fat or light when ordering

@shawnf764 Ай бұрын

wow, thanks bro. Saved me from googling it.

@viper29ca Ай бұрын

@@peterconrad861not even close. Different cuts of meat. MTL smoked meat from the brisket, pastrami from the navel. Different spices, prepared different, smoked meat is marinated, while pastrami is just brined (some might call this the same, it is not). And let's not go down the road of Corned Beef...no even comparable, considered corned beef is actually boiled

@genebigs1749 9 ай бұрын

That sandwich for $10 US is an insane bargain! Everything looked delicious, and I'm a New Yorker. Thanks for another great review, UA!

@JohnnyBiscotti 9 ай бұрын

yes at $10 it was very reasonable but the amount of meat was lacking for a jewish deli.....i ate one and could of had a second easily. Katz after one you are satisfied and just an overall better product right down to Katz's mustard, Their fries were very good but needed a lot of salt due to the fact they weren't salted when they came out of the fryer!

@stallionstudios 9 ай бұрын

Yeah its a good spot. But Delibee's in Montreal is better. If you are in the West end check it out!

@etow8034 9 ай бұрын

I think the price went down from $20 a year ago to $14 now, don't forget there is still a 15% tax on top of that !

@davidlefranc6240 9 ай бұрын

Yeah they are not paying crazy taxes like in New York thats probably why .

@vrulent 9 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyBiscotti americans over eat and are obese. Smaller portions are a good thing.

@appolop8273 9 ай бұрын

You'll never have a bad smoked meat in Montreal, wherever you go. Montrealer's are blessed with good smoked meat deli's.

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

Next time I need to try smoked meat poutine!

@andrejohnson6731 Ай бұрын

@@uaeats Dunn’s Smoked Meat Poutine is solid

@bulujeegar9184 Ай бұрын

Hard disagree... it tastes like peppered hot-dog water, and that was from Smoke Meat Pete which is one of the best ones in Montreal. There is zero smokey flavor like us Americans are used to.

@Linerwood2000 29 күн бұрын

That is so true. Quebec Deli and Deli Quebec both have great smoked meat too. And many other places. Smoked meat poutine is a heart attack becoming but damn it's good. Add a couple vegetable in there and you're up for a real treat. La Banquise have "arguably" the best poutines in the province.

@DirtMcSlime 27 күн бұрын

Yall forgetting Lester’s on Bernard

@markhammer643 Ай бұрын

Favourite Schwartz's memory. I went with my parents. My dad was probably on his second heart attack. We all order sandwiches and the waiter, in a white shirt, black bowtie, and thick glasses (looking like the guy from the 6 Flags commercials), asks us how we'd like the sandwiches. My dad says "Medium". My mother pipes up and says "He'll have lean". My dad looks frustrated and says he wants medium, which my mother immediately vetoes. The waiter turns and looks at my mother and says "Lady, who's having the sandwich, you or him?". Oh brother, if looks could kill.

@user-gi6gk1xl8u 24 күн бұрын

They ask you. But there is only one really good answer; Medium !

@steveno7058 9 ай бұрын

$10 USD for that sandwich is incredible. Smoked meat uses the same cut as Pastrami (brisket)

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

It's definitely a great price!

@mikeymutual5489 9 ай бұрын

Except that real pastrami is made from beef plate, not brisket, which explains why this meat has a corned beef-like consistency. However, this meat is prepared in the style of pastrami (smoked, then steamed). So it is really a hybrid between the meats.

@steveno7058 9 ай бұрын

@@mikeymutual5489 thanks for the correction

@mikeymutual5489 9 ай бұрын

@@steveno7058 :-)

@argonwheatbelly637 9 ай бұрын

But it's about half the size, too, so they're about the same. At Katz, one sandwich feeds two people. Well, it can. ☺

@acharat6 9 ай бұрын

As a native Montrealer, I can add that while Schwartz is easily the most iconic "smoked meat" place in the city, it's not representative of smoked meat served elsewhere in the city. And by that I'm not implying it's better or worst than the other places, just different. Personally I find the taste to be great but it tends to be on the dry side (even if you take the medium fat). I don't think I've been to Katz in New York (or maybe my dad took me when I was young and I don't remember), but it's possible the "regular" smoked meat joints in Montreal taste more like it. From memory I'd say they might taste closer to pastrami than Schwartz. If you want to try the more "common" smoked meat places, I'd recommend "Le roi du smoked meat" on St-Hubert street (a little to the north) or Gerry's Delicatessen on Ontario street (a little to the east). They're both great. Oh and also 14$ Cad isn't considered a good deal here for just a sandwich alone (no fries or drink). You can get a good, cheaper one at some other places or at least more quantity for the same price. Finally, if you like poutine and smoked meat and want to taste something different in Montreal, try an italian poutine with smoked meat. It's my favorite fast food here. If the restaurant have italian meat sauce (bolognese) and smoked meat, you can usually ask for it even if it's not on the menu.

@anthonyf596 8 ай бұрын

I still gotta go with Smoke Meat Petes as the champ

@denisgauthier7999 8 ай бұрын

100% right about the different smoked meat in MTL. There is also Jarry Smoked Meat that used to be very good.

@ivanronin8209 8 ай бұрын

Never Mind why is Downtown Montreal look like Crap ??? It Looks like Gaza in some Places' ? Who is the Lazy Mayor there ???? 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵

@clam741 Ай бұрын

Le roi du smoke meat is king in mtl

@michaellk2254 Ай бұрын

This.

@robruf 9 ай бұрын

Swartz's is fine for a first timer and not a bad choice at all. You really should try Snowdon Deli in Montreal. Montreal smoked meat is made with brisket, like corned beef, and with a similar brine to both corned beef and pastrami, but with little or no sugar in the mix. Then it gets smoked, like pastrami, but without the spice coating, like corned beef. After marinating for around 10 days and then smoking for 8-9 hours, they can steam the brisket for another 3 hours before slicing it.

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing all that info! I'll try Snowdon Deli next time I'm in Montreal

@lionlamb432 9 ай бұрын

Yes, Snowdon is very good. One can get a variety of Jewish foods to taste and enjoy!

@djyanno 9 ай бұрын

Snowdonis number 3 for me after Pete's and Lester's. Schwartz is 11th out of 11

@petermacnab1871 9 ай бұрын

@@uaeatsSnowden deli is the best in Montreal ! You must review it 😊

@elland37 9 ай бұрын

Snowdon is number 1.

@NS-ie2ld 9 ай бұрын

First time I had the smoked meat, I was confused by the yellow mustard as well and wondered why they didn’t have spicy brown/ dijon mustard. But if you actually try both, you’ll realize the yellow mustard goes better with the smoked meat. The brown mustard may go better with the pastrami from Katz’ deli.

@etow8034 9 ай бұрын

It's not any yellow mustard, it has to be French's yellow mustard ! ...LoL

@djyanno 9 ай бұрын

I'm from Montreal and am a huge fan of smoked meat. Me and my friends have done a smoked meat blind test. Schwartz while being popular and talked about finished last among 11 different ones. Based on our test, you would have had a better comparison with Pete's, Lester's and Snowdon.

@KidLoops 9 ай бұрын

I'm from Montreal too! Been to them ALL, including the famous delis in NYC. If the right person is cutting, Pete's is, in my opinion, the best there is. Btw I wish I had been to able to try Ben's, but was before my time. Cheers :)

@djyanno 9 ай бұрын

@@KidLoops OMG Ben's was the ultimate best. I cried when it closed. I am sad for you

@panpiper 8 ай бұрын

@@KidLoops Ben's was great. We lost an institution.

@danielrobert7181 8 ай бұрын

They all offer great meat with a somewhat different texture and seasoning. Schwartz, Lester and Pete’s offer the darker burgundy-coloured very tender meat with the latter being my favorite for its spicier taste. Snowdon offers a more pastrami-like (which it isn’t) pink and firmer meat. It’s justfantastic that we have such a great offering in Montréal. By the way, light yellow baseball mustard is perfect with tasty meat, brown mustard is overpowering and unless used in very small quantity, will numb your taste buds but historically that was the reason behind strong mustard.

@richarddamecour1088 Ай бұрын

The Main Deli in Montreal was my personal favorite

@jamesking1952 9 ай бұрын

Another great video UA, we are not ‘big’ on Jewish delis in the UK outside of London & Manchester so it’s interesting to see your comparisons. Keep up the good work.

@mr.kaiwolfman511 9 ай бұрын

I was at Montreal's Schwartz's Deli - LIKED IT SO MUCH !

@alanledzep1967 9 ай бұрын

So happy you went to Schwartz’s UA! It’s legend. Another great review. Go easy on the salt brother, you seem to comment on the lack of it often ❤

@pattis6543 9 ай бұрын

Ain't nothing wrong with that. I'm a salt aholic, 61 years old and I have no blood pressure issues.

@chairlesnicol672 Ай бұрын

@@pattis6543Gotta consume salt to absorb iodine,which is essential ! No salt = trouble ,should b good in North America but elsewhere u have to add a bit to your food! I use sea salt ( Himalayan, pink) you are allowed 100 mg per day for RDA!

@colegreen1291 4 ай бұрын

My first visit to Montreal in the mid ninety's i was on the Blvd St. Laurent and saw this huge crowd outside trying to get into Schwartz . I had to see what the fuss was about. Although i spent my adulthood in NYC, my childhood was in Philly where i loved Corned Beef on rye, pastrami not so much. When i had my first taste of the Schwartz smoked meat it was WOW. I asked the counter guy "what's the difference between Smoked and Corned" he looked me in the eye and said Smoked Meat is Smoked! I was in love with Schwartz's and the fabulous city Montreal and went for weekends from NYC for the next twenty years. I now live in South America and miss Schwartz and Montreal, New York, not so much.

@renzo9689 8 ай бұрын

Love the vids! Montreal smoked meat is different than pastrami because after being smoked, it's also steamed for several hours before being cut up. That was the steamer you saw him pulling the meat out of behind the counter. That's where the tenderness comes from, and probably where the corned beef texture comes from as well. If you've ever bought Montreal steak spice, that is basically the spice blend that's applied to Montreal smoked meat during the brine/curing process prior to smoking✌️

@jesterger Ай бұрын

I am in Ontario. There are a few restaurants, that have Montreal Smoked Meat sandwiches near me. They source the meat from Schwartz's. They usually have a deal for $1 CAD you can get a second sandwich. They are all around the Kitchener, Cambridge area.

@jeffrosenberg8456 9 ай бұрын

Love your videos!

@thepiemaster0933 9 ай бұрын

That sandwich looks fabulous what a price too !!! It looks very 😋

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

The price is almost the best part!

@KLee-Canada 9 ай бұрын

Another great video!! I lived in Montreal for 5 years and also lived in NYC, so have strong feelings about the food scenes. Firstly, Katz is great but it's too much hype and insanely expensive! Schwartz's is good. In my opinion, the best in Canada but not even close to NYC. Very consistent food quality, good value and fast turnaround. BUT It is absolutely filthy inside! Next time you go, order the hot dog, while it sounds so rudimentary, it's very good. I totally agree about the mustard and bread, Schwartz needs to upgrade their game. If you come to Toronto while you are in Canada, reachout! I'd love to take you to a few of my favourite restaurants!

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate the offer! I think I overall agree. Schwartz's was good but I do prefer NYC style pastrami to Montreal style smoked meat. Just my personal preference though and could be different palate/culture. I believe you regarding the hot dog, Katz's actually has a really good hot dog too.

@kevwwong 9 ай бұрын

If UA is looking for smoked meat in T.O. he should try Sumilicious in Scarborough. It's really good smoked meat (best? I'm not qualified to determine that. Also it's halal not kosher). Also a congee place in the nearby food court that has some tasty dough sticks and a large window to watch them deep fry the dough sticks in the biggest wok I've ever seen. It has nothing to do with smoked meat but it's fascinating to watch.

@kutter_ttl6786 Ай бұрын

@@kevwwongFor Montreal smoked meat, Sumilicious is definitely the place to go. From what I read, the owner spent 17 years working at Schwartz's so no surprise it's very similar. For a good Jewish Deli, another place I like is Pancer's on Bathurst, it's a different type of smoked meat but the Reuben is solid.

@hdufort 8 ай бұрын

Schwartz for low-fat smoked meat. Lester's for a fatty cut. Reuben's for, well, a good reuben sandwich!

@WanderingRoe 9 ай бұрын

Always fun trying out new places! Anything in the pastrami/corned beef sandwich category is a winner. :D

@phpn99 Ай бұрын

While tourists are queuing up at Scwartz', right across the street, locals go to The Main where there is no queue and the smoked meat is better, especially the veal.

@liamr6672 Ай бұрын

That's our go to spot! Somehow it's always nearly empty, but I love that.

@kutter_ttl6786 Ай бұрын

Have you guys been there recently? I read that place closed down May 2023.

@kayflip2233 9 ай бұрын

😂UA, you're from South Jersey, you got the best pastrami in the world right next to you at Hershel's in Reading Terminal. I'm from NY and have had every well known Jewish Deli in the city, been to Schwartz's in Montreal several times and most importantly have eaten at the venerable Hershel's in Philly and nothing comes remotely close to Hershel's. The best pastrami in NY is Pastrami Queen, then Sarge's then 2nd Ave. In my opinion Katz's isn't even in the top 5. Although ironically, the guy who started Hershel's used to work at Katz's for 40 years. I would put Schwartz's ahead of Katz's though.

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

I haven't had Hershel's yet. Will need to try it! Kibbitz Room in Cherry Hill is not bad when I'm in the area and want my New York fix

@tigerpinky 9 ай бұрын

Sure am glad I am having steak tonight, because watching this has me salivating! As usual, great, fair review!

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

Oh man, always down for steak

@eralar2 9 ай бұрын

It's rare you'll get salt on your food in Quebec in general, and I'm happy with it. It shocked me to get french fries with salt in the US, had to turn the dish down to get another without salt a few times before realizing it seems to be a thing there. I now specify it when ordering.

@jonbyrnes4349 9 ай бұрын

I’ve done both and prefer Schwartz . Best I’ve ever had in fact so good I had 2 sandwiches !

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

To each their own! I certainly see the appeal

@wolfpacindahouse1 Ай бұрын

Pete’s smoked meat is better

@The_Zilli 9 ай бұрын

I miss home (Montreal)... Did you know Schwartz was saved by Celion? Yes, that Celion. No one knew that the deli was going under until a news report came out about it's demise. She came in and saved the place with an investment group for all of us. Support your local restaurants, even these icons are at risk of going six feet under in this day and age :(

@kevwwong 9 ай бұрын

Yeah it was big news when it was revealed that Celine and her late husband were part of the new ownership group.

@mikeschmitty4438 9 ай бұрын

3:08 electronic is a stretch, i will give you analog light up display at the most! Solid video!

@charlesjenkins1225 2 ай бұрын

UA. You have to try Tenafly Kosher Deli & Caterers, on Washington st. in Tenafly NJ. I have been there and loved it!

@markkasper7281 9 ай бұрын

Nice review I liked this video

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@JFBond-zs8xf 27 күн бұрын

As a Montrealer I really enjoyed your video! I myself have never been to Schwartz's, being more of a Falafel type. The spicy-all-dressed-Falafel-pita at Falafel St-Jacques on St-Jacques street is the best I've had, and I've had Falafel all over the world. I recommend it for your future visit.

@preppypunknyc 9 ай бұрын

You should definitely check out Sarges Deli in NYC, highly recommended

@cameroncurrie7208 9 ай бұрын

I ate at every deli in Montreal. I used to get a jumbo smoked meat fries and a beer 10$ .

@LauranChilds 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, very thoughtful and well broken d own. 🎉

@nilsbrown7996 8 ай бұрын

Order, “medium extra spice”, (+add mustard). This way you get bark! Very important I find. YOURE RIGHT! There’s less salt now than there used to be actually..I find it boring now, but I’m a local. Thanks for confirming that! Schwartz is dry-brined. I believe. This is a big difference! Even other Montreal smoked meat is not. It used to be stupid cheap. Now it’s expensive. Excellent and very fair review!

@mitchk2981 9 ай бұрын

Been there and loved it. Just great.,

@wetrock2766 8 ай бұрын

There are two pieces to a brisket, one is called the deckel, the other, I don't remember the name of. Between those two muscles there is a separating piece of connecting tissue that looks like fat but is more like gelatin. It's very tender and tasty. The best sandwich in my opinion is made with mostly the deckel some of the "gelatin" and a bit of the dryer part. I make my own smoked meat. I buy my whole brisket at Costco at Marché Central, brine it, rub it with my mix of Montréal spices and smoke it with a smoker I made from a old tool box. Then I cut it in pieces and finish the cooking in a sous vide. I end up with more than 20 pounds of smoked meat, home made, for less than 4$ a pound. Lastly: the spice blend is fantastic on a good rib steak. I used an old baseball bat in my smoker the last time.

@777eds 9 ай бұрын

Years ago and for decades there was a deli in downtown Montreal called Ben's. It was nearby the Forum where the Canadiens played and it was the must go-to before/after games. There were a lot of celebrities pictures on the walls. Other mentions in Montreal go to Delibee's and Smoke Meat Pete that are more visited by locals.

@dcorman2350 9 ай бұрын

Ben was the place when downtown… but they owned the building and their location was so good they sold the place (and the parking lot) for the equivalent of maybe 50 years of revenues… it is now the St-Martin hotel. The owner used to tell me good stories of how is father started and how he learned from him after school, counting cash/sales on his lap

@shawnchristopherwhite3271 9 ай бұрын

I ate there, was great. Closed after 99 years.

@acharat6 9 ай бұрын

The owner actually refused to sell for the longest time. But I remember the place being nearly empty during the last years. My dad actually met Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney while he was having lunch there and had a casual talk with him like regular folk. @@dcorman2350

@benprins8240 8 ай бұрын

Ben's, nice

@barcham 8 ай бұрын

I used to eat at Ben's often, but it was not close to the Forum. It was quite a distance away. You forgot to mention Dunn's smoked meat in your list.

@ryangies4798 9 ай бұрын

Great video UA. Nice info about the restaurant, especially the fact they’re smoking with electric smokers. It’s hard to go wrong with any smoked meat imo… that said, those large briskets aren’t going to absorb a great deal of smoke flavor with a pellet smoker (proven fact recreated many times here on KZfaq).

@KC-zz1so 9 ай бұрын

You need to try the pastrami bistro in Garfield NJ. Solid pastrami sandwich at a very reasonable price.

@chriskazanas9941 9 ай бұрын

What you were seeing them pull the brisket out of is not a smoker it's a steamer. The smoker runs the length of the restaurant behind the kitchen. Smoked meat is smoked for 3 days then it is steamed prior to serving, that's why it gets so soft and tender. Schwartz's is the original but there are places that serve jumbo smoked meat sandwiches on double rye bread. Those are closer in size to Katz and still gor for about 15 CAD

@panpiper 8 ай бұрын

Yea. Schwartz's is great but I can't tell the difference from a lot of others in Montreal that don't have the lines. The simple fact is that Montreal as a whole is great if you love smoked meat.

@chriskazanas9941 8 ай бұрын

@panpiper true, montreal as a whole is great for smoked meat but I can tell the difference between the places that smoke their own, i.e. Schwartz's, George's and Pete and the ones that buy it mass produced by Lester's or Mello etc.

@aryahdft 8 ай бұрын

Come to Philly and try famous deli at fourth and Bainbridge ! It’s awesome

@therealgumby2937 9 ай бұрын

Always get the medium smoked meat at Schwartz's and don't forget the Cott Black Cherry drink! Smoked meat comes from a different cut vs pastrami, can't really compare the 2

@dawnwennberg9884 9 ай бұрын

Yup. I thought it was or is a traditional thing. Sammich pickles and a cherry coke. Loved Swartzs

@45loot 9 ай бұрын

Try Daves' Deli on Avenue Road in Toronto. The man knows his smoked meat, pastrami and corned beef. One man operation with an assistant. Absolutely stunning, three tables and take out. Another genuine kosher deli, is the Center Street Deli in North York. Old school establishment. Highly recommended. Fall is here and the tourists are thinning out. Maybe it's time to book a hotel room close to Schwartz's and eat there every day for 3-4 days. Keep up the good work. Great video.

@TheHojirt 8 ай бұрын

Toronto stinks !! Period !!!

@grace-mz9fp 4 ай бұрын

Had a centre street old fashioned today....SIMPLY NO TASTE

@PaulineOliviaHead-ok1bp 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tip off. I live in Mississauga and cannot find anything that even comes close to Scwartz's

@mrzee4862 Ай бұрын

Centre Street Deli is definitely not kosher.

@kutter_ttl6786 Ай бұрын

Isn't Centre Street up in Thornhill, on Centre St. just west of Bathurst? They also opened up a second location downtown around Bay and Wellesley.

@jasonwong4448 9 ай бұрын

Kinda wish you compare with Langer's as well. All good. Thank you for the video.

@user-dl2ww5qn1t 2 ай бұрын

Great video UA! I am from Montreal and have had Schwartz's and Katz's. I prefer Katz's especially for the overall experience. For better smoked meat in Montreal go to Pete"s smoked meat or Dunns.

@jeremyepstein7977 9 ай бұрын

Ahhh need to get back to visit Montreal!

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

It's a great place!

@Bertha-pm4xt 9 ай бұрын

Great vid! Swartz's has the best smoked meat. Also I believe Celine Dion bought this location 20 years ago. They were going to franchise, don't know what happened with that.

@sabrinamerrick1271 7 ай бұрын

Good breakdown.

@alisachamoy225 9 ай бұрын

Those are incredible prices for deli sandwiches!

@chrismarko9957 Ай бұрын

I always ask for extra bark on my sandwich at Schwartzs. Costco in Canada even carries Schwartzs smoked meat in the frozen section and it is great on a burger!

@DT718 9 ай бұрын

Langers, katz but now I need to make my way to Montreal. Try liebman’s deli in the Bronx

@barcham 8 ай бұрын

When it comes to smoked meat in Montreal, there are a ton of choices. There is also Dunn's downtown as well as Smoke Meat Pete's out in the West Island. They all taste different. Many people would have said that The Main restaurant which was very near to Schwartz's on St. Laurent blvd was the best, but they decided to close down this year and are missed.

@craigmurdock4740 9 ай бұрын

If you wanna pronounce it like a real local, like this: Mun-Tree-All Oh and here’s an easter egg: Celine Dion owns friggin Schwartz’s! Welcome UA!!!! So happy you came by :)

@therealgumby2937 9 ай бұрын

Pokey approves your pronunciation!

@patsilivas1 9 ай бұрын

Celine used to own Nickel's Deli

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

Whoa. Didn't know that!

@robbiedaniels2164 9 ай бұрын

She's part owner. Not the full owner.

@elland37 9 ай бұрын

ya, why do you pronounce Montreal, Montre-owl?

@skyflower2498 3 ай бұрын

You damn right! The BEST! How i miss those smoked meat sandwiches. Takes me back WAY BACK

@phillydisco Ай бұрын

I usually go to Snowdon Deli in Montreal, because it's not so crazy busy like Schwartz or Dunns. Schwartz I have bought the sandwich a few times for lunch (well, closer to 11am or so), and enjoyed it, but for the busier dinner time period, I go to Snowdon (which is also a shorter walk to the nearest Metro since I take the food to go)

@aposthole5226 25 күн бұрын

I have never been to Katz in NY or Swartz in Montreal, but heard a lot of good things about both. One day I will try both. Dunns Montreal is ok as well. There used to be a Katz in Toronto that recently closed down after 60 years, and it was pretty good. Katz Toronto was not related to the one in NY. Now I go to Centre Street deli and Pete’s on Eglington. Both are good but probably no where near the top ones mentioned. I love corned beef, pastrami and smoked meat.

@DanoFSmith-yc9tg 25 күн бұрын

There used to be one in Hamilton Ont, can't remember the name, it was like walking into your grandpa's closet, just a blast from the past. I wish I could remember the name, it was down on James St by the hospital.

@DanoFSmith-yc9tg 25 күн бұрын

It was by far the best I've ever had.

@joenovak6393 9 ай бұрын

Wood BBQ ='s Bark and Flavor in the meats, End of Story. Thanks for the review UA!!!!

@alant.541 9 ай бұрын

Schwartz's smoked meat sandwich looks delicious and is a great deal at $10. If I'm ever in Montreal, I will definitely give it a try. Go Eagles! 3-0 start. 👍

@alfieramacieri1257 9 ай бұрын

Tommy lasorta would send someone to schartze when the Dodgers played the expos and get about 70 smokel meats for all the players and staff at the e nd of the game

@japnuts 9 ай бұрын

Looks great. Haven’t been to Montreal in years.

@iDunno74RealOne 23 күн бұрын

Great video by the way. first, the cut is different, pastrami uses a cut with a more consistent fat to lean ratio. If you like pastrami, the medium smoked meat is the way to go. I've eaten a Katz, 2nd Ave Deli and Schwartz's and I gotta' go 1 for Schwartz's, 2 for Katx (but a VERY close 2) and 3rd for 2nd Ave, but I couldn't find it last time I was in NYC. Didn't know it had mover to 3rd.

@ponfed 8 ай бұрын

Fun fact: Montreal Steak Spice is just the rub for smoked meat. Some client had the idea at Moeshe I think, and it took off.

@ceemichel Ай бұрын

Pastrami and Smoked Meat use similar cuts, but the smoking and preparation process are different. Electric smokers are a very recent thing

@youtube.experiment 9 ай бұрын

Have you tried Sarge’s Delicatessen & Diner in NYC?

@joesapienza8121 9 ай бұрын

Sarge's is the best Jewish / Kosher deli in New York City. My humble opinion of course.

@jessewolf7649 9 ай бұрын

@@joesapienza8121not the best but open 24 hours

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

I need to try it. It's highly recommended

@zloungeact 9 ай бұрын

Watching your videos make me so damn hungry!

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

Sometimes I make myself hungry rewatching them

@lawalkyrie4051 8 ай бұрын

I've been a fan of Schwart's smoked meat for decades. Pre and post electric ovens. Definitely still the best. One big improvement : nowadays, one can be served in French. They also offer catering for big events. I've used them and I can only state my total satisfaction with their food, their service and their very competitive prices.

@brendabrunelle4109 Ай бұрын

Love, love, love their smoked meat. Always stop here when going through Montreal.

@onasazi 9 ай бұрын

That’s a great looking sandwich!

@notachannel7495 8 ай бұрын

Interesting comment about salt. I was at a recommended Philly cheesesteak place not long ago and couldn't finish it because it was so salty. I love a lot of BBQ in the states, but there does seem to be a difference in salt content between Canada (much less) and the US (much more), and also between the North-East (much more) and Southern BBQ (less).

@gerarddabda6223 Ай бұрын

Used to love the food at The Main, which was right across the street from Schwartz's for 50 years and sadly closed earlier this week. Their smoked meat was juicier than Schwartz's. Another one that sadly closed was Deli Boys on Montreal West. They have amazing smoked meat. 😔

@MrBencher446 4 ай бұрын

I’ll be stopping there when I go to Montreal. 👍🏻

@Tonymanero1960 9 ай бұрын

I don't think Miss Manners would approve of that HUGE bite that UA took at 5.10.

@johnkovalicky3389 9 ай бұрын

Yeah really I thought that a little bit much Miss Piggy LOL

@dmotta2811 9 ай бұрын

Lol!

@dl05041953 Ай бұрын

The pastrami comes from the eye of the round (beef hind) and the smoked meat comes from the brisket point(from the front of the beef ). Both pieces are cured and smoked !

@richiejd7 9 ай бұрын

My wife loves your facial expressions bro.....

@dmotta2811 9 ай бұрын

I like corned beef so I can’t wait to go there.

@josephgello955 8 ай бұрын

I used to go up to Montreal a lot when I was young. And I always went to Schwartz loved smoke meat I would love on it every time.

@deegees73 18 күн бұрын

Next time you’re in town, you have to eat at Coco Rico, which is next door to Swartz’s, literally. Order the chicken sandwich and potatoes. It’s De-frickin-Lucious.

@JungleScene 26 күн бұрын

We say both pastrami and smoked me because it's two different things. Similar but distinct. I'm on the west coast and we have both.

@YASTravelsEatsWell 9 ай бұрын

UE: Schwartz's is a killer! They're in the top 3 in Montreal! By the way, directly across the street there's a very good deli with smoked meat, if the line is too, too long. Also, there's the takeout shop next door with no line! Yea, at $10 US it's a steal! By the way, St. Viateur Bagels are available on Goldbelly for shipment to the USA! I do prefer smoked meat . Don't forget Mile End Deli in Brooklyn! Oh, both Katz & Schwartz are Cash Only!

@TalShiar 8 ай бұрын

Sadly, the deli across the street from Schwartz’s (Main Deli) closed down permanently this summer 😢. They are truly missed. Their rib steak with a side of smoked meat was amazing.

@stephenbeagle2239 9 ай бұрын

a humorous bit of info is that Celine Dion has been an investor in Schwartz since 2012. Also Schwartz was known for having a staff that treated fussy eaters kind of rudely :) (at least when i lived there.) My Montreal friends tell me they like a couple of other places ...but that may be because of the lineup situation. I'll have to check for myself. You are also supposed to eat the sandwich along with a cherry flavoured soda

@trevorgwelch7412 9 ай бұрын

In Las Vegas this would cost $27.99!

@argonwheatbelly637 9 ай бұрын

Smoked meat and pastrami are rather different, but it's delicious. The food in Montreal is excellent.

@RayQ101 9 ай бұрын

I’ve tried Katz and thought it was about the same as The Hat, but twice the price.

@jaad9848 9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 the hat doesn’t even compare with Langers. Also they raised the price

@RayQ101 9 ай бұрын

@@jaad9848 Langers is better but more expensive, besides the bread it’s really not 2x better.

@jli5666 28 күн бұрын

I used to live in Montreal. Smoked meat in Montreal is the best. If I could recommend one more thing, I strongly suggest spreading mustard on each bite. That is how I eat!

@WilliamKShank 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Safe Journey! CHOLULA!!!

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@tyronechao2092 9 ай бұрын

next time you are in Montreal, try Joe Beef, it is a legendary Beef place, Anthony Brodine did 2 episodes there.

@NS-ie2ld 9 ай бұрын

Anthony Bourdain Rip

@ranadrums3174 Ай бұрын

You just proved a great point. Salt will mask imperfections in the food and will make you used to it tasting that way. I’d rather have the option of adding.

@mkraulis 8 ай бұрын

I have heard several Americans say that their food is generally saltier. If you are used to that, I guess you would miss it. If you visit Schwartz's again, have the cherry cola with the sandwich. That, and a pickle, is considered the basic Schwartz 's experience.

@wetrock2766 8 ай бұрын

I get the black cherry.

@syden1147 9 ай бұрын

check out Hobbys deli in Newark, NJ. Great Corned Beef and pastrami and potato pancakes

@stevelavoie5543 11 күн бұрын

I tried both, I liked both. Small difference but I cannot simply one is better than the other.

@gratefuldeadly7899 3 ай бұрын

love Canada and Montreal, an Asian vlogger can film and talk without being bothered or attacked. Those two white men from New York seemed to be okay too.

@2Wheels_NYC 9 ай бұрын

May the Schwartz be with you! I think I'd have to try full fat, but this looks excellent regardless. Safe travels, sir!

@dcorman2350 9 ай бұрын

Yeah… go full fat, but eat only one 😂

@JohnSmith-oe5kx Ай бұрын

Full fat is... mostly fat. But tasty if you like that

@islandrepublic9166 9 ай бұрын

Wow amazing value for a great sandwich. Though you made your choice UA…. Besides the bread Langers take the cake😂

@pete3445 Ай бұрын

I was in Montreal. Line up was huge. I was hungry so didn’t want the wait. Went across the street and had smoked meat there. It was awesome. There is A LOT of great smoked meat in Montreal. Smoked meat club sandwich is my favourite.

@rickyma3189 Ай бұрын

Next time, if you want want to go into the restaurant there is the take out deli store right next door and thye make the same sandwiches to go. It's been 5 years since I've been to Montreal, so I'm not sure if that deli shop is still beside the restaurant.

@JohnSmith-oe5kx Ай бұрын

The place across the street was the Main, which had fewer tourists and (many say) better smoked meat, at least until the original owner, Peter Varvaro, passed away in 2013. After that, it chnged hands and outsourced its smoked meat, I cannot remember from where. Sadly, it recently closed. HOWEVER, the owner's sons have opened their own places. Peter (jr.) owns Smoked Meat Pete just West of the island itself. IMO, he has inherited his father's title as best smoked meat in town. Philip owns Delibee's in Pointe-Claire, but I have not tried it.

@liamr6672 Ай бұрын

@@JohnSmith-oe5kxThe Main is closed?!

@JohnSmith-oe5kx Ай бұрын

@@liamr6672 Yes, last year. But the new owners brought it on themselves by outsourcing their smoked meat (?!?) and raising prices. Disappointing.

@HepCatJack 8 ай бұрын

I believe you can put pickle juice on your fries at Swartz's to get both the acidity and salt flavour. Typically, people will take a Cherry cola called "Colt" (a Canadian brand) with their smoke meat.

@danielrobert7181 8 ай бұрын

You are truly right but your finger slipped the cherry cola is made by « Cott’s ». That company is behind all the major grocers’ in-house pop drinks in Canada.

@100185261 9 ай бұрын

you missed the Cherry soda!! everyone who goes to Schwartz always gets their Cherry Soda . Glad you enjoyed the place! Katz >>> (I agree!)

@gd5208 4 ай бұрын

i have so many great memorires of eating at Scwartz's .... legendary institution!

@abouttime5000 8 ай бұрын

Montreal and NYC have similar roots and immigrant histories. Particularly the Jewish, Italian and Irish influences. Despite a huge French population you can get by with English easily. Both cities excel in food preparations and restaurants. Food meccas. Can't go wrong in either city but Montreal is a tad smaller and walking is encouraged to get a real feel for the place.

@brentsobie3977 Ай бұрын

I'm from Western Canada but I've lived for almost a decade now in Montreal. While there are some world class restaurants especially in the old port and downtown, what I was really disappointed with was the quality of food as soon as you're in the suburbs. Where I live the food is pretty bad to be honest, no good restaurants for miles and miles. I'm still looking for really good pizza in Montreal, something I'm constantly disappointed with no matter where I try it.