Schwartz’s had more of the texture of a traditional beef brisket and apparently the recipe is more traditional to an authentic Montreal Smoked Meat.I enjoyed Schwartz’s much more when it was hot and fresh on the spot, but it did dry out much quicker than Lesters Montreal Smoked Meat.However I did enjoy Lesters just as much, but on a different level. Again, I would be fully satisfied if Schwartz’s Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen was my one Montreal Smoked Meat experience.
More moist (higher moisture content in meat)įat seems more marbleized and does not break apartįat seems less marbleized and breaks apart in bitsįreshly steamed/hand sliced meat upon order and freshly cut fries More flavourful and not too salty, but saltier than Lesters and seems cured for longer Not bland, but less salty than Schwartz’s and possibly less cured It might be “close enough”, but the spice crust is just different in texture and of course experience is a whole other topic.ĭeli Lesters (right) Schwartz’s Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen (left) Deli Lesters VS Schwartz’s Montreal Hebrew Delicatessenġlb medium fat Montreal Smoked Meat = $14.95ġlb medium fat Montreal Smoked Meat = $13.95įirmer, meatier and more like beef brisket like in texture I have to say that the sealed versions are not really the same as getting it fresh on the spot. I bought a pound of each fresh and then a couple vacuum sealed packages of each to take home. I ended up getting Montreal Smoked Meat from Lesters and Schwartz’s just so I could do a back to back comparison. Deli Lesters VS Schwartz’s Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen But maybe more importantly is that those that do know about it are very loyal to it. It could possibly be as much of a local’s choice as Schwartz’s if people only knew about it. It might not be as much of an “institution” as Schwartz’s, but it’s definitely worth a try if you’re in Montreal for the food, or I guess the meat. If you want to avoid a line up, sit comfortably, and still get quality Montreal Smoked Meat, I would highly recommend Deli Lesters. I’m sure there are other Montreal Smoked Meat competitors, but this was definitely one of the creme de la creme of Montreal Smoked Meat. Even when I asked other Montreal foodies about it, very few had heard of the name, which almost made it even better and more special. He got the recommendation from old time born and raised Montreal locals, and it convincingly seemed like the secret “local favourite”. I got the recommendation for Lesters from my hardcore foodie friend in Vancouver who frequents Montreal. I decided to try another “Best Montreal Smoked Meat in the City” just for comparisons sake. In my ideal Follow Me Foodie world I would make that happen, but for now, I’ll do things realistically and a step at a time.
I couldn’t base an opinion on trying one Montreal Smoked Meat, and to be honest, a fair opinion would only come out of trying all of them. It was my last day in Montreal and although I was completely satisfied with having Schwartz’s Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich as my one Smoked Meat experience, I couldn’t help but to think it could get better. If you’re only going to have one Montreal Smoked Meat experience, I would say Schwartz’s is it, but if you happen to have a few extra days, or you live there, then you might consider trying another one. Not only is it generally considered “world famous” and “the best in the city” for Smoked Meat, but it’s part of Montreal history and tradition with a recipe that hasn’t changed since 1928. It’s an institution in Montreal and easily considered a must try for “foodies” and “non-foodies”. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, the first place to come to mind when you think of Montreal Smoked Meat is likely Schwartz’s Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen. Don’t worry, I also indulged in Quebec cheeses, wines, foie gras, sweetbreads, croissants and maple sugar pies, but Follow Me Foodie to Montreal & Quebec City just had to finish with a Battle Montreal Smoked Meat! I did the St-Viateur Bagel & Café VS Fairmount Bagel and the Montreal Poutine, and it only made sense to complete my “touristy” food experience with Montreal Smoked Meat. It was one of the first things on my foodie itinerary when traveling to Montreal for the first time. Who has Montreal’s Best Smoked Meat? Deli Lesters VS Schwartz’s Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen
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