Schwartz's

Lived in Montreal for years, rejects the tourist-trap claim, and says Schwartz's does smoked meat right without overcharging.

Advises going to Schwartz mainly for the sandwich, then trying other dishes afterwards.

Calls it the top smoked meat benchmark and dismisses complaints about crowds as unreasonable.

Suggests trying the sandwich at this deli if curious, calling it not much of an adventure.

Loves the sandwich but thinks the long line isn't worth it.

Calls Schwartz an overrated tourist spot with a very short menu and nothing special.

Argues Schwartz's is packed with locals and serves excellent house-brined smoked brisket, though it is pricey.

Calls Schwartz's a must-visit for smoked meat, treating it as essential rather than optional.

Says the deli sells plain meat and bread for home sandwiches; leftovers made excellent scrambled eggs.

Calls this deli unique, saying no other place is comparable to it.

Calls the place legendary, agreeing it is the Schwartz spot.

Says the sandwich is not bad and they would eat it daily if they lived in Montreal, though they preferred a deli they compared it to.

Says the place has declined and isn't worth it anymore.

Calls Schwartz's the benchmark that many places beat.

Says Schwartz's rushes diners through so it can feel rude.

Praises Schwartz for making a great sandwich; says they should have ordered cherry cola.

Rates Schwartz's liver dish highly but prefers Pete's smoked meat and its atmosphere.

Says Schwartz is coasting on its name and has turned into a touristy spot.

Says they've been to both spots recently and would pick Schwartz's.

Says the Schwartz sandwich is among life's finer things and that the deli hasn't become a tourist trap.

Calls Schwartz's flavorful and a safe pick for smoked meat cravings, but says texture needs non-lean meat eaten fresh and prices seem steep.

Names Schwartz's Deli among their favourite restaurants and dreams about its sandwich.