Our verdict
Snowdon Deli is worth using as a casual Montréal deli anchor, especially if smoked meat and Jewish comfort food are the point. At about $15 per person, it is an easy-value stop for solo diners, families, and groups, with a heritage feel dating to 1946 rather than a chef-driven or special-occasion format.
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- Address
- 5265 Bd Décarie, Montreal, QC
- Phone
- (514) 488-9129
- Website
- snowdondeli.com
- Directions
- Get directions
The menu
What to order
- Smoked meat sandwich
- Snowdon Special
- Matzo ball soup
- Chopped liver
- Latkes
If the day calls for a different register in Montréal, browse other dining options in the city and choose based on whether you want another casual meal or something more formal. For cross-city planning, Pearl also covers restaurants in other destinations, which helps keep this stop in the right proportion: memorable, specific, and relaxed.
Quick reference: choose this for smoked meat, deli classics, and casual dining; skip it if the goal is a formal celebration.
Frequently asked questions
What should I order at Snowdon Deli?
Snowdon Deli is a Jewish deli / Montréal smoked meat spot with counter service. At about $15 per person, the value is in classic deli ordering, especially smoked meat, the Snowdon Special, matzo ball soup, chopped liver, and latkes.
Is Snowdon Deli good for solo dining?
Snowdon Deli has a casual, classic, cozy atmosphere and counter service, so it is best understood as an easygoing deli rather than a formal dining room.
Is Snowdon Deli worth the price?
Yes, if you want a straightforward Montréal deli meal for around $15 per person. The draw is smoked meat, Jewish comfort food, and a classic deli atmosphere.
How far ahead should I book Snowdon Deli?
Booking details are not available here. Plan around the venue’s casual counter-service deli format.
What is the service style at Snowdon Deli?
Snowdon Deli is best understood as a counter-service Jewish deli focused on smoked meat and comfort-food classics.
Is Snowdon Deli good for a special occasion?
Only for a low-key occasion built around classic Montréal deli food. The traditional, heritage atmosphere makes it more fitting for a casual nostalgic stop than for a formal dinner venue.
What are alternatives to Snowdon Deli in Montréal?
Look for other Montréal dining if you want a different style, or stay with Snowdon Deli if the goal is Jewish deli comfort food and smoked meat in a classic setting.
Details
- Classic
- Well Known
- Cozy
- Family
- Group Dining
- Casual Hangout
- Solo
- Brunch
- Standalone
- Historic Building
- A La Carte
- Soft Drinks
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Gluten Free Options
Classic, longstanding Montreal deli atmosphere with a traditional, unchanged look and a heritage feel centered on smoked meat and Jewish comfort food.