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Montreal Delicatessen & Family Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Delis Restaurants Sandwiches Delis, Sandwiches [Edit]
2055 Dundas St EMississauga, ON L4X 2V9
(905) 625-3265
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
4 reviews for Montreal Delicatessen & Family Restaurant
4 reviews in English
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Review from Karl R.
Took my crap car, Yelp's own Susan C. and her better half (who has a most impressive Montreal pedigree) out on a Sunday jaunt to the edges of Mississauga for what is generally reputed to be the best smoked meat to be had in Toronto. Well, the GTA.
The Montreal Deli is just west of the 427 and has plenty of parking. That I'm leading with it being conveniently located just beyond an overpass and raving about the parking might not bode well. But it's not that bad.
Smoked meat in Toronto (or Mississauga) is what it is. Depending on your Clintonian definition of what "is" is, Montreal Deli is doing its best. Prices are reasonable. The super smoked meat plate (about $11.50) gives you a nice stack of meat, fully acceptable fries, slaw, and a kosher dill. If you think of this as anything *but* a simulacrum of the true Montreal smoked meat experience, well, it's pretty awesome all around.
For purists, I've included in the photo section a photo of the Montreal deli smoked meat super combo and the gold standard of smoked meat, Schwartz's. A keen observer will note the difference in consistency of the meat. The Montreal Deli serves it up almost like a thinly sliced ham. Schwartz's gives you thick rich slices of smoked meat ready to crumble and then melt in your mouth. [Oh god, 2.5 hours until lunch time. - your stomach butting in]
Susan C's better half quibbled with the bread and I defer to his judgment there. I was a suburban boy (a shout out to my homies in Dollard-des-Ormeaux!) Susan's better half is a McGill grad, hence a veteran of smoked meat and it probably goes without saying the Peel pub. From his lack of joyous weeping, I gather he was in the same opinion boat as I.
I'll say this, however, service is fast. I think we had our food in about five minutes. I've waited longer at McDonald's for a McFlurry.
Bottom line: prices are great, service is fast and great, you get a lot of great food, it's still not real Montreal smoked meat, but give it a try.
(Those without access to a crap car, you can subway it to Kipling, I think jump on the West Mall bus, and then get off before it diverges off Dundas. It's not an unpleasant walk to the Montreal Deli.) -
Review from S W.
Mississauga, ON
7/10/2011
I was expecting a steamed and moist smoked meat sandwich but got a very average quality meat in my smoked meat sandwich. Fries were thick cut deli style and were very good.
I would recommend Peters on Eglinton for a far superior smoked meat sandwich and would not come here again. -
Review from Frank O.
Mississauga, ON
6/26/2009
For quick and casual dining, for us this has been Mississauga's most dependable and consistent restaurant since the mid-seventies. We were pleased to see they have just added a large deck and rejuvenated the interior since our last visit.
As an early member of the FLQ (Fellows Leaving Quebec), I usually have one of their very satisfying Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwiches which comes in 2 sizes, the regular (large) and Super (colossal). The meat seems to have lost some of it's spiciness over the years and it is now machine sliced instead of by hand in the old Montreal tradition. However, it is still a superior product and evokes nostalgic feelings that only former Montrealers will understand.
My usual side dishes here are equally satisfying. From the golden-crisp steak-cut fries with a creamy soft interior, to the sour kosher dills and the always-fresh, crisp and spicy Cole Slaw. All seldom as good anywhere else.
Service here is quick and business-like, thankfully without those overly cheery greetings, introductions, and annoying congratulations on being able to place an order usually encountered in the local chain restaurants.
Will you ever see this place on FoodTV's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives? Probably not. So you're going to have to try it yourself. You may even become regulars like us. Happy eating. -
Review from Kas S.
Etobicoke, ON
My wife and I decided to try to go out for some montreal smoked meat for our datenight. It was very good. Nice moist meat stacked high with a little mustard on rye bread. The fries reminded me of mcdonalds fries but cut much thicker which i loved and so did my wife. The only thing i didnt enjoy was the pickle. I was expecting something crunchier.
