The first time I went into the Main, I needed some smoked meat and did not have the time to wait in line at Schwartz. Was I pleasantly surprised when I found the smoked meat better (not dry) and they even have poutine. I've been back many times since and have never been disappointed. I've been to Schwartz twice and don't understand why anyone would wait in line for a dry and less tasty smoked meat sandwich.

What a thrill to discover this wonderful smoked meat emporium just across the street from the now-anemic Schwartz! I dreamed of a GREAT smoked meat sandwich during my 20+ year absence from la belle Montreal, and was seriously disappointed in the unremarkable plate I got at Schwartz's. The fragrance wafted into the doorway at The Main, just ...

my first visit there this past Friday evening, jan 2,2009, and the experience was the best... we were serves by Anna [ Annastsia?] she was remarkable and the smoked meat was juicy tasty fabulous we ordered medium we like a little fat for that true flavour and the veronicas were to die for... and the price... well what can i say a real treat
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I will definitely be back real soon....

Main's smoked meat is more seasoned than Schwartz's and offer more variety. Also, there's hardly a wait and the fries are just as good.

Seems like a no brainer to me... Wait in line of have better smoked meat across the street?

Truly satisfying if u want good wholesome food at a very cheap affordable price! Steak is tender and JUICY for 13$ with all the side orders, truly a BARGAIN! "The Main Burger" is also highly recommended! Just typing about the place makes me want to head there now..hehe...u can't go wrong with Main, u have my word. CHEAP DELICIOUS BIG ...

This place is a classic mom and pop style deli, everything is top quality. Service is so good; fast, friendly and unpretentious. Food is very tasty and satisfying.

I used to live around the corner from The Main, and it was a wonderful comfort to a man living alone around there. Now I live in a remote area in the forest, beyond Sherbrooke, Quebec. But once in a while, it is just irrisistable to drive hundreds of kilometres - some on vile, rutted dirt roads - to have a Main smoked-meat sandwich on rye, a sour ...

Everything from smoked meat to latkas graces the The Main's menu. This is by far the best Montreal-style deli on the main. Dishes are mostly European-deli variety alongside Montreal favorites. The plentiful line-up and excellent quality of its meals constrast well with its humble atmosphere.

The decor and plastic sheathed menus are ...