There’s nothing like melt-in-your-mouth smoked meat, piled high between two slices of bread, to satisfy your salty, smoky cravings. While most wouldn’t think of Vancouver as a smoked-meat capital, the real deal is still tucked away in delis, bagel shops and poutineries around the city. Here are the best smoked meat sandwiches west of Montreal. [Photo credit: iStock.com/Cameron Whitman]
Say “bonjour” to Mr. Montreal – smoked brisket, Dijon mustard and Swiss cheese served on homemade sourdough, a deli offering that is sure to please. Known for its affordable and delicious sandwiches, Harvest Deli is a Kitsilano mainstay, so be sure to swing by and give Mr. Montreal a try.
Purists may balk at putting smoked meat in a panini, but this legendary Italian deli sees nothing wrong with melting cultures together. La Grotta is one of the best-priced sandwich shops on The Drive, so get your smoked meat to go and stock up on gourmet cheeses and authentic pasta while you’re there.
It’s fitting that one of Vancouver’s most authentic bagel shops also serves a classic smoked-meat sandwich. Tuck into their take on this traditional kosher-style sandwich from either the Granville Island Public Market or Kitsilano location, and your life will never be the same.