I LOVE this place. It's incredible and always quick service. You can't go wrong with anything you order here but I always get a side of poutine with sliced net on top.
Darlene Maryse
Yum yum yum and super nice staff
Lori Wylygan-Kezar
Poutine right out of Quebec! Smokin' smoked meat and awesome owner Lex! Visit, ex-pats... you won't be disappointed EH
Peter C.
Being a person who used to live in Montreal and grew up on Smoked Meat, I just had to try this place. Don't get back to Montreal too often now. The smoked meat is great. It compares favorably with the Main on Boul. St. Laurent. The chef here "apprenticed" At Smoke Meat Pete's in Ile Perot in West Island Montreal. And he's got it right. They even have cherry soda but you gotta ask for more pickle. A little place that's home from home.
Helen L.
Nicest people. The menu is QR coded. But they have a blackboard. Nice little place to eat outside with benches, table, and chairs. Pssst, they let you use their restroom. Super cool. The "original" was pastrami on rye, coleslaw, and pickle. The pastrami was so fresh. At least 5 slices. The coleslaw was too spicy for me or was too vinegary. Pickle was delicious and crunchy. The spicy mustard packet was very good, not spicy at all. Sunny sitting outside just to hang out. The chicken matzo soup was delucious and good, not too salty. Just a great relaxing eating outdoors and socially distanced. They have signs pointing their directions for people who are shopping at the other end. Shoppers, make sure you go towards overpass and pass old Spenger's thst is niw closed. Please call ahead because i think Augie might be closed after June 1st to take a break.
Dave D.
First time visiting them after they relocated to a new spot and doubt ill be back. Having been here several times before was feeling that poutine need, unfortunately it was really off: fries were overdone (old oil I think), gravy felt a bit thin or not enough, curds were still good, unfortunately both me and my friend has stomach issues after eating here. Maybe its just growing pains from the new location (old spot was usually on point) but was very disappointed. Hopefully they figure things out but cannot recommend at this point.
Sam V.
Pretty solid pastrami sandwich. It's not Katz's but I'll take it. I love that you can actually choose between fatty/medium/lean for the pastrami meat.
Jennifer P.
First time back today post move. It is still killer! Delicious...we did curbside pickup, texted per the instructions, flawless....got the smoke meat plate (it was stacked, enough for leftovers!), the classic poutine and fried cheese curds. What we love just as much as the food is as how kind and cool they are. A local business who gives their all to every customer. Nom nom!
Stephanie C.
My friends and I are from Canada and they swear by this place. They're willing to drive ~30min as it's one of the more authentic spots in the Bay. Tried both the Smoked Meat Poutine and Smoked Turkey Poutine. Not a big difference between the two since the gravy covers much of the flavour. One of the few places in the Bay that actually uses cheese curds. I believe they import it from Canada? Got quite salty partway through the dish because of the gravy. I add Ketchup since the sour flavour cuts through some of the heaviness of gravy and fries.
Anthony M.
Came in with no expectations so this was surprisingly good. I went with the Pastrami Sausage Sandwich & Fries...I won't lie, I read sandwich and thought I was going to get a sandwich oops. Regardless, it was good but more so the fries! For sweet potato it was crispy and delicious. The dog itself was pastrami tastic. I'll definitely come back to come back to try a sando. Eat well and read the menu carefully. -ant
Wow. We are utterly SPEECHLESS. This smoked meat pastrami is BETTER THAN ANY NYC or LA pastrami ever. We use GoldBelly to get Katz Deli and Langer's Deli in LA shipped in during the pandemic... Augie's has been bookmarked on my Yelp for years and I NEVER would have guessed a Berkeley Montreal style smoked meat would taste better than any pastrami I ever had. Ever. Just period. COVID pickup-- it was super easy. Order online, select curbside pickup and they come out and deliver it with gloves on and masks. No concerns there. Restaurant was super clean from what we saw. The guy was hella friendly and nice. GO HERE NOW!!! Do not debate, do not delay, just go!!!!
Ai-Lun L.
I am obsessed with Augie's Le Canadien salad! If you are looking to for something less heavy, definitely give it a try. It's mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, cheese curds, beets, croutons, and smoked meat topped with a mustard vinaigrette. I always choose smoked turkey for the meat (the other option is their smoked brisket pastrami). All the flavors and ingredients together make a ver tasty and hearty salad. Also, loving the new location (Augie's relocated in early 2021). At this new location, parking is reasonable to find! There are free retail parking spots in the adjacent parking lot, and also paid street parking very close by. For those who don't want to deal with parking at all, there is also curbside pickup offered.
Dow Tunis
Great Pastrami Sando, Pastrami Club was best of two tried. Kinda pricey but really good af. Slaw needs some help, Fries were kinda greasy
Jeff P.
So good! Smoked meat, matzo ball soup and authentic poutine with the right gravy and "squishy" cheese curds. It has been a couple of decades since I lived in the Mile End and could stop by Wilensky's, Fairmount Bagel or Schwartz's. So much family history. Glad that whenever I feel homesick, I can stop by Augie's and get a smoked meat sandwich which dare I say, is better than what you get on "The Main" these days! And for those who don't have the same memories, simply stop by for the best smoked meat sandwiches, matzo ball soup, original poutine and service for 3,000 miles!
Angela M.
My fiancé agreed to come with me on my Fourth Street shopping trip on the condition that we try Augie's for lunch, which wound up being a winning choice for food. I knew going in that I wanted to try the poutine ($9.75 for the regular size), but my fiancé didn't know what he wanted. The incredibly friendly owner immediately suggested the Reuben ($16.25), which was the perfect suggestion for my sandwich-loving guy. Augie's has a few outdoor tables set up, which they're sanitizing between guests. It was sunny but freezing and windy, so dress accordingly right now. Service was very fast and food is brought out to guests in takeout bags. I couldn't believe how much poutine I was served, in a good way. The moment I lifted the box out of the bag I noticed how heavy it felt, then I opened it and found it packed with fries, cheese curds, and gravy, layered like a Canadian lasagna of flavor and love. It was absolutely delicious, and I found that I really liked squeezing on a little spicy brown mustard every few bites. The fries weren't too soggy and maintained some crispness despite being totally drenched in cheese curds and delicious gravy. My fiancé really enjoyed his Reuben, which was layered with thick cuts of pastrami, and also felt that spicy brown mustard added that small kick he felt the sandwich was missing. It was a seriously generous portion of meat and a stuffed sandwich. He liked that the bread was really crispy and held up to the hot ingredients, but felt that the slaw was a little too mild. I'd be happy to come back here and try more on the menu, and to get more of that poutine. Augie's is out of the way for me so I can't come by too often, but it's worth making the trek over.
I LOVE this place. It's incredible and always quick service. You can't go wrong with anything you order here but I always get a side of poutine with sliced net on top.
Yum yum yum and super nice staff
Poutine right out of Quebec! Smokin' smoked meat and awesome owner Lex! Visit, ex-pats... you won't be disappointed EH
Being a person who used to live in Montreal and grew up on Smoked Meat, I just had to try this place. Don't get back to Montreal too often now. The smoked meat is great. It compares favorably with the Main on Boul. St. Laurent. The chef here "apprenticed" At Smoke Meat Pete's in Ile Perot in West Island Montreal. And he's got it right. They even have cherry soda but you gotta ask for more pickle. A little place that's home from home.
Nicest people. The menu is QR coded. But they have a blackboard. Nice little place to eat outside with benches, table, and chairs. Pssst, they let you use their restroom. Super cool. The "original" was pastrami on rye, coleslaw, and pickle. The pastrami was so fresh. At least 5 slices. The coleslaw was too spicy for me or was too vinegary. Pickle was delicious and crunchy. The spicy mustard packet was very good, not spicy at all. Sunny sitting outside just to hang out. The chicken matzo soup was delucious and good, not too salty. Just a great relaxing eating outdoors and socially distanced. They have signs pointing their directions for people who are shopping at the other end. Shoppers, make sure you go towards overpass and pass old Spenger's thst is niw closed. Please call ahead because i think Augie might be closed after June 1st to take a break.
First time visiting them after they relocated to a new spot and doubt ill be back. Having been here several times before was feeling that poutine need, unfortunately it was really off: fries were overdone (old oil I think), gravy felt a bit thin or not enough, curds were still good, unfortunately both me and my friend has stomach issues after eating here. Maybe its just growing pains from the new location (old spot was usually on point) but was very disappointed. Hopefully they figure things out but cannot recommend at this point.
Pretty solid pastrami sandwich. It's not Katz's but I'll take it. I love that you can actually choose between fatty/medium/lean for the pastrami meat.
First time back today post move. It is still killer! Delicious...we did curbside pickup, texted per the instructions, flawless....got the smoke meat plate (it was stacked, enough for leftovers!), the classic poutine and fried cheese curds. What we love just as much as the food is as how kind and cool they are. A local business who gives their all to every customer. Nom nom!
My friends and I are from Canada and they swear by this place. They're willing to drive ~30min as it's one of the more authentic spots in the Bay. Tried both the Smoked Meat Poutine and Smoked Turkey Poutine. Not a big difference between the two since the gravy covers much of the flavour. One of the few places in the Bay that actually uses cheese curds. I believe they import it from Canada? Got quite salty partway through the dish because of the gravy. I add Ketchup since the sour flavour cuts through some of the heaviness of gravy and fries.
Came in with no expectations so this was surprisingly good. I went with the Pastrami Sausage Sandwich & Fries...I won't lie, I read sandwich and thought I was going to get a sandwich oops. Regardless, it was good but more so the fries! For sweet potato it was crispy and delicious. The dog itself was pastrami tastic. I'll definitely come back to come back to try a sando. Eat well and read the menu carefully. -ant
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Wow. We are utterly SPEECHLESS. This smoked meat pastrami is BETTER THAN ANY NYC or LA pastrami ever. We use GoldBelly to get Katz Deli and Langer's Deli in LA shipped in during the pandemic... Augie's has been bookmarked on my Yelp for years and I NEVER would have guessed a Berkeley Montreal style smoked meat would taste better than any pastrami I ever had. Ever. Just period. COVID pickup-- it was super easy. Order online, select curbside pickup and they come out and deliver it with gloves on and masks. No concerns there. Restaurant was super clean from what we saw. The guy was hella friendly and nice. GO HERE NOW!!! Do not debate, do not delay, just go!!!!
I am obsessed with Augie's Le Canadien salad! If you are looking to for something less heavy, definitely give it a try. It's mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, cheese curds, beets, croutons, and smoked meat topped with a mustard vinaigrette. I always choose smoked turkey for the meat (the other option is their smoked brisket pastrami). All the flavors and ingredients together make a ver tasty and hearty salad. Also, loving the new location (Augie's relocated in early 2021). At this new location, parking is reasonable to find! There are free retail parking spots in the adjacent parking lot, and also paid street parking very close by. For those who don't want to deal with parking at all, there is also curbside pickup offered.
Great Pastrami Sando, Pastrami Club was best of two tried. Kinda pricey but really good af. Slaw needs some help, Fries were kinda greasy
So good! Smoked meat, matzo ball soup and authentic poutine with the right gravy and "squishy" cheese curds. It has been a couple of decades since I lived in the Mile End and could stop by Wilensky's, Fairmount Bagel or Schwartz's. So much family history. Glad that whenever I feel homesick, I can stop by Augie's and get a smoked meat sandwich which dare I say, is better than what you get on "The Main" these days! And for those who don't have the same memories, simply stop by for the best smoked meat sandwiches, matzo ball soup, original poutine and service for 3,000 miles!
My fiancé agreed to come with me on my Fourth Street shopping trip on the condition that we try Augie's for lunch, which wound up being a winning choice for food. I knew going in that I wanted to try the poutine ($9.75 for the regular size), but my fiancé didn't know what he wanted. The incredibly friendly owner immediately suggested the Reuben ($16.25), which was the perfect suggestion for my sandwich-loving guy. Augie's has a few outdoor tables set up, which they're sanitizing between guests. It was sunny but freezing and windy, so dress accordingly right now. Service was very fast and food is brought out to guests in takeout bags. I couldn't believe how much poutine I was served, in a good way. The moment I lifted the box out of the bag I noticed how heavy it felt, then I opened it and found it packed with fries, cheese curds, and gravy, layered like a Canadian lasagna of flavor and love. It was absolutely delicious, and I found that I really liked squeezing on a little spicy brown mustard every few bites. The fries weren't too soggy and maintained some crispness despite being totally drenched in cheese curds and delicious gravy. My fiancé really enjoyed his Reuben, which was layered with thick cuts of pastrami, and also felt that spicy brown mustard added that small kick he felt the sandwich was missing. It was a seriously generous portion of meat and a stuffed sandwich. He liked that the bread was really crispy and held up to the hot ingredients, but felt that the slaw was a little too mild. I'd be happy to come back here and try more on the menu, and to get more of that poutine. Augie's is out of the way for me so I can't come by too often, but it's worth making the trek over.