Review Dunn's Famous - Vancouver

Best Montreal smoked meat sandwiches I've ever had in Vancouver. I've been here with work function and everyone loved it also after a hockey game and it was a great way to end the night. Really great food really good location for parties. Very nice staff

Great smoked meat sandwiches, large portions and excellent quality. Coleslaw and fries were also good. I wouldn't get coffee there again, as some of the single portion milk containers were curdled and ruined the coffee however the diner sincerely apologized and were looking into the issue so hopefully it wont happen to others. The coffee did look good before I added milk. Overall good service, good food and clean diner.

Y'know what, it's probably the closest sandwich that tastes authentic as if you were in Montreal..but in Vancouver. The price is steep, but the best bourbon sandwich is huge and is definitely sharable at $16. The montreal meat sandwich was also very good. We got medium lean and the meat was very soft and juicy. The order of the poutine was worth it especially at $6. We got our sandwich to go, but I think they forgot to include the pickles? I'd definitely come back for lunch

This was all of our first time here. I have to say, it's such a surprise I've never even heard of this place. It's a Quebecois owned restaurant franchise and is known for its meatful poutine and sandwiches. The prices are pretty expensive, but then again meat is expensive. It's cheaper than some ramen and vegan places around the area. The waitress was nice. She was very friendly. She even recommended one of the sandwiches. But I realized it was the most expensive item on the menu. I took the benefit of the doubt and took it as a genuine advice. The food itself was so rich! They were ginormous!! I've never seen so much meat in a meal in my whole life (besides German food). Unfortunately, they were all too salty. I'm heading home right now just dying for a drink of water from all that sodium and fat in the meat and cheese. Nice place, but I'd only come to check it out once or twice for the novelty.

I heartily recommend their poutine. I had it as a main, generously topped with tender chunks of their buttery, soft smoked meat. The meat went perfectly with the quality fries and squeaky curds. The gravy was freshly made too, with a rich, earthy flavour that can only come from slowly cooking meat and bone. The whole combination was an absolute delight. This is Canada on a plate! I did intend on having a slice of cheesecake after my main, but the gargantuan portion of poutine had me so stuffed, I could almost feel the cheese curds coming out of my ears (and other orifices).

Disappointing. There was something wrong with the fountain drinks. Our server replaced it with cans. The fries were very undercooked. We hate returning food but they were pretty gross. The sandwich was ok. The service team was quite nice.

You can’t come to Vancouver and not have Dunn’s! We had the delicious poutine, the club sandwich with turkey and smoked meat, and the amazing black cherry cola. Very friendly service and you will not leave hungry. Will definitely be back.

Our server was friendly and efficient and the food really was great. We got the smoked meat poutine and a build your own sandwich as well as the fried pickles. Our friends got the beef poutine which wasn’t quite as good. I would say the place needs a really good scrub and some tlc. It looks pretty run down and grimy. Our only other complaint was that it seemed like it was being used as a hangout for the staff’s friends on this particular Friday night as several booths were filled with college aged students who didn’t seem to be ordering anything, just socializing with the staff. Again the food was great which accounts for the 4 stars.

Delicious!!! I love the sandwich, the Montreal meat is super tasty, and cheese cake wow super yummy, definitely I recommend this place *great service too

Nothing fancy here, very casual with very good food. A excellent choice for a bite before the concert. Enjoyed it. Good, fast service too!

top notch food and service. place was a bit slow after lunch time, but i hear it gets packed. atmosphere was ok messy floors and dirty window sills Calgary beef +++

great food, enough to take half of the sandwich home for the next day, super attentive staff, all good, especially the deep fried pickles

I'm french Canadian and had big expectations for the Montreal smoked beef sandwich.. meat 5/5, bread 1/5. Meat is spot on.. overall execution of the entire sandwich is a bit lacking. Bread needs work and would be better toasted and a darker rye. Would also be nice if the mustard was evenly spread through the sandwich. Poutine was the perfect squeeky cheese curd not over loaded in gravy though the gravy temp was a little on the luke warm side.

The food was awesome. We waited almost 45 mins for our cheesecake which I ordered when we arrived. Then paid full pull. Not sure what was going on. My son wanted to leave. Super disappointed in the experience. Then had to drive the sea to sky in the dark as this went on way to long. Dunn’s needs to do better. Staff were struggling

Try the Dunn's poutine! You'll love it this is the best place to go for smoked meat. I just love it.

Ate here last night for the first time and it was so good! Everything we had was delicious. The staff was super nice and helpful. We can't wait to go back.

It's worth to try, a bit pricy, I would say second best after Montreal Schwartz's, or may be as good if they had better bread and mustard, sandwich maker could do a better job by fitting the meat in and spreading the mustard evenly on the the bread...Meat was tasty and not much salted which is good....

Matzah ball soup is my favourite thing at Dunn's. Deep fried pickles are awesome as well. Meat is good but I do agree with some other reviews that suggest the bread needs work.

Dunn's poutine is the best poutine I've ever had!

Smoked meat +poutine � Super fast, friendly service and cool jukebox

It is our go to meal before BC Lion's games. Delicious smoked meat. Memories of growing up in Montreal.

Was there yesterday, Jan.28 / 16. I wasn't really to fond of the food I ordered which was the Hot Turkey Sandwich, and it's a little expensive for a Deli Style Restaurant. Maybe I'll give these guys a second chance, and try something else.

DELICIOUS SANDWICHES WITh Very spicy Filling ....Chilli mayum sauce was perfect in combination with Smoked meat sandwich...Very nice interior

Dunn's is a delicatessen that first opened in Montreal in 1927. They turned into a chain and now have seven locations in Quebec, one in Ontario, and one in British Columbia. The specialty of the house is smoked meat and they're very likely your best bet for authentic Montreal smoked meat outside of Quebec. The Vancouver restaurant is located downtown and the entire place is an ode to Montreal with it's iconic signage, exposed brick walls, and Montreal-themed photography and artwork. It certainly feels "newer" than the homeland locations (because it is) but a similar vibe can be found here. Founder Myer Dunn's photo is right there on the wall!<br/><br/>We visited on a Friday evening and were seated at a table by the window atop red and black chairs - their signature colour scheme. The servers are friendly and the menu is extensive and pretty well matched to what you'll see on the menu in Montreal. Although I did notice that the prices seemed to be a bit higher.<br/><br/>Here's a little bit of smoked meat snobbery for you: In Montreal Dunn's is viewed as more of a "chain" and less as one of the top places to get smoked meat. Not to say that their product isn't good, but I wouldn't say that they're on the same level as Schwartz's, The Main, Lester's or Smoke Meat Pete. That being said, having any sort of representation all the way over on the west coast is exciting.<br/><br/>For those who know, the only acceptable beverage to order while eating smoked meat is black cherry soda. Anything else and you're doing it wrong! Thankfully the Vancouver Dunn's is aware of this and I ordered a Black Cherry Fountain Soda ($2.50). It's the house wine of Montreal delicatessens!<br/><br/>For our appetizer we instantly ordered up the Latkas (Potato and onion pancakes with sour cream - $4.00) in the "add on" size. These were okay enough. Certainly not up to the caliber of the latkas at The Main in Montreal, but better than nothing. They just didn't seem "homemade" enough for me. I found them a bit too dense, although they were fried and seasoned well. There was no option to order apple sauce with them, which is a bit of a misstep.<br/><br/>They also have Matzoh Ball soup on the menu... I'm curious as to how that goes over.<br/><br/>My husband and I decided to share the Smoked Meat Poutine (Made with hand cut Kennebec fries, fresh Canadian cheese curds covered in our original BBQ beef gravy. We make our gravy in house from scratch using roasted beef bones and our signature barbecue spice mix. Served with chopped smoked meat - $13.00) also known as the Dunn's Poutine. This poutine was very good and very legit. The fries were wonderfully golden and crispy, yet had just the right sogginess after sitting in the gravy. It was exactly the right crispy to sogginess ratio. The cheese curds were on point and plentiful. First of all, they were cheese curds and not some other blasphemous type of cheese (if you are ever served poutine with anything other than cheese curds, you aren't eating poutine). And the sauce brune (as it's called in Quebec) was quite good with a bit of spice. You can tell that they understand the importance of getting it right. And of course the finely chopped smoked meat on top was piled on thick just like it should be and was full of flavour. I would say that this was a near-perfect specimen.<br/><br/>We also shared their signature sandwich: The Best Reuben in the City (Hand sliced smoked meat double stacked in dark rye bread with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing - $16.00) with a Dunn's Original Putters Deli Dill Pickle ($1.00). This is what you come for. At first glance, I was loving the heaping amount of sauerkraut and oozing Swiss. The smoked meat itself didn't appear to be stacked as high as you would get it in Montreal but what really counts is the taste. And it tasted pretty good. The meat was juicy and flavorful, boasting that signature smokey-spicy-savoury... special flavour that is unmatched anywhere else. It might not have been quite the same as in Montreal, but for being all the way over here on the other side of the country, it tasted pretty convincingly like authentic smoked meat.<br/><br/>The pickle was also excellent. Exactly what you want it to be. (They also have something called a "Dill Tomato" and I want to learn a whole lot more about that.)<br/><br/>It may not have been an absolute perfect experience. But let's face it: Vancouver is just about as far away as you can get from Montreal without leaving the country (4,500 kms away!). The fact that Dunn's is here, among the sushi and vegetarian food is at least something. I wonder if the cooks at the Vancouver location are sent to Montreal for training? I would assume so! Plus they serve breakfast on the weekend. Come home to the rich bread-cheese-meat eating that Montreal teaches you to know, love and crave.

3.4/5 The fries are so good. The texture of fries is like tasting cheese bites. I also tried the fried chicken and egg burger (it is the only burger that has egg on their menu). The chicken is so plain. The Canadian burger has smoke meat on it, however, they need some improvement in term of juiciness.

Location:4/5<br/>Food:3.5/5<br/>Service:3/5<br/>Overall: 3.5/5<br/><br/>The restaurant was almost full when we got there. I have made a reservation so we got a table right away. After we sat down, we waited for like 15 minutes before a waiter came and took our order. We then noticed most people from the restaurant got moved to another section of the restaurant ,1/2 floor higher up, to have their wine and art class. Interesting.....service was better after the majority of people went to the class.<br/>We have ordered latke, poutine, two sandwiches. Latke was alright, Poutine was not what I expected, not enough gravy and cheese were not melted. Smoke meat sandwich was excellent. We have ordered 6 oz and medium fat. And another smoke meat clubhouse.

I think I must have walked past this place hundreds of times but I finally stopped in and I loved it. We ordered some Matzo Ball Soup, a Californian Grilled Cheese, a Cuban Sandwich, some Pickles and some Cherry Cokes. Food was fresh and delicious and the Service attentive and friendly. Will go back for more.

A real shame. I've been a couple of times, mostly due to a lack of options for smoked meat in Vancouver since Kaplan's closed...which was amazing, and I don't know how long it can really last. If you compare it to a Dunn's sandwich in Montreal you could barely say it's the same sandwich. I always order the large, which is about half of size it should be or how it is in Montreal. A large should have so much meat that the bread is practically at a 90 degree angle...here it's barely any angel at all. The fries are OK and the bread is OK (but the bread is super important and should be a lot better than just OK).

Their poutine is terrible, do not get it!! The ones at Costco are better.... they barely put any cheese ans the fries are mediocre at best. Their meats are too dry for my liking and the flavors don't really come out. <br/>Nice service and ambiance though!

Very disappointing. This was a good place for authentic Montreal smoked meat. We had lunch today. The restaurant is generally dirty, messy and my clothes stink now that I left. As well we had to fight off the flies for our food. Not a good experience. I can only guess at the cleanliness of the kitchen. Yuck.

Just stepped into a world of goodness🤓 Ordered a large "fat" meat sandwich and WOW it's beyond words the chef had a chuckle from the look on my face when the sandwich arrived,the cheesecake is amazing it's so smooth,the service is excellent all the staff extremely friendly i would highly recommend this place

I'm the type of guy that would love to have fatty pieces of meat every now and then. Here at Dunn's, there is an option to have fatty or lean brisket in your sandwich. The size of the sandwich is enough to make you full. I was a little disappointed in the poutine because all you could taste is the oil in the fries. There was a lot of dessert options so my group decided to try a few. I'm very picky with desserts and prefer lightly sweetened and not rich, so the desserts were not my favourite. Maybe for the sweet tooth individuals, their desserts might take your taste buds on a journey.

On Canada Day last year, my family and I ventured to Canada Place to participate in the festivities celebrating our great nation.  One of the food stalls that we came across was that of Dunn’s Famous.  We decided to go with some Canadian-inspired eats including a Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich ($13.50) and Dunn’s poutine ($10.50).

Fabulous smoked meat sandwich. I chose the medium cut of smoked meat to get maximum flavour without it being too fatty. <br/>I chose the cut wisely. However, I chose the 4oz size which was too small for my lunch appetite. I should have had the 6oz or even tried the 8. My fault. <br/>I wanted to try their poutine so I had an add-on poutine for $4. It was good. Again, when I return I will have the Dunn's poutine with chopped smoked meat to improve that experience. <br/>Bottom line, I will return to Dunn's to try more of the menu. .

A rare trip downtown resulted in our first trip to Dunns. A nice environment with local historical photos on some tables and a wall of old kitchen items. Service was friendly and efficient. I chose the classic 6oz smoked meat sandwich on light right with hot mustard. You can choose how you want your meat lean, medium or fat. I chose fatty as I hate dry meat. Despite the name the meat had no visible fat and was very tasty and juicy. I really enjoyed this simple sandwhich which highlighted the meat. For a side I had latkes which came with a side of sour cream. They were thin and crunchy. I also got an extra side of their pickles. I loved them with a peppery aftertaste. Rainbow Crab got the Classic club. This included the smoked meat along with shaved house roasted turkey, bacon, tomatoes and swiss on light rye. She said although she liked the smoked meat, she loved the turkey. For her side she had onion rings which she said were crunchy but not much taste. We splurged and shared a piece of Dunns famous cheese cake. It was amazing. Rich but fluffy and not too sweet. Overall we hope to return to try some other sandwiches and one of their poutine.

The potato latkes had a good flavour that tasted like crispy mashed potatoes although I wish they had been a bit crispier. The sour cream on top made them extra good. Smoked Meat Sandwich. We ordered an XXL size (they don’t even have it on the menu) for impact and it definitely didn’t disappoint

Dunn’s Famous BC Restaurant (滿地可著名的燻牛肉專門店)<br/>地址：827 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC<br/>電話：604-682-8938<br/>營業時間：Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm<br/>泊車：路邊收費停車錶或收費停車埸<br/>付賬方法：信用卡、現金<br/>整體評分 (滿分為 5 )：食物 3│環境 3│服務 3│衛生 3│抵食 2.5│推薦 3<br/><br/>Dunn’s是加拿大滿地可享負盛名的一家吃 smoke meat 店，自 1927 年開業至今在加拿大已擁有多家的連鎖店。有云去滿地可沒吃 smoke meat 的，不算去過滿地可，就等如去香流不吃魚蛋粉、雲吞麵一樣。據悉他們的主打皇牌 smoke meat以靚靚 A 級加國牛腩先浸在鹽水七天、煙燻 12 小時再蒸 3 小時然後人手切片奉客的傳統炮製方法，堅持至今；而就在2011年年底，Dunn’s 以其八十多年的練歷，終於在溫哥華市中心開枝散葉啦！<br/><br/>Dunn’s堅持採用人手切片有其道理所在，因為你可以自選吃全瘦、半肥瘦或是肥腩，厚抑薄、肥或瘦都是任君選擇。熟手的切肉師傅會因應腩肉的肌理紋路走向，手起刀落，出來效果有如機切一般，片片均勻，但因為是順紋之故，口感特佳。Dunn’s 不是獨沽一味賣 smoke meat，想喝熱湯、意大利粉甚至三文魚?  Dunn’s 一樣可以滿足你

Dunn’s Famous has undergone a facelift in their Downtown Vancouver location. The old restaurant looked like more of a sports bar rather than a Montreal smoked meat deli. They really wanted to give customers the experience of being in Montreal when the restaurant was founded in 1927. You will see original pictures from that day on their walls.

Dunn’s Famous specializes in authentic Montreal smoked meat, an artisan meat product produced from beef brisket that is cured and spiced using old-world techniques before a slow cooking process. It is then steamed again and hand sliced to order, before used to create the iconic Canadian Montreal smoked meat sandwich.<br/><br/>Of course I had to try their signature item, so I ordered the Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich. For the sandwiches, you can choose the size, cut of your meat, mustard, and any side add ons. I asked for advice from one of the servers (who by the way, are extremely well-trained and knowledgeable with the products) and chose the smallest size, a 4 oz meat sandwich, with a medium cut, and Dijon mustard. They use rye bread which comes from the local bakery, Brekka, so the bread is extremely fresh. All sandwiches also come with a pickle, which is refreshing to eat between the sandwich. The smoked meat is seriously some of the most melt-in-your-mouth meat I’ve had though. This is because Dunn’s offers the only hand-sliced Montreal smoked meat in Vancouver. The hand slicing is an art that takes years to perfect and allows the meat to be cooked for a longer period of time and it can be cut against the grain. This would not be achievable with a machine. With a medium cut, you get a mix of lean and fat meat, so you still get the perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Dunns relaunched a few weeks ago to create a casual deli atmosphere. The food is still the same but just a face life. I highly recommend the smoked meat sandwich extra fatty ;)

Since the opening of Dunn’s Famous‘ first Westcoast location in downtown Vancouver four years ago, Dunn’s has been the go-to spot for anyone in the downtown core craving an authentic, high quality, slow-cooked, hand-sliced to order Montreal smoked meat sandwich.  After a closure for renovations, Dunn’s officially re-opened its doors this October, with a newly designed interior which showcases its Quebecois heritage in a much bigger light.

One-liner: Undeniably a great standard for smoked meat sandwiches in Vancouver<br/>Highlight: The Capitol Sandwich<br/>Recommended for: Sandwich and old school throwback lovers<br/>Would I go back? Yes.<br/><br/>Check out my blog post for the full review!

By Nancy October 11, 2015 British Columbia, Canada, Canadian, Deli, Fast Food, FOOD, Vancouver No Comments. Dunn’s Famous Restaurant Vancouver, famous for Montreal style hand cut smoked meat sandwiches will be re-opening on October 9, 2015. Dunn’s was temporarily closed for short period to recreate an unique urban vintage-style delicatessen, alongside the traditional sit-down lunch and dinner options.  We were here recently at the relaunch to give you all the juicy details.

During a hangry pregnancy moment downtown, a friend and I decided to try out Dunn's... and ended up very disappointed. We shared the appetizer platter which consisted of latkes, wings and their famous fried pickles. I didn't mind the latkes as much, but the wings were dry and brittle, and the fried pickles were underwhelming compared to what I've tried elsewhere at "not as famous" establishments. The service wasn't friendly, either. The only condolence was that it was happy hour so we got the platter for only $10 (regularly $20) paired with a glass of wine for $2.50.

This is the only restaurant in Vancouver that you can get real Montreal smoked meat prepared properly. Cut lean, medium, medium-fat, or fat to order. Sure it's not as good as the best spots in Montreal but thank you Dunn's for bringing this much needed meat to Vancouver!

NOT FOR MONTREALERS. IF you've ever eaten at Dunn's on Ste-Catherine St. or Decarie then do NOT go here.<br/><br/>Wanting to show-off smoked-meat to my Vancouver friends, I took them to eat at the location on Seymour for a traditional plate with poutine.<br/><br/>One has to wonder if they understand if the restaurant has even ever seen an actual brisket - notwithstanding the arrogant-ass person I spoke with when I made reservations.<br/><br/>What we got was 50 dollars worth of re-heated scraps of smoked meat and to add insult to injury the trots for the rest of the day.<br/><br/>Like Montreal?<br/><br/>Not by a long shot.

Great portions with to die for tender meats! Service is a tad slow and prices are quite high for a "sandwich with fries" kinda meal.

Beware of the Dunns Eggs Benny. <br/><br/>I usually order this item "to go" and have never had an issue. But the last time I ordered it, the meat had a "expired" smell. Upon taking 1 bite, it was in fact past it's best before date. <br/><br/>Maybe the cooks think it is ok to send out expired food on delivery orders?

Dunn's has just reopened after a facelift and menu overhaul so I thought I would update this review but keep the old one for posterity. <br/><br/>I have had lunch here two days in a row, first to get a smoked meat monkey off my back, and today to try a new menu item, the house made roast beef sandwich. First off, the new look is great and feels much more comfortable, casual and I think works much better than the darker diner lounge they had before. The menu structure had changed to a la carte with all your sides being add ons. I think this ends up making a sandwich with coleslaw and fries more expensive than before but I really like this change as it opens your options for the same price. Onion rings or fried pickles cost the same as fries or you can get latkes for a dollar more whereas before they were only available separate or as a 3 to 4 dollar add on. I'm happy to have my options open more than save another dollar or get coleslaw I don't really want.<br/><br/>The smoked meat sandwich yesterday was the same glorious sandwich as before. Maybe it was because I had been craving one for a week but it tasted better than meat I had at Schwartz's last year.<br/><br/>The roast beef I had today was moist, flavourful beef with a little hint of rosemary on a ciabatta bun with a slightly crisp exterior. A well put together sandwich that I thoroughly enjoyed as an alternative to smoked meat. I would have liked a little more horseradish but that could have been fixed if I asked. <br/><br/>I also ordered some fried pickles, heavily battered and nothing special. Honestly takes away from the deliciousness of the pickles here so I recommend sticking to the au naturale ones.<br/><br/>All in all, this was a really good change and I think I'll come back for lunch more often again, probably for smoked meat more than anything but I'm pretty curious about that wholely cow sandwich. <br/><br/><br/>---- Past review in 2014 ----<br/>Prices are getting a little out of hand. I work nearby so I come to Dunn's only occasionally to satiate my smoked meat cravings. I almost exclusively get the smoked meat platter but I've watched it increase in price to the point where I'm not sure it's worth it.<br/><br/>At first it cost as much as a 8oz smoked meat sandwich combo which two years ago was $14. They increased it to $15 a while ago (I guess to cover those two extra slices of bread) but coming on today it's jumped to $18! It's good smoked meat but it's still a sandwich with fries and coleslaw. I don't know if I'll be back, feels like I should just buy the Schwartz's smoked meat at grocery store at this rate.<br/><br/>So to sum up, it is good thick cut smoked meat here but it's going to feel overpriced.<br/>

I have been to the original Dunn's in Montreal, and I have to say, they would be even more pissed than I was at what I was served. $3.99 to add cheese curd and gravy to my fries???? Served in a container that literally held about 4 mouthfuls worth. <br/>The flavour of the food brought Me back to montreal, but $26.00 for sandwich, poutine, and coke left a sour taste in my mouth, and was still hungry when I left. <br/><br/>From now on I'm going Zakos, half the price, bigger portions, and he is from Montreal!!!<br/><br/>Vives led Canadiens!!!!

Ok but didn't live up to the hype. We were visiting friends in Vancouver who where raving over the famous meats at Dunn's. To be honest we were a little disappointed as it just tasted liked a corned beef sandwich with a copious amount of meat. The Poutine was nice. The service was quick but we were there late night and the only customers.

Bitter Disappointment. My family and I went to dinner on Monday night, June 10th, just as the dinner rush was ending at about 7:00.<br/>We waited more than 10 minutes for our drink orders, just cola and water, there were 4 of us, by the way.<br/>We then waited another 45 minutes for our food to arrive, soups were not what we ordered and came after the sandwiches, which were also made incorrectly.<br/>One of the waiters apologized, and gave us what he claimed were cards for free poutine on our next visit, upon getting home and looking, they were cards only for a free upgrade, my kids were so disappointed<br/>I called the manager Tuesday morning, he was very apologetic, took my name and phone number, assured me he would get back to me with a resolve, now it's Thursday night and I've heard nothing! <br/>We were big fans of Dunn's in Montreal for many, many years and have frequented the Vancouver location up until now. .

Heard good things about them. So we wanted to try them out. Service was really slow. Staff seemed confused at who was our waiter so nobody helped us. Lipstick was on my glass took about 10 minutes before we could get someones attention and another 20 minutes to order. When we asked for ice in our room temperature water the waitress asked what did we want to do about it? Did we want a new glass or just some ice. It was strange. Food wasn't that good, coleslaw was bad. Don't think we will be back.

Sunday Breakfast. Came close to opening so the place wasn't too busy.<br/><br/>Service was excellent and I ordered the Smoked Meat Hash and Eggs done overeasy with white toast which was pretty delicious all around.<br/><br/>Also this restaurant participated in a Poutine Challenge and I tried their Pulled Pork Poutine, also well executed with authentic cheese curds and a nice touch with the coleslaw on top.

Good smoked meat.. A friend from Montreal told me that Dunn's opened a branch here and I had to check it out with him. The place was pretty empty, though this was Super Bowl Sunday and I was counting on that. Service was pretty quick to start, though it took a while before drinks came out - there were two servers so I wasn't too sure what the holdup was. Overall, I was disappointed in the service in terms of speed - they were cordial and attentive enough, but I feel that service took longer than it should. My other problem is that they messed up my order by ordering the sandwich instead of the sandwich + fries combo. Trying to make it up by ordering me a side of fries doesn't really work out when I end up paying more in the end (even if it's more fries).<br/>As for the food, it's definitely one of the better smoked-meat places in the city. My friend from Montreal recommended getting the medium cut (they have thin, medium and fat), as the thin tends to get dry. It's a good choice, as the meat had a pretty good flavour to it. Fries were also pretty good; I compare them to White Spot's though they could've used a bit more salt.<br/>Overall, I did like it. Prices are average, and the meat was good. My friend for Montreal said that this is pretty much the same as the Dunn's there, and I appreciate that kind of consistency.

Good was good over all. We had a free pickle voucher and were very disappointed, it was the smallest pickle I've ever seen. Service was mediocre.

Went here today for the first time.<br/>If only I knew that it had been opened for a year already.<br/>After numerous visits to numerous deli/ restaurants in town looking for a smoked beef similar to my experience in Montreal I think I found the closest yet here in Vancouver.<br/>The texture of the meat was very tender, we ordered the medium fat, the portion was good.<br/>The only comment that I would have, that would be considered remotely negative, would be that the meat could have been more flavourful. Not sure if it was the brining process of the meat which I understand was done at the HQ in Montreal, or whether it was during the steaming process which is done locally.<br/>That said, I will definitely give Dunns another try in the near future.

Great service. Great cheesecake. even better than true confections.

I just got back from a two month work assignment in Montreal, where I fell in love with the smoked meat sandwich.This is the only place in Vancouver to go if you want an authentic version.I've tried Kaplan, Zakkos, Frenchies and Phat.None of them come close.

Loved it. Been waiting 40 years for it to follow me out west.

Finally. As close to Montreal as you can get out west.

Good went with medium fat Reuben. Great flavor, ridiculous size and amazing poutine.

Needs Improvement!. Went there tonight (Friday night) early 6:15PM. Service was lousy. Food arrived and waitress never appeared back at table until we had to get up and find someone to ask for ketchup, mustard and missing pickles. Ordered Montreal Smoked sandwiches. Tons of meat....bread was okay. Side items were good. Staff spent most of the night standing talking to the bartender. They really need to analyze their entire service operation at night. Maybe it is suppose to be just for lunch...if so then should maybe close at dinner.

Meaty sandwich with a side of bloating.. Undecided on what to eat, I suggested to some friends we should try Dunn's Famous since we were there already. Upon arrive, we quietly waited for a hostess to greet us. With only three other tables occupied, it seemed dinner on New Years Eve was quiet. <br/><br/>We sat down in a booth on the far end of the restaurant and waited for a server, she came with menus and glasses of water in hand. With these giant menus with pictures of what they serve, I choose the 6 oz Montreal smoked with a Matzoh ball soup on the side. Not ever tried Matzoh ball ever, I figured it was a doughy ball in a soup. <br/><br/>The soup was what I expected. It was a vegetable like salty broth with one giant floating ball. Soft and warm, it was like a 'classic Chinese soup dumpling' as my friend puts it. Over to the Montreal smoked meat medium rare, the meat was perfectly smoked. It broke apart as I chew and the sandwich was nicely fatten by it's on fat. My only suggestion would be a horseradish dressing or something else tangy to go with the meat. <br/><br/>Although the meal was good, I did have some sort of digestion problem. I felt extra bloated and gassy afterwards. I can't pin point what could have caused it. Maybe it was the side coleslaw? <br/><br/>I'd like to return for their all-day breakfast.

Closest in Vancouver to real Montreal smoked meat. Melt in your mouth delicious, as are the accompanying cole slaw and kosher-style pickle. The rye bread is okay - not great.

Average. The food is just average, Their poutine was average as well. The service is good and the location is great. Sadly, I don't have any other things to write. The place was definitely underwhelming. <br/>Overall experience: thumb's down.

Great poutine as always....a must try

Had the poutine with meat sauce and smoked meat. Cheese curds also going without saying. Big portion but ate it all! So good!

As an ex-Montrealer, this place is the first to satisfy all qualifications for a genuinely Montreal smoked meat sandwich-hand sliced, lean/medium/fat , steamed meat, rye. They also have the strawberry-topped cheesecake, matzoh ball soup,& latkas. I had a smoked meat sandwich-fat. Extremely juicy meat! It beats Zako's, Kaplan's, Siegel's, Frenchie's.

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BF, let's be open minded - with smoked meat, Montreal smoked meat. Our favourite and go to place for Montreal smoked meat sandwiches is Estrella's in Langley. And that is it. We have no back up plan in case Estrella's closes or a runner up if we are too lazy to go to Langley, and that scares me. So we decided to try Dunn's Famous. When I saw some photos online, the smoked meat did not look good and I gave the restaurant the benefit of doubt, thinking perhaps some people ordered the lean meat which make the sandwiches look dry. We decided to have a quick snack on a game night and the restaurant was not busy. There are comfortable booth seating arrangements, comfortably spaced out tables and bar seats, along with large televisions. I do not do the bar or pub scene but this is what one would look like to me, a more luxurious one I guess. LARGE MONTREAL ORIGINAL COMBO, served with fries, coleslaw and a pickle ($17.00). Rating: 1.5/5. When the sandwich arrived, wow, it did look the same as the photos online. Okay, no biggie, perhaps the sandwich tastes better than it looks. The thick slices of smoked meat taste very dry and chewy, with the exception of the top couple of slices and the one slice on the bottom which taste moist (but not juicy). We chose "medium" meat instead of fatty because silly me, thought the meat would taste juicy like Estrella's . Fortunately, the waitress left a bottle of ketchup and mustard on the table for us. We ended up having to douse a ton of mustard just to finish the sandwich and I have never had so much mustard in my life. As for the slices of rye, the crumb tastes soft but the crust is very hard and chewy. For the sides, there is a light tangy coleslaw which lacks that nice "freshness" and a juicy pickle. QUEBECOISE POUTINE, "Dunn's Famous BBQ gravy" ($7.00). Rating: 2/5. We upgraded our side of fries to a Quebecoise poutine for an additional $3.50. The fries taste soft but not soggy, and there is not much gravy. The lack of gravy actually

This isnt the first time we've been. We've been there plenty of times and devoured many smoked meat sandwiches. But this time I decided to try something (semi) healthy and went for the BBQ chicken salad. I say semi, because in the end this salad was covered with bacon and cheese. The presentation was beautiful and it had plenty of tender chicken. I can't say what the dressing was, but it was sweet and perfectly dressed and worked really well with the mandrin oranges slices. It was delicious and hit the spot, but deep down inside I know it was one of those 'unhealthy salads'. Good on me for trying to make better

But since Dunn’s is known for smoked meat, that was the way I had to go. I ordered the smoked meat sandwich combo with the soup of the day. Service was blindingly quick. I don’t think I waited more than five minutes before my order arrived.

Fresh curds, crispy fries of unanimous appeal are paired with gravy of a sweet flavour that can polarize opinions. The poutine is of decent value and worth trying, but you must get the deep fried...

The fatty smoked meat was unctuous, tender, and flavourful. It was piled high and one bite into the pile of meat released an intensely smoky and supremely savory unctuousness that took me to my happy place.

BEHOLD! The Montreal smoked meat sandwich from the heavens! I've only had smoked meat a handful of times and it was kind of meh but this sandwich... this sandwich does things to you that only certain handheld devices could do.

... Hugely disappointed at the portion for the price, which is basically $7. For that price, I expected the slice to have been twice as big. Instead, ...

Overall, I wouldn't order a "fat" cut again, and I'm not sure I'd go with the smoked meat either, since this particular one turned out quite bland. The sheer tenderness of the meat is the only thing going for this sandwich. If you do try it, I recommend going for medium fattiness.

I ended up getting the Dunn’s Famous Mac & Cheese , which had three cheese elbow macaroni baked and topped with a julienne of Montréal smoked meat. It was also served with a side of Caesar salad & garlic toast. I liked how the pasta was very cheesy in the middle, but the top was slightly crispy. I didn’t find the smoked meat anything too special though. I thought it almost tasted like bacon bits. The garlic bread was toasted nicely while still being soft and fluffy. As for the Caesar salad, it was slightly under dressed, but came with a good amount of Parmesan cheese and croutons. Pretty good for pub food. Based on my experience at Dunn’s for Paint Nite, the service was quite attentive and very accommodating. Prices are reasonable considering it’s right in the heart of Downtown. I can’t comment too much about the food since I didn’t try what they were famous for, but the pasta was good regardless.

You can choose if you want your meat lean, medium, or fat. I chose medium for a nice balance in the middle and I think it was a good choice. Everyone else chose it too. The meat was super tender and it just melted in your mouth.

Meaty Sandwich in Vancouver downtown. Myer Dunn founded Dunn’s Famous Restaurant in 1927 which later turned into a franchise chain location in Quebec. Now it has migrated to Vancouver. Dunn’s is located off Robson on Seymour and offers brick walls, red seats and big booths. I wondered if this would be a legit deli sammy joint. Can Dunn's measure up to Schwartz's in Montreal?

I ordered The Famous Dunn's Reuben ($13.00) and I loved it! You get to choose the fattiness of the meat which is kind of cool. Our entire table chose medium and I think that is what you should stick to in order to get the perfect balance of fat and meat.

I didn't like it. There was nothing about the sandwich I liked . The portion was small...the bread was not toasted but rather hard, dry and cold. Blah!

True enough, the smoked meat was really tasty and had just the right amount of fat, and it went well with the Swiss. I wish there was more cheese though, but it was actually a reasonable amount.

I picked a medium type of smoked meat but I think if I came back, I might want to try their fatty Montreal smoked meat instead. The main drawback of this sandwich is that it seems to be put together more to please the eye than to be practical. 

I’m actually not much of a deli person – now before you start gasping in horror hear me out. Normally if I’m feeling like something to eat that’s more “hands-on” I’d go for a burger or some chicken strips. Being so limited in my deli meat experiences, when Dee offered me a chance to try Dunn’s Famous, a restaurant since the 1900’s known for their deli meat, I just had to say yes!

Laura and I were on our way to Thierry for lunch and dessert when we spotted Dunns on Seymour.  We were stuck in traffic so I suggested we stop here for lunch and then head to Thierry for dessert.  Laura was onboard with that idea and we quickly snagged up an open parking spot on the side. Dunn’s Famous 827 Seymour Street Tel#:  (604) 682-8938   Upon entering the place, we were warmly greeted and led to a huge table.  The place was fairly quiet, but it was already 2:30pm, so the lunch rush must’ve passed. The place itself is fairly big.  Our server was pretty friendly and informative.  I was in need of some coffee, so I placed my drink order first.  Laura went with the Latte.  I drank my cup of coffee really quickly, our server ended up brewing a fresh pot for my refill.  I was already impressed and we haven’t even placed our orders yet. Laura went with the Super Montreal Smoked Meat .  This had 6 oz smoked beef brisket on light sourdough rye bread.  She opted to have fries with her me

Dunn's Famous is a popular Montreal Franchise established in 1923 by Myer Dunn. Located Downtown near the Orpheum Theatre, This is the first one to open here in BC. The restaurant has a great upscale deli atmosphere: high ceilings and wood accents. A large bar stands near the entrance. Dunn' s is famous for their Montreal Smoked Meat. The restaurant still follows Myer Dunn's unique recipes and standards, in keeping with the Dunn's Famous traditions. I came here for lunch on a Sunday, and the place was packed. I was sat promptly by a friendly hostess. Their menu has a large variety of items: anything from burgers, hotdogs, and pastas; even all day breakfasts. I decided to try out the Super Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich ($10.99) and for $3.50 I substituted the fries for the poutine Quebecoise. Sandwiches come with mustard, and a side of coleslaw with a dill pickle. You can order your sandwich with lean, medium or fat beef brisket. I ordered mine lean. The sandwich came piled high with me

Dunn's Famous has opened up their first location in Western Canada in Downtown Vancouver. I've heard their super sandwiches were really good, so the SFU Food Bloggers - FoodQueen , I'm Busy Eating , Good Eat , Eating with Kirby and Eat with Jenny decided to check out this restaurant. Do check out their blogs for their version of their review since we all have different tastes and opinions. The main dining area is quite large and can accomodate large groups. They even have a smaller room in the back and I think it turns into a private area if you have a super super large group. Salami Stacker ($12.99) has a stack of sliced all beef salami on light sourdough rye with mustard. Comes with a choice of side and coleslaw with a pickle. I chose fries for my side. The salami in the sandwich was cold, but I guess thats how the salami supposed to be. There is a generous amount of meat in the sandwich and it has mustard inside to complement the meat. I thought it was ok, but there are better items

Before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, I was looking for a quick place to grab a bite to eat so I can make it to Rogers Arena pretty early to watch the Canucks pregame warmups. My coworker reminded me of Dunn's Famous and their Montreal Smoked Meat. I got their early thinking there would be people downtown watching some of the earlier hockey games (these Playoffs are so exciting and entertaining!). However, when we got there, there only a few people there. Quite dead, and they had 5-6 TV's playing the Flyers vs Pens game. Beipas and I ordered the Latkes, and Dunn's Dip to start. Both were kind of mediocre. The Latkes weren't what I was expecting as I thought they'd look a bit more like shredded potato cakes like what we had at Carnegie Deli in Las Vegas. These ones were quite dense. It's a bit different from mash potatoes too because it had a bit of a doughy texture to it. It was crisp, but I wasn't too fond of the texture. It went well with the sour cream though. The Dun

Don't you love smoked meat? An iconic Montreal smoked meat restaurant and delicatessen has opened its first western Canadian location in downtown Vancouver, and here's a glimse of what to order...

Dunn’s specializes in traditional French-Canadian favorites including smoked meat sandwiches and the quintessential poutine.

Ask for at least a medium fat when you order your sandwich ($7.99 for a 6oz and pickle): anything leaner just doesn't seem proper. It's piled high and served fast, though still not quite quick enough to stop the bottom slice of bread from getting soggy.

I love poutine even if that means I have to eat my poutine WITHOUT cheese curds (I know, the purists among you will say that poutine REQUIRES cheese curds). Anyhow, poutine, Montreal smoked meat sandwiches, all of those dishes are pure comfort food. JT wanted some comfort food and he does love poutine, so I told him about Dunn's Famous (I had been invited to the opening but I decided not to write about it until I stopped by and paid on my own dime). An iconic Montreal smoked meat restaurant and delicatessen has opened its first western Canadian location in Vancouver. "Dunn's Famous" is a truly loved Quebec institution founded in 1927 by Myer Dunn. It uses traditional recipes that include unique brine, proprietary light rye sourdough bread and always hand sliced, prepared to order, your-choice-of lean to fat, double A beef brisket smoked for 17 hours then steamed for 3 hours immediately before serving. The first west coast location offers all the Montreal favourites; Montreal smoked mea