Prime Minister, customers shocked as iconic Main Deli in Montreal suddenly closes
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The Main Deli, a Montreal staple on Saint-Laurent Boulevard that has served customers for nearly five decades, is permanently closed.
The Main Deli Steakhouse, a Montreal staple on Saint-Laurent Boulevard that has served customers for nearly five decades, is permanently closed.
Referred by many as simply The Main, the iconic restaurant was located just across the street from its main rival, Schwartz's Deli. For years, it was a local favourite for smoked meat sandwiches and was a hot spot for university students looking for a late-night snack.
The Montreal fixture was also among the many haunts of the late Leonard Cohen.
A sign posted on the door to the restaurant announced the closure.
"It is with regret that we inform you that the Main Deli has decided to close. Thank you to our loyal customers for all these years," the sign reads.
The restaurant opened its doors in 1974.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among the customers who were heartbroken by the news.
