Franklin's Subs and Suds is located on St-Paul street in Old-Montreal. Delicious "Philly Cheesesteak" submarines are the main attraction. The decor is very comforting, you'll find arcades, beautifully designed graffiti and great ambient music.
Reviews describe a lively casual spot in the Old Port with strong drinks, quick service and a menu that shines on smoked meat sandwiches, poutine and burgers, delivering solid value and a welcoming vibe. The atmosphere ranges from cozy to energetic, aided by retro decor, music and a bar scene that makes it easy to hang out. The staff are described as attentive and friendly, providing fast service and helpful recommendations. While experiences are mostly positive, some notes mention crowding, noise and occasional variability in dishes such as the poutine. Overall Franklin's is seen as a reliable choice for lunch or a casual night out in Montreal, offering memorable smoked meat and good drinks with a lively social vibe.
Phenomenal atmosphere, food, & vibes. The smash burger was so good I couldn't get a photo before it was finished & the wings were cooked perfectly. This place is a hidden gem. Great drinks & the servers, bartender, & manager will give great service & recommendations for local spots. Best smash burger in Montreal from someone who is very picky on burgers.
May 8, 2026
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Nous sommes arrêté pour le dîner. Petit mais chaleureuxvLa place est plus où moins à la moitié. Le temps que nous passons notre commande, çà se remplit. Décor un peu disparate. Menu simple : burgers, sous-marins, smoked meat & poutines.
On the last day of a bachelorette trip, we explored Old Montreal & stumbled upon Franklins. The space was eclectic with such a great atmosphere. There were 13 of us, & the food came out incredibly fast, every single one of us was obsessed with how good everything tasted (their cheesy burger tastes like shake shack).
Beyond the amazing service, I unfortunately left my wallet at the restaurant & didn't realize until I was already back in Toronto. Theo & Jeff went above & beyond to track me down & ship it back to me. I've rarely experienced that level of care & kindness. I'm so grateful!
let me preface this by saying we came here with our toddler which, from the pictures & reviews, seemed like it would be fine. none of the pictures showed the giant wall covered in playboy magazines 😬 add in that the music was BLASTING & they don't have high chairs, we had to eat & run as quickly as possible. suffice it to say we're not the target audience for this environment, a younger crowd may enjoy it more. I don't fault the restaurant for this, just good to know.
the food was fairly good. my husband really enjoyed his smash burger & I liked the poutine, though it was veryyyyy salty. the hoagie was… not great. it really wasn't a hoagie, I didn't know what to make of the meat that was on it, it was almost like bacon but not. it was also pretty sparse. service was not super friendly but not bad. overall, wouldn't come back but don't not recommend.
We wanted late evening eats & found this amazing establishment.
Loved the smoked meat & smash burgers. Next table over ordered poutine & we were sad we did not get that too! Welcome casual vibes, initial service & food delivery was prompt & friendly. Will revisit to try more & check the playlist.
Our server Tasnime was so sweet, kind & attentive. The food is great (especially the burgers) & the people are so kind! Highly recommend for a chill night out
Dec 23, 2025
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Franklin's is the best restaurant! The burger is the most delicious one I've ever tried, & the service was absolutely spectacular. The waitress was incredibly kind & provided the best service, truly an unforgettable experience.
Absolutely Love! Was recommended as my tour guide's favourite poutine spot in Old Montreal, & while I didn't get that, their Smash Burger did not disappoint at all! Highly recommend!
The vibes were great! shoutout Tasnime!
La cuisine est très bonne (burger & Philly cheesesteak).
L'ambiance est chouette & les serveurs très simpas. Nous y allons régulièrement & nous ne sommes jamais déçus!
Nous y sommes allés après une LONGUE journée & avons dégusté le smash burger & les ailes de poulet. Tasnime a eu la gentillesse de nous déduire un sandwich que je n'ai pas pu avaler (pour des raisons imprévisibles) & rien que pour ça, nous y reviendrons !
