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.
Franklin's is described as a lively casual spot with warm, energetic ambiance and retro decor that sets a social mood for a night out or a casual lunch. The smoked meat sandwich, poutine, and Philly cheesesteaks are frequently praised, along with solid burgers and tasty wings, while the drinks and playlists are highlighted as major mood boosters. Service is repeatedly commended for attentiveness and friendliness, with many noting standout bartenders and welcoming hospitality that makes the experience feel personal and easygoing. The vibe is described as sports-friendly and convivial, great for groups, but some reviews mention the space can be loud and not always kid-friendly, with occasional menu items varying in quality such as poutine that can be salty or a sandwich that isn’t as robust as hoped. Taken together the place seems to offer great value, tasty food, and a memorable scene that invites return visits.
5 hockey games, amazing drinks, kick ass tunes, the bartender MacKenzie was amazing, the food was absolute fire. The poutine & Philly cheese steak sandwich were top notch, will never not say this place is amazing.
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!
It was pretty decent! The original philly was SO good & great to share - would have loved a little more meat in it, but amazing flavor & OG cheese whiz. The poutine was nothing to go crazy for. It had decent flavor from the gravy alone, but it was soupy & soggy, & nothing special. Would recommend you get a sandwich here & stop for poutine down the street!
Fyi for parents, there are PlayBoy magazines all over the walls.
Service was impeccable!
Sep 10, 2025
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Franklin's is one of the only restaurants in Montreal where you can eat at a wallet-friendly price. That alone gives it a lot of value. Straying away from the bourgeoise aesthetic of the old port restaurants, Franklins presents itself as the sort of casual bar/restaurant you might find along on St. Denis. They claim to have the best philly cheesesteaks in Montreal. There isn't much competition in this ring, but comparing to philly cheesesteaks I've had elsewhere, this is actually probably a valid claim. They definitely do the sandwich justice. The server was an exceptional bartender, my party was in agreement that the drinks exceeded the food in quality.
11/10. Missed pizza spot & randomly stumbled here & seen Philly on the menu. Also was looking for a bar & this happened to be one also. Philly cheese was unreal & the suds were slinging. Bartender was a beauty also.
We found this little gem on the first day of our trip to Montreal. We were cold, starving & kinda lost when we found it. We had a smoked meat poutine & a philly's cheesesteak sub. Our host, Jean Francois, was very attentive, super friendly, & very knowledgeable. Drinks were on point. The food was served incredibly fast & delicious. Definitely 100% recommended!
Philly steak was very good but dissapointed they used yellow cheddar cheese for the price of the sandwich could of went with swiss or gouda for that price... Fries were average nothing crazy The price of the combo wich I thought would be fries & a drink is of 6$ wich includes only a box of fries that once again are average theyre just fries with a lil salt. The lemonade & pina colada slush were also 6$ each wich I find a bit expensive. Cause in the end two sandwiches +fries & drinks costed me around 70$ wich I find a lil expensive for bar food. Other than that staff was super friendly & it seems like a great place to drink & grab a snack.
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I had an incredible experience at Franklin's in Montreal. The food was absolutely delicious-I tried poutine for the first time with smoked beef, & it was amazing. The Philly cheesesteak was also fantastic. The service was top-notch, with super friendly staff that made the experience even better. Overall, I was really happy with everything & noticed that the friendliness of employees in Montreal is truly remarkable.
We saw this place while walking earlier around old Montreal, we wanted to come at night for burgers, their menu is very affordable but also vert small, the burgers are simple but delicious. Their cocktails were om, my husband had an old fashion, it was good, but my Mule was very dull, not a trace of that ginger kick. I wish we tried the poutine or their Philly cheesesteak, it seems that it was their most popular dish. ❤️ the service was perfect. Thank u !
