My polish stepsister and mother rave about this place so when I visited we managed to snag a…read moreweekend reservation. In the middle of service, a piano player begun playing and so the vibe was pretty moody/lively. Our table wasn't quite ready for us but it was worth the wait! As a table, we shared a large beet salad that literally felt like it could cure cancer and mixed pierogis. They were a mix of meat, potato, cheese and mushroom (my favorite!!!). The dough was SO soft yet somehow they held their own. For my main, I ordered the Migos, which was a fairly healthy option consisting of savory cooked cabbage, sausage, meat and mushrooms. My dad had the Debutant and so got a variety that I was able to try including the crispy potato pancakes and a large croquette of sorts. My stepfamily put away a few glasses of Szarlotka, which I'd never heard of before but had a wonderfully sugared rim. I imagine if I knew what these were in college I would have been in trouble. I stuck with a mimosa like drink with Polish compote juice (so good!) and then after brunch we took Belvedere shots (a little disappointing they didn't offer options of other Eastern European vodkas). Oh, and the best part? The Nalesnik which were rich but not overly sweet crepes. Sooooooo good.

It's 360 miles from my home in Northern NJ to Montreal but I make the pilgrimage gladly each year…read more Love has no bounds. If you have not experienced Montreal, I recommend it. One of my favorite restaurants is "Stash Cafe" named after the original owner Stanislav Proszyaski. You might have guessed it's a Polish restaurant. The Stash Cafe serves hearty and authentic Polish comfort food like cabbage rolls (Golaki), potato pancakes (Placki), and Kielbasa. The Stash Cafe is a stone building with an intimate rustic interior. Red shaded lambs and sturdy wooden tables complete the decor. I was dining with a friend on this last visit. She ordered Golaki ($23), two cabbage rolls filled with pork & rice, potatoes and a choice of salads. I ordered a Kielbasa ($26) plate which consisted of 2 Polish sausages from a local provider, salad, a biscuit and a grainy dijon mustard. We shared 4 potato pancakes Placki ($12)) served with sour cream or apple sauce. We both enjoyed our meal and I took the bill. Old school, I guess. Dessert offerings included poppy seed cake or strudel.

Absolute 5 stars on all points,freshness, food quality, service, cold beer! This diner is an icon…read moreof Montreal and has been in business since the early 50's. My husband and I both had the club sandwich loaded with fresh chicken, bacon cooked perfectly, lettuce and tomato on white toast. The beer a Molson export was icy cold and delicious. The fries were freshly made and great. Coleslaw was the perfect deli slaw. We will be telling all our friends about this treasure.

Great place for breakfast! Friendly waitresses…read more Free coffee refills unlike the trendy place down the street.

First time eating at Reuben's. We came in from a rain storm with 2 young children. From the moment…read morewe walked in, the host, a sweet older gentleman, offered us paper towels to dry up, since we were soaken wet even with umbrellas. He seated us in the booth and got our little children settled in with coloring material. He was so gentle spoken with our children, and for that matter, the entire staff was! Our family felt welcomed and not a bother. You would be surprised at how few places make us feel this way, even though our children are calm little beings. Ok, now... to the food! When I hear brisket, I think of Texas styled BBQ, this brisket is different, this is a deli style brisket, think Reuben Sandwiches. The brisket was sliced so thin and was juicy, it was delicious! Our kids had kids meals and in their opinion, the best part was the ice cream at the end . I highly recommend eating here! The staff is friendly, the food is great and overall, just a comfortable place to be! Tip the staff well, trust me, by the time the bill arrives you will already have experienced their top notch service. I don't have pictures to share because we were hungry and ate everything up before I could remember to snap some photos!

We stumbled on this establishment this evening and it did not disappoint. We had a brief 5 - 10…read moreminute wait but it was well worth it for in house smoke meats/seafood. We had the the spinach and artichoke dip to start which was really good. I had the original Reuben which was memorable with the in house smoked corned beef brisket. The pumpernickel bread was awesome as well. My wife had the smoked lox bagel sandwiches ch with the fried capers and that too was amazing. Bonus points for the Molson Export Ale on draft which was a nice change of pace from all of the craft drafts I've been having.

Beautys is a classic (Since 1942) bustling diner with amazing food, friendly atmosphere, and…read moreattentive service (four refills of their perfect coffee and I have enough energy to take on the day). I got the big breakfast platter with potatoes, 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, bagel, and both bacon and sausage. I added some 100 percent maple and it was worth it. The pancakes are buttery and crispy, thick too; just perfect! I even broke a hot sauce bottle on accident (sorry!) and it was not an issue at all as they said "it happens", and swiftly cleaned it up. Good vibes! Highly recommend the vodka orange juice, as they fresh squeeze the OJ daily. Super yummy! They have counter space, a variety of tables, and are usually very busy, so be prepared to wait 10-15 minutes or sometimes longer. I noticed that customers are respectful and generally don't overstay here. Service is fast-paced, and it's a fresh, modern, diner experience. Highly recommend this spot!

THE BRUNCH FROM HELL Potential diners, proceed with caution…read more While visiting Montreal, I took two local friends to Beauty's Restaurant for brunch on Saturday, May 30, expecting a classic diner experience at this long-standing establishment that I have frequented for the last 10 years. Unfortunately, it turned into a complete disaster. The server was pleasant enough in the beginning when I ordered a bottle of Prosecco. She then asked my friends what they would like to drink. One ordered a cappuccino with oat milk, to which she sarcastically responded, "We're a diner; we don't do that here." He relented and ordered a cappuccino with regular milk instead. My second friend ordered a black coffee. You could tell she was not happy with us as she walked away. Several minutes later, a busser returned to the table carrying a bucket containing two unopened bottles of Prosecco. I told him, "Sorry, sir. Thank you, but I only ordered one." The confused busser walked away. Our server returned shortly thereafter and asked, "What's the problem?" I politely explained that I had only ordered one bottle, not two. She immediately became defensive, insisting that one of my friends had also ordered a bottle of Prosecco. Once again, I politely corrected her, explaining that one friend had ordered a coffee and the other a cappuccino with regular milk. She responded by pulling out her notepad and franticly flipped through her chicken-scratch writing, vigorously searching for evidence that would prove us wrong and set the record straight. She was unable to produce it. Her face turned red. Without saying a word, she abruptly grabbed one of the unopened bottles and walked away. At that precise moment, I knew we were in for the Brunch From Hell. Seven minutes passed before she returned with the coffee. The mood was tense and the atmosphere heavy. Another 25 minutes passed before the food finally arrived: a mixed green salad, a breakfast sandwich, and a smoked salmon bagel. My salmon bagel looked edible. My friend's breakfast sandwich, however, I wouldn't have fed to my dog food. These dishes were all priced between $16 and $22 before tax. Despite this, we put our heads down and ate the mediocre food. While consuming my $18 smoked salmon bagel--burnt around the edges, served on stale bread, and lacking capers or even a solitary lemon wedge--I thought to myself: if our server does the bare minimum and asks how the food is, I'll give her a 10% tip. She strategically returned about 15 minutes later, after we had finished eating. At that moment, my decision was made. I would not be tipping her. I told my friends to ask for separate bills while I stepped away to use the restroom. When I returned to the table, I was bewildered to find the server berating my friend over the amount he intended to tip. She demanded to know why he was only leaving 10%. I responded, "You really don't know why his tip is so low?" She became increasingly agitated and asked whether it was the food or the service. "Both," I replied. Her face now bright red, she snapped, "You ate all the food, so it couldn't have been the food!" I responded, "And this is how you speak to customers? You bully them into tipping more?" She fires back, "Your entitlement is outrageous. I only make $12 an hour." I repeated myself. "And this is how you speak to people? How's this working out for you? Not very well, I'm assuming." At this point, steam may as well have been coming out of her ears. She then argued, "Your friend ordered a mimosa!" To which I replied, "Mimosa is not a word that was spoken at this table." Outraged, she picked up the payment terminal and threw it down on the table in front of me. Looking at the screen, I took my time, carefully ensuring I did not tip a penny over my bill of $43.69. Growing impatient, she muttered, "Here, let me help you." Grabbing the machine aggressively, she forcefully selected the zero-tip option for me. I replied, "Thank you. That's the most helpful you've been the entire time." Taking the machine, she stormed away. The nightmare was finally over. We were free.

They serve poutine, sandwiches, burgers, subs, hot dogs, grilled cheese, platters, drinks,…read moredesserts, milkshakes. They have so many varieties of Poutine. We ordered the following: 1. Caramel Milkshake ($8.95). 2. Montrealer Signature Poutine ($16.95) with Smoked Meat on the side. 3. Farmer's Delight Signature Poutine ($16.95). Both Poutines were good and the portions were big. Three of us shsred two Poutines. The Smoked Meat was especially good. We ordered it on the side because we were not sure if my son would like it; he loved it! The customer service was good. At the end, they gave my son an very long freezee, which he also enjoyed! There is a bar so they serve alcoholic drinks. Even their milkshakes can have alcohol for an extra $5. You can also play their board games or play Mario Kart on the Switch 2! There were many tables. The decorations were nice. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is not wheelchair accessible. There are two gender-neutral washrooms, but they are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. There are two high chairs for little children. Review 2025-242

Since it is near St Catherine, the location is good. Poutine is good and I prefer the potato…read morepoutine rather to sweet potato poutine. Service is prompt and server provides good attention. It is a casual place. Washroom is on the same floor and needs to park on the street . Need to try other type of food in this restaurant like hot dog to get more comprehensive review

Open when you need it! Boyfriend loves their poutine, I am there for the cheeseburger(extra choux)…read more.. friendly but parking is not easy..

Great place for late night eats. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. Can get busy, but…read moreservice moves fast.

best restaurant / poutine / healthy / fresh / inexpensive burger / pita / has everything / diner /…read morefast food place in Montreal. The pita authetique is my go-to -- has the best most delicious, light, and creamy tzatziki sauce and delicious meat. The Pitarifque poutine is very yummy as well. A large is definitely LARGE and worth it especially if you're hungry. The gravy and fries are top notch. The deluxe burger all dressed is a Montreal staple! Comes with bacon, cheese, lettuce tomatoes, mayo, mustard, onion, insanely yummy spicy peppers, and 1/2 pound or so of fresh ground beef patties. They also have beer on tap -- IPA or lager -- small one is only $3.50! I pretty much eat here every week after or before the gym -- way better food and prices than patiti patata across the street IMO, although don't get me wrong, that place is also very good too.

This place came highly recommended from a local, and I can understand why…read more So poutine is not their main fare, however, it is one of the best poutines I've tried in the city! What makes it different is the gravy. It's not a heavy dark/beef gravy like you'd expect, it's a much lighter, but still flavourful almost rotisserie-like gravy (reminiscent of the gravy at Swiss Chalet but in the best way). Fresh cheese curds (to be expected here) and fries had a good texture (just enough bite to it, soft and pillowy on the inside). Would highly recommend, great price for a large portion as well!

If you're looking for a place to get your pastrami and poutine fix in Montreal, come to Reuben's. I…read morecould personally take down two orders of the poutine with pastrami. Also make sure to stretch your jaw if you're planning to take down one of these pastrami sandwiches, you have been warned! Ambiance over all is casual and unpretentious. Super laid back during lunch time.

Pooh and I went here for lunch yesterday. It was packed which was a good sign…read more Our server was very friendly and helpful when deciding what to eat. Pooh had the Short Rib Mac & Cheese and I had the Super Smoked Meat sandwich and replaced my fried with mashed potatoes. Pooh's lunch was delicious (I had a couple of bites) The mac and cheese/meat combo was amazing. I find it difficult to find a good Mac and cheese in a restaurant well we found it here! My sandwich was super-sized and filling. The mashed potatoes were very tasty; I think there was garlic in them. I removed one star because of the price. It was an expensive lunch and there was no alcohol.