Reuben's, Downstairs Branch
14 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/montreal, r/food15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who weigh in recommend Reuben's across its branches, and a few call it a favourite. Two commenters single out the smoked meat poutine, and one diner praises the coleslaw even though they normally avoid it. A couple of commenters point to the downstairs branch on Ste-Catherine, facing Indigo, as the one to choose, though one fan names the 888 Ste-Catherine outlet. One commenter finds it budget-friendly, but another advises skipping the ground-level location, which they say is not the same as the downstairs one.
Address
Reuben's Deli and Steakhouse, 1116 Sainte-Catherine St. West, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1H5, Canada
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Smoked meat poutine, Smoked meat, Coleslaw
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Other places on this map closest to Reuben's, Downstairs Branch, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Phoenix__211 in r/montreal · Jun 2026
Gives Reuben's on St-Catherine as their personal pick.
- Recommendsu/ebijou in r/montreal · Apr 2026
Places Reuben's downstairs on Ste-Catherine among their favourite spots.
- Recommendsu/thenord321 in r/montreal · Jan 2026taste
Recommends Ruben's as a deli that serves a good sandwich and a full plate.
- Recommendsu/KeungKee in r/montreal · Jun 2026
Advises choosing the downstairs branch facing Indigo.
- Recommendsu/manhattansinks in r/montreal · Jun 2026taste
Excited about their poutine loaded with smoked meat.
- Recommendsu/wecamethrough in r/montreal · Jan 2026taste
Says Ruben's is really good.
- Recommendsu/Pristine-Excuse-9615 in r/montreal · Nov 2024
Names Reuben's as a top pick with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Struct-Tech in r/food · Sep 2026
Describes being a devoted fan of Reuben's, pointing to the Ste-Catherine Ouest branch at number 888.
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- Caveatu/docvalentine in r/montreal · Jun 2026
Advises against the ground-floor location.
- Recommendsu/paulpersonne in r/montreal · Jun 2026
Agrees it's a genuinely good place.
- Recommendsu/ConditionAwkward4623 in r/montreal · Nov 2024
Suggests this as a smoked meat option if you want it.
- Recommendsu/crocchick in r/montreal · Oct 2024taste
Praises Reuben's smoked meat poutine as tasty.
- Recommendsu/MrEzquerro in r/food · Sep 2026
Agrees and says they really enjoy Reubens.
- Recommendsu/kev1nshmev1n in r/montreal · Apr 2024taste
Visited recently; praises Reuben's coleslaw as excellent despite usually disliking coleslaw.
- Recommendsu/yesohyesoui in r/montreal · Nov 2024value
Describes Reuben's food as inexpensive and comforting.
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