After dinner at Reuben's, we couldn't get enough of poutine and smoked meat sandwiches. We were determined to get more. So while exploring Old Montréal, we decided to stop by Montreal Poutine for lunch. And, of course, I ordered the poutine with smoked meat. I couldn't even tell you if I liked the one at Reuben's more or the one at Montreal Poutine. They were both ridiculously awesome. I am not yet a poutine connoisseur but if I'm to be picky, I liked the smoked meat and gravy more at Reuben's, but the fries and cheese curds more at Montreal Poutine. Either way, you'll be getting a massive portion of deliciousness. Shawn and Vito ordered the Italian sausage poutine, and Benton ordered the poutine with fried onions and mushrooms. I'm happy to report that the one I ordered, with just smoked meat, trumps the other two by far (at least, to my tastebuds).
Shawn and I also shared a smoked meat sandwich (though unnecessary because the poutines are filling as hell), and this is where I would say Reuben's wins with a landslide. Not that it wasn't good, but the one at Reuben's is just that much more epic. The one at Montreal Poutine is... underwhelming. And definitely not worth $9 on its own. Of course, Montreal Poutine's specialty is poutine, whereas Reuben's is sandwiches, so it's a little unfair. I will note, however, that Reuben's prices are more fair ($8.99 vs. $10 for poutine, $12.99 vs. $9 for sandwich - but Reuben's gives you triple the amount of meat and a side of fries with their sandwiches, whereas Montreal Poutine does not). In the end, both are delicious, but I would more likely return to Reuben's to eat than Montreal Poutine. But it's nice to stop by if you're craving poutine in Old Montréal.
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