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Montreal Poutine
Category: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
161 Rue Saint Paul EastMontréal, QC H2Y 1G6
(514) 656-0935
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Touristy
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
30 reviews for Montreal Poutine
Review Highlights
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"Had smoked meat poutine and found it amazing." In 8 reviews -
"Gooey, melted cheese curds." In 7 reviews -
"Gravy is not the best but still very tasty." In 11 reviews
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29 reviews in English
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Review from Erica M.
Toronto, ON
5/2/2012
The Poutine was very tasty! I appreciated that they advertised that the regular Poutine (which is what I got) was vegetarian which was a nice touch. Along with the food being good the service was exceptional. I ordered a beer and they did not have the one I ordered in stock so when I asked for a recommendation (I just wanted a light beer) the waitress left and came back with two different beers for me to sample that fit my criteria. She was very pleasant the entire time and made the experience awesome!
It is located in Old Montreal and after leaving, me and my friend wandered around and took in the sights. I highly recommend this place to anyone who appreciates good Poutine, excellent service, and a wonderful location! -
Review from Kenny T.
3/23/2012
So......how fat I wanted to get during my vacation?
Hm....let me think about this.....lol
I'm just like all American's, loving the French Fries + salt and pepper, then I went to Outback Steak House and discovered the Cheese Fries, and the Beacon Chess Fries, and..... now travel to Montreal I discovered they're more......to it, much much more...... lol
We was just walking around the old Montreal and my friend told me about Poutine, so I used my yelp apps and search what close by and this little restaurants popped up.
Great location, a train stop on the other side, I'm thinking approx .05 mile walking distance, you can check with the hotel concierge, the train there is very easy to take, it only cost $8.00 CAD for a whole day pass, you can ride as many times as you like all day.
So now back to the location, this little restaurant located in a good area, they're many shops walking distance
My friend and I decided to try out the Montreal Poutine since they're famous for that
The place set up like a little school cafeteria with cheap chairs and table that you can easily knock it down
The place is small, they're a small outdoor in the back
They serve alcohol as well
I ordered the smoked meat Poutine and my friend ordered the Italian Poutine. I never had a Poutine before, and I thought it was pretty good, but the only problem is, I guess I hardly eat anything this greasy, so my stomach did not agree with me, and.... you know the rest. lol
If I travel to the area, I will stop by again for sure, but I will probably order 1 and share with my friends.
So make sure if you are travel to Montreal, go try out the famous POUTINE!! lol -
Review from Andy G.
3/18/2012
Simone and I just got back from another trip to Montreal, Canada. I love going to Canada for this reason- Poutine. Although it sounds kinda dirty to say it, Poutine is actually a food. French Fries (preferably fresh cut) topped with Gravy and Cheese Curds. Simple and yet one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth - and I'm not telling you what other things that list includes. In my opinion (which of course is always right) the best place in the city to get Poutine is in the old city, on 161 Rue Saint Paul, at the smartly named Montreal Poutine.
The restaurant is divided into two areas, one for seating and one for take out, and its oddly separated by a gift shop in the middle. In the summer there is also outdoor seating along the street. The day we went it was 20 degrees outside so inside dining was the only choice. When we got to the door we tried the latch and couldn't open it. Obviously we thought the place was closed. However as we started to walk away a gentlemen (who was either homeless or worked there) let us know to just give the door a push, so thus we did and we made our way inside. Once in the door we looked around for a minute at the empty place and waited to perhaps see a waitress, after a few moments a rather attractive young lady popped her head out from around the corner and offered us a seat. She apologized for not hearing us come in and I explained to her that it was okay and that she had just missed our wrestling match with the front door. She informed us that not only did the door not work, but neither did some of the lights, the toilet or most of the windows and because the restaurant is divided into two sections she was actually going to have to walk through a window to the outside and around the building to place our order and then bring us the food. Not noticing her wool hat and heavy sweater, I laughed and thought she was kidding. She informed me that she was not at all kidding and that "being an old building, the waitresses get screwed" Wow ! After the honest opinion that she shared with us I could only think one thing- lets eat some Poutine !
The menu is pretty simple. There is about ten kinds of Poutine, a small sandwich menu ( including Montreal's other famous dish smoked meat) salads, and very good Pizza flat breads. For my choice I went for the classic Poutine, and a smoked meat sandwich. Simone got a little crazy and had her Poutine topped with Mushrooms and Onions. When the waitress opened the window and stepped through with our order I thought it may be a good time to take a picture. I however decided not to do this because people don't usually enjoy being screwed and having it captured on film. Later in the meal , I did manage to get a photo while she did some entry window insulation repairs and I must say she looked good both entering and exiting the window. Now back to the meal !
My Poutine and smoked meat sandwich arrived and both looked great. The home made French Fries were topped with vegetarian gravy ( that tasted like some really fresh roasted chicken pan drippings) and loaded with a generous portion of mild cheese curds. The dish was not at all salty and the cheese had just started to melt into the gravy that was coating the crispy hot fries. YUM,YUM,YUM. The smoked meat sandwich was also delicious, It had a mountain of thinly sliced pickled beef brisket resting between to slices of moist Rye bread. It was tender and smokey and served with mustard . I finished every last bite. The plate also came with a small salad on it, which was a bit of a waste for me, but Simone took care of eating it.
Simones mushroom and Onion Poutine was like mine, with a vegetarian ( still tastes like chicken) gravy and cheese curds. I thought the onions were a bit overpowering and took away from the flavor of the rest of the dish , but i did enjoy the mushrooms.
I love this place. It definitely has an old city vibe. The brick wall are falling apart, the windows rattle, the door is broken and the waitress have an honest but fun attitude. Its the real Poutine experience with no frills, just really good food. The doctor probably would not suggest this as part of your daily diet ,however, when you are in town, don't miss this place in the old city. Five starsListed in: Oh Canada
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Review from Izzat A.
5/8/2012
Went here to get some poutine. Ended up getting a regular one with mushrooms and onions. Big mistake. Everything else was great, but the mushrooms really overpowered everything. If we got it without mushrooms, I would definitely have given it 4* Portion was huge and it was kind of expensive at about $7. Would come back here though.
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Review from Rob S.
11/28/2011
Tourist trap but excellent Poutine nonetheless. I had the Poutine with smoked meat my wife went with the plain. Both were excellent.
There is also an upstairs, which I believe is part of the same restaurant, where we had an outstanding crepe. -
Review from bree k.
Toronto, ON
11/21/2011 2 Check-ins Here
My boyfriend and I were walking by and saw the sign for poutine, and thought "we have to try this place". Being poutine lovers, we weren't disappointed. We went for the classic and it was a pretty fair size. I left full, but I'm sure my boyfriend could have eaten a little bit more, since we split it ;)
I loved that we could sit out in the back garden in the middle of November because of the heat lamps. It really reminded us of Mud (coffee) in NYC. We even went back later at night for my boyfriend to get a burger and another poutine. -
Review from Claire F.
9/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
"This would be good, nay amazing, if I were drunk."
Got the warning/rec from Ad and she was spot on. It's a perfectly fine, heavy dish and you shouldn't get anything else. A thin gravy covers cheese curds over browned fries (should we call them québécois fries?). I made it about a third through the plate when I gave up, but I was sober.
The servers are cheeky college kids rocking out to radiohead. Broken glass and remnants of past diners littered under the back deck.
Go for drunk food, share with friends.
Lost points for letting a group of rude teenagers smoke right next to me. Gross. Also thanks for asking whether I'd mind. (in case my sarcasm doesn't translate, they didn't ask)
(2.5)Listed in: Relax, don't do it, when you…, O Canada (Montreal)
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Review from Anna T.
8/11/2011
Walking upon Rue St. for hours, my sister and I were growing hungry and since Houston (our 2nd hometown) lacks this delicious dish, we decided to try Montreal Poutine. Being a Canadian and all, I have been a huge fan of poutine ever since I was a young gal. And being Canada and all, (our 1st hometown) I feel that each restaurant that decides to serve Poutine has to be top-of-the-line-legit-make-ya-slap-ya-momma-good. Sadly, this establishment failed to meet that. (I know who has the best poutine and so stay tuned!)
Service was wonderful. (The host complimented me on my attire... #pimpin) We were greeted and seated immediately. Our waitress stopped by and did not hesitate to ask us if we wanted an alcoholic beverage with our meal so I opted to get a glass of their Sangria. It was mediocre...just like the poutine I ordered which was with Italian sausage because I thought it was a bit too salty. The menu was not too pricey either which I think evens out!
The restaurant's ambiance is very relaxed. It reminded me of a very Austin-esque environment. We were seated outside and on a nice day, it is the perfect setting to sit and eat outdoors. The music was not too loud or too soft. Chatter amongst the customers was mildly comforting as it did not interfere with my own conversation with my sister. They also sell t-shirts and hoodies of their restaurant with a simple logo that says "Montreal Poutine" in the right top corner. It was $20 for the t-shirt and $30 for the hoodie, I believe.
Oh yeah, only one uni-sex restroom so beware. -
Review from Gabriel H.
2/21/2012
Great beer selection. Delicious poutine. Very chill atmosphere with great service. Can hang here for hours.
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Review from Matt F.
2/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
Fair poutine... Definitely not the best I've had. I guess I expected more than a one room restaurant with cheap furniture. Pizza was good for the kids, wife had the poutine and I had the smoked meat sandwich which was similar to a pastrami sandwich. Good for a quick meal but not a top spot in Montreal that I would recommend
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Review from Didier N.
9/1/2011
To no one' surprise, it's a total tourist trap! I mean, they sell tshirts for crying out loud. I must say that the poutine is quite tasty tho. The fries and cheese are fresh and the sauce is most likely not homemade (think brand name like St-Hubert sauce, something like that). They also have a nice selection of beer and a nice quiet patio in the back.
But how do you explain a 150$ bill for 7 people at a poutine joint? Also, don't bother requesting for water for drink. They only have bottled water... Right, and how do they wash their hands if they have no running water?
Overall a good meal but will head elsewhere if am craving poutine in Old Montreal. -
Review from Sean D.
10/23/2011
Excellent poutine! If you're here in the summer, eat in the back garden! I've never been here in the winter but can only assume the back garden is closed. All sorts of different types of poutine here, it's a lot of fun.
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Review from Ziming Y.
Kingston, ON
1/5/2012
Excellent pouting, however a bit on the pricey side. Really big portions with gooey, chewy cheese curds, though. :)
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Review from Roberta C.
Toronto, ON
8/8/2011
I bought the onion and mushroom poutine and a Montreal smoke meat sandwich. The sandwich was very good. The meat was warm and so moist. Very good.
The poutine was ok, I wish I bought something with bacon or something also meaty to enhance the flavour. I did like the onion and mushroom though, but just thinking about the possibilities.
The weird thing is, maybe because I was in a hurry, I under tipped. The waiter asked me if there was something wrong with the service but honestly there was nothing wrong with it but nothing exceptional either. I happened to go early on a Saturday morning, right when the store opened. So after I told him nothing was wrong, he informed me that in Montreal the tipping is 15%. So he asked me for $1.50 more. I felt embarassed because I wasn't paying attention and I just wanted to give him a flat $30 after eating $26 something. Maybe I am cheap. Before entering, my brother and I wanted to see how much their poutine was, and already they were shouting at us that it was not opened yet. So the food was good, but I'm not sure about the service. I still gave it a chance after being shooed away. -
Review from Jeff H.
11/8/2010
While walking through Old Montreal, we stopped here for lunch.
After sitting down in what appeared to be a very casual setting, we saw the menus which the prices seemed somewhat high on.
Regardless, we ordered smoked meats sandwiches and poutine.
The poutine was quite good, but the smoked meat was dry and the sandwich very small. It was really lacking and in no way a comparison to a place like Schwartz's.
They do serve a few different beers, contrary to Monnie's review (it may be something new).
I would by pass this place. There are much better places to eat in Old Montreal for about the same price. -
Review from Erin H.
10/14/2011
It may have been tres touristy, but it was the first thing open when we were deciding where to head to lunch and the back outside courtyard was adorable! We had the place almost to ourselves since we were a tad early. We wanted poutine and smoked meat and that's what we got! We weren't disappointed. The food was pretty decent - the service ok - our server was being trained - which was fine. We both liked our meals and appreciated the salad that came with our sandwiches. Having never had poutine there seemed to be plenty of gravy and cheese curds on it for us and the smoked meat sandwich was excellent.
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Review from Monica B.
Toronto, ON
10/30/2010 2 photos
I found this little place in Old Montreal while walking around. As I was looking at their tempting menu which was pasted outside the restaurant, the kind doorman invited us inside.
The restaurant seemed somewhat like a cafeteria- the décor consisted of plants and t-shirts that were hung around the place reading "I love Montreal" or "I love poutine". The tables and chairs were made out of steal and the chairs were uncomfortable. Montreal poutine had a backyard outdoor patio as well which many people preferred sitting in. The staff was super friendly but the service was extremely slow and non-existent. It took forever for our waiter to take my order, the food took a while to arrive, and after the food arrived, the waiter disappeared. I had to wait at least 25min for the waiter to be in sight again in order to ask for the bill.
Putting that behind, the food at Montreal poutine was really good and I'm craving it everyday! The menu consisted of a variety of poutine, salads, pizza etc. Oh, the "I love poutine" t-shirt was also on the menu. I tried the smoked meat poutine and their chicken caesar salad. The portions were generous, and the food was fresh and delicious! The poutine consisted of perfectly done thick fries, drowned in gravy with a good amount of cheese curds, topped off with tender pieces of smoked meat. My chicken caesar was big, yummy and fresh too. The salad consisted of mozzarella cheese and shredded chicken on greens with strips of crispy bacon- this is perhaps the best chicken caesar I've ever had! The prices were inexpensive too which was awesome.
Overall, Montreal Poutine restaurant has great food and prices, but do expect horrifying service and ugly décor.Listed in: Montreal
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Review from Adelaide S.
8/25/2011
A tourist trap, perhaps, but a good one. We ate in the garden in the back and had smoked meat poutine and sangria. The poutine was tasty but we were fighting for the too few cheese curds. The waitstaff was inattentive but friendly.
Listed in: A tourist in Montreal.
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Review from Jason B.
8/18/2010 2 photos
I have discovered my newest addiction/sin, and it is poutine. French fries, gravy and cheese curds comprise the base of a poutine, but quality establishments can raise this basic variety into an art form.
Montreal Poutine does just this.
This wonderful eatery has two different seating areas: one indoors, which looks a bit like a rough-and-ready chip shop type place - somewhere to grab a mess of business to go and walk about the International Quarter. A few steps away, however, is a dreamy outdoor courtyard sheltered on all sides by green leafy branches, with just the right amount of glorious sunlight illuminating the wooden tables, the miniature gardens and water fountains, where one can feast in arborial splendor.
Montreal Poutine sells more than just the Canadian delicacy, to be sure - their flatbread pizzas are tasty as well, but I was here for the glory, and the glory I would have.
I got no further than the section titled "LE SMOKED MEAT", and my choice was made.
Sheer joy:
- Gravy perfection
- Gooey, melted cheese curds.
- Fries crispy where they remain untouched by the delicious brown
- cubelets of what can only be affectionately dubbed "Le Smoked Meat"
Mother of pearl, this was a wonderful meal - with a couple large pints of Sleeman Lager (another uniquely Canadian treat), I could easily have passed into the next world satisfied with my experience.
Overly effusive? Perhaps. But am I a fan of this place? Of that there is little doubt, I trust. -
Review from Amy C.
8/29/2011
This was our second poutine stop in our visit to Montreal. The fries were very close to Belgian fries, but there wasn't enough topping. I actually had to ask our waiter for extra gravy because there wasn't enough for all the fries. The prices are also steep which is expected since this is a touristy area. We absolutely loved our waiter--great attitude, very friendly, patient, and funny.
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Review from Madeleine H.
8/9/2010
How is it that America has yet to discover poutine (or, rather, how is it that poutine wasn't invented by the Americans)? French fries, slathered in gravy, drowned in cheese curds and occasionally submerged by a meat topping, if you so desire? It's just the sort of disgustingly delicious fare that Americans seem to crave. Perhaps it's good that it's only available up here, otherwise I'd be back home eating it every day and packing on the pounds. Anyhow...
Hungry, looking for a quick and tasty bite and acting more touristy than I'd care to admit, I stopped in Montreal Poutine looking for some good Canadian fare. Having heard a little about poutine, I was initially surprised to learn that the base poutine was in fact vegetarian (I later found out that this isn't an uncommon occurrence, but at the time it was a selling point). I ordered the avocado fries and poutine with mushrooms and onions. The avocado fries had the most interesting texture and came with a little pot of creme fraiche (excuse lack of accented letters), which ended up being the perfect dip -- I wouldn't have wanted anything more complex.
Poutine is most certainly not my specialty, but I was pleased with what the server presented me. The onions were well-caramelized, the mushrooms were small and tasty, and the fries were a little too small for my tastes but otherwise very, very good. Those two dishes were not quite enough for two to share, but I definitely would not have wanted my own plate. Pair with a glass of sangria and it made for a very tasty late lunch. Service was decent but nothing to write home about. -
Review from Terry C.
11/10/2010 1 photo
Again...it was raining and cold, we were hungry and needed shelter and food.
Poutine was on our list of food to try and we quickly walked across the street to check out the menu and saw a good variety of poutine. As we were reading the menu, a gentlemen looks like he's heading into the cafe and recommend that we go. Apparently he either works there or owns the place, after he seats us, he leaves the restaurant. And because I had a seat facing the window, I noticed that every time someone walks by and looks at the menu, he magically appears to "lure" people in. We were lured.
We ordered a couple of beers and shared a chicken poutine and a brie dip appetizer to share. The portions were generous. The chicken poutine was good - huge chucks of chickens served our fries, gravy and cheese. The brie dip was good as well. It was actually a brie spread, served with greens and toasted bread.
The service was good and prices were OK. It was about $15 pp. -
Review from Nita M.
12/6/2010
I have been to Canada before but was in Toronto and was told to only eat poutine in Montreal. So naturally with the amount of poutineries there was on the market I was a bit overwhelmed. I tried the one with the least annoying name and the cheaper prices.
Considering I didn't know what to expect I am surprised that I enjoyed my choice. Had smoked meat poutine and found it amazing. Why am I not eating this all the time in the States? This needs to catch on.
The staff was attentive and extremely helpful in helping, me choose what to order. -
Review from mike t.
8/5/2011
This place seemed like a tourist trap smack in the middle of Old Montreal. But when you are serving fries covered in cheese, gravy and meat-maybe a dive type trap is better?!?!? Stumbled in here late on a Saturday night........good Poutine and good beer selection-sat outback on patio and it seemed like some locals were eating here also. Recommendation-get the Poutine and beer and nothing else!!! You don't go to Steak and Shake and get the salad-you know......
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Review from Tim L.
8/22/2010
I've definitely had better poutine, but given the area this is probably some of the better you'll get in the neighborhood.
The product that gets the most marks here is more likely the namesake t-shirt rather than their poutine.
It's still delicious poutine, but once you've had amazing poutine with perfect cheese curds it's difficult not to compare. Their classic poutine with just the curds, fries and gravy is ok but I would recommend going with a poutine with some additions like bacon added to it.
It'll curb your craving temporarily, but you'll undoubtedly be left craving for something a little tastier shortly after. -
Review from Amara M.
10/10/2010
Poutine was high on our list of things to try in Montreal. Cafe Poutine was a clear stop given it's name and location in touristy, Old Montreal location. The restaurant was small and crowded...it was tough trying to get between the tables.
The menu was promising - tons of Poutine options as well as sandwiches with a side of poutine as an option. My fiance had the poutine with smoked meat and I had the chicken, apple and brie sandwich- no poutine (I figured I could share). The portions were huge - I had a pile of fries on my plate (even though I had asked for no fries). The poutine was okay, not as mind-blowing as fries with cheese and gravy promised to be. My sandwich was so delicious. The baguette was perfectly toasted and the brie and apples were a great compliment.
The service was hurried and not very accommodating. i asked for no cheese on the sandwich, which they said wasn't possible. They also missed the no fries request.
The prices were also high- 2 waters, smoked meat poutine and a chicken sandwich set us back 35 CA. It makes sense for the district, but not for the overall experience.
Bottom line - if you're in the area and don't want to dig for poutine, this would be an ok stop. If you're looking for and awesome poutine experience, keep on walking. -
Review from Jen C.
6/29/2011
Looking for a place to eat dinner at 2am in Montreal is no small feat. There are many bars open but it is hard to find something to eat, unless you come to Montreal Poutine, which delivered beyond our expectations. The outdoor sit down area in the back is very romantic - garden style, candlelit, heat lamps, you get the idea. The staff is very friendly and nice. We had the burger with the poutine fries and we were pleasantly surprised! It was almost like a delicacy -- sirloin and cooked perfectly, red in the middle. The salad greens that came with it were amazing, fresh and tasty. Also had the "best beer in the world" as stated by our waiter - the Blanch de Chambly - which is a Quebecois beer which is oh so good; refreshing, light, citrusy. Almost like a Blue Moon but not as thick. Would definitely come back here for another burger.
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Review from Babar S.
1/3/2011
Good selection of poutine. We just discovered the whole concept of poutine the day before in Tremblant at Smokes Poutine, which is an amazing place might I add.
Very casual on one side at least. Gravy is not the best but still very tasty. Quick service for a small group. Floor was messy but nothing horrible. To be expected in winter to a certain degree. -
Review from J M.
2/15/2011
They have a great selection of poutine and some other items like salads and burgers. We ordered beer and the poutine with smoked meat and one with mushrooms and onions. The smoked meat was very good! Overall, the poutine was good, but I thought the gravy lacked a little flavor punch and there could be more cheese curds.
The kitchen is not directly attached to the service room, so the food passes outside, through their terrace seating. In the winter, the food cools a bit, so it's not pipping hot. But it certainly wasn't served cold. It's a very casual place, with quick, attentive service.
I wouldn't seek this place out, but if you pass by, it's a good stop.
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