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Patati Patata
Category: Restaurants Diners Diners [Edit]
4177, Boul. Saint-LaurentMontréal, QC H2W 1Y7
(514) 844-0216
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am - 11 pm
Sat-Sun 11 am - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
59 reviews for Patati Patata
Review Highlights
"This place has such delicious poutine."
(in 39 reviews)
"...savoury gravy atop nicely fried potatoes and cheese curds."
(in 5 reviews)
"The big thing was the gravy, just plain old-fashioned kick..."
(in 14 reviews)
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57 reviews in English
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Review from Mardou F.
Montréal, QC
2/5/2012
Patati......let me count the ways that I love thee.
I used to live around the block from this joint and made a weekly visit.
This tiny place is unique and delicious, at times it can be packed solid, but I've never minded waiting a few minutes to grab a table. The boys behind the counter are always extremely accommodating, offering up a beverage while you wait.
I usually get the tofu stir fry, which comes with a huge salad and fries for only $6!
it's great to see a place offering several vegan options, as they are few and far between in the land of smoked meat. -
Review from Nikos M.
1/22/2012
This is my go-to place for poutine whenever I'm in Montréal. It's absolutely delicious, and their burgers are very good (albeit small) as well. It's a tiny place that always seems to be crowded, so be prepared to either wait for a table or on a cramped line if you're taking food to go.
I visited once in 2008 and again in 2011 and the same two guys were working. You can tell they have a passion for what they do and put lots of love into their food. A must try if you're in the area! -
Review from Max L.
1/22/2012
A TINY local place, the servings seem to be proportionate to the size of the restaurant.
The burgers may be small, but they are great! Just order a few of them if you're hungry. Fries are solid and the beer is much cheaper than many other places I've seen in Montreal.
Not a great place for a date, but a good bet if you're in the mood for some burgers and fries with plenty of local beer! -
Review from Linh N.
12/13/2011 3 photos
After a gruesome walk, my boyfriend and I needed food in our stomach. We came across this retro and bright colored corner shop and decided to give it a shop. A diner that usually serves locals gave us a totally different feel. The atmosphere was homey and the waiter which also act as the chef was nice and talked to us like he knew us for decades.
I saw the menu and was thinking how can a burger at a diner cost as little as $2-3. So, not knowing how the burger will come out we chose to get poutine. The fries were just alright but the gravy was heavily salted. I had trouble finishing my dish. Maybe the burger would be friendlier next time. -
Review from Stephanie T.
Montréal, QC
1/11/2012
This is my favorite little spot in Montreal. I would eat there every other day if I could. Everybody raves about the poutine, as they should, it's the best in Montreal. But everything else is amazing too, and much healthier. The mediteranean burger and fish filet are my favorite, along with the salad that's just perfect (the sour cream dressing is the best!). The soups are great too, and keep an eye out for the roast beef weekdays for lunch, they make a mean cheezy sandwich with it!
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Review from Risa D.
1/2/2012
The Patati poutine comes with fresh green peppers and sliced red onions and an olive balanced on top of the hot gravy, cheese curds and fries. This is not how poutine is usually served but if you're here, this is what you probably want. Also the Demontignac and the Tofu Bourgeois. This is homemade, super cheap casse croute that is tiny, kindly and delicious. Go at off times and the staff and regulars will make space for you elbow to elbow with mellow ease and you will be filled with heart stopping deliciousness.
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Review from Ray C.
Montréal, QC
1/16/2012
One of my favorite fast-food diner style places! Excellent fries and burgers , make sure you try their soup's. It gets pretty crowded and loud easily so its not a place to get cozy or relaxed but the food is so worth it.
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Review from Cently R.
Montréal, QC
11/9/2011
This place is charming, delicious and cheap! So why only 4 stars? It's WAY too small, probably sits 16 people max but that's also part of it's charm :)
The service was good, the food was awesome! Burgers are small but are cheap and if you get poutine with it you'll be full.
Definitely go but be prepared to wait a while, uncomfortably watching people eat as you wait for a spot. BUT ITS SO WORTH IT!
note: not very good for groups larger than 2 or 3. -
Review from Joey N.
Calgary, AB
10/14/2011
We were just walking around starving and came across this place with a little line up out the door (this place is tiny so it looked real full). Lucky for us there was an empty table so we decided to try it out.
We got a beef burger, poutine and orangina. The service was pretty good considering there were only 2 people working (one cook and one cashier) and they still have to take care of approx about 5-6 small tables and a line up. They were incredibly effecient and no mistakes! The food was pretty good, well worth the money! (which is not expensive at all) -
Review from Jando S.
8/10/2011 1 photo
The national junk food dish of Canada is undoubtedly poutine, the love child of gravy and cheese kurds and a potato concoction worthy of countless heart attacks. After many encounters of this nearly banned food (#1), I'm willing to admit one of the best versions I've ever had was here at Patati Patata.
This greasy spoon has a stellar reputation for serving Montreal some of the very best in comfort fare for little money. It's been insanely crowded here almost every time I've been here and is not a place for anyone who is remotely claustrophobic. A 15 person occupancy might be too generous of a number, but it's pretty tight in here regardless. There is barely enough for 4 on their counter, and I've seen some folks literally just stand and eat their food. I've been fortunate enough to score a seat each time, but that wasn't without having to wait at least 20 minutes.
Their burgers are good, juicy and flavorful in every bite. Also good are their daily soups, which in my recent case was a red beet borscht - totally worth all $2 of my money. What most folks come for is what everyone should try, their amazing poutine. Cheese kurds sprinkled over a bed of gravy soaked fries, makes for the kind of artery clogging "salad" that looks more like a stew of potatoes. Every bite was savory, the gravy was delightful, and the cheese kurds were not in the least bit heavy. Best of all, it cost me only $4.00 for a bowl of poutine goodness.
Like only the finest of Montreal businesses, they're open fairly late. Usually till 11PM and as late as midnight on the weekends. Be it for breakfast or a late night anti-hangover meal or even (read: especially) a poutine craving, Patati Patata is the place to be.
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(#1) They tried to ban this at sporting events in an effort to become healthier and nothing like their southern neighbor. Whatever, I've got two words: universal healthcare. -
Review from Kara G.
12/23/2011
Great little place. It is small, low key and has great food. We got burgers, classic poutine and beer. The bill was $15! I liked the poutine here better than la baptiste. The 2 guys running the place were super busy yet remained polite and friendly.
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Review from Anabel L.
Toronto, ON
8/31/2011
It's tiny, charming, and utterly fabulous. You could also say it's cramped, crowded, and utterly fabulous.
It may be you've walked past it during your adventures in the Plateau, although a line-up usually marks this corner. This little hole-in-the-wall doesn't seat more than a handful of people and the menu is en français. But Quebecois or not, the two guys behind the counter will feed you good food; the best of which are in bite-size portions - mini burgers! You can dress the beef burger any way you want but the fish burger is a house specialty. The condiments are homemade and you can taste it. Their poutine got my stamp of approval - hot savoury gravy atop nicely fried potatoes and cheese curds. All you need is a couple of bucks. Crazy.
You may encounter a bit of a wait, but be patient for the front of the line is just two bites to food heaven. -
Review from Farin I.
11/20/2011
The food is delicious here!!! I went there at night because Ive seen the huge line ups to this place during supper. It was good and seeing thee amount of take outs these guys get I knew I was in for something great while seated in the small corner. The atmosphere is great for students and it also advertises many local events in the restaurants, in case you're someone looking around for whats going on in town.The service is very private and very very NOT intimidating at all. There's only two people serving anyway (one cooking and the other serving) so it felt really nice to be chatting it up with them too without feeling like someones just trying to be nice for you know what .. . ANYWAY all I'm saying is that I always go at night in this place (well the two times I've been here so far) and the food AND service was great even just before closing, not what you can say about most places. My poutine with ground beef was really really good. I highly recommend it.
.. wow that was a lot of "ands" I want to keep on adding ands but those you have to go and check it.. I kid you not folks this place is a must try! GAHHH
AND did i say about the cool prices to this place? -
Review from Kevin C.
8/18/2011
We stopped by here specifically for the poutine. The place itself felt like the kind of neighborhood joint with a bunch of regulars and fun, wisecracking staff. Judging from the interactions between the customers and the waiters/cooks, that's exactly what it was.
The poutine was good, very rich, and no doubt ranks highly as far as poutine goes in the city. However, for the four or five bucks that it ran us, I was kind of hoping for something more. Also, it came with an olive for some reason. PECULIAR -
Review from Numa P.
Montréal, QC
7/2/2011
Did you actually notice it? I can't tell how many times I have walked pass this corner after my St Laurent tribulations.
You will find the tiniest spot blessed with an infinite Plateau charm. Watch out, you may way wait to be seated and don't try to bring a group with you. I visited Patati Patata during a weekday around 9:30ish and I waited 15 min to be seated. I believe it's decent given the popularity of the spot.
Once seated, aim for the Boeuf Bourgeois (equivalent to a hamburger) and the Fish burger - extra bacon it tho. Note that you can customize your beef burger. By the way odd detail: according to the staff, nobody takes the tofu burger. And of course, get the poutine. Moreover, the beer is decent despite what the pricing may suggest.
But little price implies little food. Yes, portions are small. You're better off ordering two burgers and a side dish. For approximately $6-$7 if you add cheese... and $2 for a beer. -
Review from DV A.
Toronto, ON
2/6/2011
A Main staple, Patati Patata is a charming little fast food joint with a substantial menu and cheap eats. Unless you want to wait in a line, it's best to get there off peak hours. I find it's best in the late afternoon.
Their menu has typical fast food such as burgers (mini-burgers actually) and fries, but also the not-so-typical, such as tofu burgers and borscht. Personally, I'm a big fan of the Patatine, club sandwich and tofu burgs.
The Patatine is a poutine topped with green+red peppers, mushrooms, onions and whole kalamata olives. This may sound weird, but the fresh veggies accent the fries, curds and gravy perfectly. Patati Patata uses distintive shoe-string fries and great tasting, fresh (and firm) cheese curds in the poutine....both of these set theirs apart from a lot of other poutines in the city. I'm a big fan.
The club sandwich is a triple-decked white bun with chicken salad, bacon, tomato and lettuce. Using the chicken salad is a nice spin on the classic, and the sandwich as a whole is straight-up delicious. The tofu burger is simple but tasty: quickly-fried slab of tofu on a bun with lettuce, tomato, hummus and mayo. It's mini-size, and at only $1.50, is a great cheap snack.
As for the atmosphere, as mentioned by others, the place is quite small. It only seats about 10-12 max, and when it's at capacity it can feel pretty cramped. If you can't deal with this, just get take-out. If you do eat in, you'll find a super relaxed atmosphere with comfortable stools, and a friendly staff (def. improved over few years ago...it had a little bit of an 'unfriendly' rep). Overall, it's a great place to sit in the window, grab a quick bite and watch the bustle of Boul St.-Laurent. -
Review from Anfernee C.
Toronto, ON
6/20/2011
Visited on a weekday around midday and there were two seats by the window which was perfect for me and my friend. As noted by others, the venue IS small - and I like it that way.
The poutine, both plain/original and the one with bell pepper and olives, was delicious! Better than at Rapido (ugh.) and on par with La Banquise's classic.
At that time of day it was busy but not jam packed, and service was good. Not stressed, with a relaxed and casual vibe. The guy serving was super nice and friendly, laughing and joking with us. He even posed for a photo for my friend.
The Summer sun streaming through the window and we sat, chatted and people-watched as locals and visitors aliked passed by on Boul. Saint-Laurent. So the entire experience was romantic and magical, a lot like Montreal really ;)
So this is now my fave poutine place in Mtl. Bon Appetite! -
Review from Jamie P.
3/30/2011
A good stop if you're cruising the Mont-Royal district,
it's bright and colorful, you cannot miss it!
Good food, nice portions, and super cheap-
I love this place, just can't be beat! -
Review from Danielle S.
8/27/2011
Tiny little hole-in-the-wall joint with maybe 6 bar stools + 4 small tables. Poutine is the specialty, but lots of other stuff on the menu. Only 2 guys working, and with a line usually out the door, you have to be patient. I mean these guys are working their cojones off, and still maintain a pleasant demeanor even though they don't have time to catch their breath. Food prices are cheap, and a 10 ounce draft beer is a very reasonable $2.50.
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Review from Wilson K.
11/25/2010
Sadly, Tu'ens doesn't know what he's talking about. In any case, you don't give a place a poor review when you are obviously dropping by without any sense of what the place is about. How lame.
Patati is a greasy diner, and fun. As putine goes, it's pretty good, but the best part is all the cheap eats. This spot is TINY, always filled with locals and popular with students and tourists, so I'd not recommend showing up at lunch or on weekends unless you don't mind waiting.
You can stuff yourself silly for a few bucks, the service is awesome, and the space is fun. What's not to like? Except for my favorite spot in the area, La Banquise, nothing beats this hole in the wall. -
Review from Gracee B.
Markham, ON
9/7/2010
I heard that the fries were awesome, and reading from previous reviews that the poutine was a MUST! You have to have great fries to have great poutine, I think! So during my visit to Montreal, I kept bugging my husband that we had to stop by Patati Patata so I could try their "classique" poutine.
I agree with other reviewers - this place is really cramped and not for the claustrophobic. The place seats only 13 people max and it is not a place where you want to bring your kids. It is definitely more for take out. You need to know exactly what you want, otherwise you'll have the cashier and cook saying unpleasant things in french under their breath. It happened to my friend, when she wanted to know what another customer was having. They just want you to give a straight order. The wait is incredibly long with the line out the door so be prepared to wait at least 20 mins.
Overall, i really enjoyed the poutine! The thin cut fries, meaty gravy, and cheese were just the right amount to complement one another. I don't like it when there's too much gravy that is makes the fries soggy within the first minutes and it becomes a think bowl of muck. However, the portion seemed rather small for the price that I paid and in comparison to other places that serve poutine.
If the portion had been bigger I would have definitely given it 4 stars. -
Review from Lindsey J.
9/4/2011
Delish and friendly staff! I really wished I lived here so that I could come here more often... mmm...
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Review from Ajay R.
9/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
I appreciated the ability to actually be able to try this much talked about Montreal poutine, with gravy made from chicken stock (typically it's made from beef and I don't eat the moo-moos). I'm a fan. This joint has a lot of character and lives up to the rep. I snuck a peek at the other menu items being dined on by others and it all looked good. Check it out!
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Review from A b.
Montréal, QC
8/3/2010
I love Patati Patata and-- it pains me to write this-- I will probably never go there again. Honestly, the extremely cramped and chaotic space (often also extremely hot, even in the winter), makes me very anxious. The fries are excellent, the burgers are divine (especially for the price), and the salads are delish! But the wait times are sometimes outlandish (yeah, even for a small kitchen), and the space itself is so uncomfortable at most meal times you really have to dine and dash or get it to go (to go often doesn't make sense because you have to wait so long, you might as well pull up a chair and eat it there before it gets cold).
I think part of the dining experience for me is feeling comfortable in the space in which I will be eating my meal. I just cannot feel comfortable at Patati, and therefore I'm rating them low. If it was solely on the merits of their food and their prices I would give them 4.5 stars. And so, for you, if that's what you care about, go to Patati Patata, but if you also need a space in which to feel comfortable to enjoy great food, it's just not the place. -
Review from Kim K.
12/16/2010
Very cool and hip place for some quick poutine and other eats. The set up was confusing though - there's a cashier right when you walk in to order at but if you sit down at one of the side tables you get waiter service? Odd.
The poutine was the first I had ever had in my life. It was ok. I wouldn't consider myself a fan but I can appreciate the appeal. -
Review from John S.
12/13/2010
About as good a plate of poutine as you're going to find. The service was friendly and worked with a rare energy to feed the throngs.
I lucked out and got a table, but you should be prepared to get your food to go and eat outside. -
Review from Peter D.
1/12/2011
I love Montreal and I love this place.
This was my first attempt at attacking the Quebecois staple of Poutine.
I was very impressed by the fries and presentation. The two dudes working behind the counter are quick and efficient.
The place is very, very small and the line was long when we were there on a rainy Saturday night. I would recommend getting take-out as there are probably enough seating for about ten people MAX.
This is the definition of hole-in-a-wall and the prices are very, very fair. In fact this might be the only place where you won't get ripped off for poutine.
The poutine is amazing and I can't wait to go back to Montreal for the dish! -
Review from Vivian H.
7/11/2011 1 photo
Very cute place, super friendly and full of character, a good intro to Montreal for us as this was our first stop after our hostel. We were lucky enough to get seats in the afternoon by the window to enjoy our classic poutine (our first time!), look out at the streets & the park and take it all in. Ultimately wasn't too fond of the poutine (probably just because I like my fries crisp and not saucy).
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Review from Josh S.
8/30/2010
Maybe this place is great for locals, but my friends and I (tourists from NY) didn't have great experience with this place when we visited. I had poutines from different parts of Canada as this wasn't my first time visiting. I wanted to try some authentic poutine where locals go for eats. I googled many different places and selected this one for try before we leave for Ottawa the next day.
It's an extremely tiny place. But it's okay, you can get it to go and eat it at the park right next to the restaurant. Actually, this may be better option because the inside is extremely crowded and small that you probably can't even move around.
It's best described as fast-food joint. You can get burgers, sandwiches, and of course, poutines here. I believe they also serve beer. I got a cheese-burger and poutine to go with a drink. The price wasn't all that bad so if I can get used to local taste, I can see myself coming back here frequently for more good stuff (but I live too far now).
The poutines were alright. I had better poutines in Ottawa. Maybe this is the authentic taste and one I had previously were for tourists. The portions weren't too big either - more of individual size so not great for sharing. The gravy was too think and didn't much have other ingredient tastes in my mind. The burgers were pretty good though. I live in Washington DC where we have about 8 great burger joints in 10 mile radius, so I wouldn't say this is one of better ones I had, but definitely better than poutine I ordered. It saved my night.
The service was bit slow. Maybe they just had a lot of orders prior to mine. I think I waited at least 20 minutes for my burger and poutine. They only had a dude and gal cooking up and one dude taking orders. I don't know whether this is a family owned business or not but they could use more hands to speed up the process. I hate the non-value-adds. Lean it up! -
Review from Chun M.
Kelowna, BC
6/6/2010
This is a great spot for a night time snack, or a main meal if you wish. They grill their burgers right in front of you. They make everything in front of you. It's a petite restaurant, but it's a great spot to have some superb eats.
I had their poisson burger avec frites et salade. It just was a perfect meal. I'd recommend this place for anyone, I'll definitely be making a return trip to this quaint little spot. -
Review from Tim W.
7/13/2010
My family and i (a group of 5) came here for the poutine. enroute to the international fireworks competition at la ronde...
while there is a lot of choices on the menu--burgers, tofu, salads... only 2 of poutine. i digress...each time we visit montreal we try to sample poutine from as many palces as possible (avoiding the fast food joints and sticking to the mom and pop places). so this go round we chose patati and we were happy with the poutine, but it was a small portion of very simple style poutine. while i'm not sure one needs a huge portion of poutine...it was only 4$ (canadian) but it hit the spot.
our favourite poutine joint is still madam baldouc--they have the best selection and 2 sizes (large and larger).
it was worth the trip to patati patata and exploring the avangart neighborhood...a bit of rock and roll meets hipster canadian style. good blonde ale as well. and good service from friendly guys behind the counter. -
Review from Kathy H.
11/29/2010
This is my first poutine from a regular cafe. The first poutine I had was from Garde Manger (read my other review!) so I might be ruined. However, it was still pretty good poutine. I also got the fish burger.
What was most impressive was the dynamic duo that runs the place. They are very busy, they work in a tight space, and are still extremely cheerful and friendly! -
Review from Megan G.
7/22/2009
I had Patati Patata on my list of "must try" places in Montreal and I STILL managed to walk right past it earlier in the day without noticing it. Patati Patata is super small (I can't imagine it seating more than 15 people) and unobtrusive, but it is fantastic. You can opt to sit at the counter or one of three or four tables. I wouldn't recommend this place for parties of more than two - you're going to have a very hard time finding some configuration so you can sit together. I saw lots of people getting takeout from the counter (fill your order in on little slips of paper, hand it over, wait briefly, receive cheap delicious food, hand over coins rather than bills (oh, Canada!), and go).
Patati Patata served up the best poutine I had in Montreal (though granted, I only had it twice) with onions and green peppers for $4. Amazing. Even MORE amazing, 10 oz. beers were $2.50. Even with the waning exchange rate advantage, that's awesome! The staff is a little brusque (they're super busy) but also nice. One of the counter guys offered the girls behind me free beer because he had to change the taps. They were drinking the red, and I had the blonde so I got no free beer. Drat.
I will say Patati Patata is not a place to linger. There was a line out the door on the Thursday evening I went (it seemed to be mostly university students) so I finished as quickly as I could. Before I was even to the register, my seat had been snatched, but I think that's more a testament to how good this place is than anything else.Listed in: Megan visits Montreal
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Review from Sara S.
4/14/2011
Just a warning, you will never be able to sit down. ever. Comfort aside, this place is great, vegan and vegetarian friendly, good ethics, cute spot. Really nice in the summer to stop in and get a snack, then eat in the park across the street. There is a lot of pushing, complaining and long lines at PatatiPatata, but that's only because it's good. Everyone gets served...eventually.
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Review from Lisa B.
8/18/2009
Any dumb schmo can eat well for lots of moolah. It takes a savvy Yelper to eat fantastic food for pennies. This may be the most delicious and cheapest meal I had in Montreal (or anywhere else for that matter).
I love fried potatoes of any kind but the whole poutine thing kinda jeebed me out. Gravy and cheese curds on frites seemed like guilding the proverbial lily. But when in Montreal, eat like Montrealers, so poutine was tried and thanks to my Yelp research we found this place. Such great food, such nice people (staff and customers alike), such reasonable prices. We had the sole which was lightly and deliciously breaded, with a salad and a side of poutine, plus the local Boreal blonde beer. We enjoyed it sitting by an open window with the view of a small park and the passers by. It was sublime. Go there. -
Review from Nicole T.
5/3/2011
This place is wonderful. The definition of "hole-in-the-wall," really. There are only several seats and if you go at prime dinner hours the line is out the door, but I have to say the food is worth the wait. The poutine is some of the best I've had in Montreal, but my favorite thing to order here is the Mediterranean Burger. It has feta on it, with a special tzatziki/mint sauce that is delicious. The burgers are small, made with fresh ingredients, and the fries are perfectly done. Their salad dressings are homemade and are also very good. They have a breakfast menu as well, but I have never tried anything off of it. If you haven't been, it's a definite spot to hit! Oh yes, and it's cheap - you can get a burger, fries, and salad for $6. I don't think it gets much better than that.
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Review from Michael W.
9/9/2009 2 photos
I get so happy thinking about the Poutine I had here last weekend that I cry. I almost didn't want to leave Montreal because of this place. But I had work on Tuesday so I had to leave. Such is life...
This place was recommended to us by a former McGill student, a former Montreal resident, and a bunch of random musicians who were selling stuff at a garage sale. So we HAD to go.
9, 9:30pm on the Sunday before Labor Day, we waited about 10 minutes to get seats. The staff was super nice and super helpful with recommending stuff for us to eat. The place was small but everyone in there seemed to be happy and enjoying their meals, and the decor was colorful and inviting. After sitting down I ordered a burger and a Poutine (Patati), which came with the mushrooms and bell peppers (everyone else ordered, actually, the same thing :P).
First, the burger. It's this weeee little burger with a soft yet crispy and springy bun and a tiny little patty. Nothing spectacular but really, really fresh ingredients that melded nicely together in my mouth.
Now for the Poutine. Let me describe it a-la Ham from the movie The Sandlot.
First, you put the fries. Then, you put the sliced mushrooms. Next, you put on the sliced bell peppers and red onion. You top it off with some chewy, mild white cheese. Finally, you finish it off with a liberal helping of dark, beef gravy. Finish by stuffing your face.
The flavors blend so well together! The savory of the gravy with the sweetness and freshness of the onions and peppers, with the fried goodness from the potatoes, topped off with the mild soothing nature of the cheese, it equals an explosion of flavors that satisfies with every bite.
5 stars for a cute atmosphere, super nice staff, and great Poutine
Revisit? Next time I'm in Montreal! -
Review from Rev. Dr. Christopher J. G.
9/5/2009
It's hard to believe a place could get 5 stars when we had to wait 1/2 an hour to get served, but it was busy and the guys actually managed to keep track of who came in when and served them exactly in the order they arrived.
Oh, and the food was amazng.
Linda had a lovely BLT that she said was the best she ever had. I had the plain Poutine, which was magnificent. I mean, just plain amazing. It was the best I've had and I've eaten it all over Montreal. The big thing was the gravy, just plain old-fashioned kick ass. And it was cheap enough to handle with the change I had let over from Au Pied de Cochon.
Magnificent! -
Review from a k.
10/11/2010
Literally a hole in the wall. The staff is friendly. If you wait a bit
you will get a table.
The food is cheap. Their poutine is a must and their sandwiches are great too. -
Review from Jacqueline M.
6/10/2010 3 photos
Our first experience noshing on poutine, the wonderful mess of fried potatoes, cheese, and gravy.
This is a total corner grub hub so don't expect bistro or some other French-tinged dining experience.
Probably all of 15 diners can fit into the cramped - yet historical feeling - room. There is a L-shaped diner-style eating area that wraps around the cook's area. On this warm afternoon, we heard two German teachers yapping it up over beers and burgers. Some French locals were behind us eating and talking animatedly as well.
Love the fact that this is about 3 blocks away from the Central Park of Montreal (can't recall the name of the park but it occupies a large chunk of the Montreal landscape).
Also the street that it's on, Boulevard Saint Laurent, is full of local culture, especially the further you get away from the downtown area.
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