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8 reviews for Restaurant MA-Am-M Bolduc
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Restaurant MA-Am-M Bolduc
3/26/2010
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My fiancee and I only have 3 nights in Montreal and one of the things on her must get list was Poutine. Well it was between this place and Resto La Banquise, and this spot won the coin toss.
As spoken by other yelpers, let me re-iterate some key points. The menu is quite possibly one of the most colorful hand made works of art that doubles as a menu. The interior is similarly decorated as well. You would never think that a place like this existed in such a location, but drive through a residential part of town, and then boom, there it is just sitting on the corner. Server was friendly and offered us a selection of their beers on tap and information on what they had for the evening. Eventually my fiancee settled on being a traditionalist with the standard grand Regulaire, while I went the man route and got the grand Bourguignonne, although I had them leave out the mushrooms. Pics were taken of both dishes and just staring at these took a year off our lives.
Mine could best be described as meat on a plate with starch under it. The gravy was excellent and seasoning of the beef was tasty. Since I am not Canadian, I cannot say whether the cheese "squeaked" or not so I deferred to my fiancee who says "It didn't squeak but it was still fresh" you purists apparently will understand that..
She enjoyed her traditional poutine, however felt that the fries could have been a little less greasy, more cheese on the plate, and that the gravy was perfect. Definitely one of her top 3 poutines shes had so far to date.
Restaurant MA-Am-M Bolduc
12/6/2009
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Thick and rich gravy, french fries and excellent service. The poutine vegetarienne is excellent also, but the traditional poutine will do just fine.
This is the best poutine in Montreal, closely behind that of Poutine Lafleur in Verdun. Born and raised in Quebec, whenever I visit this is the ONE poutine that I want to go to again. And always do. Darn it, now I want one and I'm 600 miles away. Please christmas break, come faster.
Listed in: Best Poutines.
Restaurant MA-Am-M Bolduc
5/31/2010
New owners since about 3 years. They've added some fancy bistro items to the menu, but the ones I tried were disappointing. Stick to the poutine. I usually get poutine bourguignon. Small is big enough. I don't like their hamburgers much. The "gros déjeuner" is my choice for breakfast: eggs, bacon, home fries, fruit, toast, beans, creton. You can order breakfast all day. Another tip: order your poutine over home fries instead of french fries. It's not on the menu, but they'll do it and it's good.
I agree with other posters that their fries aren't the best, can be a bit soggy. But overall the poutine is pretty good.
They get busy Saturday and Sunday for brunch, but other times it isn't hard to get a seat.
Restaurant MA-Am-M Bolduc
1/2/2010
Best poutine to date for me! I only get to have it once per year, but this was great! There are a number to chiose from...not as many as other poutine restaurants but plenty to satisfy!
Crisp fries, thick sauce, slightly squeaky cheese (indicates freshness) and great beer on tap! Go ahead order the large you'll wish you would have if not!
Restaurant MA-Am-M Bolduc
9/14/2009
The gravy here is the balls!
Let me lay it out for you, the basic poutine has 3 ingrediends: fries, gravy, cheese. Fries can be thick/thin, crispy or soggy. Cheese can be sqeeky and fresh/or not, and applied in various amounts. BUT, the secret ... the real magic ... that's in the gravy baby.
Ma-am-m Bolduc's gravy is meaty, peppery, and full of wonderful.
This little resto is tucked away on a quiet street, and has an enjoyable front patio for good weather (pitchers of beer are a plus). I found the servers to be friendly and laid back. Overall, my favorite place for poutine in Montreal.
Restaurant MA-Am-M Bolduc
5/26/2009
We drove here particularly for the poutine, as we had heard it was one of the best in Montreal. The place is small and colorfully decorated, and it feels cozy and warm, situated on a random street corner. The servers are usually kind of hanging out behind the counter, and it's a very casual spot.
There's a nice variety of poutines to choose one, and we went with the traditional one. The curds melted nicely, and the gravy was flavorful and beefy, but I wasn't such a fan of the fries. The best part was probably the gravy, as it tasted rich and as if it'd been stewing for hours. They weren't crisp enough to stand up to the sauce, and there wasn't enough cheese, in my opinion.
Unfortunately, there should be more to the poutine than just the gravy. The preparation of the fries themselves and the lack of cheese was disappointing.
Restaurant MA-Am-M Bolduc
11/25/2008
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If the crowds in a place indicate its awesomeness - Ma-am-m Bolduc's wins hands-down.
Planning on poutine, i was completely unprepared for the extensive breakfast menu which will have me returning on another Sunday for brunch.
Thoughts on the Bourguignonne poutine - more cheese please. The gravy and fries are perfect, but poutine needs curd cheese in copious amounts.
Restaurant MA-Am-M Bolduc
9/17/2008
My Poutine travels continued through Montreal with my visit to Maamm Bolduc was pretty damn cool.
First off, this is not a place you wander into. No, it is a place you must enter with thought and care. They have several styles and to just willy-nilly pick one is a disgrace to a true Poutine eater! No, make plans and know your pallette.
I had the Poutine Bourguignonne with a Coke. The stuff was amazing. The curds melted so perfectly and the gravy was incredible. I was on my 5 or 6th poutine of my adventure and this was a real highlight.
The best part was the onions. They were crispy and delicious and the perfect counter-point. Not the best fries of the challenge, but possibly the best over-all.
