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Staff-Approved Spots to Enjoy a Poutine

Poutine is a must among the team at RICARDO. Our colleagues adore this emblematic dish consisting of crispy fries, squeaky cheese curds and a smooth sauce. We asked a few of them to share their favourite poutine spots in and around Montreal, and in other parts of the Quebec province.

1. Ma poule mouillée

“At Ma Poule Mouillée, a Portuguese chicken counter in Montreal’s Plateau neighbourhood, the poutine with chicken and chorizo is just delicious! It’s a sizeable portion, so it was more than enough. Satisfaction guaranteed!”

- Anouk, Production Coordinator

2. Patate Mallette

“The one at Patate Mallette, a traditional fry truck in Beauharnois, is really good. The sauce is excellent and the fries are crispy. What’s more, it’s right by the water, so it’s a really nice location, too.”

- Mélissa, Project Manager

3. Casse-croûte Le Connaisseur

“In my opinion, the Casse-Croûte Le Connaisseur food truck is the place for the best of the best poutine. It’s a mobile restaurant in Tadoussac. Everything is perfect: the sauce, fries, grilled onions, bacon, generous amount of cheese and their maple mayonnaise… It tastes like heaven.”

- Anouk, Senior Account Director, Creative Solutions

4. Fromagerie Victoria

“I adore Fromagerie Victoria in Victoriaville. It’s truly the perfect spot for fans of cheese curds that are huge!”

- Josiane, Studio and Traffic Coordinator

5. Gibeau Orange Julep

“The one at Gibeau Orange Julep, on Montreal’s Décarie Boulevard, is a timeless classic at a timeless location. The fries are tasty and the cheese-sauce ratio is very generous.”

- Juliette, Marketing Advisor - Retail

6. Déso Food Truck

“I adore the Déso food truck, which also has a restaurant in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville. With their fresh fries, classic sauce and cheese curds from Fromagerie Boivin, their poutine is just exquisite. I highly recommend their lobster poutine when it’s in season.”

- Charline-Ève, Editor

7. Grégoire & Fils Restaurant

“Located in Mercier on the South Shore of Montreal, it’s considered by many to be the best poutine in Quebec. The cheese curds are sliced, which is a sensitive subject for many poutine adepts! A must-try: their “pain-poutine,” which is poutine in a steamed hot dog bun.”

- Maude, Content and Creative Director

If you want to make poutine at home, try these recipes: