B12 Burger St Catherine Ouest
Downtown · 1826 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3H 1M1, Canada
Massive, juicy double patties stacked with fried chicken and beef bacon arrive messy and glorious, demanding commitment and rewarding it.
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Best Poutine in Montreal
The best poutine in Montreal. Classic fries, fresh squeaky curds, and proper gravy, plus the modern variations worth ordering. Quebec's most exported dish, done right.
Five picks
Ma Poule Mouillée
Plateau · 969 Rachel St E, Montreal, QC H2J 2J2, Canada
Casual counter-serve Portuguese grill known for its chicken & other meat sandwiches.
Pub Wolf & Workman
Downtown · 139 Rue St-Paul Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 1Z5, Canada
Locally sourced pub eats & Cointreau cocktails in a quaint 1830s building featuring a courtyard.
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Downtown · 1407 Rue St Marc, Montréal, QC H3H 2G4, Canada
Build-your-own burgers & Korean tacos are dished out over the counter in a modest storefront.
Reuben's Deli and Steakhouse
Downtown · 1116 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3B 1H5, Canada
Cheesecake, steaks & smoked meat sandwiches are the stars at this casual eatery with marquee lights.
Local pick
Paul Patates
Sud-Ouest · 760 Rue Charlevoix, Montréal, QC H3K 2Y2, Canada
Corner diner doling out poutine, burgers & hot dogs in a snug, old-school setting.
Poutine was born in rural Quebec in the 1950s and Montreal adopted it as its own. The formula is simple: fresh-cut fries, squeaky cheese curds, and hot gravy poured over both so the curds start to melt. The quality depends on three things: crispy fries that hold up under sauce, curds that squeak when you bite them (a sign of freshness), and gravy with real depth. Montreal has taken poutine in every direction, from classic diner versions to foie gras topped plates at fine dining restaurants. The late-night poutine after a bar crawl is a Montreal ritual. Do not skip it.