Chez Gaston is the kind of hidden gem you almost don't want to tell people about. It's tiny--maybe…read moreten seats if you squeeze--but it feels like stepping into a time capsule in the best way. Old‑school charm, family‑run warmth, and a friendly vibe that makes you feel like a regular on your first visit. When it gets busy (and it does), it's perfect for takeout. I tried the Trio 3 Combo, and wow. The hot dog comes wrapped in butter‑toasted white bread and topped with creamy coleslaw--simple, nostalgic, and ridiculously satisfying. The small poutine that comes with it is loaded with squeaky cheese curds. Not a sprinkle... a mountain. Then there's the Gaston Poutine. This one is a full meal: heaps of cheese curds, crispy bacon, and ground beef all swimming in rich gravy. Hearty, comforting, and honestly one of the best poutines I've ever had. If you love supporting small, local, family‑owned spots--and you appreciate classic Quebec comfort food done right--Chez Gaston is absolutely worth the stop

This place was recommended by a local and it did not disappoint. The potatoes were a bit sweet (I…read morenoticed Quebec fries are usually like this) which isn't a bad thing. Cheese was squeaky although I wish it was more melted and hot.

Very friendly staff were able to help us pick a wine. We're from out of town, and they taught us a…read morelittle about Quebec wines!

Walking on Saint-Joseph thinking about getting a bite somewhere... all of a sudden we stumble upon…read morea sign on a small chalk board suggesting to get a Hot-Dog before the FEQ (Summer music Festival) and it was an amazing idea! Delicious original flavoured sausages, cooked and served in a sliced baguette type of bread. It was delicious and my crap description doesn't give it justice. They also have loads of Micro-Brewery beers and have Tap Kombucha available too. Great place! -Thanks!

I am more than happy to write the first review of this patisserie...I'm honored. We noticed it on…read morethe way into town, but didn't make special note of it from the outside since it was a basic storefront and there are so many patisseries around. As we walked down Rue St. Jean the next day, we were looking for some lunch. After checking out a few places, we walked by Simon Patisserie and decided to check it out. It really is a throwback...and feels like a old bakery I used to walk in with my grandfather 40 years ago as a little kid in Philadelphia. So, it immediately evoked wonderful memories. That said, the goods still have to stand up to the test...and they did. This place was not only a patisserie, but had varied hot items for lunch that they make on-site. We had beef stroganoff, potato/onion pastry puff, chicken & Mac, eclair, pastry with cream and raspberry filling, almond filled pastry, pasta and veggies. ALL of them were a 5! In fact, to demonstrate how good they were...on our way out of town the next day we stopped here to get some baked goods to bring back for family...two days later. We kept them "on ice" and out of the heat for two days, even bringing them with us out of the car so they wouldn't spoil. Of course, they would never be as good as freshly made, but they made it back to the delight of everyone! If you go, say hello to Joanne and Joanne (yes, two of them named that) and say hello for us. :-)

This is not a French bakery, it's a poor excuse of a so called French bakery. The French bread is…read morealike a hot dog dough bun . The almond danish dough was not cooked . Avoid this place at all cost Le pain français est pas du pain français c'est du pain de hot dog aller à une autre place ce n'est pas bon !

We sampled a bunch of different menu items. The classic beef tartare, one of the listed favourites,…read morecan be divisive and not for everyone. Personally, it was a treat for me trying out something different, but I do not think everyone would appreciate its almost raw meat and liver-like texture. The Tartare comes with fries, a salad, and crouton to round up the order. We upgraded the side of fries that came with the Tartare into their Tout Cochon poutine. I was happy with that option that way I was able to sample their house poutine without needing to dedicate a full meal order for it. I can say this was among the best poutines I have had. The gravy was rich and flavourful. The poutine was also loaded with a variety of different proteins like the Gaspor farm ham and the bacon-wrapped sausage. The perron cheese curds also perfectly topped off the whole dish. Our last order was the Quebec pork chop marinated and grilled with maple and tamari. It was served with apple chutney, sweet potato mash, and seasonal vegetables. It is exactly as you would expect with the ingredient details of the dish's name. You get a lot of different flavour profiles and textures with the meal order. Some saltiness with the pork chop then some sweetness with the apple chutney. Meaty tenderness with the pork chop, mushiness with the potato mash, and then some slightly crunchiness with the seasonal vegetables. We dined on Sunday lunchtime the day before Family Day. There were people waiting to be seated by the time we arrived, but fortunately our group of only 2 people has a table spot available so did not need to wait. We were led down flights of stairs to the lower floor which was level with the street below. The whole place with its classic walls and decor exudes with classic charm.

This place is amazing! Visiting for the first time and we had a yummy brunch, good coffee, we were…read moregiven fresh strawberry smoothie shots, so good! service is welcoming and I love their interior decor, close so other fun shops in Quebec :) merci

Good snack place! Relaxed atmosphere. The regular poutine was good but the one with meat sauce was…read moreeven better! Solid choice

The Michigan hot dog was okay but it was simply tomato sauce with ground beef on top of the hot…read moredog. The maple tart was delicious but could be a bit less sweet. The poutine wasn't anything special but it was good.

Perfect comfort food for a snowy Québec evening. We shared The Crispy ($20), a classic poutine…read moretopped with crunchy onions and cheese curds, and it absolutely hit the spot. The hand‑cut fries were hearty, the gravy was generous without being overwhelming, and the curds had that satisfying squeak. It's definitely on the heavier side--as poutine should be--but totally satisfying. Service was fast, warm, and genuinely friendly, which made the quick stop even better. A great choice when you want something cozy and indulgent after braving the cold.

Since it was the first night of a girls trip to Quebec and I had never had poutine before we…read moredecided to eat here. I was curious about the classic poutine but when I saw the Mexican poutine on the menu, I knew I had to try it. It was so incredibly delicious! It was classic poutine but with beans, corn and other vegetables with guacamole and sour cream on the side. The atmosphere was very cool with music videos projected on a wall. Our waiter was a sweetheart. All four of us absolutely loved our meals that night. What an awesome way to start our weekend getaway in Quebec!!

Top notch beers, nice menu and friendly bartender. We had a few of their rears which were very…read moregood and they also had some guest beers one of which I had. But we had to laugh at the schererville hot dogs that we ordered. It might look a little vulgar when it comes out on the platter but they taste really good, and you get three different selections of hot dog. So if you're a hot dog fan then this place is for you. If you're craft beer band in this place is also for you.

love their beer! they have good sours! indoor & outdoor seating. would come back when in the area.read more

3.5 Stars! We…read morestopped by for dinner. We got the poutine & a hot dog. The hot dog was pretty good. We like it on how they grilled the hot dog buns. It was delicious! As for the poutine, we can't really say much about it. It was decent. Service was good. The lady behind the counter were polite. $7.99 for a large poutine & $1.49 for the hot dog

We made a reservation for a table for 2 for a lunch on Christmas Day. We arrived 10 minutes early…read moreand were still immediately seated on a table overlooking the river. The hostess who seated us could not have been nicer. The restaurant has a nice ambience and vibe. It is fancy without being pretentious. They had holiday special drinks and we ordered the Rudolph Punch and Snowbank lift. Both drinks were Christmasy and the right amount of boozy (not very boozy). I don't recall the drink ingredients, but they tasted amazing. I had also requested a hot water as we had walked in the Quebec cold. Hot water was served with a cinnamon stick and lemon wedges, which was a nice touch. We ordered soup of the day (creamy asparagus with goat cheese) and the French onion cheese. Both soups tasted great. The French onion soup had a nice old fashioned presentation and came on a hot plate and in a hot bowl. Normally we would have shared an enteré after having a soup each, but because we were having a good time and did not mind spending more time in the warm restaurant with a view of the ferries crossing the river, we ordered an enteré each - GOAT CHEESE PUFF PASTRY and RICOTTA RAVIOLI. Both dishes tasted great and had excellent presentation. The cheese puff pastry was set on a good amount of salad with beets and greens. Ravioli similarly had a good amount of olives, cheese and tomato in the sauce. Lastly we shared an EARL GREY CRÈME BRÛLÉE. Again both the presentation and taste were excellent. The service throughout was on point - did not keep us waiting, and never made us feel rushed. I would highly recommend visiting this place when on a trip to Quebec City and making a reservation if at all possible.

5 stars for all the food ordered. We ordered orchard salad, raw oysters, Au gratin seafood…read morecassolette and flank steak. The orchard salad was good, the peaches were tasty and the dressing they used was good for the lettuce and the peaches. The flank steak was grilled perfectly too a medium rare as what we wanted. And my seafood cassolette was delicious, this one has lobster crab ravioli with pieces of shrimp in a clam chowder base. The raw oysters were not bad, the size was around medium. Service was excellent, waiter was attentive and our food arrived not too long. While waiting for our food we enjoyed watching the flurries/ snow and saw some people playing with it. The ambiance was on the romantic side, low/ dim lights, and almost like a formal clothes kinda restaurant. But of course it's in the expensive side. This restaurant is inside the Fairmont Frontenac/ Quebec City.

Its a fast food style restaurant where you can order poutine. It is ok. I wanted to try it because…read moreit was recommended. Curds were not melted. It wasn't bad but I have had better. Service was good. There were available seats to sit. They have burgers too. Very cute place.