I always stop in when I'm driving by on the 401. They have the best perch rolls you'll ever have ! Their poutine and fries are amazing. I always get the clam chowder too ! Service is friendly and always fast. Ambiance is great for a little restaurant. Their staff is always super friendly. read more

They have really good food, the best breakfast deals and great serving staff BUT one of the cooks seems to feel that turning on the exhaust fans (especially when the fryers are on) is a no no. Unfortunately, every time he does this all of your clothes need to be changed as your overcoat t shirt sweater, etc., reeks of grease. The smell of grease smells like the world's worst BO. I've mentioned this before and it changed for a while but lo and behold on Feb 13 back again (same cook) I came home had to remove all of my clothing and dump it in the wash. 5 star food and service 1 star due to the greasy stink on your clothes read more

Went for breakfast there with my dad and the food was very delicious. The service was great. Friendly staff and overall I enjoyed the ambiance of the place. I will definitely be going back again. Love the prices too. Not crazy expensive read more

Great Breakfast the one that I love is the Greek Omelette and fruits with my choice of bread. The service is amazing with great smiles! Great service. read more

I stopped in on my way home. I was intrigued by their drivethru signs. I placed my order at the order station but then went in. I was glad I did. Nice folks. I had a pleasant chat with the cook, funny guy. I ordered their specialty sub. It was very good. Just not fond of the cheese they use. The rest was delicious. The home fries were well cooked and tasty. I gotta come back for the perch. Enjoy read more

Great fast food - amazing breakfast joint in the middle of nowhere. 2 eggs over medium, sausages and all that good stuff. Paid like 7 and change and man was it worth it. Service was spot on. If you're ever heading out of Montreal like I was, hold your breath and wait till you're out of Quebec. This place is great. read more

Bourdeau Restaurant - 'The Star' breakfast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lancaster, Ontario

People know and love this tiny spot off the highway in Lancaster Ontario, closeish to the Ontario/Quebec border. It's a casse-croute if you're from the Quebec side, with the uniquely local twist of fresh caught perch. I ordered the perch plate which came with lovely soft super fresh pieces of fish, truly delicious with just a twist of lemon. And some perfect fries and coleslaw and a pickle. We showed up with a gang of 12 including some elderly beloved family members who ar ehard of hearing and picky, some vegans, and a baby with allergies. No sweat, the professional staff here didn't bat an eye except to make googly eyes at the baby. Then they brought her a brand new tiny stuffy from the back somewhere! Everyone enjoyed their food and the bill for 12 people with drinks, taxes and tip came out around $120, well worth it for a fun and delicious lunch with some of my favourite people. read more

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Killer Subs. Friendly Service. A completely unpretentious, down-home greasy spoon. Definitely worth a stop if you're passing through Lancaster. In fact, don't bother with the Denny's across the street (service is slow and food is meh); instead, check out Bourdeau for a reasonably priced, fresh, and tasty bite. read more

Bourdeau Restaurant - Washroom doors - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lancaster, Ontario

(Exit 814, HWY 401) Great, and I mean great clam chowder! They also serve up an awesome little Perch roll that is inland Canada's answer to the down-east lobster roll. Fresh caught perch, breaded and deep fried, served with greens and a "secret sauce" reminiscent of Kojax's yero sauce (Montrealers will know), all atop a fluffily fresh hot dog bun. Have a serving of both for less than $13.00 at this little red and white diner that's a stone's throw from the 401. FYI, Google's street view doesn't show the restaurant so don't let that fool you. read more

We stopped here for lunch on our way to Montreal from New York. Traveling with our dog there were limited options for food aside from typical fast food chains. We were able to order our food to go and eat at the picnic table outside. The staff was immediately very friendly, asking where we were from and bringing water out to our dog. They took the time to offer some recommendations of places to try in Montreal. We had the cheeseburger and grilled chicken sandwich, both were delicious. We did the cheeseburger trio, which came with a ton of fries (easy to share). Perfect place to stop for a break on a road trip! read more

Awesome foods. Staff really friendly. Best decision to stop there on our way to Montreal. Strongly recommended stop along the 401.

Great roadside diner just off the highway at a good halfway point between Toronto and Quebec. Classic offerings with signature clam chowder and perch rolls. I really wanted to try their beaver tail dessert but was too full after just eating the clam chowder and perch roll. Friendly service, constant turnaround of tables when we got there at 10:30 am. Would consider this a regular stopover for future road trips Eastbound. read more

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Great spot right off the highway. I was greeted with a big smile and a friendly hello! We ordered the fish and chips, Poutine and steamed hot dog! The food is amazing! The washrooms were also very clean, I will definitely stop here again. read more

Had the perch roll and clam chowder. Very good and enjoyed the grilled onions with the perch roll.

Fantastic. Stopped for gas and thank god DQ was closed. Stopped in and were absolutely satisfied. Best fries ever and ditto for Montreal smoked meat. After bailing in Montreal because of RIDICULOUSLY long wait times at well known establishments very pleasantly surprised. Mean cheeseburger too. Prices excellent. Do yourselves a solid and stop in. Juan and crew were amazing. PS gas is .15 $ less a liter than Quebec. Definitely will be back!! read more

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Tried the perch roll & some fries - didn't think I could manage the whole platter myself (2 rolls, fries & slaw). Amazing sandwich! Definitely get it with onions. It could have used that cole slaw on the side to cut all the fat. Will do the platter next time :) read more

Soooo Goood!!! We asked for a breakfast poutine - 3 meats with Hollandaise and it came out so delish! Huge thanks to Kim for her brilliant, crafty handy work! We'll be back! read more

Busy and quirky little diner. The food was amazing, and well priced. One of the best poutines you'll find anywhere, and my wife thoroughly enjoyed her quesadilla. One star down for the slightly sketchy washrooms. But what can you do, the place has character ;) read more

Yummy, fresh, inexpensive. Our excellent meals were served piping hot within 10 minutes, and we were back on the 401 within 20 minutes total. We're very grateful for the reviews on Yelp -- otherwise we would never have discovered it. Tip: it's just a little bit north of (ugh) Denny's, in a small white standalone building on the same side of the road. read more

If you are going to serve Aunt Jamima, at least have the decency to admit it's not the same thing as maple syrup and you smack me in the face with your stares. Holy hell. I thought canadians were supposed to be nice. I would gladly pay an extra twoonie for real syrup. Dont act all snooty because I had a question. The potatoes were sweet and eggs rubbery. Drake got someone pregnant here once and ignored his child. Shame. read more

Great hospitality with waitress. Fish and chip is must try. Peach roll taste better than platter. Poutine fries taste fresh. Busy local family friend joint!!!! read more

Love this place. The perch rolls were done to perfection with an ample serving of fries done just right and cole slaw. Since the platter came with two rolls my dinner partner and I split on one. We each added a clam chowder. Was it good, lots of fresh veggies in the soup. Wait staff are very pleasant. We will definitely return. read more

Don't let looks deceive you! This place is a small old simply decorated diner in the middle of fields right off of the freeway. However the food is absolutely wonderful- from craps to eggs, our breakfast was perfect. The service was timely and friendly. Definitely recommend. read more

... great food and great service ... no ifs and or buts ... grab a seat ... say hey to the waitress ... get your menus ... order something to drink ...get your ice tea ... place your order ... clean your eye glasses and wham bam thank you ma'am your eating ... good count on the food ... real tasty ... friendly service ... washrooms surprisingly clean ... reasonably priced ... could make it a regular stop if it was closer ... thanks ... read more

We were a group of six arriving from Montreal heading towards Niagara on the Lake when we decided to stop here for a quick breakfast bite. We were surprised with the amazing service at this cute diner. The waitress was very accommodating to our large group and the food arrived promptly and fresh. As we were finishing up our breakfast the cook gave us two complementary crêpes loaded with fruits and Nutella. Amazing price for quality homemade food. Will definitely be stopping here for future travels. read more

Great restaurant, fast friendly service with awesome food. Been coming here for years whenever I'm in South Lancaster.

bilingual staff, amazing food and value. Had the combo clam chowder and the perch roll. Hubby had the Michigan dogs and poutine. All dishes came in super fast, props to the ladies who served us. read more

I have visited this delightful restaurant on several occasions and was extremely pleased every time. Their Chicken Pita Platter was very generous and reasonable, last Tuesday, November 15th, 2016. Also had a delicious club sandwich, with tons of great fries and a beverage on a previous occasion, in the month of September 2016. It seems that every visit, whether it is for a chicken pita, fantastic breakfast or their famous perch rolls, I was always extremely satisfied. They also have friendly staff, ample seating and a very clean environment. I love this restaurant and give it a big thumbs up! read more

Best clam chowder in the area. Poutines are awesome they use St. Albert local cheese. The staff is fun and very friendly. I ll come back for sure read more

I went in for supper on Saturday evening and ordered fish and chips (the waitress who never stopped talking said to try it). My first mistake was stopping here! The second was the fish and chips which was greasy and not cooked. The waitress wouldn't even leave me 5 minutes of privacy kept going on and on about the crazy staff and in her words "even crazier bosses!" All I can say is I will never return to this place and after hearing about some of the things that go on in there I would never bring my children there! I give this restaurant a 1 star rating but trust me if I could go lower I most definitely would. I think I will stick to my usual joint the south glengarry where everything is always amazing and the staff don't make you sit through an hour of whining about their jobs. read more

On our way back to Toronto from Montreal, my boyfriend and i decided to stop and get a quick bite to eat. We googled restaurants that were near the area we were and we found this hidden gem. I ordered the poutine burger and my boyfriend had the clam chowder. Both meals were unbelievably amazing. The staff were so kind and provided such good service. I was so happy we found this place, we will be making a stop to this diner every time we travel to and from Montreal. read more

Stoped for some cheap gas on the way back from Toronto to Mtl and decided to try this place out. Wow was I surprised at the clam chowder. Absolutely incredible nothing canned about it. Totally home made and so good. My buddy had a burger and poutine and also really liked it. Also worth mentioning the cook was pretty talkative and funny. Me being a leafs fan and him being a Habs fan. Thx bourdeau and go leafs go read more