I'm giving out five stars because Chez Ashton is everything a poutine should be. However, keep in…read moremind that I'm severely biased on this one. Why? Saint-Louis-de-France is the neighbourhood I grew up in, and this particular Ashton location has not changed since 1997. Hence the nostalgia. I have actually never eaten anything but poutine at Ashton. It's not a fancy place, so the only toppings available are hot-dog, Dulton (grounded meat), extra cheese/sauce and whatnot. I suppose that if I was more objective, I would say fries are average and taste a bit oily (they recently started using smaller ones to get more crisp, but I'm not sure I agree on the decision). The cheese is proper (squeaky = fresh). The gravy is great, but many non-locals are not used to how thin it is. In fact, it should probably be called "sauce" (it's meant to soak the fries). So, Ashton is basically the most endearing comfort food for locals, and just generic fast-food for many outsiders. I call it my own favorite, but it also made my quest for poutine very difficult in Montreal... Tip: In winter, there's rebate if temperature fall lower than -20'C. So -34'C means 30% rebate.

I felt disappointment even before I walked in while I was driving into the parking lot. Let's begin…read morewith the poutine. This is by far not the best poutine in Quebec. La Belle Province and Les Restaurants Lafleur have better and these are chain restaurants. The fries have a funny taste of them, as if they were fried in oil used to fry the hamburgers. The sauce just doesn't seem right either. The cheese on the other hand is on par for poutine cheese. As for the hamburger, it's nothing special. I got bacon cheeseburger with barbecue sauce, it tastes like any other bacon cheeseburger. Note to all, the patties are fried and not grilled. I'm a send of charbroiled hamburgers over the fried version. So the hamburger really didn't do anything for me. I have to say the taste is pretty good though. Overall, it's not a bad place it's just not a must go to place.

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.

I don't know what to say when I see a review, or all the reviews, of a place that are so black and…read morewhite unless the experience was really that polarizing. Most experiences with restaurants are mixes of good and bad. Very few have been polarizing for me. Onto the review. It's no secret I love "la belle province," "la regione de la capitale," and "Ville-Marie et alentours." (Translation, in order: Quebec, Quebec City and its environs, and Montreal and its environs.) And, while I eat at places to try local, regional cuisine at acceptable prices, such as in Quebec's Old Town where the good food they make is the order of the day, I seem to have ended up at this McDonald's on every trip here for at least one meal. Part of that is that I have tended to stay out in the western suburbs, around Sainte-Foy, for the better price-quality rapport of the lodging. And, it turns out I have some photos of this Mickey D's. This McDonald's is where, west of the historical area and the old, elegant stone townhomes, the Grand-Allee thoroughfare becomes a wider boulevard near Laval University, the big shopping centers, and its approach to the autoroutes near the big bridges over the Saint Lawrence River. This McDonald's has a nicely sized parking lot, a drive through, an outdoor covered patio, and a capacious indoor eating area. While it's true that the employees have not been particularly enthusiastic - usually because it's always busy - they do their jobs correctly and the food is prepared fairly quickly - sans sourire. The food is standard, true to form McDonald's fare and, even though I don't eat them very often, that Big Mac and Filet-O-Fish sandwich I liked so much as a kid still call every now and then. I have eaten breakfast here but, more often, I've ordered food that is eaten in the late afternoon or evenings. The prices are standard, too. Mostly, I like the vibe of this McDonald's on Boulevard Laurier. Located on a grand boulevard in an edge city type environment, the restaurant is spacious, clean, airy, and has big picture windows looking out to the parking area and Blvd. Laurier ... if you find a seat there. The bathrooms have also been clean. There are McDonald's right in the historic center but, of the suburban ones, this is the one I've found the most effortless to patronize.

The staff is rude and quality is not upto the standards. Disappointed at the tone used by the staff…read moreafter pointing out their inefficiency . Not the cleanest either.

Very good poutine, lots of gravy, good crispy fries. Some good deals at lunchtime. Just had the…read moreregular classic but was good. Couldn't even finish it all.

Great place. Like a "hole in the wall."…read more Food tastes great. Good value for price. It's out of the way and is not a fancy place - but it's good. Don't let the location off the Main Street fool you!

One of my favorite things to do as an American tourist is to go to McDonalds and order all the fun…read moreitems we don't have the states. We had so much fun trying all the novel items. The star was the buffalo chicken poutine, which can only be found in Quebec. The portion was huge and the gravy and toppings were plentiful. I also tried the habanero chicken sandwich, the veggie burger, and the blueberry cheesecake pie. The poutine is by far the best item. The chicken sandwich was just okay. The veggie burger was pretty dry and unimpressive. We loved the blueberry cheesecake pie! Service was good and the restaurant was clean. It's definitely worth a visit when you need something quick and easy.

Quick service and ordering is via a digital screen. No interaction with a person. Great for me…read moresince I don't speak French. Plenty of seating upstairs. Also has a self service soda bar.

First time here, this place is very popular with the locals. My aunt took a hamburger and said it…read morewas delicious. I took a vegan club sandwich and it was the best I ever had. Fast food types place with super fresh products. They serve sandwich, hamburger. I can't wait to be back. Perfect place for kids- meat eaters- vegetarian- vegan

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The Le Chic Shack has the most out of this world authentic poutine! The potatoes were crispy under…read morea heavenly smooth sauce with beef, pickled onion and of course cheese curds galore! This was truly authentic, made from fresh potatoes, cheese curds and slow cooked shredded seasoned beef on top. The portion size they serve is generous. They have small and large bowl sizes with plenty of other poutine choice varieties. I also had a simple traditional burger which was delicious and a nice compliment with the poutine. The bun was super fluffy and the special sauce complimented the meat nicely. Service was very friendly and good came to the table quickly.

Le Chic Shack serves poutine, burgers, drinks, etc., a pretty comprehensive snacks/quick bite…read morejoint. It has a great view of the Chateau Frontenac and you can enjoy people watching from the bar seating. Service was super fast and the staff was great. They have tables and bar seating, lots of space for a several large groups. The food was hot and had a decent variety. Their drinks and great though, never seen a mango soda before... it was awesome! We had (as a snack from walking around): - Mango Soda: highly recommended, mango puree - Le Classique: poutine on cubed potatoes Great place to take a break in the area. Will have to try try signature fries, breakfast/brunch options, and other house sodas in future.

I'd probably only come back here if I had no other options elsewhere. Parked behind it and walked…read morearound the front side to enter. We were the only customers there...never a good sign. The girl that took our order was friendly enough and she did the prep too, though she looked like she'd seen better days. No energy, no enthusiasm, that's for sure. Our order didn't take long and it was hot, it just didn't taste that great. I got a poutine with onions and the number of onions was absolutely overwhelming...like I ordered two onions with cheese, fries, and gravy. I couldn't believe how many onions were on it. My wife had a basic poutine and it was much better, just nothing super, super special. The interior decor is like stepping back into 80's, but is beat to hell. Gangsta rap pumping throughout isn't really my thing either, lol. Doubtful that I'd go back.

First time trying poutine. I only got the small size of the classic because I did not know if I was…read moregoing to like it. It was actually better than I thought. The crispy French fries and the white cheddar cheese curds were good with the gravy. It is a must try dish if you're in Quebec, Canada.