Came at 7pm on a Sunday, and thankfully there was no line. They have 3 whole pages of poutine and a very cool wooden engraved menu in the front. Got the Celine poutine: with smoked meat, pickles, onion, mushrooms, and the most amazing pepper gravy. It has fragrant whole peppercorns! After a cold walk to Chez Claudette, the hot poutine was a delight to the senses. - Parking: very little street parking. - nearest bus stop: 8-10 mins away - bathroom: clean read more

Chez Claudette - Engraved menu at the entrance - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Very quick and efficient with large portion. We ordered the small and you can see from the photo how large it was. Very flavorful and offers different varieties of toppings that everyone can choose from. read more

Chez Claudette - New York poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Chez Claudette is famous for their poutines and they have a very large variety of poutines/toppings. I tried the original or classic poutine. I'm not sure if this is just Montreal style poutine, but the fries here are not crispy at all. As you can see from the pictures, the fries are very dark brown in color and they also have a fryer-oil taste to them. The gravy is a rich dark gravy which I found quite good and not overly salty and the cheese curds were nice and fresh. However, my personal preference is to have crispy fries fried in clean oil, and this is not it. The poutine comes in 3 sizes. I ordered the petite or middle size one, which was a good amount of food for two people. The interior has a very old school feel. There's seating for maybe about 15 - 25 people. When I went, there was only 1 server and 1 chef. Service was quick and friendly and the food came out quite fast. read more

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This is one of the Quebec institutions for putine. Ambiance of a greasy college diner. Friendly staff. Multiple topping options. It's a heavy meal. No surprise. I am no expert but I would prefer crispy fries. Hard to accomplish with a gravy over them. I opted for the Elvis with some peppers as I wanted some vegetables. I wish it had strips of beef rather than ground. Stick with normal size as portions are huge. NO regrets. It's a dish I had to try as an introduction to Montreal but it will probably be my last. read more

Chez Claudette - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Lovely server and the food is really good for the price point. Ordered the bacon cheeseburger with baby poutine and a glass of house white wine. Pros: - friendly service - food came out super quickly - delicious food - extremely affordable read more

Chez Claudette - Baby poutine with bacon cheeseburger $15. Friend ordered the beef stew with fries on the side $14 - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Chez Claudette wins best cheese curds in our battle of Quebec poutines but outside of our squeaky buddies, the experience was just okay in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, there was nothing wrong with service. We walked in at mid afternoon and ordered a classic poutine to-go since parking is nothing short of a nightmare in the area. The fries were stacked high and the gravy was poured in piping hot before being closed up. But on first bite after opening, what I didn't expect was notes of sweet? Tasted the gravy, nope. Definitely not the curds. The fries? Yep. Why were they a little sweet? Odd. I just couldn't really get behind it. I guess it's to balance the savory gravy, but unfortunately, it really stuck out to me and not in the best of ways. They also wilted quickly leading to somewhat mushy fries. But let's talk about the star: the curds. When people talk about squeak, these guys actually made noise! Nice! If I had another chance, maybe the move would be to order a poutine with even more savory ingredients laid on top. read more

Chez Claudette - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Chez Claudette is a poutine staple in Montreal. We got lucky with prime seating and the food was made fresh and quickly. While it was a very filling meal, I found it to be a bit bland. Maybe I'm just not a poutine person. read more

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I came on my first day in Montreal. It was also my first time trying poutine. I got the Celine. For me, it felt too overwhelming and turned me off. I thought it was too salty. I did enjoy the onion rings. Service was efficient. It was definitely a hole in the wall spot. read more

Chez Claudette - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

3.5 stars for the poutine but 5 stars for the service!! We sat at the bar on a bustling weekend afternoon and while overwhelmed with the poutine options we all settled on a giaaaaannnnttt platter each and left full. I think this was a special poutine experience if your visiting though I couldn't eat on the regular just due to the sheer volume and heaviness lolol. The vegetarian poutine was the best vegetarian version I've found! We also had absolute pleasure to meet Adel, the chef lighting up our plates and hearts!! He was kind enough to whip us up a crepe too, which was a nice sweet treat and different from crepes I've enjoyed before. It was a lovely experience at Chez Claudette!! read more

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Maurice Pritchard protects some of the finest poutine north of the border. Super delicious, with massive flavor, excellent coverage of gravy, great potato layer, and the cheese curd squeak just cuts through like a humid day in Louisiana. There was very little not to like about the food here. It really is delicious, served quickly and with a friendly cashier to make it all better. The prices are pretty reasonable as well. A high recommend from me, as it checks all the boxes in terms of a well balanced poutine without ruining your insides. read more

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Was told this place was one of the best. Friendly casual service. The steamies stole the show (vapeur). Get them with everything (coleslaw, mustard, etc). They were the best cheap eat of my trip hitting a dozen famous places in the city. The poutine selection is vast, the portions for a "petite" could feed two. Honestly I think I liked the gravy on the original at La Banquise, the poutine Quebecois was good -- the additional ingredients were quality and didn't feel cheaply added. Interior is a little cramped with fake brick wallpaper but bright. If you come here, get Steamies. I was lucky to just be able to walk in and get a table on a Saturday at noon. read more

Chez Claudette - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This place wasn't anything special. We ended up getting some poutine and it wasn't anything spectacular. If you're looking for a good poutine place, this isn't it. But if you want to grab a quick bite then sure. Service was alright. read more

Chez Claudette - New York poutine and a classic with no gravy and hot sauce - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Solid choice if you want to have poutine and late night hangout. The fries weren't crispy as some of the reviewers already mentioned but the gravy and the cheese curds made up for it. We really had a good experience. Food came out fast and service was friendly even though we don't speak French. read more

We wanted to try some poutine for the first time and so we decided to go to Chez Claudette. The place was a little divey but charming. The food was solid but it wasn't the best or anything. We only ordered the classic poutine though, so maybe we didn't get the "best" thing there. The service and the price were great though. For two burgers and a medium poutine, it was around $20. Would definitely recommend coming by if you're looking for some good late night pub food. read more

If you are a tourist in Montreal, there is a good chance you are experimenting with Poutine. Chez Claudette shows up on almost every "Top Poutine Spots in MTL" list, and I get why. Although I was not super impressed, I want to point out a few things so you know what to expect. Chez Claudette is located in a quiet neighborhood in the city and feels like the local greasy spoon. You can reliably pop by for a hearty breakfast and a cup of coffee for a reasonable price. There's plenty of indoor seating, but also a quaint little patio on the side. For the size, they seemed to have only a couple of servers doing it all - so service was on the slower side, and with slight Quebecois chill. Food wise, although not my favourite poutine, it feels like the poutine you crave when you are drunk. The fries were on the softer side, with nice and chewey curds. I wanted to be a little "healthy"(lol) and get the veg option, which was good... but for a 1pm lunch... felt quite salty and excessive. It's definitely on the saltier and heavier side of the poutine spectrum (in my opinion). Should you go? Absolutely! Grab a spot outside for a nice breakfast, or drop by for a "snack" after a night out... there's always room for joints like Chez Claudette! read more

Awesome diner vibe. I opted for the classic poutine and really loved it but the star of the meal was the steamies. That was my first time trying them and they were great! Definitely a good place to try for authentic Quebec food. read more

Chez Claudette - Outside - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I've got to say, we absolutely loved the gravy and the cheese curds in this poutine. We ordered the Elvis and the Smoked meat poutine for a party of two and almost finished everything despite the relatively large portion sizes. We preferred the Elvis as we found the smoked meat to be a little salty. The Elvis also comes with veggies which add more flavor and help cut through the heavy meal. This place can get pretty busy with take out orders so if you're sitting in, you'll have to be patient about service. Nonetheless, the service is very friendly and happily chatted with us and regulars that came by. You pay for your meal at the counter when you're done with your meal. read more

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Food Not to compare poutineries, butttt... Chez Claudette has La Banquise beat. My friend and I ordered a classic poutine and the curds were noticeably funkier (definitely a plus for my inner-cheese-lover) which was complemented by a sweeter potato. On the other hand, I didn't love that the fries were all soggy once they got to the table nor that the curds produced more of a pull than a satisfying squeak, but this is all _easily_ overlooked by the gravy. The star of the show, the denser, and all around mote flavorful gravy was the perfect blanket to swaddle each fry. I'd come back to this place in a heartbeat. Value We paid 8 CAD for a small poutine split between 2 people that I'd consider a heavy snack or lighter lunch. Experience We came in on an early Saturday afternoon and everything about our experience was fast: we were seated immediately, turnaround time from placing our order to receiving our food was unbelievably quick, but even the interactions with our waiter were rushed, almost edging on curt. read more

Chez Claudette - classic poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Hungry for lunch! We were just walking on the Laurier street; the first restaurant that we spot was Chez Claudette. When we entered, it was a tiny diner. I won't say it is the most cleanest place. We took a table by the entrance. The service was superb. Our waitress was sweet, friendly and very quick. The menu has lot varieties of breakfast and comfort food. I decided to take a risk, so I ordered chicken tandoori poutine. I won't lie about it...it was really good. Fries, curd cheese, chicken tandoori, caramelized onion, and tandoori sauce made this dish really special. My friend decided to take a breakfast plate with omelette, with potatoes and bread. The kitchen was nearby, so the noise of the clanking of dishes were very loud and disrupting. But we did stay there about two hours... just talking. I really enjoyed that nice diner. read more

Chez Claudette - Chicken Tandoori poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I went to chez Claudette about a month ago. I very much enjoyed the diner ambience. Very authentic classic feeling with photos on the walls of caricatures and customers enjoying their food. I had the québécois poutine with chicken, Bacon, mushrooms and peas. Was delicious. Fresh cheese even at midnight and delicious amazing ness over all. Very well priced too. I will be going back. I think about the poutine quite often. read more

Lorsque mon ami et moi sommes entrés dans le restaurant en discutant en anglais, le personnel a supposé que nous ne parlions pas français et nous a insultés en français sur-le-champ parce qu'il était impatient pendant que nous discutions du menu! C'est vraiment une attitude terriblement désuète. Les anglophones méritent eux aussi le respect. read more

Banquise had a huge line so we went to Chez Claudette. This is a no frills casse-croûte that serves delicious poutine and all the regular fast food items that you can think of. I really.loved their poutine because their fries were crunchy, gravy was thick and well spiced and it had a good serving of fresh cheese curds. They have a pretty extensive list of poutines so we chose 5 and shared. My favourite was the smoked meat poutine. The flavors of the gravy and smoked meat went really well together and I find it represents Montreal pretty well too. A close second was the "trois S"- Three types of Italian sausages. Chez Claudette is just as good as Banquise. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Got the large poutine. It was delicious! Great cheese, lots of sauce and tasty fries! I recommend it!! read more

We stopped in right as they opened on a winter Saturday. We ordered the clasique poutine to go (we were rushing to a Canadiens game). It was absolutely delicious! Cheese curds were squeaky and the fries never got too soggy. They could tell we were visiting and trying poutine for the first time and upgraded our size. They were so nice and super quick. Stop here for poutine!!! read more

Chez Claudette was delicious as a late night snack! Even as a takeout option. It was loaded with meat, the fries were still good after a 30 minute commute home, and the curds were perfect. The portion itself was also pretty hefty and sharing it with the boyfriend left me full before bed. The establishment isn't much to look at, but the food is good. read more

5 stars for the traditional poutine. We have to get this dish while visiting Montréal. It was so delicious. The gravy had a bit of a spice to it and a wonderful flavor. I don't know if it's chicken or beef based. The cheese curds were a bit cold but so good on top of the hot gravy and fries. The fries weren't soggy like others had complained off. Definitely soft because of the toppings. My son had a cheeseburger that he devoured. My other son ate two corn dogs. We chose this business for poutine over La Banquise because we read it was less busy and more frequented by locals. Be prepared to wait as the owner or gentleman taking orders has only one other employee who's cooking the food. He's very friendly and welcoming and trying his best to service counter and table patrons. I like how he has the walls decorated with pictures of him and the customers. It's not a fancy place and that's fine by me because the food is good. The pogos (corn dogs) are not fresh and I think are they common brand sold here in Canada. We're glad we came here. It's easily accessible by the Metro. read more

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Pros: Famous spot, been on tv, great poutine (lots of variety, great flavours, etc...)friendly service, great prices and generous portion sizes Cons: Not in my city! My friend and I took a trip to Montreal for the day, and naturally we wanted to enjoy some of the traditional Quebec treats. She wanted smoked meat, I wanted poutine...I won! Luckily for her, the food was so tasty so it kind of counts as a win for both of us. Upon first glance, you might get the wrong impression about this place. It's not super fancy or spacious, and one might think of it as a bit of a dive. Let me tell you, do NOT judge this book by its cover. The service, while a little slow (its worth the wait, I promise) is super friendly. The menu offers a huge selection of poutine options so, literally, there's something for everyone! Not to mention, for 2 poutines and a burger (plus tip) lunch for my friend and I came out to less than $25. And the portions were huge. Seriously- get the small! I ordered the "cabane" poutine. Take your traditional poutine with cheese curds and amazingly seasoned gravy...then add, maple syrup, baked beans, bacon, ham, and sausage. Yup... I will be working that off all week at the gym, but I have zero regrets. Once you factor in the "cool" factor of checking out another place on the "you gotta eat here" list (I'm assuming I'm not the only one that watches the food network and then missions to try as many places as possible...can I?) there really aren't many reasons to avoid checking this place out. If you're still on the fence, give it a shot. Worst case scenario you fall in love with their food and live in a different province. Like me. read more

Chez Claudette - "Cabane" poutine. Yes, this is a small. Just do it. - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

When I first moved to Montreal, I made a quest to try all the top poutine spots in the city. Every weekend I would go to a new poutine place in hopes of finding The One. Although this only went on for a few weeks before I realized how bad this was for my arteries, Chez Claudette came out at the top of my list. The poutine portions are generous, the sauce is saucy, the cheese is gooey and rich - a real bang for your buck. Makes great leftover poutine for the morning, if that's your thing. I always recommend this place for poutine for any newcomers. read more

The poutines here are the bomb! I think this spot has one of the best poutines you can get in Montreal, it's in my top 5! There is something about their fries that tastes almost kind of sweet in every poutine, but not overly powerful. It's unlike many other poutineries in my opinion. It's a small spot though and I wouldn't recommend a big group. But you can swing in and order to go, they're very fast. The prices are also excellent for a big poutine as good as this in my opinion. The menu is pretty large, they have many different poutines. My favorite is the New York poutine which comes with onions, mushrooms, and ground beef. Their smoked beef poutine is also great. They also serve other things like burgers and pogos, the pogo I had was pretty good! The service has also been very nice every time I've gone. The only downside is that it can get a little crowded in the evening, but the upside is that this is one of the only spots around this area that stays open pretty late! That gets bonus points from me, since I love some late night poutine on a weekend evening. read more

If you have the need for occasional poutine fix like I do, Chez Claudette may very well be the place for you. read more

Chez Claudette - Poutine classique - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Hands down the tastiest poutine and all-dressed steamie in the city. I love it. POUTINE Finally, a poutine with fresh tasting fries that are not dry and a gravy that is not only gentle on salt but quite tasty as well. I like mushy fries with minimal crisp with a melting potato sweet and fresh oil taste - Claudette's fries are a perfect reference! The gravy really stood out with a blend of garlic and peppery flavours with a controlled salt level so you can taste everything else. I ordered an American poutine which added sautéd mushroom, bell peppers, and "New York" steak. I really liked the sautéd mushroom which added a nice texture and a bit of stir-fry burnt to the poutine. The steak didn't add much value but it was big and not saltier than the other stuff so blended in well. Overall, being easy on the salt AND showcasing great flavours is an achievement. You might be suspicious at first of the endless choice of poutines à la Banquise, but what I took today proved that fancier can be done right. STEAMIE (hot dog) The all-dressed steamie at Claudette proved that you could improve such a basic thing as a hot dog by adding more relish than mustard and mince-chopped garlic coleslaw instead of the more thick-cut intertwined choux (Green Spot style). The result is a surprisingly tasty dish that doesn't saturate your taste buds with pure mustard and that is easy to eat - it's the least messy hot dog I've eaten. I used to be settled on the "traditional" Montreal all-dressed steamie, i.e. only mustard, chopped onion (large cubed) and choux. Having toured big names like Décarie Hot Dog, Green Spot, R Lafleur, La Belle Province, and Alfa, some of which deviate from the traditional style, proved that different wasn't better than traditional so I vouched for the latter. The all-dressed steamie at Chez Claudette though is a large enough improvement that I think is innovative and worthy of parting from traditions. I LOVE IT BECAUSE None come close in terms of taste. Tbh I never expected a steamie-the most basic of commodities-could be much different from what I was used to, and didn't expect that a dressed-up poutine can be humble enough to be more than a random pilling up of ingredients. Chez Claudette also serves all-day breakfast, Boréale bottles of beer @ $5, is open 24H several days a week, and has a small outdoor terrasse. Takes debit and credit. 5 stars and hope it stays true for years to come. read more

Chez Claudette - Poutine américaine (petite) + steamie - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

After hearing about my coworkers trying the poutine here, I just had to go and try it the next day. I got there and they have a lot of options for poutine. Took me a long time to decide which one to take but I finally settled on the pharaon. I received the poutine and first thing I liked was that the cheese was melted. Too often with poutine they dump the cheese and it doesn't even melt. Another thing I really liked with this one was the peppers. The added a little spicy taste but not overwhelming. Overall a good poutine. Now I'll have to go back to try the other flavors. read more

Chez Claudette - Pharaon poutine: merguez sausage, meat sauce and pepper. And this is the small format - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Absolutely amazing poutine! We've been to many poutineries and this is one of our favourites! Generous size, thick gravy, delicious fries. Service was fast and friendly, prices are great, looks more like local's place not a tourist trap. We had smoked meat poutine and 3 sausage poutine- delicious! We could barely finish our "small" size meals. The only down side (is it though?) is that menu is in French only but with help of a waiter and yelp reviews it's not that big of a problem. Absolutely in love and from now on my favourite place in Montreal. Definitely recommend it to anyone who is trying poutine for the fist time or on the hunt for the perfect poutine. read more

Defenatly a huge fan of this place. A very welcoming dinner style place that makes youbfeel at home and the bonus cool VEGETERIAN options (burger, hot d9g sandwich, poutine and ofcourse saldes). This is a place every one can find some to eat( meat lovers to vegans) and the price ranges from thats very reasonable to cool this is cheap. I've been here over the weekend and the place was both packed and understaffed which effected my expirience (therefore not a solid 5). Great neighborhood resturant that has years of reputation with a great menu. Add this to your "beer night/ game night/ late night manch:) read more

Chez Claudette - Vege poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Chez Claudette definitively doesn't need my review because it's famous! This is a perfect go to place to eat Poutine. They have so much choice of Poutine it's always so hard to choose. The staff is really nice and rapid. I love this place. read more

One of the Montreal classic Poutine joints up there with patati patata and la banquise. Great fries, great cheese (and lots of it!). Personally, the gravy leaves a bit to be desired, but it may just be a personal preference! Definitely worth checking off your Montréal bucket list. If you are genuinely hoping to get a Poutine fix, this may very well be a go-to for you as the lineup is not an issue, and service is quick in comparison to other "celeb status" poutines. Open 24 hours Thursday Friday Saturday. Classic large Poutine 9$ read more

Terrible service! Seemed like we were an inconvenience to the waitress. She took forever to notice us slapped the menus on the table walked away even tho we said thank you. She wouldn't look at us when we were placing our order. Bought out the order said nothing and after a long wait we had to ask for our bill. Just a rude lady and the fries in the poutine were under cooked. She was like this is everyone. read more

One of the best poutine i eat. Im végétarien and is hard to find a place who have option for me and my boyfriend (eat meat),where we can enjoy both. The vegan sauce was really good, the potatoes where thick and crispy and the cheese was a good texture. I went September 2020, with the virus they still give a good service. For sure im coming back. read more

I think it's hard to judge a place solely off its poutine. For me, the poutine has the meaty beef flavour with the herb notes, the crispy fries and the squeaky cheese. Individually, all the components are there. Somehow, it doesn't quite all come together in as harmonious dish. It may be due to the extra starchy potatoes giving the dish an unexpected sweetness or the meaty gravy that adds a heaviness to the dish. The service leaves much to be desired. There are definitely better spots for poutine so I'd opt for skipping this one for some better options. read more

Local dive for late night poutine. Just around the corner of my house it is a super easy option for us. I LIKE my late night poutine so I am super picky. I think that Chez Claudette is fine but by far from my favorite joint for late night poutine. I would say it is a good option late without a long wait. I tried the "Baton" poutine with a cut up pogo and it was ok. My favorite is the traditional and the mushroom and pepper poutine. Enjoy! read more

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