I found this place from researching the best, authentic, non touristy poutine in QC. This showed up. Reviews were high on Yelp and Google. It was also a short walk from our Airbnb. We walked in for a late lunch at 2:30 pm. The staff was very welcoming. The restaurant is not big but it wasn't busy at the time. Prices were reasonable. We ordered the most popular poutine, the gaston medium size. It came with minced steak, onions, sausages, cheese curds, fries, and gravy. I had poutine before in Illinois and I thought it was mid, nothing worth going back for. The Canadian version is way better. The cheese curds taste different than the ones in Illinois and Wisconsin. It was soft and went well with the housemade gravy. The meat and onions were fresh. The fries were soft and not too soggy. The flavor of the whole thing was superb. It's weird that the American versions of other countries' food always taste subpar and off. read more

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We tried the poutine the locals have hyped up, and it was totally worth it. Great meal and good vibes!

Chez Gaston is the kind of hidden gem you almost don't want to tell people about. It's tiny--maybe ten 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 read more

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

Chez Gaston - Poutineries Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Hidden gem. It's a small place but the poutine was fantastic! My wife had an amazing goat cheese burger. I had a cheese burger. Highly recommend read more

The best poutine! Hands down. Hot, crispy and soggy (perfection) flavourful, all with delicious toppings. Loved that they offered a variety of hot sauces too! read more

Oh my goodness..... all I can say is this place is AMAZING. It's kind of a hole in the wall with a small counter and two tables. They offer a variety of poutines, burgers, and hot dogs. I opted for the hot dog Michigan and it was one of the best hot dogs I have ever had. It had a red meat sauce on it with cheese curds. TO DIE FOR! My son ordered a burger and the onions Francais. He said both items were incredible. We are here for two more days and I will definitely be back before we leave. I know it's a little off the beaten path but you mustn't miss out on this little gem! read more

A local hole-in-the-wall to get your poutine, burger, or hot dog fix. I liked how there were many to customize your poutine like meats and sizes. The prices were definitely affordable. What we ordered: - Poutine: Solid poutine. The cheese curds were extra squeaky. - Hotdog: Simple but good. They don't have many seats. There are two tables and counter seating. You have to find street parking. Note: There may be a language barrier when coming to this establisment. read more

Definitely a local place. I saw chez Gaston recommended online as some of the best poutine in town. I've never had poutine before and figured this would be the place. The restaurant is tiny, there's maybe 10 seats. The decor is not anything to write home about but honestly perfect for a hole in the wall poutine place. The service spoke some English but French was preferred. She was quite nice and listened to my friend pantomime an order. I ordered the poutine Gaston (it has to be good if they put their name on it. I was unimpressed personally but I think it's just not for me. It was a good poutine experience but it did not convince me to have poutine again. I would take someone here for poutine though, it's definitely an experience and you feel in the coming here. read more

Chez Gaston - Poutine Gaston - Poutineries Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

It's a hole in the wall, but serves great food. Hit the spot. Good service- food made right in front of you on the grill. Lot of local options as well as classic burgers/hot-dogs./etc. Saw mostly locals coming through- would recommend. read more

Excellent quality fresh hamburger and fries. Very reasonable price and a hidden gem in Quebec City. Love it!!

Best poutine in Quebec! The owner was super friendly and helpful when deciding what to order. The food was made fresh--right in front of us--and tasted great! Chez Gaston is not a fancy establishment, but if you're looking for a casual, comforting meal, this is your place. read more

This place looks like a hole in the wall. But while it looks like that because its compact lay out, it delivers really great poutine. There are plenty of options to order and the gravy is delightfully good. Its also very inexpensive food, freshly made when ordered, and the stream of people coming to eat here provides a really nice variety of seeing what people order and whats good. read more

Perfect poutine. They take the time to cook fresh fries and a perfect balance of sauce, fries and cheese. Enjoy!

Quick and efficient! Hit the spot for a good poutine. They even threw in some fried jalapeño peppers that had cheesy goodness.

A must try! The poutine is incredible. From the squeaky, crumbled cheese curds, to the thick and deliciously sweet sauce brun, to the perfectly fried fries. You really can't go wrong with the classic. I'm really looking forward to the next time I'm in Quebec City so that I can come back to this case-crute. Also, the staff are super friendly! read more

Chez Gaston - Medium regular poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER! Not only can you not find an English menu anywhere (store or website), the cashier also doesn't speak English and did not even try to be the least bit helpful. Both the chef and cashier DID NOT wear their masks or gloves while preparing the food. The cashier goes from taking your cash and then touching your food without washing hands. Also, they do not sanitize the eating areas and you can see flies everywhere. The food is just ok, poutineville is much better. Honestly, this is just gross and unacceptable. Also, there's construction on the streets so good luck finding a parking spot. read more

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There's absolutely nothing more Quebecois then poutine.  We are so unfortunate that in the GTA no one has access to super squeaky fresh cheddar cheese curds like they do around here.  For those of you who don't know, "squeaky" cheese curds are actually spongy and chewy. They are only in this state when they are freshly made for a day or two. Chez Gaston is a fantastic late night joint serving some of the best poutine that we've ever had.  They bring their cheese curds from a local formagerie daily and they are absolutely fresh and squeeky.  Portions are large, decadent and delicious. Not sure what to get? Get a classic poutine. Hung over and starved?  The Gaston or Slyvia would do the trick with loads of curds, hot dogs, bacon, sausages....etc..... so, so good! Antoine our server was so friendly and informative on how they make their food.  Such a pleasure to talk to! 4.5/5 for some amazing poutine! read more

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First experience with poutine. Honestly, it was all right... it didn't amaze me nor convinced me to be a regular poutine eater. Poutine in general is a very fatty, unhealthy food of fries smothered in gravy and topped with beef and wiener. ... so I prefer my fries crispy outside and soft inside AND I prefer mashed potatoes with gravy. This is like an awkward mix. Service was very friendly typical of French Canada. Ambience is a small diner/take-out style. read more

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I can't remember the last time I got tourist trapped... The ambiance is quite unique and "divey" with the R&B music but the poutine was by far very ordinary. Fresh-cut fries but wtf is in that gravy... Yes I get that this is open late and close to the nightclub streets, and that at 3am perhaps nothing is more satisfying than some fatty food, but for any other occasion, I'd pass. read more

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Casual poutine place with a flare of retro decor. I tried the classic poutine in petite, the portion was hefty for a lunch serving for me. The fries were fat and juicy, the beef stock gracy was rich and flavorful. Best of all were the cheese curds, SUPER SQUEEKY -- it made the dish!!! Highly recommend if you're in the neighborhood looking for some tasty and economical poutine. read more

Chez Gaston - Poutineries Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

This spot is a hole in the wall, pretty dive-y, and was filled with French speaking bikers when I strolled in. One gal manned the grill and she was great with answering all of our questions and casually chatting. I went for the classic poutine while Jeff went for the one with 'all of the meats,' both were phenomenal. read more

Chez Gaston - Classic poutine and all the meats. - Poutineries Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Call it the Poutine dive bar of Quebec! I came here with my family on our trip to Quebec City. From the recommendation of the cook, we went with the Sylton. Call it the kitchen sink of Poutine! Beef, hot dog, onions, cheese curbs, and gravy. Though looking heavy, surprisingly light and delicious!! Gravy was flavorful yet light. You don't feel like you gained weight after eating here. Fries cooked perfectly. Seats about 12-15. Seems like it's the go to for the locals. People kept coming in and I can see why! read more

Chez Gaston - The Sylton - Poutineries Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

We were looking for a real Poutine experience and we'd heard about this 'hole in the wall' place. We're from the UK so it reminded me of a kebab shop setup. The server was really friendly and helpful. We ordered the Gaston Poutine. Being a Poutine obsessive I would say I was pretty impressed. The chips (fries) were perfectly cooked and the amount of gravy (brown sauce) was great for me. I like my fries with a lot of gravy!! The cheese curds were fresh and had that squeaky texture in your teeth! Me and my partner shared a large, which is more than enough for 2 people! read more

Chez Gaston - Poutine Gaston. - Poutineries Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Service was SO FAST and they did not disappoint with the classic poutine! I do have to say, it would've helped if there was an English menu but regardless, the food was great read more

I was craving poutine. I found this little spot, walking distance from my hotel, and had a quick lunch. I ordered the original poutine, with cheese curds and gravy. Good cheese curds are kinda rubbery. They fit the bill. The fries are freshly cut every day, deep fried goodness. I wanted to love it, but it was just ok for me. I enjoy a good poutine that has cheese curds that melt. The gravy was hot , the fries were tasty, and yet with every bite I tasted rubbery cheese. If you are planning to go as a group, there's not a lot of seating. It's better to do take-out. The owner is super sweet as well. Overall, I still think la belle province makes the best poutine I've ever had. read more

Chez Gaston - Poutine Sauce Brune - Poutineries Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

The best classic poutine you'll have. It's a story as old as time that the best food is served by the most local person you can find. You will not find artisanal beer, nice wine, a bib, a server that cares about you, or an atmosphere that will wow you. Get over it and come by this place and order the $4 poutine and a glass of water and move on. Don't order another poutine and you won't be disappointed. I'm done read more

Chez Gaston - Poutineries Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

You want to know who has the real poutine, you have to go there! Real quebecer familial food. Fresh, just fresh! read more

Local place, no tourist with great poutine! Food was made fresh and worth the walk. They have several different poutine options but I chose the regular. I like the gravy and they weren't afraid to pour it on. read more

Chez Gaston - Poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Great little hole In the wall. Best poutine and cheap prices. Guy at the counter very friendly to us non-French speakers. If you are going to try poutine, try it here. read more

Fantastic service. Well prepared and inventive menu. This is a place for the good stuff comfort food. For exemple, fully loaded hotdogs with all the fixins including coleslaw (Hot dog incroyable). :) reasonable prices! read more

'Was really excited as my son and I love poutine, and have tried all over Montreal. 'Read Gaston's was one of the best in Quebec City... we saw a couple of local guys order poutine, eating in, they complained politely of cold gravy and was served a new portion... the cook was great, as their sauce cooker was not working properly... cold gravy. So he warmed up the cold gravy in a separate foil platter and reserved them... nice. We ordered the "grosse" or extra large at $20+, tax in... I watched them give us form the cold cold gravy pot, not heated up... then gave them a chance. The server lady handed it to me and I asked, "la sauce est chaud?" Always speaking in French. She looked at the cook, who avoided her question, she looked back at me and said, "oui"... as we were hungry and in a rush, took our "grosse" poutine and petite frites and headed to our hotel around the corner... Very disappointed because potions were not generous; there were empty parts of the container, fries didn't fill the paper bag, and on top of it all the fries were over cooked/burnt... we ate it some of it due to hunger, but didn't finish... and possibly hot gravy may have salvaged some of it... our home made sandwiches saved the day... I'm all for second chances.... But for $26.59, a waste of money, McDonald's would have been better prepared food. Perhaps was a bad day, or poor working team... read more

A definitive five stars. This unassuming casse-croûte, which to us Americans would fit in somewhere between the fast food and the fast casual categories, offers without a doubt the best poutine I have ever tasted. My friends and I could not decide exactly what to order, so the rather down-to-earth gentleman behind the counter recommended that he just throw all of the possible meats on there. It turned out to be a wise recommendation, for the meats are exactly what sets this place apart. They were neither overdone at all nor overstated to the point where you cannot enjoy the taste of the fries or cheese curds. One of the previous reviewers, in French, commented that the onions, too, made quite a difference with respect to flavor compared to other establishments; I would wholeheartedly agree with this statement. Our cook/waiter/server was particularly friendly to us, having come from a humble background near one of the many small towns in the middle of nowhere that we encountered on the way to driving to Quebec from Mont-Tremblant. Although we spoke non-Quebecois French, we found that like many Quebecois, he had a preference for English instead, which was excellent and reminded me of a typical millennial who would fit in a rock band of sorts. He was patient in explaining to us the menu items that we were not familiar with, such as _un pogo_ which is essentially a corn dog. If you only had one day to explore Quebec and have a harkening for poutine, do not hesitate to visit this location. They are reportedly open until the wee hours of the morning to feed the mainly inebriated folks who frequent the area during such times, so to use a familiar slogan, you can "eat great, even late" at a place other than Wendy's right on rue Dorchester. read more

I knew on my first trip to Quebec as an American, I had to try the mysterious cuisine known as "poutine." A quick search on Yelp revealed this as the best in the area. It did not disappoint. Fresh, hot, and gravylicious. Canada, why must you keep things like Timbits and poutine hoarded beyond your borders?! Place was super small - I gather most of the business is take out. I didn't have much trouble ordering given my ZERO French skills. I recognize this is my only poutine experience, but I do have to thank Yelp for pointing this my way during my visit. I shall properly measure all poutine against it henceforth! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our poutine in this cozy cafe. Our fries were fresh, cheese was squeaky, gravy was hot and delicious. We watched our meal being prepared and chatted with the chef - thoroughly enjoyable! read more

We wanted to experience some classic poutine and it just so happened that this place was just down the road from our Airbnb. I'm no pro with poutine, but I thoroughly enjoyed the roast beef poutine that I ordered. The ratio of curds, gravy (aka brown sauce) and fries was perfect but would have enjoyed a little more meat. We ordered a large ($16) and it was more then enough for the two of us to get our fix. One thing I'd change: Gravy was salty. One thing I liked: Made fresh to order. Call ahead if you are looking to run in and out, otherwise expect 7-10 minutes. read more

Awesome local spot. Affordable prices, good food, and friendly staff. Try the hot-dog incroyable. It's very good. read more

Chez Gaston - Hot-Dog L'incroyable - Poutineries Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

This place has amazing poutine hamburgers hotdogs and more and it rly cheap $ amazing service and really nice people read more

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Amazing hole in the wall kinda restaurant. They make really good poutine. I ordered Le Poutine Gaston and it was really delicious. It has onion, sausage and grind meat. The cheese are amazing. They put a small amount of gravy so if you like more, you have to pay $1 to add more sauce. The service is quick. They have a small area for quick dine in but not enough for a group of people. They lady was very patient with tourist who doesn't speak French. Overall experience was good. Street parking is hard to find. read more

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Superb service & great food (especially for the night owls who are heading home post bar hop). Convenient that this small shop is open into the late night hours because this is the perfect stop for some drunk munchies. As we approached for a plate of original poutine to take back to our Airbnb after a night out, the place was slow & the chef was hanging out outside with one of the employees, but both were excited to cook up some grub & talk to us. Within 5 minutes, we were on our way back home with a fresh hot container of gravy covered cheesy goodness in hand. The food was awesome, had a ton of cheese curds (which we LOVED) but just a liiiiiiiittle too much gravy and salt for our liking, hence the 4-star rating as opposed to a 5. Perfect spot for a guilty pleasure snack or hangover cure if you're daring enough! read more