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    Chez Tousignant

    4.0 (121 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Smashburger
    Jean-Francois C.

    Jy suis aller pour l'exellente poutine et pour le smashburger. Le smash la boulette est plus épaisse qua l'habituelle. Ils ont leur propre racinette tres goûteuse unnplus. Le menu est simple mais que de bon choix Le resto est tres jolie avec son coté retro il a du style.

    Small Classic
    Mark T.

    So unassuming, I walked right past it. Yet, don't let appearances fool you; their poutine is legit! It's not fancy-schmancy, but the simplicity is where the awesomeness lies! It's easy to hide mediocrity under a mountain of stuff, but when it's fries, curds, and gravy, it's all out in the open. And let me tell you about this gravy! It was delightfully peppery, savory, and had just the right amount of salt. Further, the consistency was just right, not too thick or thin. The cheese curds were the perfect size to soften just the right amount under the gravy, and the flavors went together marvelously with the cheese, adding some creaminess and texture. As for the fries, these guys were cooked perfectly. They maintained some firmness under what is essentially a liquid while not being so crisp they start crunching. When it comes to the interior, it reminds me of an old-school diner crossed with a dive. There are some well-weathered stools and a couple tables. The service was friendly, but I don't know if I can call it speedy. The poutine took ~15 minutes to come out, and it wasn't very busy. However, given the quality I won't complain or dock them any stars.

    Melissa N.

    Found out about this place via tik tok. We knew we had to find it on a trip from the states. We were able to find seats inside even though we came during busy evening hours. Cashier was helpful and kind and patient as we ordered (we don't speak French so a few things were lost in translation). The cheeseburgers were amazing. The fries and signature sauce had tons of flavor, although a bit sweet for me. The "slaw" on the hot dog was like a crunchy,.less wet sauerkraute, which we enjoyed. The brioche buns were...nothing short of amazing (French, warm, buttery). I wish the hot dog was a bit bigger to fit the bun and balance all the slaw, but we still enjoyed.

    Matt M.

    One of the best poutine spots in Montreal for certain. Only thing they're missing is a gluten free bun for the burger and we are out here. Overall great experience. Staff was nice and accommodating. Atmosphere is very chill - cool modern day hip diner vibe. Branding is great too - next time I'm for sure copping a T shirt. The burger (double cheeseburger, of course) was very, very good even without a bun. The poutine was AMAZING, especially the beef in it. Probably best poutine I've ever had. My friend got the regular poutine, no ground beef, but in a large. Him and his girlfriend couldn't finish it because they are soft but I was happy to accommodate the leftovers :). Not much more to get into here. Absolutely worth the drop by. One love.

    Debbie G.

    All the hype and 5 star ratings really got me eager to try it out. Unfortunately, their burger, poutine and hotdog was quite ordinary and way overpriced and makes me wonder what the hype the hype is all about as I am all about flavours and textures. Burger - very basic and probably one of the most bland burgers I have had. Poutine - sauce and fries very basic nothing to brag about. Hotdog - nice touch with the coleslaw. Ginger soda - probably the best part of the meal with nice punchy flavours. If you like ginger, try it :-) $ 50 later for fast food and making me wonder what is the hype all about. We'll never know :-)

    Regular burger and dark cherry soda
    George S.

    All the hype and the reviews with " Montreal's best burger " got me hyped up to try it out. I was duped, quite frankly, Five Guys burgers are a thousand times better and even the cherry soda wasn't that great, its way too sweet and was missing the fizz of soda drinks. Even the presentation of the burger doesn't open the appetite. I can say I've tried it, but I won't be going back, plenty of other better burger joints around Montreal.

    Matt A.

    From the first bite it is clear that this is no ordinary burger. The fresh beef patty is expertly cooked, juicy and seasoned. With a flawless balance of condiments, toppings, cheese and special Tousignant sauce each extra mouthful of tender moist bun is equally tasty.

    Rita Z.

    Guys this place is a MUST. No joke i found the best place for poutine, and I have to say I have never ate such a DELICIOUS poutine, at a point I told my boyfriend i will never go to another place to eat a poutine but here. THE TASTE OF THE GRAVY WAS DECLICIOUS, they also have their own spice that is crazy good which they sell for 5$ ONLY. I loved the retro vibe as well!

    Retro snack bar
    Issan Z.

    Chez Tousignant is tucked away a corner away from the Jean-Talon market, which means that if all those fresh veggies and fruits are not your type of happy food, you can always hop a street over and find comfort in hot, greasy and oh-so-good carbs and proteins. I think the heat that followed the opening has burned off a bit, because although it was a busy Saturday night, we all placed our orders within 10 mins. We got seats at the bar, and waited while watching sports. Habs were playing Rangers (and got eliminated booo). The interior is super retro, with pastel colors, round diner stools and metal milkshake cups. All that was missing was a jukebox! The crew was wearing cool-looking Tousignant-branded caps and sweaters. Even the table mats looked good. In fact, I liked them so much I took a clean one home (and no I don't know what to do with it now). I got a double burger and my boyfriend a regular cheeseburger. We shared a Tousignant hot-dog. Our root beer float was actually Tousignant-brand, with the catchphrase "Parce que vous l'meritez" (Because you deserve it). We got our food after maybe 15 mins. The double burger and the hot-dogs were good, but I almost immediately regretted not getting the cheeseburger. What was I thinking?? A burger with no cheese is like a bed with no pillow! So I stepped back in line and ordered another cheeseburger. Then devoured it. We all left smiling in a state of beatitude, just like the small photograph of Frère André in the back of the kitchen. There's something about this little snack bar that's really, really special. Maybe it's the nostalgic vibe of it all, maybe it's the impeccable, yet simple comfort food it offers. What I'm sure of, however, is that I'll be back. Every day if I could afford it.

    Justine S.

    I finally got to try this place!! I love the old dinner feel, I love the paper place mats with the little t's, i love the friendliness of the employees. Nothing but love for this place. I got the burger and a milkshake. What people have said about the burger is true. It's the best. Really good patty, excellent bread and the cheese is perfectly melted and delicious. They also add a special sauce and it is delightful. The milkshake was also really good, a bit more milky than I prefer (I like it when there's more ice cream) but it didn't bother me. One of the best places in Montreal!

    Jacky Eats Mtl ..

    Hot Diggity Dawg! If quality casse croute is your thing, @cheztousignant is your spot cause it's casse croute done differently. It's fancy. Housemade burgers, hot dogs, fries & soda & I tried 'em all. Probably more expensive than you're used to, but you get what you pay for! Plenty of parking, spacious inside & a crew in the kitchen that was fast & efficient. - Shaun Starr Follow @JackyEatsMTL

    Corey P.

    I don't think of hamburgers when I think of Canada, especially French Canada. That being said, Chez Tousignant was a really great experience and I'm not disappointed I decided to check this place out. The restaurant has a 50's diner kind of feel to it. I don't know culturally what the country was like at that time, but this place made me think of Grease and Elvis Presley- which is awesome of course. The staff was super friendly, helpful, and really nice to us. They were patient with us, answered our questions, and delivered service with a smile. We ordered the Hot Chicken Sandwich, the Tousignant Hamburger, a Tousignant Hot Dog, and the Classic Poutine. Everything is made to order so there was a small wait. Everything was hot and delicious. The burger was huge and delicious, juicy and flavorful. The toasted bun on the sandwich was perfect, but it was kind of challenging to eat considering how thick it was. I've never had poutine before and I'm happy to say that it was well made here - very enjoyable if not kind of really rich. If you're a tourist and want to check out how the French Canadians do a mean hamburger, look no further than Chez Tousignant.

    Tousignant hotdog, large poutine, double burger and a black cherry cola
    Anna C.

    The owners of Impasto opened this gourmet fast food diner. They wanted to make a quality hotdog, burger and poutine. The hotdog and burger are made with high quality local meat and the buns are handmade. I love hotdogs so I was really excited to try a "homemade" hotdog! We ordered the tousignant hotdog, the double burger and a large poutine. The tousignant hotdog has melted cheese under the dog, a homemade sauce and pickles. It was really really good but too expensive ($7). The burger was great, it tasted like am In-and-out burger in my opinion! The real star was the poutine, which was absolutely delicious!! It was about the same price as a Belle province poutine. I'd definitely order this again. Take home message: delicious but pricey. Get the poutine!

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    Chung Chun

    4.5(33 reviews)
    5.3 kmVille-Marie

    What is the fuss about? After taking the line for 45 minutes. I get to try this Korean dogs. As I…read moream a pescatarian, I tried the mozzarella dog and vegan dog. They were humongous. My sister was trying the ramen dog and mozzarella/hot dog. I didn't enjoy the line up in the cold, my toes were super frozen. The service is average; they rush you to make your choice. After receiving the corn dogs; you hope to find a warm place to try them. We went inside the metro to eat them. They are delicious, but since it's deep fried, you feel the heaviness of it in your belly. I was happy to try them but the experience to get them and eating them somewhere warm was horrendous.

    These Korean style pogos "Kogos" are delicious and so filling. One is enough to make a meal…read more At the moment there is a limit of purchase of 2 per customers but trust me, that is enough. I went on their second day of being open and for the ramen hot dog and the Gamsung hotdog (mozzarella cheese deep fried with pieces of French fried potatoes on top). Both were delicious but my favourite was definitely the ramen, it was so crunchy. You order on the right hand side of the restaurant and then wait in the line on the left hand side to receive your food (pay attention to your number as they will call it out to let you in the restaurant to pick up). Once you pick up your order you have a choice of 8 sauces. My server put a bit too much so I say less is more when it comes to sauces. They have a menu on the side with their recommendations of sauce to put on which Kogo. You also don't want to overwhelm the Kogo with too much sauce because there's so much to taste already. I put spicy mayo, mayo, and honey mustard on both of my Kogos and it was too much. The sauces were good but it just got too much. If you want to put more than one sauce, ask the server to only put a little. My friend got the volcano with chill sauce and recommends that one. He also got the ramen hot dog with spicy mayo and he said it was a bad pairing, he thought the spicy mayo would've been good on another hot dog. I also got the pineapple juice and it was pretty good! A bit ordinary but good to pair with your meal. Prices are around 4.99-6.99 per Kogo so not cheap but they are loaded so it's worth it. Lines seem long but it goes by quickly.

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    Orange Julep

    Orange Julep

    3.9(344 reviews)
    5.7 kmMont-Royal
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    A very iconic spot in Montreal which is a must-visit. We went there on a Saturday night and…read moreobviously it was packed. Very different vibe there. Many vegetarian options in the menu. Food was good overall. We went for a grilled cheese, vegetarian burger (both combos) and a veggie pogo. Liked all three. Fries were good. O-Juice was nice but felt a bit sugary than sour. Portions were good and it didn't feel heavy. All their meals are given in takeout brown bags - no trays, plates etc. They don't have any indoor seating options but there are standing counters. There are a couple of benches outside if the weather permits. Many folks just got the food to their cars and ate them there. Staff was nice. Given it was our first time, we had a few questions which they answered well. Plenty of parking outside. Definitely recommended.

    Fun facts time. My brothers & I were not allowed fast food…read more(or soda!) growing up... real power move from my mom, turned all 3 of us into adults with next to no desire to eat junk - and as such, there's a TON of very common fast food places I've never tried. This was one of them - although I grew up around Montreal, I had never visited until my 40's, when my Boyfriend (who is forever amused by the number of local "landmarks" I haven't been to) took it upon himself to take me to Orange Julep. Super impressed by the food! I'm picky about fries, but I loved theirs - greasy & tasty - and I love that their hot dogs have toasted buns. First time having an orange julep drink as well, and I'm hooked! 5/5 for super satisfying junk food, sorry mom! Service is meh, and in summer, parking lot is literally SWARMING with wasps, attracted by spilled orange julep all over the ground, and by the trash cans. *Don't park near the trash cans*... and that's another thing, I'm not a fan of eating in my car. At all. But where else to hide from the feral wasps???

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    Dunn's - If you know of something better than the General Tao poutine I don't want to hear it.

    Dunn's

    3.9(386 reviews)
    5.1 kmVille-Marie
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    Killing some time in the city and was hungry do someone in our party found this place close by…read more I like this place a lot. From the unique table designs to the imagery on the walls, reminded me of Friendly's back home. I ordered a french onion soup which was probably not the best move as we were trying to have a quick lunch, oops. I shared it and we used the excess broth for dunking our sandwich's in. Very tasty soup. Came out hot but cooled quick. Club sandwich was enjoyable. Would have been better probably on the bagel as the sandwich bread didn't quite hold well together with all the fixings in it. Overall a place I would recommend. Bathroom is not accessible as kt is down a large flight of stairs so be cautious with that.

    Came for dinner. No reservations but was seated right away. The seating is narrow and kinda awkward…read morewith our coats at a non-booth table. Also the tables along the center of the restaurant are adjacent to another table, you can turn your head and see you neighbor maybe 6 in away from your face. Our server was good. We ordered and got our food quickly. We ordered a French onion soup, poutine and a montreal smoked meat club. The soup was pretty good, had a nice cheese top. The poutine was a nice portion to share. And the club had a good amount of meat in it. Apparently they say they're known for their cheesecake, we tried a slice. The cheesecake was rich and decadent and it was topped with the a strawberry sauce. This cheesecake didn't have a crust. Definitely good to share. Price point is good for this establishment. Seems like a family friendly sports bar.

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    The plan, grab some St. Viateur bagels and a hefty breakfast / lunch before hitting up WPT Montreal…read moreat Playground Poker and noshing the night away on less than stellar card room food. So..... "We're gonna grab steamies. How many do you want"? yells out a couple of Canadian poker buds. "IDK several or a dozen" I yell back from the restroom of the hotel room thinking I heard 'wennies' as in small sausages. 30 minutes later, uncontrolled laughter as they hand me a huge bag. "Here's your dozen". * * * * * * A Montreal institution that for 94 years has focused on one thing, steamies. Take a Shopsy's slender seven incher, warm it and stick it in a smaller than the States side ball park bun, slather it with whatever, maybe top it with a heaping pile of vinegary coleslaw and there you have it. The hotdog, not natural (nitrates and phosphates). No one said this was health food. Here's the thing, meaning no disrespect to those who grew up with these doggies but they are just hotdogs. Love the addition of the slaw but still just hotdogs. Inexpensive. $2.50 - $3.50 each. Great counter service. Nuff said.

    Came here on Saturday December 7th, 2024 around lunch time - Love the exterior decorations for…read moreChristmas, there is a nice mural, lots of stickers in the windows and music playing outside. The restaurant is very small and more of a take out counter, with no seating, there is also a drive through. Note they take cash only, there are ATMs on site. We ordered 2 types of hot dogs and a poutine - the hot dogs were good, michigan sauce could have been more flavorful, it was lacking some sweetness. Poutine was a disappointment - the fries were not salted and sauce also lacked some flavor. It was thin and runny, closer to a BBQ type of sauce like St-Hubert style rather than the thick brown gravy. I found everything could have used more flavor. There is only 1 size poutine and it was on the small size. Considering this is some type of historical institution that's been around since 1929, I expected to be charmed but the food was very average and on the expensive side.

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