An unassuming hidden gem of French Canadian food in Manchester! Hospitality: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Server: 5/5 We visited on a busy Sunday at brunch time and were seated immediately in the back dining room of the restaurant. The place is deceptively large, walking in it seems like a tiny hole in the wall, but no! There's lots of room here. Our waitress was Amanda and she was hospitable, friendly, jovial, and gave great recommendations! The food was fantastic, likely the best crepes I've had in a restaurant. We ordered the maple cream crepe, a breakfast poutine, and a poutine with Montreal smoked meat. The poutine was delicious and very authentic and I highly recommend it!! As a side note the coffee was strong and smooth, and a great compliment to the meal. And as we were leaving Amanda gave us two to go cups of coffee for the road! What service. ... And we caved and bought an order of fried Oreos to take home with us. Good lord. Absolutely sinful! Super fresh, pancake batter?? Amazing. I very much recommend making a stop here, I'm looking forward to going back and trying more dishes! read more

Chez Vachon - Poutine with Montreal smoked meat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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Another dangerously close go-to for us--perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. This spot is a true local gem. If you love that "Hey, Norm!" vibe from Cheers, you'll feel right at home here. And if you're a poutine fan--Bienvenue, mes amis... bon appétit! Tucked away on the West Side of Manchester, it's the kind of cozy comfort spot that makes you want to linger over one more coffee refill. Stopped in with my spouse for brunch today and ordered the traditional eggs Benedict and a crepe combo. My only quibble? I prefer my eggs poached over easy, but they came out over-medium this time--still tasty, just not my perfect bite. The staff are laid-back and friendly, and despite the steady crowd, the food comes out impressively fast. They keep the good vibes (and tea or coffee) flowing right up until closing at 2 p.m. read more

My order was pancakes and eggs. I should have brought a sandwich to eat while I waited for the food to come it took so long. When it finally arrived, the pancakes were sold and so overdone they were crunchy. They must have had a quail out back laying eggs because that was how small the eggs were. At least they were warm (not hot). The kitchen would never know of my dissatisfaction because the waitress never showed up again except to drop off the check. When she asked if I wanted a box to take the remaining food I said no because it was inedible at the restaurant and probably wouldn't improve on the way home. She then snatched up my plate and disappeared. We ended up paying in full for inedible food. They won't see us again, as there is no shortage of people trying to sell food. read more

What happen? 2 couples walked in, as the waitress at the counter glanced at us reaching down in no hurry to finish her meal, zero concern about seating us- we waited patiently for 10 minutes, the first couple was seated at the 12 minute mark - as there were a few clean empty tables in sight. We walked out, frustrated at what was once a good place for breakfast. read more

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We love this place. We go there for their crepes at least once a month. We often buy one of their frozen pork pies (real Canadian style) to bring home. read more

Excellent eggs Benedict! Great service, a happy place! My husband loved it too. Excellent *****

Finally, somewhere we can eat real poutine. It's pretty darn close to poutine you'd find in Quebec. The cheese was good, fresh. Gravy was good. Fries too. We also tried the crepes. Delicious. This place is really crowded and there's limited parking out back. Otherwise, street parking can be a bit challenging. Will definitely go back for poutine and crepes, and next time try out their Montreal-style Smoked Meat Sandwich. Hopefully it's just as good as Schwartz's in Montreal. :) read more

This is a small diner with some of the best poutine we have ever had (from Canada included!). We shared a large poutine, and we couldn't even finish half of it. The portion was huge. We can't speak on any of their other foods, but their prices were pretty cheap and the service was friendly. Come here if you're looking for a delicious poutine fix! read more

Chez Vachon - Poutine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

The 2 crepes combo breakfast was more than enough for me. They served large crepes wrapped with my choice of bananas and strawberries respectively. Coffee was also good and it was refilled by the attentive waitress. We visited on a Tuesday and found parking in the rear of the building. Overall, it's a go to place for crepes. read more

They are very proud of their poutine. We can understand why. We both love poutine. We had so many different poutines all over the Quebec province. Their poutine may not be the best poutine we've ever had but it is the closest one to poutines that we had in Canada. If you want to try the authentic classic Canadian poutines but do not have time to travel to Quebec province. come and check out this place. read more

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excellent food, staff is amazing . Highly recommended . Open six days a week , closed Wednesday

I love this place. I've been here twice and both times the service has been fast and friendly, the food delicious and affordable, and honestly just a nice crowd in terms of the other guests. The first time we arrived around ten and were seated immediately. The second time we went around noon for a late breakfast and there were five parties in front of us but we were still seated in less than twenty minutes. My friend loves the poutine here. The crepes are light and fluffy and I absolutely smother them in butter. The first time I had the eggs Benedict which was delicious. I like their potato pancake that they offer too, very crunchy and salty. Then we split the crepes with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips. Second time I got the crepe combo and a slice of their pistachio cake to go. I didn't eat the cake until the next day but it was moist and sweet in all the ways I want my cake to be. Lots of icing but the icing wasn't too heavy and had the perfect ratio to cake for me. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Chez Vachon - Two Crepe Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

The best brunch place ! The crepes are delicious and there is both savory and sweet. The stuffed bread is great also. The fillings are baked in. The service is fast and efficient. read more

It was an OK place, not really what I hoped for. I got the appetizer poutine and the fries were overcooked (not sure if that is supposed to be more "authentic"), not much cheese curd or gravy, maybe the full serving would have been better. I got the Montreal Meat sub "Linda's way" (supposed to have onions and swiss) but it came as a regular (just meat and mustard). I figured maybe they mis-heard me but they billed it as the Linda's way on the slip. I should have spoken up earlier in the meal but wasn't sure if I just read it wrong. Plenty of people, no wait, everyone working there kept busy, I wish my waitress had written down my order as maybe that's why it was missed but it was billed as ordered. Oh well. read more

I've been a number of times and both the food and service has always been excellent. Whenever my sister comes up from Massachusetts, she always want to go there. read more

Good food good service. Definitely on the pricey side but 56$ was slightly more than a breakfast should be with no booze. This was for 2 people. read more

Got the chicken parmesan. Chicken was way overcooked, dry, and couldn't cut it. Marinara sauce was tasteless. Meatloaf came to the table obviously burned. Should never have left the kitchen. It was so overcooked and dry that it made you choke trying to chew it. Even the mashed potatoes were terrible. Dry, and old. The whole experience was just sad. read more

The poutine was absolutely amazing! Gravy was smoothed all over and plenty of toppings. The crepe was way too sweet, had to eat some of my husbands fries between bites but I still ate most of it :) read more

Chez Vachon - Veggie poutine A++ - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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A friend told me that Chez Vachon was the place to go for authentic French Canadian food, especially the pork pie. I went to buy a whole pie for a friend and decided to stay for breakfast and try it myself. It tasted just like the one my own Memere made, which is the highest form of praise. Their menu had so many FC favorites that I went back the next day and had their delicious crepes with maple creme. No room for poutine, but there will be other breakfasts there in my future! Chez Vachon is very casual and homey, with cheerful waitresses and very good service. I would recommend it to anyone who appreciates Acadian food and being comfortable more than fancy aesthetics read more

The food is some of the best in the area for tasty, affordable and portion sizes. Our waitress Kristen was sport on. Pleasant smile, intelligent and accurate. Keep up the good work! Also a plus they serve Coke products! read more

Chez Vachon - Poutine Fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

They are fairly good. The prices are high though. Good place for family or after church on Sunday.

Solid spot all around - the staff is very hospitable and the food is very good. As far as poutine goes, this is definitely the closest you're going to get to a true québécois poutine without going there yourself. The hand cut fries and cheese definitely elevate the dish. The gravy is chicken-based and almost delivers but lacks the deep umami flavor to take it all the way. Don't write this spot off, any French Canadian would be pretty happy catching breakfast here any day of the week. read more

Chez Vachon - Poutine (regular) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

This is a staple in Manchester for its French spin on breakfast and lunch food. The food here is always amazing especially the potato pancakes, poutine, and of course the crepes. I usually am seated fairly quickly and the service is efficient and experienced. The place has the vibe of an older diner which leaves patrons with that charm. Chez Vachon is one of the best breakfast places Manchester has to offer. read more

Don't get the Montreal smoked meat. They grill it on a flat top like bacon. Frankly, it's an abomination to the original concept. Sucked.

French Canadian food is good ehh. Breakfast poutine, sausage and Gorton is the best way to start every day. I like this Diner. Good food and good service. read more

Have been here a number of times over the years when in Manchester and have never been disappointed. The decor is old and a bit rundown but don't let this deter you. The food and service is very good! The best poutine around! read more

I need to disclaim that, going into the poutine competition, I was pretty certain I was not going to be finishing it. I love poutine, but 5 lb of any one food is a bit much for even a small-time eating champion to stomach. So, yeah, I was right. About 3 lb in, I just couldn't keep going. I could still fit more food, but I just couldn't fit more poutine. This really has nothing to do with reviewing Chez Vachon, just trying to wallow in self-pity for a paragraph before I get to the good part. Well, I mean, I only had the poutine. But I tried my friend's smoked meat just to see. It was on the dry side, which is how I happen to like my pastrami, so I'm all for it. However, my two friends who ordered it both pronounced it unacceptably dry, so I'm going to leave that there for you to decide how you like it. Prices are very reasonable, cheese curds are very fresh, and there are a variety of non-poutine options as if anyone doesn't order poutine when it's available. The poutine is spot-on Quebec authentic. I'd heard about this place, but I couldn't believe I'd find proper poutine in America until the first curd squeaked in my mouth. The gravy is a bit on the salty side, but if that's my worst complaint (and you can see all my other poutine reviews), I'm really proud of Vachon. If I lived locally, I'd be trying some of the other foods like what my friends got. And I would definitely not be ordering 5 lb of poutine again. A large smoked meat poutine itself is about 3 lb, so at half the price it's a veritable bargain. I mean, no, scratch that, it's a total bargain regardless of comparison. I think I will come back through Manchester and vary my order just that key little bit. Caveat comedor. read more

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The poutine is stupidly good. I know your probably thinking fries, gravy and cheese curds how could it not be. Some how it was even better than I expected. No I am not from Canada and yes I have had poutine many of times. Why was this so great? The hand cut fries definitely were a nice touch and stayed crispy under the gravy and cheese. The cheese curds were super melty and it just all came together so perfectly. Oh and did I mentiom I got it to go and it was still this great! Waitress was super nice and food came out fast. read more

Chez Vachon - Poutine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Although the menu is quite large at Chez Vachon, I was not overly impressed with the food. Known for their french canadian specialties, this is what brought us in (to try something different). Like any diner, they have a large variety of eggs, omelets, pancakes, etc. What makes them stand out is their crepes and french canadian pork items. The crepes are large and you can have with or without filling. I was happy to see they had cold brew coffee on the menu, that was a pleasant surprise. All in all, you cant mess up breakfast. read more

Chez Vachon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

A friend of mine was craving poutine and didn't have his passport, so pile in the car we did and drove out to Chez Vachon in Manchester. From the outside, it's a typical neighborhood diner and the menu generally reflects this. But there are some unique items on the menu that set this place apart from a normal diner. This is a French Canadian diner, with crepes, poutine, smoked meat, and other Quebecois favorites taking center stage. I ordered a smoked meat sandwich with a side of fries. Of the three other people in the group, one had a large smoked meat poutine, another had a smoked meat sandwich with fries, and the third took the Grand Poutine Challenge. The challenge was simple: finish 5 pounds of poutine in an hour and you get your meal and a T-shirt for free. The Grand Poutine came out first and my friend dug in. He only ended up finishing 2/3 of it, but he got a shirt to take home, so all was not for naught. When the rest of the food came out, it was time to see for myself how the food was. The smoked meat sandwich was good, but it loses a star for how dry it was. Schwartz's, Dunn's, and the other known places in Montréal have meat that is quite a bit more moist. The fries were excellent. Overall, 4/5. Service and fries were excellent, but the smoked meat was a tad dry. I'm not opposed to a return visit, but I'd choose another entree. read more

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I am an Irish Eggs Benedict snob, I will choose places just because it's on the menu. Chez Vachon knocked it out of the park, perfect toast on the muffin, perfect poach on the egg, amazing flavor on the potatoes, perfect flavor to the Hollandaise, wish it was homemade Corned Beef, but that's about it. Wait staff was friendly and fast, food was up before I knew it. Would live here if I could. read more

Been meaning to try this place for breakfast. It always seems to be full on the weekends. Luckily for me I'm an early riser so got there around 7:30am and got an open table. Parking in the back is convenient. Here we go: Food I got the Farmers Skillet because cheese sauce sounded good on my breakfast medley. Huge mistake, the cheese sauce was meh and curdled into a thick salty mess. Sausage links tasted frozen and overall I was not happy with my food choice. Also tried the crepes. These were pretty good and I paid the premium for fresh strawberries. Service The service was as you would expect from this region. Not too friendly and no refills on drinks. Waited 20 mins just to pay out and had to go up to the counter just to get the server to charge my card. Server complained about call in orders the entire time we were there, got awkward after a while. All in all it was typical diner food. Nothing special. Will have to try something different next time. I'm sure I just made the wrong food choice. Happy Hunting Yelpers! read more

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My server was Christine 10/10 gal. I got the breakfast poutine 10/10 plate, meal came exactly as ordered with my corned beef crisp to perfection just a lil saltier than corned beef already is but still very yummy. perfect hangover cure breakfast. read more

Chez Vachon - breakfast poutine, crispy corned beef & hash exaaactly how i asked for it & wanted it! chef's are incredible! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Chez Vachon is one of those well known, American "Hole in the Wall" diners that is a true staple to the community and preservation of Franco-American culture. Since it's opening, Chez Vachon has been featured on Phantom Gourmet, and has been a community hotspot for the old west-side of Manchester. The establishment isn't fancy, but casual with a recent facelift with new paints, decor, and flooring on the inside. $15 got me a full sample of Quebecois fare including: a blueberry crêpe with maple sugar and syrup, toast with hot gorton, poutine, and tourtier with baked beans and gravy. Our server was very nice and the food brought back memories of memere's pork pie as a child. As they say, live free and parlez français at Chez Vachon! read more

Chez Vachon - A sample of French Canadian fare: blueberry crêpe, maple product, toast with hot gorton, poutine, and tourtier with baked beans and gravy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Always delicious the omelettes and deep fried home fries are the best! Great atmosphere and just seconds from my home

Dinner type place Very nice waitress Excellent sandwich had the corned beef w sauerkraut on sourdough And poutine. Yummy read more

Chez Vachon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Chez Vachon has renovated and updated their space! We went this past Sunday and they finally reopened and they have a new sign, carpet, flooring, paint, ceiling tiles, and some new furniture. Same great menu, however some recipes have changed. The coffee is better (stronger). and the home fries are better too. Not sure how. Menu prices are the same but I think the specials on the board, the prices are lower. $5.00 omelet? Hello? Can't beat that ANYWHERE. Same great staff and over all French Canadian charm. I heart this place. read more

Ordered banana crepes. The key to amazing crepes are cooked bananas. Not simply sliced raw bananas stuffed inside a crepe. Change it and crepes would be amazing read more

Chez Vachon serves up typical diner fare with a French Canadian flair for breakfast and lunch at very reasonable prices (most items under $10). The luncheonette atmosphere has lunch counter seating, booth seating and table seating. On the back wall, there's a bulletin board with several political campaign stickers from the national to local level. The breakfast menu (served all day) offers egg dishes, omelettes, pancakes, crepes, waffles, Texas French toast, fruit, pastries, Poutines (a popular dish in Quebec) and more. The coffee is fresh ground before brewing. The lunch menu offerings include comfort dishes, sandwiches, salads, chicken, seafood, salmon pie, pork pie, senior menu, kids menu, and les desserts (pies, cakes, puddings, jello). There are daily specials on the paper placemats and on the boards. Beer, wine, and liquor served here too. I had lunch here today and sat myself at a booth. I decided to try the Sausage Poutine ($7.60 - hand cut fries, Canadian cheese chunks, choice of meat (sausage) or vegetables, & smothered in rich brown gravy) and a side of Macaroni Salad ($0.75). The Poutine was a good sized portion. I enjoyed the Canadian cheese and the crispy hand cut fries, but the brown gravy was very salty. The side of Macaroni Salad (elbow macaroni with mayo, celery, cucumber, tomato served over lettuce) was good. My friendly waitress called it my dessert. The service here was good. HOURS: Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Those are the hours posted on the door. read more

Chez Vachon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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Great place to eat. Very coxey. Quaint Lovely. Great food staff very nice. There prices little high. read more