Loved it! We arrived shortly after opening and just before a rain downpour. Our host server greeter could NOT have been friendlier. The garden burger looked and tasted almost homemade. My pork poutine was g-r-e-a-t. The perfect combination of flavor, moisture, and good old fashioned p-I-g. Thank you for your hospitality! read more

The place we were hoping to go to was closed. Saw this place, looked inviting, so we gave it a shot. The staff was very patience with us non French speakers. The food was delicious, I had La Mexicaine. I highly recommend. read more

Frite Alors - La Mexicaine - American Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Went here for lunch yesterday, they claim they have the best fries in town, they are pretty good. Had this with a 3 type of meat sandwich (I don't remember the name, sorry) which comes with fries and a homemade sauce. I chose the aioli . Sauces are pretty good, spicy is really good as well. Sandwich is delicious, great sauce. Fries were really good with a decent helping. Service is really good, waiter had good recommendations and was very friendly. Would definately go again read more

Frite Alors - a basket of fries and a sandwich - American Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Awesome poutines! Got their large duck poutines and frites alors (bell pepper, mushroom, bacon). Both were good but the duck one gets a little monotonous in flavor after a while. They were generous with their duck though. Each of their large portions is good to share for 2 people as a meal. Love their squeaky curds, generous sauce and crispy fries. read more

Frite Alors - Duck poutine - American Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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We had a nice visit, and the food was great service was amazing wonderful people here we will definitely come here again

Calories Food Item 1078 2 large servings of french fries 569 1 serving of cheese curd 123 1 cup of gravy 356 2 hamburger patties 60 1 serving of sautéed onions 720 Mayonnaise based dipping sauce (x4) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2906 1 order of poutine w/steak and onions + dipping sauces What 2906 calories could have gotten me: - 5 Filet Mignons - 1 slice of cheesecake w/ whipped cream at Cheesecake Factory - 1 generous serving of Fettuccine Alfredo w/ extra Parmesan, a side of Filet Mignon and lobster tail in butter - 4 sticks of pure blissful rich delicious butter on single slice of toast - 50 pounds of salad with a bottle of ranch dressing (low fat) Cons for eating: - 1 pound of pure fat on my thighs - Heavy water retention from salt overindulgence - Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, constipation - Clogged arteries, heart attack guaranteed Pros for eating: - Good value: superior calorie/$ ratio - Pretty darn tasty Garcon! One poutine w/ steak and onions with a side of sauces please! read more

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I used to be a great fan of Frites Alors - for about 20 years. My last experiences at the Rachel location were average so I decided to try the St-Laurent location in take-out. My default burger is the Royal de Charlevoix which is supposed to be made with pasture meat from Charlevoix with extra cheese. What they gave me is hard to describe... 1- no extra cheese, actually less than the normal portion at Rachel 2- the meat was so overcooked that it looked like a left over that sat on the stove for a day 3- the fries were cold and the portion was much smaller than at Rachel I phoned to complain and the guy did not offer sympathy or anything. All that for an overpriced burger - over 40$ with tip. read more

Casual little joint for POUTINE and beer done right. What more do you need? POUTINE! Very friendly staff, was patient with me stumbling around and speaking weak French. read more

Such incredibly kind people working here every time! Good energy in the store always, they make you feel taken care of. I come here probably more than I should, and have never been let down with the food or the employees. :) Definitely a place to bring friends who are visiting montreal, or to take friends after a night out. Sizes are generous-- the boxes are deceivingly small. Never had a sandwich here but the fries are always good, love the Frite Alors, Limette, and American sauce, as well as the classic poutine. read more

If you are looking for authentic no-fuss no-muss poutine, this is the place our Quebecois friends swear by. And it did not disappoint. Frites Alors is a chain with locations along the hip streets of Montreal; this location on Rue Saint Laurent was convenient and close to other well-known Montreal eateries like Schwartz's Deli and a Juliette et Chocolat branch. First, Frites Alors endeared itself to me by using a font from Tintin comics, and the perfect aroma of well-cooked and seasoned fries that enveloped us upon entering. The standard poutine is Le Vladimir (a nice pun on the name "Putin"); unfortunately there is a poutine named after George Bush with steak (please change the name, Frites!). We each had a Stewart's Cherry Soda and La Frites Alors Poutine, with peppers, onions, and mushrooms. The veloute and fries and cheese curds tasted great together. The cheese especially was so authentic. Don't order anything bigger than a small unless you're sharing. read more

Frite Alors - La Frites Alors et Cherry Soda. - American Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Early morning, what's better than a quite bite at Frite Alors. My boyfriend and I finally had our first taste of poutine in Montreal. We ordered the classic poutine and ate it on the go since we had quite a number of destinations to hit up. Hot poutine in the morning is amazing. Fries, gravy and cheese curds is just the perfect match made. I liked how the gravy tasted, light and definitely not to overwhelmingly salty. Pair it with the fries and cheese and I was having an early morning orgasm in my mouth. So far, the best poutine I had in Montreal. But I certainly will keep looking. read more

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I also followed Kenneth's revue and went for the poutine with steak and mushrooms. I gotta say, I really enjoyed it. Total props to Yelpers for once again leading me to another great eating experience! The curds were fresh and not overly salty and the fries were perfectly done and very, very crispy. Additionally, super friendly staff, with loads of personality. So go to one of the many surrounding, overly priced restaurants if you want to be seen, but check this out if you really want to eat! read more

Better eat their fries fresh, when they are good - the next day not so much. Excellent spiced Aioli. Good portion of fries, spicy Merguez sausages and a decent side salad with celery, radish and tasty Vinaigrette. All together a pretty serious portion (plate); good to share. read more

This was my first poutine experience. The food was really great, the waiter was extremely friendly and suggested we order the Montréal. The Montréal was covered in gravy, meat and of course, cheese curds. I think I enjoyed the cheese curds more than anything. I learned that you must eat the poutine quickly because towards the end of the meal, the fries were soggy and therefore, not as tasty. The dish was big enough to split between two people. The atmosphere at this spot is super cool and I enjoyed their selection of local craft beers. I recommend checking out this spot, especially if you're a poutine virgin. However, I cannot speak for those that are poutine veterans because I'm not sure how the fare matches up to other poutine delights. read more

Frite Alors - The Montréal Poutine - American Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Had the classic poutine and it was delicious! Service was great and the patio was quite nice! Would visit again!

POUTINE. Obviously, a must-do in Montreal. Frite Alors is a chain with an outpost within walking distance from our hotel, making it the perfect midday beer and fries stop while basking in the afternoon sun. My personal take on poutine is that there's no need to dress it up with anything fancy. It's best as the Nordiques made it - simply-done frites, thick brown gravy, and gluttonous cheese curds. Don't dress it up with sweet potato tots, bison sauce, or havarti melts. As such, the absolute best thing you can order at Frite Alors is La Vladimir, the "regularly" done poutine with no additional accoutrements. It looks plain and tastes great. The group ordered some other poutines that were totally skippable. Their regular fries are done well, too, if you prefer the dipping methodology. There are a boatload of sauces to pick from and I honestly don't remember what we chose (Maybe the simple aioli? Or the Bearnaise?) but I remember it being good. There's a small patio outside that we promptly commandeered, and yes, a nice selection of Canadian beers awaited. read more

I was right around the corner from Frite Alors and really wanted French fries. I pulled up my trusty Yelp app and Frite Alors seemed like a natural choice so away I went! Their fries are served in a classical European cone and come with a choice of homemade sauces. I chose the Andalouse which is a combo of mayo, tomatoes, and spices and it was quite nice. Because a pregnant woman cannot live on fries alone (well I probably could, but it would take quite a lot of fries) I also ordered a burger. It was just a regular hamburger with cheese, relish, mustard, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes. It was really, really big though. I ended up eating only about half of it. I took my order to go as I was at an event around the corner so I can't speak to the dining in experience, but the people that helped me were fast and friendly. I was in and out of there with my much-desired fries in no time and I enjoyed them thoroughly! read more

Frite-Alors has a following, although sometimes I wonder why... The portions are small, the food is meh and the fries - their namesake - are barely decent...all this for a large price tag and below average service make this a no-go. I would only consider returning if it was for a friend's birthday and they chose the place. Overrated. read more

Had a large fry here with some sort of mayo based sauce. The order was up in just a moment and delivered promptly, so the service was A-Okay. The fries on the other hand were decent but not great. Maybe I was left with the bottom of the bag or something but it seemed like I was just getting pieces of fries. Once I dug in to them they started to get a little mushy. The sauce lacked flavor and I was given just a tiny little paper cup full. There's lots more better food options in the area so I can't really recommend this place. I was expecting Dutch style fries, but Frites Alors just doesn't quite deliver. read more

Being located 140 feet from the dance studio where I practiced for 7+ hours was a plus. Someone had recommended this spot to me, so it was an easy decision to check poutine off my todo list. My only wish now was to read my wife's old review and maybe try another place during my short 2 day visit. Pluses: easy to read menu, friendly customer service, felt that the gravy was light and not too overwhelming, squeaky cheese. Minuses: more gravy toward the bottom with mushier fries. Next time, I think I want to go with a local or someone more acquainted with poutine. I'm still a novice and learning. read more

On the second day of my three-day visit in Montreal I was nervous I would leave without tasting any of my beloved poutine. A friend was going to Frite Alors down the street and offered to bring back some for me. Should I wait to see if I can get something better? Whatever, I can always eat it twice. By the time he returned I was rather famished and ready to dig in. However, I was quickly disappointed by the quality of this poutine. The fries were already getting cold and mushy, the gravy was a strange orangey-brown color, but at least the cheese curds held their squeak. For $9, I was left wanting much more. Even after sharing with two friends, several fries and too much gravy were left at the bottom of the box. Read my review of Patati Patata for my far superior poutine experience the next day. read more

I'm giving this place a 5 star review because I am a Canadian currently living in the US and I have never been to Montreal before this past weekend. My friend and I were touring around and decided to try the original poutine and a local beer (recommended by our waiter). It was a nice day out so we sat in the window seats with the open doors enjoying people watching. It was delicious and we ate the whole thing! So happy we stopped! read more

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Rude host and burnt fries soaked in oil. If you crave for fries that are as soft as noodles, then it's a must visit place. Otherwise, there are dozens of other options around this place. read more

Almost had to give it a 4 because of the absolutely outstanding service I received, but the food really wasn't that great. For the price of decent food, this place offers a bit more than fast food. I ordered a pork burger and tried a regular beef burger, both were decently cooked and juicy. The fries weren't bad, very crunchy, not crispy, crunchy, which made for a not-so-great poutine. The fries were served with a number of mayonnaise based sauces to choose from, which were okay, but not a lot more than small portion of mayo + something. The salad was watery green on an awkward dish. All-in-all it was fine, not worth the hype, but worth the your business. read more

Frites Alors offers a delicious and overwhelming gorge fest in a bright cartoony setting. It's a fantastic place to stop while shopping on St. Laurent, but it may slow you down for shopping afterwards due to all the waddling. They have a tasty array of poutine, without getting too weird with the ingredients. However, the creativity is welcomed with their wide selection of burgers, including some vegetarian alternatives. While you're filling your gullet with gravy, curds and fries, you may as well carbonize the concoction with one of their many beers. Their prices are moderate and their service is good. read more

I'm transplanted from Nova Scotia. Maybe I'm just too used to "wrong" poutine, went to the wrong spot or misc but I was unwhelmed by the poutine. I ordered the classic, normal poutine to go. It was sort of sweet, I'm used to a more peppery gravy, and the fries weren't bad but, I dunno. I'll try to find another poutine place eventually but I'm sticking to tofu and apples for a while. Service was meh, price was meh flirting with bleh. If you're cool that made sense read more

YES! as soon as i got to montreal, i needed to have poutine. in the bronx, we have disco fries at the diner, very similar...but no curds, just mozzarella (bronx...remember?) so when i sat down, i ordered my delicious traditional poutine and a boreale beer, watched a canadiens game and butchered the french language....what a great night! would've had more poutine there throughout the trip, but i thought i might die from a heart attack if i did....also it was pretty hard to walk between frites alors and the hotel on a sheet of ice. no wonder you guys love hockey...why no salting the pavement? us new yorkers are a privileged, entitled bunch who can't handle such things! read more

Out of all the poutine I tried in Montreal, this one was my favorite. We ordered the poutine that came with steak, mushrooms, and onions and it was sinfully delicious: crisp fried potatoes, savory gravy, squeaky fresh curds, and seared meat! I wish I ordered another poutine instead of the burger, which was actually kinda dry to me. Too bad, I can't find decent fresh curd where I am in the states. read more

I am giving this a 5 star review because as I see it, you go here for 1 thing, and 1 thing only. French fries. At least that's what we went for, and it's all that we got. We walked in, paid $4 for a small order, and walked out. I'm not going to pretend I remember what kind of sauce we had (D thinks it was a sun-dried tomato and basil, all I know is that it was good). But like I just said in the parenthetical there, it was damn tasty. The guy told us what most people go for, and we went for something else. But I have a feeling that it wouldn't have mattered. I'm sure they were all solid. I don't know what else they serve nor do I much care. If you're here for a review of anything else on the menu, sorry to disappoint but this is all I got. I guess in a way this is how I like to approach things. Don't go to a diner for the smoked halibut dinner platter. Likewise, don't go to a French fry joint and get a Caesar salad. Come for the fries, eat the fries, enjoy the fries. And be happy you did. Well worth it, enjoy the trip. read more

The fries were somewhat disappointing, especially if you've had pommes frites at other locations. For me, Belgian fries have a distinctive, specific taste that it seems these does lacked. However, my group was blown away by the quality of the burgers and sandwiches. Simply excellent, with great speciality buns. The servers are all extremely helpful. Warning for vegetarians, fries cooked in beef fat. read more

Frite Alors - Nice decor - American Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I ordered the poutine with duck on it. It was super yummy and the waitress was very helpful and polite. read more

Frite Alors - American Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We had this poutine with meat and mushrooms over it. I wanted more gravy though. It wasn't the salty mess you get at New York Fries, but I expected all the stuff on the fries to really add a little bit more flavor than what I tasted. But I did eat their cheekily named Rudolph Burger. Montreal's brimming with meat gamier than what I usually find in other restaurants. The burgers are served on a nice foccacia bun with pickles, a nice leaf of lettuce, and a toothpick speared through the middle. Satisfying, and a fun, low-key atmosphere. read more

The fries we got were large size, and it was very thick cut and fried to perfection. The sauces were good, but not crazy amazing. The workers are very nice and they gave extra sauces with no charge. read more

Go in a group, there are a variety of sauces for the fries and it's fun trying a bunch. Order a wacky burger! The caribou burger was really interesting and very tasty. Bigger variety of soft drink that most places here. Great service and great price/experience ratio. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Full Review: This little franchise is a burger + fires joint with a twist. They offer interesting meats in their burgers (caribou or bison anyone?) and one of their burgers has apples in it. It's a cosy little place with dim lighting and a happy waitress that was more than happy to stand around and listen while I spent 5 minutes looking at their fridge of drinks and figuring out which of the 12 or so unique mayo-based sauces I want to get with my fries. The bizarre varieties of drinks, sauces and unique twists placed on the burgers is what makes this place delightful. You won't just go in there and order: "Cheeseburger, all dressed and a coke." It will sound more like this: "I'll have the Rudolph with Indonesian sauce and a lime soda." The Rudolph, which is the 3rd or 4th burger I've had there since I've discovered the place is a caribou with onion jam, pickles and a sour mayo sauce. It's the burger that finally made me decide to add this review to my burger list. The flavour in the caribou was rich and juicy. Very enjoyable, especially with the sour pickle and sweet onion jam. It created a burst of flavour that I really enjoyed. The other burgers I've had before were also unique but all beef. They weren't as juicy but equally interesting. If you like green apples and brie (2 things I adore) I recommend having the burger that has those in it (can't remember it's name). I would never really tell you to go to this place alone. Before I get to that, let me digress a moment: Food, isn't always necessarily related JUST to the way it tastes - at least I try and skew my reviews not to always reflect that. Situation and atmosphere are very important in eating. So why never go alone to Frite Alors? It's multitude of mayo sauces. Every time I've been there, we were at least 3 people and we each order a different sauce so that we can mix and match and maximize the interesting experience that I always have when we go to Frite Alors. The fries themselves aren't particularly special, but honestly, that doesn't mean anything to me. I come from Lebanon and while this may sound either extremely stupid or pompous, I've yet to taste a tuber like the ones grown in Lebanon. If I were to collective rate ALL fries I've had in Montreal, it wouldn't really exceed a 2* rating at it's VERY VERY best. read more

Service was great, would have given 4 stars but the price was a little high for the food ($60 for a sandwich + large poutine, 2 beers + tip)

Frite Alors does not disappoint when it comes to food. The burgers are delicious and the poutine is authentic. The service is lacking. Recently, I frequented Frite Alors and was in the process of paying the bill. I had already put aside a very generous tip for the waitress, out of sight. While I was paying with the card machine, she felt the need to remind me that "service was not included" in a very condescending tone. It is bad form for a dining experience and would expect better trained waitstaff from such a popular location. read more

This place used to be good few years ago, but not anymore. The food quality is comparable only to a cheap fast food chain, but it does not get ready fast. They prioterize Foodora orders and let other customers wait and wait. The fries are made with frozen potatoes, the burger patty was small and almost burned, and it was not served in a burger bun. read more

We went here for dinner. Tired and hungry. The hotdog and grilled cheese w/bacon green apple were both good. Being a poutine virgin , I decided to order some. It was awful. I found out the gravy was gluten free and there were 4 cheese curds on top at most. The server was nice but you don't go out to eat for just the service. We didn't go home hungry but would not return. read more

Over the years I have popped in from time to time. On my most recent trip I noticed signs of MBA crackdown and small-sizing. The prices had jumped up again, which gave me pause. The fun Tintin references and drawings have been excised in favour of some middling grunge-esque counter-culture. The burgers seemed smaller. There are TVs in the dining area, in case you don't have one at home, or you miss your TV after thirty minutes away from it. EDIT: Since this review, I came back around around 9 pm to get a chicken burger to go. The goth taking my order and working the till said one word to me. I usually tip but my patience was tested this time. As for the chicken, it was quite tiny indeed. I think I will save up my money or just go to Belle Province across the street, where there is less attitude and it is less expensive. read more

This place had incredible Poutine. Well worth the visit. I went to the location in Montreal, nearest Mont Royal. The staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was great. It was so good, I went back the next day! read more