La Poutine is a small place but serves poutines with big flavours. It's a cozy place, and La Poutine has eleven kinds of poutines to choose from. Service is very good every time I visit to eat, and you get your foods fast as well. It's nice during the summer, as you can eat your poutine on the picnic tables outside. read more

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Great portion sizes, flavors and very friendly staff. The smoked meat on the poutine was very tasty. There are 2-3 tables inside this is more of a take out place with limited parking in the back. read more

La Poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Great service and good poutine. But, this was the first time I'd ever had it, so have nothing to compare it to. Note: this is not a sit down restaurant and all they have is poutine. It's quick service. Lots of poutine options, but if you're with someone who wants another option, this is not the place. read more

La Poutine - Yummy - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I've eaten many different poutines, including from Quebec. These are amazing! Real cheese curds, yummy gravy. I love the generous portions and the many many gluten free options. Ordered delivery so unsure about atmosphere but was relieved that my gf dish was clearly marked. Will eat here again! read more

The Donair($11) Traditional Poutine, donair meat, garlic sweet sauce, red onion, tomatoes The sweet and savoury of this poutine was amazing! I enjoyed this a lot and wish there was more! read more

La Poutine - Donair Poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Not much food for the price, there was basically no buffalo sauce on my buffalo poutine but it was drenched in ranch I may as well have gotten a regular poutine. The owner also left a snarky remark which is very unprofessional. Much better poutine from many other places. read more

The poutine here is always orgasmically delicious. Some of their flavours are a bit weird (PB and J poutine?) but of course I just not order those ones. :) The ones I do get are always very tasty. The cheese curds squeak when you put your fork in them so you know they're genuine. I've been to Montreal before and had authentic Quebec poutine - it's on par which I guess is not too surprising since the owners are Quebec ex-pats. Awesome poutine, always recommend. My favorites are the Big Mack, the Taco one and the one with bacon bits and onion - I can't remember what that one is called. :) I also bought their poutine lip balm as a gag gift for Christmas. :) read more

Is poutine the most Canadian food invention? Probably yes. Emerging from Quebec in the late 1950s, this french fries, cheese curds and brown gravy combo has become one of the quintessential dishes of Canadian cuisine. Here are some of my own personal (judgmental) thoughts on poutine and how it's supposed to be made: 1. Crispy french fries. Must be fried twice to a golden perfection. 2. Cheese curds. Must be squeaky. Cheese will melt on the outside while retaining a cool, squeaky centre. DO NOT consume a "poutine" made with shredded cheese. Blasphemy! 3. Sauce brune. The gravy is known as a "brown sauce." Should be silky and piping hot. If these three points are not met then the poutine is generally not worth my time. (Let's have some standards, people!) VUE Weekly named La Poutine as the #1 Best Poutine 2018 and #1 Best French Fries 2018 and therefore I had to check them out! (I've tried their poutine years ago. But since that time I spent 3.5 years living in Montreal, so I figured that I'm due to try them again.) The little shop in Garneau has been around for quite some time now (it opened in 2011) and is pretty undisputed as thee spot for poutine in Edmonton. One of the owners is actually from Quebec, which is certainly comforting. You need that built-in expertise! The restaurant is very small, however there is seating for about 10 people and they offer outdoor seating as well (even in the winter!). The space is simple and clean with the ordering counter as the focal point. There are some fleur-de-lis here and there which are necessary! And the menu is pretty straight forward: They've got poutine and almost nothing else! I visited on a Saturday evening and I came prepared. The menu consists of sixteen different poutine concoctions, ranging from very traditional Quebec styles to versions that are definitely suited to a Western palate. (The Perogy and the The Donair scream Edmonton to me.) I like seeing this! It means that they understand their audience. (However they don't have a poutine with hot dog in it, and that might be one of the most Quebecois ways to eat a poutine.) They also make a feature poutine that changes every once in a while and it's fun to keep an eye out for what they create next! La Poutine does claim to take the tree main ingredients very seriously, which is key. Their fries are hand-cut from locally grown russet potatoes and twice fried in canola oil. The cheese curds are brought in from Quebec for added authenticity. And there are three types of gravy to choose from; Traditional (Quebecois-style), Beef (Western-style), and they also do a gluten-free gravy. All of the poutines some in regular or large size and a couple even come in a mini size. As for the beverages at La Poutine, I have some criticisms. They offer cans of pop, which is totally fine, however they don't carry the correct kind. Everyone in Quebec knows that a poutine (or any fast food, really) is to be enjoyed with either a cherry coke or a spruce beer. Neither of these are options at La Poutine. They do have Pepsi, which is probably the next most acceptable thing to drink, but it would be so much better if they carried a few more classic choices. I was very ready to commit some food crimes and to crush a whole pile of fries, curds and gravy. First up, The Big Mack (Traditional poutine + ground beef + house mack sauce + lettuce + red onion + pickles + toasted sesame seeds - $9.50 for regular). Big Mac-themed foods are so hot right now and are a major trend. I was happy to see that La Poutine is on board! I thought that they totally pulled this off and did an excellent job of creating a Big Mac in poutine form. It tasted exactly like it. The fresh lettuce, pickles and special sauce really brings in the exact flavour and mouthfeel that you would expect. And I especially liked the nice touch of adding sesame seeds to mimic the hamburger bun - so smart! The "weirdest" poutine on the menu is likely The P.B. (Traditional poutine + bacon + maple PB&J drizzle + crushed peanuts - $9.50 for regular) although to me, it really doesn't sound weird at all. It just sounds like something that I would love to eat. We ordered it as our "wild card" item, although I was pretty sure that it was going to be great. This was the one! We all agreed that this was the best poutine of the four that we ordered! Ultra unique, the flavours in this poutine just make sense. The PB&J drizzle offered that amazing, crave-worthy, salty and sweet combo and the crushed peanuts brought a great texture. I kept forgetting that there is bacon in this, which is the absolute best protein that they could have chosen. This poutine was fun, different and delicious! Next up we wanted to sample something really traditional to get a feel for how they're doing a true classic. The Quebecois (Traditional poutine + shaved Montreal smoked meat - $9.50 for regular). I was skeptical of how good their smoked meat could possibly be, but it wasn't half bad. The cured, smoky t read more

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It was my first time at la poutine. I've heard a lot of good things about it but never tried it for myself. The restaurant is small but workers are friendly and and knowledgeable! They recommended me to try the Big Mac poutine. I believe there was beef, shredded lettuce, gravy, pickles, some sort of spicy mayo sauce and sesame seeds! Basically a Big Mac in poutine form. Flavour was good. I enjoyed it. The fries were a bit soggy but nevertheless the flavour makes up for that. Has a unique blend of textures when you pop it in your mouth. Crunchiness from the lettuce and pickles and soft warm French fries with gravy! read more

La Poutine - Big Mac poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I am going to start this review with an important note: parking is TERRIBLE! Seriously, it is so hard to find a place to park with everywhere threatening to tag and tow or outright prohibiting parking. From here, I'm just going to assume you found a place to park and have made it to the shop. La Poutine is a teeny place with a HUGE menu! I knew we were getting just the classic poutine, but the menu has so many versions; "Grandma's" sounds good, with its chicken and peas. Almost a chicken pot pie inspiration. Others include an Indian flavored poutine, donair, even a vegan option. When ordering the classic (traditional?) we were given the choice between the "traditional" gravy or a darker beef gravy. We stick with the traditional. The portion we got was perfect for the two of us. Fries were hot and fresh. They were covered in a generous serving of gravy, and a bunch of tasty, squeaky cheese curds! It tasted great, too! Definitely a good and comforting snack on a very cold day. We devoured it all as soon as we got to the car! Now, if you simply fall in love with this poutine, just know that inside, they sell powdered gravy mix and even poutine-scented lip balm! Yes, it DOES actually kinda smell like poutine! If parking was easier, I'd be quicker to return, but for now I can just dream of the delicious poutine-y goodness. Mmmmm. read more

La Poutine - The classic! - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

If you love poutine this is your #1 shop, even if you only like it. From traditional (arguably the best) to bunch of fresh varieties I highly recommend stopping by. Like past reviewers before me have said, a great poutine MUST have 3 great things, crispy light fried French fries (often fried twice) cheese curds from Quebec, and a light gravy (Traditionally not beef gravy). La Poutine nails all three out of the park, they import top notch cheese curds, they fry their russet potatoes twice, and the gravy is super flavourful and light enough to be able to devour an entire poutine to your self. Needless to say, if your in canada for any reason, go get one of these amazing poutines. read more

This place never disappoints! Tried the taco poutine today: fresh cut taters with beef gravy, curds, shredduce, sour cream, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and taco beef then topped with crushed cheesy nacho chips. The fries are always crispy and the poutine is nicely layered so you always get a good bite right to the end. Can wait to try another flavour next time. read more

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Hmm... I don't have anything new to add per se. It was good but the prices were crazy high considering the cost of ingredients and the size of the store. We had to come 3 times in order to eventually be lucky enough to snag parking. I enjoyed the squeaky fries but honestly - I'd rather pay 1/2 the price for twice as much at the Costco food court. read more

La Poutine - Large meat lovers to go! - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Considering how much I love poutine it's hard To believe this was my first time here. It's a really small storefront with only about 10 seats so taking it to go is probably the easiest if they're busy. But poutine is always the best fresh so if you can eat in I recommend it. There's lots of fun options on the menu. I got the Hot Wing. And would again in a heartbeat. The service was awesome and super friendly. Honestly the only reason I didn't give it five stars was due to its location. It can be tricky to get to an parking around there really isn't great at all. read more

If you give this place any less than 5 stars I honestly don't know if I'd believe you! When planning my trip here this place quickly made my list as you have to eat poutine in Canada! This is a very small restaurant with limited seating but they do have a couple of tables outside which was nice. We were greeted by a very nice lady who took our order and promptly brought our food out within minutes. We ordered the traditional, wild mushroom, and québécois(which comes with Quebec smoked meat). I immediately dig into the traditional, and fell in love once my fork hit my tongue! The fries with the salty gravy and creamy cheese curds is a combination that can't be beat! The wild mushroom comes with a truffle cream and wild mushrooms which adds a really nice earthy flavor that tones things down a bit. The third and final poutine, the québécois was good. The only thing bad I can say is the salty meat with the salty gravy can be a bit much, but that's nothing against the restaurant. My Canadian friend that we spent our time with even said this is the best poutine she's had! This will be one of my first stops if and when I'm back to Canada! Simply amazing! read more

La Poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I am having a craving for poutine today. So had a coupon from the schools savings book and it was close to work. Located right on 109 st. By Garneau theatre. Small establishment with some chairs inside and outdoor tables. Fries were hand cut and homemade vegan gravy. Cheese curds were squeaky. Generous amount of gravy that covered the fries. Parking is hard. We were just lucky to find one in the back. If you love the gravy you can purchase some powder to make at home. Overall good poutine. I would only go if I have a coupon as it's a little pricey for a regular size at $7. Which is the size of a to go hamburger container but enough for one person to eat and feel satisfied. Happy eating read more

La Poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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My honest review: I decided to try this out after seeing reviews and wanting a good poutine. I was disappointed. Coming from Sherwood park it was difficult to find anywhere around to park. Had to walk about 6 blocks to get there. Asked the people outside on the 2 picninc tables how it was. They said it's ok. Not very enthusiastically. Inside was 4-5 chairs and a few small ledges to eat on. Very small inside. I asked for a poutine, and was charged $9.45. A few minutes later I got a small sized poutine which apparently is the medium size. I took the poutine and started to eat it walking back to my car. The gravy seemed hot and tasty. The fries were soggy and seemed like they were sitting around for sometime. Definitely not cooked to order. The poutine came out too fast for that. The cheese curds were not melted whatsoever and were actually fridge/freezer cold in the middle. Nothing tasted terrible but I didn't want cold/thawing cheese curds. I finished the small poutine by the time I got to my car. Not worth the $$ or the time to get there. Won't be back. read more

Wow! Just wow!!! I LOVE poutine and this place tops anything I have ever had, even Costco poutine. Let's start with the gravy, I had the hole made beef gravy and it was amazing!! Nice and rich, the right amount of salty and not chalky at all. The fries are hand cut and locally sourced. I ordered the Big Mac poutine and it was sooooooo good! Like who would have thought? It had the poutine base topped with ground beef, house made Big Mac sauce, shredded lettuce, pickles and sesame seeds. This blend of flavours on the poutine was to die for!! I totally recommend! I would travel across the city for this read more

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As I have already tried their Traditional Poutine and their Quebecoise Poutine (both are amazing), I decided to try some of their other flavors while I'm still here in Edmonton, as I unfortunately fly back to Los Angeles on April 4. So for every day that I was still here in Edmonton, I went to La Poutine and tried a different flavor. On my second day, I tried The Hot Wing and was blown away because it actually tasted like a Buffalo hot wing, and I feel like the green onion really complemented the spice of the Buffalo chicken wing flavor and the sour cream, and the result was heaven on my tongue. The day after that, I tried the Big Mack and was surprised by how accurate the name is, as it really does taste like you're biting into a Big Mac sandwich at McDonald's... the Big Mack is great, it's just not my favorite because I'm not a fan of the taste of pickles or of McDonald's, it's just a personal preference. The day after that, I tried The Supreme and I feel like this was the best one yet, it's amazing.. The sour cream and the bacon bits and the green onion all combined to make the best poutine I've ever had, it was marvelous! You have to try The Supreme. On my last day, I tried their Feature poutine at the time, which was The Lotza Mozza, which had fried mozzarella sticks, marinara drizzle, and a little bit of parsley, and I was impressed because it was so unique and it tasted like I was biting into a pasta. All the flavors I have tried were wonderful, but my absolute favorites were the Hot Wing, The Supreme (phenomenal), and The Quebecoise. I've tried so many poutine places in Ontario and specifically Toronto, but La Poutine in Edmonton is the best poutine shop I've ever had. Amazing poutine, and creative, unique, out-of-the-box flavors. I am going back to Los Angeles tomorrow and will miss La Poutine we don't have poutine like this in LA. read more

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Viva la Poutine! I'm not going to make any sweeping statements about this being as good as poutine I've had in Quebec (it's not), but what their serving up at this little shop in North Garneau is pretty darn good. Hand-cut fries done brown with skin on - check! Actual cheese curds (not Mozza) that squeak on your teeth - check! Herby brown gravy thick enough to coat and not run - check! Well, you've pretty much got a darn good poutine. Aside from the traditional fries, curds and gravy, la Poutine also serves up 14 combos with different meats (beef, chicken, sausage, bacon, chili), a veggie option and an Italian meat sauce version. You can also choose between the traditional brown sauce or a beef based gravy. I've been eating the "Granny" with chicken and peas thrown on. This is also a pretty Quebecois version. Though in Quebec, it's usually shredded rotisserie chicken (another Quebec fave) and here it's just cubed white meat. Of course, the rotisserie version is more flavourful, but la Poutine's Granny passes muster. Certainly, you can't eat this every day and it's a little pricey. I've had giant plates of poutine in Montreal for $5. La Poutine charges between $7 and $10. Still it's a generous serving of pretty good food with quality ingredients. The larger serving is easily a pound or more of food. It's in the neighbourhood for me and likely to get a few more visits. My only real quibble is that the poutine is served in a tub which is great for take out, but terrible for even distribution of sauce and curds, especially at the bottom. Poutine is still best on a plate so that all the fries get an even coat of sauce. read more

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My Wife and I received poutines the other day. My wife ordered the Thanksgiving Special and it had none of the thanksgiving stuff on it. I got the party poutine, and it didn't have nearly as many cheese curds as in the other times we've gotten poutines in the past. This sucks, cause we really use to love Your poutines read more

In a word: yummm! I wasn't aware this place had been around for years, but am I glad I know about it now! They make a great poutine just about any way you can imagine it with their huge selection and have great service to offer. What else is there to say? Come on down and visit this place if you're a proper patriotic poutine lover! read more

La Poutine - Always love me a great Donair Poutine, and this place more than delivers! - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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The restaurant... 3 stars, the food truck...a 4! Starting off...if you're really Canadian, it's pronounced pou-tin. Not poooteen. :-) I've visited the restaurant several times, and I prefer the truck. What's tough is that in the winter... trucks aren't running. :( So first, food. yes, it's a bit pricey, but the inlaws love it, so...when they are in town from up north, we visit. they do indeed serve gluten free patrons, so I get to join in when we go. Your choice of gravy is Traditional - a lighter gravy (vegan), Gluten Free (also vegan) or Beef... I've never had the beef or traditional (obvious reasons - raise hand if you're celiac), and I've tried several different poutine combos. While they were all good, I haven't managed to get "crispy on the outside" fries at the restaurant. Food truck - amazing fries. I have had friends tell me they didn't know what happened - they get crispy ones all the time. Maybe I just have bad timing? There are two sizes to order - and they are thoughtful enough to use compostable containers made from sugar cane pulp. Which is awesome since the City of Edmonton has embarked on a mega composting project and I don't worry (as much) about extra landfill. The restaurant itself is "cozy". Yup. that's code for - you might not get a seat inside. 10 seats inside, 12 out, yes, even in winter they set up some chairs and tables on the expansive sidewalk. You might want to consider take-out, heck, the river valley isn't too far down the path and there's plenty of excellent paths, benches and grassy seating there. Parking - oh this is fun. There are spots out back, but it's a gamble. You do NOT want to park in the pay spots and risk not paying - they do come by often. Pay for the parking, IF you find it. There are some street spots, but be aware of the tow away zones during rush hour. Again... not fun. Across the street - nope. Don't. Now there IS one, (ok three) way to always get (or not need) parking: ride your bicycle or scooter!! Ding ding, meep meep. The third is take the High Level streetcar (runs Mid-May to Thanksgiving). You CAN get your poutine fix delivered by skipthedishes.com... but it's not going to be the same hot and fresh! The restaurant hours are pretty generous to get your squeak on - 10pm most nights, 8pm Sundays, closed Mondays. During Food Truck season (generally May - Oct/Thanksgiving) you can also book the truck for catering. Book early - dates this tasty could be full. Mmmmmmm. read more

This place is my go-to lunch spot and never disappoints! It is always fast and tasty but my one picky point would be that, for my tastes they cover the fries and curds in a little too much gravy. I find my toppings are swimming in gravy by the time I reach the bottom of the container. Other than that this place is a favourite of mine! I recently tried the perogy and was delighted with my choice. Will definitely be back, then back again! read more

Yes, it alright. Very simple poutinery next to the garneau theatre. Lots of options menu wise including two kinds of gravy traditional and the thicker one. It's very small so more often than not you'll be getting poutine to go. We had the Peroghy which consisted of sour cream, caramelized onions, piece of sausage, fries, traditional gravy and cheese curds. A large set us back 11-12$ and it was shared satisfactorily by 2. It was very tasty. And I loved sitting on the outside tables. Perfect place for people watching. read more

La Poutine - The Peroghy - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This place is simply delicious. La Poutine nails the essentials of poutine, while giving the creative and adventurous ample room for experimentation. The fries are hand cut, fresh, and crispy. The gravy is either the traditional québécois style (the *best*) or a western style beef gravy (to satisfy heathens or something). The cheese curds squeak, but not in the unsettling "am I eating plastic?!" way that too-fresh curds can tend to. This is as authentic as you will find in Edmonton, and could only be truer if they served the gravy on the side (and come on, let's be honest here, that's just weird - I don't care if its how it was originally done). Want to go beyond basic? Not only do they have a robust menu of deluxe offerings, but they also always have a special (which changes ...well, whenever they feel like it, I guess). I tried the special Taj Mahal - swap out the gravy, swap in a rich, spicy chana masala. Totally amazing, rich layers of flavour accented with fresh cilantro giving a real sense of fusion cuisine that you would not expect out of a hole in the wall one-dish wonder. There are a few rough edges. The place is tiny, but has outdoor seating when the weather is playing nice. There is no washroom. Drink selection is miniscule. A personal grievance of mine is that EVERY time I'm tempted to try something new I miss not having had the best traditional poutine around. I could solve this by ordering two, I suppose, but I'd like to live to see my old age. read more

La Poutine - 75% of a traditional poutine - I got excited and inhaled the other 25% before the shutter could snap - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

My boyfriend and I were so excited to grab La Poutine after his appointment this evening, we were even talking about the menu items we wanted to try. After happily ordering and driving home, we open up our poutines and both my boyfriend and I spit our poutine out. It was saltier than ocean water!! We came around 8:30 and we think they just used old evaporated gravy.....the poutines weren't even palatable with ketchup loaded on top. I'm so disappointed that I paid 25$ for those poutines to not even eat them :( read more

La Poutine - Super salty chicken poutine and another salty québécois poutine....:( what a waste of $25 - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Living in the east coast for the past couple of years made me crave for some poutine. It was suggested this was one of the best poutine places in Edmonton. I tried their Quebec smoked meat poutine. The gravy was rich and flavorful. You could really taste the spices and seasoning. The cheese curds were to die for too! Didn't taste like plastic like many poutine places I've eaten at. The meat was the only issue for me. It was too salty, sour, and didn't have much smokiness for flavor. Overall, great poutine place in YEG! read more

La Poutine - Large Quebec poutine ~$12 Good portions - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This place just hit the spot when I had a poutine craving. :) I've had other "fancy poutine" places before, but I think this one is my favourite so far. I LOVED their January "Lumberjack Poutine" special - maple baked beans and bacon and your normal poutine fixings = total winning combination. If I wasn't trying to avoid clogged arteries, I'd get another five of these before the month is over... it was hot, tasty, and pretty much just what I had hoped for. Would definitely recommend trying out one of the more adventurous flavours! The regular poutine was "just right" for one person but really does leave you wanting more. A part of me wishes that I got the large though because it really was that yummy. Bah. :P read more

La Poutine - supreme poutine (bacon + sour cream + green onion) / january 2014 'lumberjack poutine' (maple baked beans + bacon) - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I went here for my first visit the other night. Poutine is one of those classic comfort foods that's great to have on a cold winter day. The restaurant is small, more of a take away kind of place. I was impressed to see the variety of poutines that were available. I decided to go for the Quebecois, which was a combination of tradition poutine with smoked meat on the top. But for all you purists (give me cheese curds, or give me death) there is the traditional poutine. There are two types of gravy that I was offered, traditional or beef. Apparently the traditional is the type of gravy used in Quebec, it's light and vegan - and there is a vegan poutine for those who are vegan. My poutine was $7.50 for a small, but poutine is pretty filling. The cheese was squeaky, something I've never gotten at any local restaurant serving poutine. The fries were crisp and hot, and a good thickness. The gravy was pretty good, I went with traditional. But I did find it was a bit salty. The smoked meat was good, but I wish I would have opted for the classic poutine on my first visit. The service was friendly. My order took a few minutes but that's okay because everything gets made fresh. Now onto the bad part. The poutine was good, a little salty, but good. But after I finished eating my stomach was immediately bothered. I don't want to give La Poutine a really bad rating because I'm not sure what it was. If it was something in the poutine that gave me a bad reaction, or if maybe it was just too rich of a meal to have at 8pm. Hence the three stars. One day I'll go back and try the traditional poutine and see if I have the same reaction. I really hope I don't. It'd be nice to be able to eat a good poutine restaurant in Edmonton. read more

Love this place!!! So far is my favorite poutine place!!!! They have so many variety that sometimes I want to order all the menu!! I had try like 5 diferent items from the menu and I like every single one, the only bad thing I see about the place is that is very small so if a big group of people wants to go is better u order to go, and the other thing to be aware is that they take only cash and debit card, so I hope in the future the change that and maybe they get a bigger place. But if u are in the area is a good place to stop and try it or even if u just like to try new places this is a good one but be aware that is hard to find parking. read more

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The menu isnt large, and it doesnt need to be. What I really appreciate is the fresh cut fries and REAL FREAKIN CHEESE CURDS. I constantly have trouble deciding what kind of poutine I want because theyre all good. Not joking, I've tried everything they've had on the menu, and I intend to continue until the reaper comes for me. This isnt a super fancy place, they only have a couple small tables in a room the size of my dining room but thats no problem for me because I live in O'Strat. IF YOU'RE GONNA RISK A HEART ATTACK MAKE DAMNED SURE ITS A TASTY ONE. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this yet! La Poutine is one of my favourite places in Edmonton because of the variety available, location, freshness, and quality of service. I have come here and been accommodated throughout all dietary walks of my life including gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and obviously a carnivore. That's a great feature in my opinion because they appeal to all markets and have the most delicious options. Nowadays I usually get the Supreme with lots of hot sauce, but I still like to have the gluten free vegan poutine sometimes for something lighter and to get more veggies in I love that they have take home gravy because it is honestly the best! And sometimes there's just no time to go all the way down from the north side to get the best poutine fix in. I always get the large because of iously I want to stuff my face with as much of this as possible while I'm in the area and I never regret it. Whether you're looking for a cheat meal, comfort food, or just something delicious for your tastebuds you've totally got to try this place. With options like hamburger, grandma, peroghy, or pulled pork poutine and more, there's something for everyone here! read more

I've been curious about this place for awhile now, having passed by it so many times and seeing its "Opening Soon" sign but never quite seeing it actually open. We finally tried it today and while it tasted great at first, the rating slowly went from 4 stars to 3. If I could, I would give it a 3.5 to be fair. We made sure we were really hungry so we would have plenty of room in our stomachs for the mass induction of carbs. The first few bites tasted delicious, but halfway through I realized it was just too much for me. It was more the gravy that got to me than anything else. It's delicious, but too salty for my tastes. Trust me, you want a drink with this meal! The squeaky cheese is awesome -- I love feeling the squeaky texture between my teeth. My fiance, on the other hand, wasn't too crazy about it and said it was "like trying to eat erasers." He had the Party (beef with hot sauce and sour cream); I, not feeling adventurous enough, had the Traditional Poutine (both at about $9 each for large size). Upon sampling his, I decided it pretty much tasted like a taco on fries. Not bad. The place seems to be doing pretty well in its first few weeks open, perhaps due to novelty than anything else. As a result, there is very limited seating available. A few barstools along the counter seating lining the walls, and a couple tables outside for now. It's more of a "eat and go" kind of joint. Overall, would I pay another $9 for my poutine? Probably not. I could easily grab a footlong sub for a little less and is somewhat healthier. But I'm glad I at least tried it! read more

La Poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I love poutine. I've tried my fair share around the western side of Canada. The biggest issues I usually have are either, not enough curds, too much gravy or soggy fries.. I decided to pop into La poutine seeing all the mixed reviews and try it out for myself. I ordered the smoked meat poutine while my friend had the original. The amount of each ingredient per poutine was perfect. The right amount of curds, enough gravy for all the fries but not enough to soak them, fries were crunchy all the way to the end. The smoked meat was delicious and well portioned as well. I will definitely be back to try the other menu items. read more

La Poutine - Montreal smoked meat poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Finally tried this place out - boy, it did NOT disappoint! I got the Meatlover Poutine with beef gravy, and I'm so glad I did! Everything was delicious. The fries were fresh, the cheese was wonderfully squeaky, the gravy was full of flavour, and the meat was so juicy. This poutine might rival La Belle Patette in Banff as one of the best I've had. I'll definitely be back! read more

La Poutine - Large Meatlover Poutine with beef gravy. Delicious! - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I've been doing a lot of field research here and I've come to the conclusion that the poutine is pretty good. I've never at my pickiest when I'm eating poutine, but this poutine is quite satisfactory. I took a picture to remind myself what it looked like and I had no remorse in the morning. I get the vegetarian version. A lot of times vegetarian gravy can be a bit thin or watered down; that's not the case here. I think it's the powdered variety; if so, it's in the upper echelons of powdered gravy (though not as good as a mushroom based vegetarian gravy I've had). I don't know if adding peas to poutine makes it any better, but it doesn't detract from it. I suppose adding some nutritional content to poutine isn't a bad idea. The best part of the poutine is the cheese. It's quite squeaky and it retains its squeakiness even when it gets a bit soggy. It should probably be a little cheaper. Get it to go because you certainly don't want to stay any longer than you have to (especially in the wee hours of the morning). read more

La Poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This is another place that we found walking between fringe plays. I don't think I had ever noticed it before. The customer service here is outstanding. The menu was explained in detail and very cheerfully. Donair poutine: fries were crispy and cooked really well. Poutine meat and sauce were lovely. The gravy was excellent and cheese curd melted nicely. It was so good I did not even use any ketchup read more

So I did not come here for your traditional "oh I'm hungry, lets grab a poutine". My husbands 30th birthday was this weekend and I wanted to do something fun for the party and who doesn't love going to a party where theres a poutine bar....I originally called to see if I could get a food truck and unfortunately I called last minute and they were completely booked but then going online they show the options for a DIY and the ingredients you can buy. So on a Friday afternoon I go on down and when I first walked in I was like WHAAAAAAT. This place is tiny but in a cute, awww kind of way. I definitely wouldn't come here with a group of friends and have a lunch party because theres no way we'd all fit. I found the menu to be impressive, sooo many options, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, meat lovers the options are endless, and the smell just made you more hungry. At first I had no idea what I needed, cheese and gravy was as far as I had gotten. The ladies there went above and beyond, if you don't think the food deserves 5 stars the ladies there at least do. I think it was the manager that I dealt with the most and she knew her s**t. She did the math to figure out of much gravy and cheese curds I would need for 20 people, gave me the best deal and the cheapest route to go, and even gave me tips and tricks from the best fries for poutine, best way too cook them, take the cheese curds out and let them get to room temp (makes for a better gooey cheese with the gravy), to so many different ways to change up the gravy. Needless to say the poutine bar was a HUGE HIT, the cheese curds were the best, very traditional, the gravy was not too thick not too thin and salty (which in my opinion is how poutine gravy should be) and best of all it all fit in the budget. Definitely recommend! read more

With a name like "La Poutine" you'd think that they'd get poutine done right. Sadly, it is a debacle of an attempt to make real poutine. First off, it's luke warm at best. Real poutine has hot fries, covered with cheese curds, then hot gravy to melt the curds. I've never had MELTED CURDS at La Poutine. A disgrace to poutine lovers everywhere. Next, they just slap ingredients on top of each other. They don't even bother layering it so you get some fry, cheese, gravy, and meat, with every bite. Instead you pick through a layer of meat, then find some unmelted cheese curds with luke warm gravy on top of fries. I would equate La Poutine equivalent to McDonalds. Lacking quality for the sake of their consistency. You get the same thing every time and it's not very good. You could make better poutine at home by using frozen french fries, and DIY gravy mix. All in all the experience was utterly saddening. However, if you're ever in the Winnipeg Area, go to Elephant & Castle and order "The Works" Poutine, it'll be the best you've ever had in a while and 1000x better than anything La Poutine could conjure up. La Poutine is a very sad establishment to eat at because you feel like you threw your money away on some cheap fast food that is hardly palatable. read more