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    La Poutine

    3.6 (159 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Donair Poutine
    Janey T.

    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!

    Erika G.

    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

    Big Mac poutine
    Brenda L.

    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!

    The classic!
    Devin B.

    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.

    Dee L.

    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.

    Large meat lovers to go!
    Kristin K.

    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.

    Jacob B.

    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!

    May A.

    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

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    Latoya W.

    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

    The Quebecoise

    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.

    Jason L.

    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.

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    Peperoni pizza is not a hard thing to do adequately. Just the worst, pizza is easy to get right and…read morethe Margin is very good. Pathetic

    Well... Color me completely underwhelmed…read more Strike 53 off my list.. and let's get this place in my rear view mirror. Shiney new shop. New strip mall... New part of town. If it were literally ALL in the presentation...then all would be well. But in the Donair game...it's flavor and value! Both of which are severely lacking. I walked in with high expectations given the presentation. I left disappointed...hungry...and way too clean. Staff were friendly. My regular was almost $9. And it was the smallest donair I have ever had. With my Iced tea, it was ~$12.50. I was in awe of how little my donair was. Just a sad little thing. Roughly rhe size of a pop can. Good grief ‍ Meat...dry. Almost rubbery. Little flavor. Sweet sauce...thick...but bland. I completely removed my meal from all it's wrappers, and only needed one napkin to wipe my face. There was no moisture in this thing. There was no mess. No drips. Nothing. Not what a donair should be! Pita was ok...but tiny. For better or worse...the veggies were the best part. Fresh and flavorfull. Put a mark on the proverbial wall. I never thought that veggies could be the highlight! Bottom line... I would be dejected if this were my local shop. I would travel and find something better. Take my word for it. There are plenty of better options. Objects in this rear view mirror are hopefully farther than they appear...

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