The Blooming Onion is often listed as the best chip wagon in Ottawa to get poutine, especially by…read moreXPress' annual reader's poll. However, I think its location gives it an edge, especially since no other chip wagons are allowed in the market. The poutine is still tasty and not too heavy. I also really like the owner and he seems to be popular amongst other patrons as well. It's obvious he enjoys his job. However, the poutine isn't phenomenal, the prices are a bit high and the hours are short and unpredictable. If you can catch it open and you're craving a poutine fix in the market, this is a pretty sweet spot to go. If you're a vegetarian, don't fret because the gravy has no meat products. ...I don't think I've encountered anyone who actually had a blooming onion at the Blooming Onion.

The blooming onion was great and the owner was really nice. The prices were a little high but it is…read morealways worth it. I will definitely visit again.

Really good food! The building look really discouraging, but the food is great!…read moreBut they do not accept any card payment.

The service is absolutely amazing, loving and welcoming, the poutine is very good goes well with a…read morepogo or a hot dog 5 stars!

I love tacolot Nepean, Chantal makes amazing tacos and her deserts omg. I would come here just for…read morethe deserts alone. The service is impeccable she's incredibly friendly, outgoing and will make sure to customize your food as needed. Tacolot is tucked away in a revamped little house and it's got quirky decorations/mish mashed tables inside that give it a homey cottage kind of feel to it.

Tacolot has excellent customer service! The chef was upbeat, super patient and detail with…read moreexplaining the menu, despite my boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place 30 mins before their closing time. We ordered 3 tacos to share - steak, pork and fried fish. The chef offered to add their housemade mango salsa to our fish taco to bring it up a notch! Food was ready in 5 mins and we were pleasantly surprised on how loaded and colourful the tacos were. He brought us forks, sharing plates and napkins without us even asking! Individual components of the tacos worked very well together without overpowering each other. We chose mild for all 3 tacos. My favourite taco was the steak as the cubes of beef were tender and juicy. We sat outside on the sole table in the parking lot which was decorated with lights. The atmosphere was really rustic with the restaurant (which is a small house) as the backdrop.

Great little chip stand. Burgers are always fresh and from the local butcher. Sweet potato fries…read moreare hand cut. Onion rings are plentiful and hand dipped when you order.

The Best Chip Wagon by Kennedy Flower Shop isn't the best place to go for poutine, in my opinion,…read morebut it's still pretty good. The owner is always very pleasant, he doesn't skimp on the curds and gravy, plus their prices are fair. The wagon is at a bus stop for the 1, 4 & 7, and it's good enough that I see people quickly try to order an impulse buy of poutine or a hotdog before their bus rolls around. I've also seen people miss the bus by the final slamming of the door because they took this gamble. My major complaint is their short hours. They seem to cater to the work crowd because they're only open from the late morning until around 6pm. With its location and clientèle, I think they could drum up a better business if they stayed open longer, but since it only seems to employ the owner and one other person, I can understand that they'd want to keep short hours. If you're really in a bind for late chip wagon poutine, you may be able to get some at Bank and Laurier and you'll most definitely be able to find an open chip wagon on Bank and Sunnyside.

MMMM....poutine is all about the french fries, the gravy and the cheese curds. Win, win, win in…read moreall three categories. $5 for a large. Run home, chow down...OK, shared it though I might have been able to eat it all myself since it was just yummy but that would be too decadent. Also, shared the polish dog and it was also very tasty. The owner is very nice and all smiles when you order. Glad my friend recommended this chip wagon at Bank and Argyle.

Absolutely love this poutine! Still my favorite! We usually get extra cheese curds and it's…read moreamazing. Always fresh.

I shared a large poutine with my boyfriend and it was more than enough! The chips are nice and…read morecrispy, probably double fried, with the perfect amount of gravy. Though I must say I wouldn't mind a bit more cheese! But that's just me. It's pretty good poutine - not THE best though, but definitely not the worst. I would say that I feel like the deep fryer oil tasted slightly old? It wasn't terrible but it had a hint of that... Also, the guy is a little cranky but it doesn't bother me too much.

BEST CHIPS IN OTTAWA!…read more This is my second visit to Ottawa and last time I went to a few other places and this is definitely the best poutine I have had in Ottawa. The fires were crispy, the curds were squeaky and the gravy was delicious. Id also like to shout out the person who took our order; she was super friendly and asked me to share my thoughts after, which just made the whole experience that much more enjoyable. It's in a Canadian Tire parking lot, which just adds to the Canadian vibe. 5/5 amazing place!

I'm convinced this is the best poutine in the city. It's always relatively busy, but the wait is…read morenever too long. The fries are the perfect balance between crispy and soggy, and the amount of gravy is enough to achieve that while still having enough gravy on the fries on the bottom. Also, the cheese curds are super squeaky! I've tried other chip trucks but nothing seems to compare to crispy chips. There are a few picnic tables outside where you can sit, which is nice.

I was downtown one afternoon doing some shopping. I was getting a little hungry and spotted a chip…read moretruck on the corner of O'Connor and Queen. They said they were the best fries in town. I decided to see if they did live up to their name/boast. Well..... Look, chip truck fries are always good fries - thick cut and crispy. The Best Fries in Town were in that category. The best...? Mmmm. I opted for poutine (a wonderfully Canadian treat of fries, gravy and cheese curds) and walked away satisfied. What did amaze me was for the price ($4) I got a LOT of poutine. If you find yourself downtown and in need of a snack, keep your eyes peeled for the Best Fries in Town. But, keep your expectations in check - it is good and a good bargain.