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The best poutine in Montreal
Start with La Banquise in Plateau for classic poutine, or one of 30 varieties, Patati Patata in Plateau for poutine with skinny fries and fresh curds and Chez Claudette in Plateau for classic poutine. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- La BanquisePlateau
Get: Classic poutine, or one of 30 varieties
The 24-hour poutine institution with the widest menu in the city.
- Patati PatataPlateau · Poutine
Get: Poutine with skinny fries and fresh curds
Tiny diner with fresh curds and lighter fries.
- Gibeau Orange JulepCôte-des-Neiges / Mont-Royal · institution
Get: Traditional poutine, a hot dog and an Orange Julep
The giant orange landmark, for stringier cheese.
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Where is the best poutine in Montreal?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with La Banquise (Plateau), Patati Patata (Plateau) and Chez Claudette (Plateau). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At La Banquise, get classic poutine, or one of 30 varieties. At Patati Patata, get poutine with skinny fries and fresh curds. At Chez Claudette, get classic poutine. At Gibeau Orange Julep, get traditional poutine, a hot dog and an Orange Julep.
Which neighborhood is best for poutine in Montreal?
Most of these are in Plateau. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Montreal: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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