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So unassuming, I walked right past it. Yet, don't let appearances fool you; their poutine is legit! It's not fancy-schmancy, but the simplicity is where the awesomeness lies! It's easy to hide mediocrity under a mountain of stuff, but when it's fries, curds, and gravy, it's all out in the open. And let me tell you about this gravy! It was delightfully peppery, savory, and had just the right amount of salt. Further, the consistency was just right, not too thick or thin. The cheese curds were the perfect size to soften just the right amount under the gravy, and the flavors went together marvelously with the cheese, adding some creaminess and texture. As for the fries, these guys were cooked perfectly. They maintained some firmness under what is essentially a liquid while not being so crisp they start crunching. When it comes to the interior, it reminds me of an old-school diner crossed with a dive. There are some well-weathered stools and a couple tables. The service was friendly, but I don't know if I can call it speedy. The poutine took ~15 minutes to come out, and it wasn't very busy. However, given the quality I won't complain or dock them any stars.
One of the best poutine spots in Montreal for certain. Only thing they're missing is a gluten free bun for the burger and we are out here. Overall great experience. Staff was nice and accommodating. Atmosphere is very chill - cool modern day hip diner vibe. Branding is great too - next time I'm for sure copping a T shirt. The burger (double cheeseburger, of course) was very, very good even without a bun. The poutine was AMAZING, especially the beef in it. Probably best poutine I've ever had. My friend got the regular poutine, no ground beef, but in a large. Him and his girlfriend couldn't finish it because they are soft but I was happy to accommodate the leftovers :). Not much more to get into here. Absolutely worth the drop by. One love.
Found out about this place via tik tok. We knew we had to find it on a trip from the states. We were able to find seats inside even though we came during busy evening hours. Cashier was helpful and kind and patient as we ordered (we don't speak French so a few things were lost in translation). The cheeseburgers were amazing. The fries and signature sauce had tons of flavor, although a bit sweet for me. The "slaw" on the hot dog was like a crunchy,.less wet sauerkraute, which we enjoyed. The brioche buns were...nothing short of amazing (French, warm, buttery). I wish the hot dog was a bit bigger to fit the bun and balance all the slaw, but we still enjoyed.
All the hype and 5 star ratings really got me eager to try it out. Unfortunately, their burger, poutine and hotdog was quite ordinary and way overpriced and makes me wonder what the hype the hype is all about as I am all about flavours and textures. Burger - very basic and probably one of the most bland burgers I have had. Poutine - sauce and fries very basic nothing to brag about. Hotdog - nice touch with the coleslaw. Ginger soda - probably the best part of the meal with nice punchy flavours. If you like ginger, try it :-) $ 50 later for fast food and making me wonder what is the hype all about. We'll never know :-)
All the hype and the reviews with " Montreal's best burger " got me hyped up to try it out. I was duped, quite frankly, Five Guys burgers are a thousand times better and even the cherry soda wasn't that great, its way too sweet and was missing the fizz of soda drinks. Even the presentation of the burger doesn't open the appetite. I can say I've tried it, but I won't be going back, plenty of other better burger joints around Montreal.
Guys this place is a MUST. No joke i found the best place for poutine, and I have to say I have never ate such a DELICIOUS poutine, at a point I told my boyfriend i will never go to another place to eat a poutine but here. THE TASTE OF THE GRAVY WAS DECLICIOUS, they also have their own spice that is crazy good which they sell for 5$ ONLY. I loved the retro vibe as well!
Chez Tousignant is tucked away a corner away from the Jean-Talon market, which means that if all those fresh veggies and fruits are not your type of happy food, you can always hop a street over and find comfort in hot, greasy and oh-so-good carbs and proteins. I think the heat that followed the opening has burned off a bit, because although it was a busy Saturday night, we all placed our orders within 10 mins. We got seats at the bar, and waited while watching sports. Habs were playing Rangers (and got eliminated booo). The interior is super retro, with pastel colors, round diner stools and metal milkshake cups. All that was missing was a jukebox! The crew was wearing cool-looking Tousignant-branded caps and sweaters. Even the table mats looked good. In fact, I liked them so much I took a clean one home (and no I don't know what to do with it now). I got a double burger and my boyfriend a regular cheeseburger. We shared a Tousignant hot-dog. Our root beer float was actually Tousignant-brand, with the catchphrase "Parce que vous l'meritez" (Because you deserve it). We got our food after maybe 15 mins. The double burger and the hot-dogs were good, but I almost immediately regretted not getting the cheeseburger. What was I thinking?? A burger with no cheese is like a bed with no pillow! So I stepped back in line and ordered another cheeseburger. Then devoured it. We all left smiling in a state of beatitude, just like the small photograph of Frère André in the back of the kitchen. There's something about this little snack bar that's really, really special. Maybe it's the nostalgic vibe of it all, maybe it's the impeccable, yet simple comfort food it offers. What I'm sure of, however, is that I'll be back. Every day if I could afford it.
I finally got to try this place!! I love the old dinner feel, I love the paper place mats with the little t's, i love the friendliness of the employees. Nothing but love for this place. I got the burger and a milkshake. What people have said about the burger is true. It's the best. Really good patty, excellent bread and the cheese is perfectly melted and delicious. They also add a special sauce and it is delightful. The milkshake was also really good, a bit more milky than I prefer (I like it when there's more ice cream) but it didn't bother me. One of the best places in Montreal!
Hot Diggity Dawg! If quality casse croute is your thing, @cheztousignant is your spot cause it's casse croute done differently. It's fancy. Housemade burgers, hot dogs, fries & soda & I tried 'em all. Probably more expensive than you're used to, but you get what you pay for! Plenty of parking, spacious inside & a crew in the kitchen that was fast & efficient. - Shaun Starr Follow @JackyEatsMTL
I don't think of hamburgers when I think of Canada, especially French Canada. That being said, Chez Tousignant was a really great experience and I'm not disappointed I decided to check this place out. The restaurant has a 50's diner kind of feel to it. I don't know culturally what the country was like at that time, but this place made me think of Grease and Elvis Presley- which is awesome of course. The staff was super friendly, helpful, and really nice to us. They were patient with us, answered our questions, and delivered service with a smile. We ordered the Hot Chicken Sandwich, the Tousignant Hamburger, a Tousignant Hot Dog, and the Classic Poutine. Everything is made to order so there was a small wait. Everything was hot and delicious. The burger was huge and delicious, juicy and flavorful. The toasted bun on the sandwich was perfect, but it was kind of challenging to eat considering how thick it was. I've never had poutine before and I'm happy to say that it was well made here - very enjoyable if not kind of really rich. If you're a tourist and want to check out how the French Canadians do a mean hamburger, look no further than Chez Tousignant.
The owners of Impasto opened this gourmet fast food diner. They wanted to make a quality hotdog, burger and poutine. The hotdog and burger are made with high quality local meat and the buns are handmade. I love hotdogs so I was really excited to try a "homemade" hotdog! We ordered the tousignant hotdog, the double burger and a large poutine. The tousignant hotdog has melted cheese under the dog, a homemade sauce and pickles. It was really really good but too expensive ($7). The burger was great, it tasted like am In-and-out burger in my opinion! The real star was the poutine, which was absolutely delicious!! It was about the same price as a Belle province poutine. I'd definitely order this again. Take home message: delicious but pricey. Get the poutine!
Great spot for our first experience with poutine while on this trip. The gravy was flavorful not not overpowering. The perfect curds and a smash burger so good I ordered a second before we were even done with the first. Close to jean talon market. read more
1 year ago
Excellente poutine, une des meilleures à Montréal après ma poule mouillée, rt Mange dans mon hood, et supérieure à La banquise. Bonne frites maison, excellente sauce brune et fromage frais. Le smash burger aussi est très bon, viande fraiche et gouteuse, fromage frais. Belle decoration des années 60, on se croiraient dans le film Grease ! Ce resto à un menu limité mais ils font tous a la perfection ! Excellent poutine, one of the best of Montréal imo after ma poule mouillée and restaurant Mange dans mon hood. Good homemade fries, excellent sauce and fresh cheese. Nice 50s decoration you feel like you're in the movie Grease! Menu is limited but they do it perfectly! read more
Chez Tousignant was recommended on Eater as having one of the best smash burgers in Montreal, so we had to check it out. It was a very good burger and comes close to knocking out a smash burger place where I live. It was cooked to perfection, had fresh nicely ripened vegetables on it, and a soft bun. The poutine was beautifully presented, had the perfect amount of gravy on it and loaded with cheese curds. I found the poutine to be very flavorful and loved that it wasn't drenched in gravy. It's a clean shop, friendly service, was playing Blue Hawaii on the little tv, has bar, window, and regular seating. Downside is that they no longer make their own sodas. Bummer dude. read more
2 years ago
Jy suis aller pour l'exellente poutine et pour le smashburger. Le smash la boulette est plus épaisse qua l'habituelle. Ils ont leur propre racinette tres goûteuse unnplus. Le menu est simple mais que de bon choix Le resto est tres jolie avec son coté retro il a du style. read more
So unassuming, I walked right past it. Yet, don't let appearances fool you; their poutine is legit! It's not fancy-schmancy, but the simplicity is where the awesomeness lies! It's easy to hide mediocrity under a mountain of stuff, but when it's fries, curds, and gravy, it's all out in the open. And let me tell you about this gravy! It was delightfully peppery, savory, and had just the right amount of salt. Further, the consistency was just right, not too thick or thin. The cheese curds were the perfect size to soften just the right amount under the gravy, and the flavors went together marvelously with the cheese, adding some creaminess and texture. As for the fries, these guys were cooked perfectly. They maintained some firmness under what is essentially a liquid while not being so crisp they start crunching. When it comes to the interior, it reminds me of an old-school diner crossed with a dive. There are some well-weathered stools and a couple tables. The service was friendly, but I don't know if I can call it speedy. The poutine took ~15 minutes to come out, and it wasn't very busy. However, given the quality I won't complain or dock them any stars. read more
One of the best poutine spots in Montreal for certain. Only thing they're missing is a gluten free bun for the burger and we are out here. Overall great experience. Staff was nice and accommodating. Atmosphere is very chill - cool modern day hip diner vibe. Branding is great too - next time I'm for sure copping a T shirt. The burger (double cheeseburger, of course) was very, very good even without a bun. The poutine was AMAZING, especially the beef in it. Probably best poutine I've ever had. My friend got the regular poutine, no ground beef, but in a large. Him and his girlfriend couldn't finish it because they are soft but I was happy to accommodate the leftovers :). Not much more to get into here. Absolutely worth the drop by. One love. read more
3 years ago
Found out about this place via tik tok. We knew we had to find it on a trip from the states. We were able to find seats inside even though we came during busy evening hours. Cashier was helpful and kind and patient as we ordered (we don't speak French so a few things were lost in translation). The cheeseburgers were amazing. The fries and signature sauce had tons of flavor, although a bit sweet for me. The "slaw" on the hot dog was like a crunchy,.less wet sauerkraute, which we enjoyed. The brioche buns were...nothing short of amazing (French, warm, buttery). I wish the hot dog was a bit bigger to fit the bun and balance all the slaw, but we still enjoyed. read more
All the hype and 5 star ratings really got me eager to try it out. Unfortunately, their burger, poutine and hotdog was quite ordinary and way overpriced and makes me wonder what the hype the hype is all about as I am all about flavours and textures. Burger - very basic and probably one of the most bland burgers I have had. Poutine - sauce and fries very basic nothing to brag about. Hotdog - nice touch with the coleslaw. Ginger soda - probably the best part of the meal with nice punchy flavours. If you like ginger, try it :-) $ 50 later for fast food and making me wonder what is the hype all about. We'll never know :-) read more
All the hype and the reviews with " Montreal's best burger " got me hyped up to try it out. I was duped, quite frankly, Five Guys burgers are a thousand times better and even the cherry soda wasn't that great, its way too sweet and was missing the fizz of soda drinks. Even the presentation of the burger doesn't open the appetite. I can say I've tried it, but I won't be going back, plenty of other better burger joints around Montreal. read more
4 years ago
From the first bite it is clear that this is no ordinary burger. The fresh beef patty is expertly cooked, juicy and seasoned. With a flawless balance of condiments, toppings, cheese and special Tousignant sauce each extra mouthful of tender moist bun is equally tasty. read more
Guys this place is a MUST. No joke i found the best place for poutine, and I have to say I have never ate such a DELICIOUS poutine, at a point I told my boyfriend i will never go to another place to eat a poutine but here. THE TASTE OF THE GRAVY WAS DECLICIOUS, they also have their own spice that is crazy good which they sell for 5$ ONLY. I loved the retro vibe as well! read more
Chez Tousignant is tucked away a corner away from the Jean-Talon market, which means that if all those fresh veggies and fruits are not your type of happy food, you can always hop a street over and find comfort in hot, greasy and oh-so-good carbs and proteins. I think the heat that followed the opening has burned off a bit, because although it was a busy Saturday night, we all placed our orders within 10 mins. We got seats at the bar, and waited while watching sports. Habs were playing Rangers (and got eliminated booo). The interior is super retro, with pastel colors, round diner stools and metal milkshake cups. All that was missing was a jukebox! The crew was wearing cool-looking Tousignant-branded caps and sweaters. Even the table mats looked good. In fact, I liked them so much I took a clean one home (and no I don't know what to do with it now). I got a double burger and my boyfriend a regular cheeseburger. We shared a Tousignant hot-dog. Our root beer float was actually Tousignant-brand, with the catchphrase "Parce que vous l'meritez" (Because you deserve it). We got our food after maybe 15 mins. The double burger and the hot-dogs were good, but I almost immediately regretted not getting the cheeseburger. What was I thinking?? A burger with no cheese is like a bed with no pillow! So I stepped back in line and ordered another cheeseburger. Then devoured it. We all left smiling in a state of beatitude, just like the small photograph of Frère André in the back of the kitchen. There's something about this little snack bar that's really, really special. Maybe it's the nostalgic vibe of it all, maybe it's the impeccable, yet simple comfort food it offers. What I'm sure of, however, is that I'll be back. Every day if I could afford it. read more
10 years ago
I finally got to try this place!! I love the old dinner feel, I love the paper place mats with the little t's, i love the friendliness of the employees. Nothing but love for this place. I got the burger and a milkshake. What people have said about the burger is true. It's the best. Really good patty, excellent bread and the cheese is perfectly melted and delicious. They also add a special sauce and it is delightful. The milkshake was also really good, a bit more milky than I prefer (I like it when there's more ice cream) but it didn't bother me. One of the best places in Montreal! read more
6 years ago
Hot Diggity Dawg! If quality casse croute is your thing, @cheztousignant is your spot cause it's casse croute done differently. It's fancy. Housemade burgers, hot dogs, fries & soda & I tried 'em all. Probably more expensive than you're used to, but you get what you pay for! Plenty of parking, spacious inside & a crew in the kitchen that was fast & efficient. - Shaun Starr Follow @JackyEatsMTL read more
I don't think of hamburgers when I think of Canada, especially French Canada. That being said, Chez Tousignant was a really great experience and I'm not disappointed I decided to check this place out. The restaurant has a 50's diner kind of feel to it. I don't know culturally what the country was like at that time, but this place made me think of Grease and Elvis Presley- which is awesome of course. The staff was super friendly, helpful, and really nice to us. They were patient with us, answered our questions, and delivered service with a smile. We ordered the Hot Chicken Sandwich, the Tousignant Hamburger, a Tousignant Hot Dog, and the Classic Poutine. Everything is made to order so there was a small wait. Everything was hot and delicious. The burger was huge and delicious, juicy and flavorful. The toasted bun on the sandwich was perfect, but it was kind of challenging to eat considering how thick it was. I've never had poutine before and I'm happy to say that it was well made here - very enjoyable if not kind of really rich. If you're a tourist and want to check out how the French Canadians do a mean hamburger, look no further than Chez Tousignant. read more
The owners of Impasto opened this gourmet fast food diner. They wanted to make a quality hotdog, burger and poutine. The hotdog and burger are made with high quality local meat and the buns are handmade. I love hotdogs so I was really excited to try a "homemade" hotdog! We ordered the tousignant hotdog, the double burger and a large poutine. The tousignant hotdog has melted cheese under the dog, a homemade sauce and pickles. It was really really good but too expensive ($7). The burger was great, it tasted like am In-and-out burger in my opinion! The real star was the poutine, which was absolutely delicious!! It was about the same price as a Belle province poutine. I'd definitely order this again. Take home message: delicious but pricey. Get the poutine! read more
7 years ago
This was my first time here. Staff is pretty friendly (guys mostly, girls ignored me completely and were kinda rude) but since I just wanted to try their burgers that's what I went for. This place is not fancy, or full of ****, it's pretty simple, good food, good burgers, well executed. That's what I'm asking for when I'm looking for a burger. It didn't make me feel bad afterwards, which means not too greasy and well-balanced. They make their own soft drinks which makes it fun and their branding is how this dinner is. Just spot on. I will recommend it if you want just a good burger in a dinner that plays random cartoons (which I think is neat). Enjoy people ;) read more
9 years ago
My boyfriend and I went on a Friday night. We shared the cheeseburger, the Tousignant hot dog and the regular small poutine, We left feeling full. The burger was good but next time I want to try the Tousignant burger. As for the hot dog, I never had cheese and pickles on a hot dog before but it was so tasty! Both the burger and the hot dog were juicy and flavorful. The poutine however was just ok. Nothing special. I've had better poutine elsewhere. The fires were good and they put a lot of cheese which I liked. I think its the sauce I wasn't crazy about. The diner is cute. They played 80s music when we went. The food is fairly inexpensive and the service was quick. After reading all the reviews on yelp and hearing my friends talk about this diner, I think my expectations were just too high going in. It was good but it wasn't amazing. I felt like it was far to drive all the way from downtown for some fast food. However, if you are in the neighborhood and are craving fast food I definitely recommend it! read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
Great greasy spoon, located on a small street. Owned by Michael Forgione, a well-known local chef that wanted to make greasy spoons great again. The burgers are delicious, Tasty, fatty, and juicy. The potatoes buns are made in-house, the cheese is decadently melted, and the pickle is amazing. The poutine has a sweet and salty sauce, with a great umami feel. The add a bit of paprika to give it a kick. The cheese is fresh, having that distinctive squishy feeling. I took out a star because it's super pricey, but I believe its worth it. read more
8 years ago
This has been on my bookmarked list for quite some time now, so when my husband said he was craving a nice burger and hot dog, I jumped at the chance to cross this off my list. The interior is cute, it has a nice retro yet modern diner vibe to it with the silver stools. The bathroom was spotless which is always nice, and the fact that they had a change table and high chair is a plus when dining with my 1 year old. Once you are in the restaurant, it is stroller friendly with the wide and uncluttered space, but be warned, the entrance is far from stroller or disability friendly, thankfully we had some nice fellow diners help us navigate those stairs and the double doors. The menu itself is simple, which I appreciated! We tried the cheeseburger (omg, don't know how they do it but it melts in your mouth), the patty itself is just big enough, not one of those 1/2 lb burgers that's for sure and topped with your classic pickles, tomato, ketchup and mustard, onions and lettuce, it was flavorful, juicy but not greasy, something I'll come back for over and over again! The classic poutine was good, but not the best I've ever had. The hot dog was great, not overly salty mush but a good quality hot dog and the grilled cheese had a great amount of cheese with thick crusty bread, it was yummy . I also really enjoyed the root beer, so much better than the canned stuff you get. read more
This is what I call a dirty burger and a great one at that. Thin flat top caramelized patties (I got the double cheese burger), steamed melted cheese and a slightly sweet bun. Toppings and condiments are there as a supporting act and know not to steal the burger's thunder. It's a beautiful thing when it all comes together. This burger is in the ballpark of a Shake Shack or a Uniburger. I'm not prepared to say it's the best I've ever tasted anywhere (That would be a burger at the Hovey Manor in North Hatley at lunch about 3 years ago. Don't even bother trying, they don't make it anymore, they have since replaced it with a run of the mill burger), but it's beautifully crafted and an honest effort put forth by this establishment. The homemade hotdog and bun were extremely tasty and satisfying. Apparently they are all beef and made of choice cuts in house without any mystery meat. The fries were decidedly average. Next time I would try them in their ultimate form of poutine and maybe even the chicken and peas version. I'm now a fan of this place and wish they would open up a second branch a little more centralized in Montreal. If they opened one in NDG, they could put Notre -Boeuf -de -Overcooked -Gimmick -Burger out of business. read more
6 years ago
Amazing burgers and hot dogs. One of the best in MTL. Although I won't recommend it for delivery as food gets soggy. read more
6 years ago
In a few years I wouldn't be surprised to find Chez Tousignant one of Montreal's famous institutions.... known across "la ville" and tourist alike.... it's just a question of time. The location looks humble in Little Italy...small in size with deli-like sit-in counters/tables with limited seating. I'm anxious how the establishment will handle this seating issue when it gets truly popular but I guess it'll be a nice problem to have when it'll come. And it'll come soon! When I visited, they played 90ies music and videos and while that's real cool for me, it may not be for other patrons. I'm unsure if this plays all the time or if they mix it up? Anyways, how can I classify 'Chez Tous'? Well, I'd say it's a family oriented gourmet casse-croute with homemade solutions to your favorite types of comfort food such as burgers, hotdogs and poutines... but with a special touch that comes from true culinary experience and love. I've had my share of burgers and hotdogs but I never had them like I had them at Chez Tousignant. How many "steamies" have I stuffed down my pie hole in my lifetime? Too many to count but the single one I ate here left me craving for more to the point that when I see the picture of the Tousignant hotdog I ate on Yelp... I can feel my heart start to beat a little faster, I randomly check Yelp and Instagram for more pictures of this resto... and my mouth waters for no discernible reason. Folks... how can such food get such a hold of me??! And the burger? Good god, it was fresh, high quality ingredients and it simply melted in my mouth. It was so delightful but... so incredibly FILTHY good that I'd do unspeakable things for my next one..... preferably the Tousignant one with that same sauce I loved and MAPLE HAM? HELLLOOOOOOOOOOO. Ultimately, the food was a true 5 star experience, at least for me. The only reason I gave it 4 is quite simply the price-tag doesn't give value. Paying $15 for a burger and a hot dog with no sides or drinks to come with it doesn't sit well with me regardless how good the food is! No hot dog is worth $8. I'm sorry. After coming here 4 times.... fuck it. 5 stars. . Nonetheless, if you're prepared to pay the price-tag, you're in for a good time. I'll be back. read more
Holy bowl of cannelloni is this place ever amazing. I brought the family here after seeing photo after photo of burgers, hot dogs and fries being gobbled down here mostly by Yelper Khai. Also Yelper Jason's review intrigued me more to the point where I said to myself "dammit I have to check this burger joint out". How do I describe Tousignant? It's a local restaurant just on the edge of Marche Jean Talon. Burgers, roasted chicken, hot dogs and fries are the main focus of the menu. You enter the place climb up the stairs and have this delicious scent of flat top seared burgers. It's sensory overload. I ended up ordering the Tousignant burger w poutine. My mom would tell me to keep these meals to a minimum but it was crazy good. The burger had this delicious little crust and the rest of the ingredients were fresh and tasty. It kind of reminds me of In N Out or a local version of Shake Shack but different. You see the reason I say this is they have this Tousignant sauce which is similar to the sauce at those two mentioned restaurants. It's like a thousand islands salad dressing and adds that special zip to the burgers that pretty much delivers where it should. The poutine was on point as well. I ordered the small and it came out as a huge serving in generous large sized bowl. Brown sauce, potatoes that are hand cut and a bit sweet it's a great accompaignant to a burger meal. My wife ordered a burger not knowing the Tousignant sauce was mayo based and mentioned she couldn't eat it. They gladly did her another (no charge). Very kind of them and excellent customer service. My daughter had a hot dog which was served with coleslaw and pickles. Everyone was super content. They have a draft tap for hopefully when they get their liquor licence. That day will hopefully come sometime soon. I'd agree with Jason. This place is a classic in the making! read more
After hearing that Michele Forgione and Stefano Faita were opening up a casse-croute I was excited to see what a more upscale version of this Quebec symbol would be like. For those of you who are scratching their heads when they see the word casse-croute it basically refers to a snack bar. They tend to be small, local spots where you can grab a cheap and greasy meal. I thought that since Chez Tousignant was generating so much buzz it was best to come on a weekday at lunch when it might be quieter but it must always be busy because when I showed up most of the seats were occupied and shortly after I placed my order a long line formed. I can imagine that on weekends it would be a zoo. Let me tell you that there is a good reason for these crowds. Lunch for me was a cheeseburger and poutine. Everything is made fresh to order here and you can see them in the kitchen working hard to make sure your food gets to you quickly. I sat at the counter overlooking the kitchen and the staff were working constantly. As a consequence I didn't have to wait long at all (maybe a little more than five minutes tops). That cheeseburger is just out of this world delicious. They use 100 % local beef beef chuck and it was grilled to perfection. The exterior of the patty was slightly charred and crispy while the inside was so juicy. From my understanding they even make their own buns here so these potato buns are fresh and of very high calibre. They are toasted to have just the right amount of crunch on the outside while still being soft and chewy on the inside. The burger is garnished with their signature Tousignant sauce which I'm pretty sure is mayo-based and adds a nice touch to it. Now you can't bill yourself as a casse-croute and not serve a good poutine. That would be sacrilege. The poutine here is just the right balance of fries, curds and gravy. That gravy was velvety and well-balanced in flavour. If you're getting something like a burger or hot dog then play it safe and get a small poutine since it is more than enough. I struggled to finish the small one after the cheeseburger. The large would be good if that is all you plan to eat. The price tag might seem excessive to some people at first glance. A cheeseburger, poutine and ginger ale set me back $20. At the same time we're not talking your average burger joint here. They are using such high quality ingredients and putting so much labour into the final product that it will be more expensive then your typical neighbourhood casse-croute. But you know what? It will also taste a lot better. read more
The staff is friendly and helpful so I obtained a brief description of each item on the menu before proceeding to order. I had the tousignant cheese burger, michigan hotdog, fries, and an evergreen soda. The TOUSIGNANT Cheeseburger is reaaal good (4.5/5)... especially for a burger cooked on a hot plate. The flavours of the ham, onion, cheese, sauce, and patty came together very well. They make their own ground chuck, wieners, and bread (wut). The only thing they don't make are the cheese curds and Heinz dressings (obviously). Front desk described the 'tousignant' sauce to be similar to the big mac sauce, but superior because of the high quality ingredients that go into it. The rest well... were underwhelming. Michigan hotdog (average tasting, terrible for 7$ before taxes) consists of a buttered and toasted hotdog bun with a homemade wiener that tastes like the ones sitting on the shelves of supermarkets, a homemade bland tomato meat sauce, and locally made cheese curds. The fries (3$, not a lot) are the type that native quebecers would enjoy: fluffy on the inside, greasy, and not crispy at all. The fries are brown and a bit black which suggests overcooking at low temperature. The soda that tastes like evergreen (3.50$) was particular. It's a good alternative to root beer sodas in my opinion, except I don't pay 3.50$ for a bottle of root beer, so why should I pay 3.50$ for an evergreen-flavoured soda? Overall, the experience has been pleasant in my mouth, but it's a whole other story for my credit card. That's the main reason I give this place an overall of 3/5 -- no hot dog of that size is worth 7$. read more
Made in-house and local does have its price, but the $7.75 Hot dog Tousignant tastes only slightly better than Costco's original all-beef hot dog. The layout and atmosphere is really classic yet un-ratchet. I also eyed two beer taps said to be used sometime in the future. That'd be pretty revolutionary. You can call it a chic 5-star câsse-croute. But ouch, almost $9 for a toasted hot dog, no sides or drinks. I'm not convinced by the value proposition here. read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
This is only a review for the beef and sausage poutine. It's expensive, but has a wonderful beef sauce the complements the sausage and french fries which are cooked just enough they have an al-dente pasta like quality to them. For $18.70 CAD it's probably the best way to enjoy a high-end poutine experience. read more
10 years ago
Best. Diner. Ever. I mean seriously, everything here is fresh and homemade, from the burgers, buns, pies, even the hotdogs! Although greasy food isn't typically my #1 pick, if I'm going to have it, this is where I want to eat it! Tousignant excels at the classics you'd expect from a diner, but done much better than you've ever had. Everything was fresh and made to order. I shared the small poutine, which was huge & delicious. I also had a regular burger. The meat was very fresh and tasty, and was perfectly balanced by the homemade bun. A bit too much mayo for my taste, but overall great burger. This place is backed by the Impasto and Gema guys, which definitely brings a lot of cred. We met the owner/chef who was such a nice and friendly guy. He showed us the pictures on the wall which are old black and whites of his family. The name "Tousignant" is actually his moms last name. We talked a lot about food, and told us he not only makes his own hamburger meat, he also makes his own hotdog sausages, all from beef shoulder! Can't wait to try the hotdogs now! My meal ended with a chocolate milkshake, made from their homemade chocolate custard ice cream. read more
I've got an eye on at this location for awhile now and I finally went. The poutine is okay, would prefer the fries to be more crispy but hey, it taste very good still. I must say, their cheese burger is the absolute high light. Toasted buns, very tasty beef patty, it'd just amazing. I find it a bit over price for the type food and service they provide (counter order, fast food style) but it's a clean area, great neighbourhood with great food! read more
8 years ago
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