What I love is the customization that A&W provides for the more health-conscious. Any of their…read moreburgers can be made with a lettuce wrap instead of a bun, including the cheeseburger (which I got). The burgers are high-quality and flavorful. Kind of similar to what you would find at Tasty Burger in Boston. Those looking to indulge can also get a side of crispy onion rings and a classic A&W root beer. Facilities were super clean and not crowded. Normally, my America pride makes me reluctant to admit when Canada gets something right, but I will fully admit that A&W is one of my top favorite fast-food burger joints. If you are looking for a quick pit-stop, give your local A&W a try. I wish they had them on this end of North America!

The woman who served us, Roxane, could not have been nicer. Our service experience was excellent…read more The dining room was clean, our food was tasty and prices were reasonable.

Americans familiar with the make-your-own-bowl dining situation will know how this place works…read more This is a fast food restaurant that I first spotted at the Quebec City mall food court. The passing trays looked amazing but we couldn't find seating to save our lives so we struck out to look for another location nearby. You start with a base: quinoa, rice, bulgur, fries (poutine), or lettuce. You choose a number of chicken tenders in one or two flavors, then choose from a variety of toppings. The staff here *understandably* is not great in English, which can of course change depending on where you go and when you come. This was one of our first stops before my high school/college French instruction "clicked on" again, so ordering was mildly stressful for our family. It would have been nice if there were some pre-designed bowl recipes to select from (like Cava, for example). For those of you willing to play the language barrier game, the sky is the limit in terms of how you can personalize your bowl. Like every Quebecois dining establishment, this fast food chain is head and shoulders above any American equivalent. Even their poutine (which can be messed up, I assure you) was among the top poutines I've eaten. This is a great place to grab a quick meal, as light or heavy as you require.

It is a rice bowl but from Canada. It offers tasty flame-grilled chicken bowls that are prepared to…read moreyour liking (like Subway or Chipotle's) They are brimming with ingredients like Canadian halal chicken fillets, lettuce, tomatoes, and more (Same as Subway), you can choose out of 16 garnishing, 4 bases, and 6 sauces. Make your bowl interesting. They offer a variety of grilled chicken with sauces. I ordered- 2 Rouge Bowls with my choice. Though the chicken pieces were small, it was flavorful, and one bowl was more than enough for me. The ambiance was good, big wall size glass, ordered at the counter got the food, and had fun!

I was able to get a good draft beer which is always a priority. The chicken was meaty and…read morebeautifully prepared, and the Indian spices were a great compliment. The service was excellent.

On our trip out east, both from and back, we decided that we wanted the amazing experience that is…read moreSt-Humbert. For anyone who has never heard of this place it is like a better, French Swiss Chalet. This specific St-Hubert was great. They are right off of the 20 just outside Quebec City and right down the street from our hotel. Inside the place was immaculate, which is no small feat with the amount of people they were serving. As for the food it was some of the best chicken I have ever had. I went simple with the Quarter Chicken Breast Meal. It comes with their amazing coleslaw, fries, a bun and one of the biggest chicken breasts I've ever seen. Amanda ordered a poutine and some chicken skewers. She said they were both really good. When it comes to service the staff at St-Hubert were top notch. Even though they were super busy we never had to wait for a table and everything came out really quick. Our waiters were awesome both in English and French (Amanda and her aunt chose to practice their French while in Quebec) and they took really good care of us. Specifically we wanted to mention Jason from our first visit. That guy was just an amazing waiter. This place was great, I cant recommend it enough.

Best poutine in all of QC! I stumbled into the Chic Shack…read morewhile exploring old QC/ Frontenac. The location is perfect and close to everything. I loved my old style poutine forestiere with mushroom ragout, shallots and potato wedges / cheese curds. The size was on the small side, I was fully satisfied with the portion. Other poutine places have ginormous sizes so this was a relief personally. Waitstaff were helpful with translation, younger waitstaff were very polite despite language differences. They do not accept cash at the establishment. I also ordered a latte which was a good pick me up.

The Le Chic Shack has the most out of this world authentic poutine! The potatoes were crispy under…read morea heavenly smooth sauce with beef, pickled onion and of course cheese curds galore! This was truly authentic, made from fresh potatoes, cheese curds and slow cooked shredded seasoned beef on top. The portion size they serve is generous. They have small and large bowl sizes with plenty of other poutine choice varieties. I also had a simple traditional burger which was delicious and a nice compliment with the poutine. The bun was super fluffy and the special sauce complimented the meat nicely. Service was very friendly and good came to the table quickly.

I'd probably only come back here if I had no other options elsewhere. Parked behind it and walked…read morearound the front side to enter. We were the only customers there...never a good sign. The girl that took our order was friendly enough and she did the prep too, though she looked like she'd seen better days. No energy, no enthusiasm, that's for sure. Our order didn't take long and it was hot, it just didn't taste that great. I got a poutine with onions and the number of onions was absolutely overwhelming...like I ordered two onions with cheese, fries, and gravy. I couldn't believe how many onions were on it. My wife had a basic poutine and it was much better, just nothing super, super special. The interior decor is like stepping back into 80's, but is beat to hell. Gangsta rap pumping throughout isn't really my thing either, lol. Doubtful that I'd go back.

First time trying poutine. I only got the small size of the classic because I did not know if I was…read moregoing to like it. It was actually better than I thought. The crispy French fries and the white cheddar cheese curds were good with the gravy. It is a must try dish if you're in Quebec, Canada.

Chez Gaston is the kind of hidden gem you almost don't want to tell people about. It's tiny--maybe…read moreten seats if you squeeze--but it feels like stepping into a time capsule in the best way. Old‑school charm, family‑run warmth, and a friendly vibe that makes you feel like a regular on your first visit. When it gets busy (and it does), it's perfect for takeout. I tried the Trio 3 Combo, and wow. The hot dog comes wrapped in butter‑toasted white bread and topped with creamy coleslaw--simple, nostalgic, and ridiculously satisfying. The small poutine that comes with it is loaded with squeaky cheese curds. Not a sprinkle... a mountain. Then there's the Gaston Poutine. This one is a full meal: heaps of cheese curds, crispy bacon, and ground beef all swimming in rich gravy. Hearty, comforting, and honestly one of the best poutines I've ever had. If you love supporting small, local, family‑owned spots--and you appreciate classic Quebec comfort food done right--Chez Gaston is absolutely worth the stop

This place was recommended by a local and it did not disappoint. The potatoes were a bit sweet (I…read morenoticed Quebec fries are usually like this) which isn't a bad thing. Cheese was squeaky although I wish it was more melted and hot.

Get the smokey ketchup as your side condiment. Just do it. Trust me. Thank me later…read more I personally got the Le Canotier burger, which was amazing by itself. The fries were decent until the ketchup was introduced; as someone who traditionally doesn't like ketchup, it was genuinely one of the greatest sauces I've ever had, and was closer to a pesto consistency. Overall very good bang for the buck.

This place has no right to be as popular as it is. I heard nothing but rave reviews about how it's…read moreso amazing and has the best burgers of all time. Have these people never had a burger before? There's nothing wrong with the burgers here, but there's also nothing right about them. They're burgers. Meat, bread, lettuce, sauces..yep. It's a burger. And it's okay. Bland and by-the-book to a fault. I forgot I even went here by the next day and was only reminded by pictures I took. It's basically the Quebecois version of whatever one step up from an Applebee's would be, but with a premium price tag and hype. Any other burger in town would probably be just as good if not better. Side was pretty bad. Basically burnt tofu. Service was lacking, but there. Tons of seating and a pretty nice view, although that's hard to not have in Quebec City. Can't recommend it with so many other options and delicacies not all that far away. Don't go out of your way to come to this place. Location: 4* Convenience: 2* Service: 2* Product/quality: 3* Aesthetics: 1*