Hidden gem. It's a small place but the poutine was fantastic! My wife had an amazing goat cheese…read moreburger. I had a cheese burger. Highly recommend

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

Ashton was exactly what I expected for fast food. It was helpful to order on the app. Inside there…read morewas a strong cleaner smell, I took my food to go. My bébé size was very generous and filling. Not bad and good for a quick meal.

I'm giving out five stars because Chez Ashton is everything a poutine should be. However, keep in…read moremind that I'm severely biased on this one. Why? Saint-Louis-de-France is the neighbourhood I grew up in, and this particular Ashton location has not changed since 1997. Hence the nostalgia. I have actually never eaten anything but poutine at Ashton. It's not a fancy place, so the only toppings available are hot-dog, Dulton (grounded meat), extra cheese/sauce and whatnot. I suppose that if I was more objective, I would say fries are average and taste a bit oily (they recently started using smaller ones to get more crisp, but I'm not sure I agree on the decision). The cheese is proper (squeaky = fresh). The gravy is great, but many non-locals are not used to how thin it is. In fact, it should probably be called "sauce" (it's meant to soak the fries). So, Ashton is basically the most endearing comfort food for locals, and just generic fast-food for many outsiders. I call it my own favorite, but it also made my quest for poutine very difficult in Montreal... Tip: In winter, there's rebate if temperature fall lower than -20'C. So -34'C means 30% rebate.

Good old Ashton, most popular at any food court in Quebec!…read moreCan't go wrong with a mini or even bébé anytime, really. I prefer mine with sausages on top, but there's of course people who prefere ground meat (Dulton). Pretty inexpensive, filling, and delicious. This particular Ashton still feels brand new, with shiny logos and counters. Service is always courteous and pretty fast for freshly made everything. A constant for anyone in Quebec, and anyone who loves poutine.

I recently bought a hot dog deluxe at their new location at Complexe Desjardins in Montreal. It was…read morepooey! It tasted a bit bitter due to their toppings. There was cheese in it. I didn't want cheese. There were also green peppers and caramelized onions. All in a bun. It was dripping too. There were about 5 guys behind the counter!!!It takes 5 guys to make a hot dog? What planet are they from? The Ashton in Quebec is lousy too. Tasteless burgers. And they charge $5.75 for a doggy deluxe on top of it all. Some nerve.

Fantastic fast-casual concept that deserves more credit for serving bowls that are fresh, healthy,…read moreflavorful, and seriously generous. I was visiting from the US and was genuinely impressed by the menu. The chicken is grilled fresh on-site, giving it that satisfying charred flavor, then finished with your choice of glaze, veggie sides, and sauce. Everything tasted fresh and came together really well. It hit the spot so much that I ended up coming back a second time--and Poulet Rouge delivered just as well. The service was excellent & it also helped that this location is open till late. Definitely a spot I'd love to see expand into the US!

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.

Good food for burgers, fries, shake, flavored soda and salads…read more Quality was really good, while service is okay, the place is a recommend for its location.

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.

This place is very much like Chipotle but with a slightly greater selection…read more You have the usual suspects: tacos, burritos, bowls and salads. You have a wide variety of toppings and meats to choose from. You can customize your selection which is always a plus. Reason for 4 stars: customer service was great and selection was bigger than the usual fast food Mexican joints. The restaurant is also clean and has a modern decor. And what's more is that I wasn't charged extra for the guacamole!! That alone elevated my 3 star experience to 4 stars. The restaurant also offers a lot of convenient parking so it's an easy quick option for anyone looking for a semblance of Mexican food in Quebec, which admittedly is a very hard thing to find in a truly authentic form. This spot is a good enough options.

I really enjoyed eating at Cochon Dingue, a French Canadian restaurant with a great selection of…read morefood. I liked it so much that I went twice for dinner. I had the pork chop, which was unique and had a delicious savory-sweet flavor. I also tried the classic poutine, and it was cooked perfectly on all levels. The staff was friendly, and there was plenty of parking. The price was good too! Highly recommended.

We came here in the morning at a different location, we liked it so much we came again…read more Nancya was the best server that we had here in quebec city. She was so informative and she gave the best recommendations--and also, so incredibly sweet. She suggested the famous pot en pot, and the baby back ribs. We also ordered the french onion soup as well. We loved her suggestions, my parents and I basically cleaned the plate for them. Even the salad from each plate was delicious. (My dad, who is normally not a fan of salads, kept going for more) The french onion soup was also good, but a little too salty for my parents. I had briefly mentioned to Nancya about that, and she ended up taking it off the bill. I thanked her and she said it was normal! As an American, this is not what I'm used to and I was just beyond surprised over the customer service. I highly recommend going to Cochon Dingue and I hope your server is Nancya, because you will be taken care of.