You know what, it is what it is: an old-fashioned diner. I feel like I need to go back just to try different things because I don't think you can justify a food critique for a place like this based on one meal. The waitress was great, very friendly. And it's a really old restaurant by Montreal standards read more

A classic, late-night Montreal diner, Le Fameux came in handy on a recent late-night out. Take-away service was quick and friendly (even given the hour), and the poutine was some the best we had in the city. The Greek salad with chicken was old-school, and made a for a nice bite. A classic Montreal spot. read more

Le Fameux - St-Denis, Montréal Let's get one thing straight: Le Fameux isn't just a name--it's a declaration. This place is the culinary equivalent of walking into a 90s R&B slow jam wearing a velvet robe. You don't just eat here. You vibe here. First, the Beast Burger. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to wrestle a delicious, greasy, cheese-dripping monster and lose gladly--this is it. It's stacked taller than your last relationship's red flags, and every bite is a juicy, melty, crunchy, bacon-kissed therapy session. This isn't a burger. This is a personality test. And if you can finish it, congratulations: you are the main character now. Now, breakfast. Oh sweet flapjacky justice. Their breakfast options are a beautiful ode to all that is right with the world. Eggs? Fluffy. Bacon? Crisped to divine specifications. Home fries? Seasoned like a grandmother with secrets. And the pancakes? Pillow-soft slabs of love sent straight from the carb gods. And then there's that wallpaper--a moody, glowing Montreal night skyline that wraps around the place like a warm poutine blanket. It doesn't just set the tone--it whispers to your soul: "Stay a little longer. Order something else. Get weird." Le Fameux is the rare breed of diner that hits the sweet spot between late-night comfort and full-on flavor bomb. It's where hungover dreams come true and first dates accidentally turn into love stories over bottomless coffee and too much syrup. Pro tip: Bring your appetite, your sense of adventure, and maybe a designated driver. This place? On fleek. On fire. On my list every time. read more

Le Fameux - Burgers Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Delicious Montreal style Pizza, which even in Montreal isn't always the standard. Lots of cheese, lots of meat, and soft fresh crust. Served with butter and red pepper flakes which I used on the crust. Medium was plenty for two people. Service was friendly. It feels like an old neighborhood joint that's been here a long time, whether that's true or not. It was also fun to people-watch from the window since it's right on a busy walking corner. Don't plan to find a place to park your car too close to here! read more

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Just got there for Dinner got me a burger which was ok but nothing incredible fries were Good golden and crispy and tiramisu was good . Iced tea is basically Nestea served it the can . Also as soon as we arrived I feel the pressure to order and couldn't really take my time to check the menu Waitress seems to be in a hurry Definitely had better experiences where you feel appreciated and can take your time . read more

Yelp needs to introduce half stars too because I would give this spot a true 4.5 all day! The area made me feel as if I was on a street in NYC and I was about to slide up off into a corner restaurant to get my hungry on. Upon walking in, the waitress acknowledged me and told me that I could sit anywhere that I'd like and that she would be right with me. She was working alone in the front and had a number of customers to tend to still and so I took a seat and she had both the menu and a glass of water to me within seconds. I already know that I was here for some poutine and so I didn't spend too much time going over the menu aside to see exactly what I wanted on my poutine and I decided to go with the Poutine Au Gratin option for you can't really go wrong with Au Gratin at all. Moments later, she came back to take my order and when I say her delivery with both attention and attitude was right on time, it truly made me feel welcome. I told her what I wanted and she said that it would be right up......Again, I didn't wait more than 12 minutes for my Poutine Au Gratin and off the visuals alone, I was ready to dive in like a Big Man about to dive into a swimming pool and make an ever BIGGER SPLASH!! The first bite was everything and a wedding ring. It was the gravy for me, which was savory and slightly salty but thick enough to make all the difference when it came to coddling the cheese and fries. The cheese curd and Mozzarella pull had me in awe but the flavor sank deep within my soul and played a tune with the gravy and fresh potato bite back from the fries. Even the fries had a nice burn on the ends, just to let me know they were cooked all to be damned with extra crisp lust pellets of near perfection and a hint of, we are here; take us as we are and LOVE IT! I think my poutine was made from outbursts of happiness in a settled field of mixed emotions but nothing short of sweet passion abroad. I am here for the experience in each bite and that is exactly what I had received! read more

Decent poutine and hot dogs, lots of seating, non-existent service. Those are my general thoughts on this place. It felt super chill and retro but it also felt really sketchy. Everyone there looked sad, workers and customers. It was comfortable to sit and eat but on a nice sunny day it gets super dark inside, too gloomy. I understand the vibe this place is going for but other places do it and better. The waitress took our order with a "I don't care about anything" attitude. She didn't offer us any drinks so I had to ask a second waitress for glasses of water. Everything was served quickly but not in a good way, it was just tossed on our table and then the waitress would run somewhere else before we could ask for more water or napkins. I'm not usually picky with service but at the least don't serve me like you can't wait for me to leave. I like to sit down and chat with whoever I'm with. Feeling rushed and unwanted is a big turn off. At least the food was good. Probably good enough to come back. read more

Le Fameux - Burgers Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Idk who it was, but the guy in charge when I ate there was unironically evil. The food was mediocre. The server was nice.

Ladies and gentlemen, Mesdames et Messieurs, we have a winner! In my decidedly unscientific poutine crawl in Montreal, my favorite experience was here at Fameux. The place does a lively business but that doesn't stop the lady at the front from being so friendly and welcoming. It was great just meeting here. In addition to that, the food was amazing! I, of course, had poutine. I got the smoked meat variety since they are known for that. My buddy got a smoked meat sandwich, with fries and gravy. He put his first fry in the gravy and after tasting it, said I'd love it and he was not wrong. The smoked meat itself was perfect...moist without being greasy. Tender and flavorful. It was heaven. But what sent it to the stratosphere for me was the gravy. There was some flavor in there...a spice or something..I couldn't put my finger on it but it added a little "zing" to the proceedings. I loved it. Washing it down with a tap beer (I think they told me it was made by Molson, I could be wrong) was a delightful way to spend an afternoon. This gets the highly coveted award of "Bill's Favorite Poutine in Montreal". read more

Le Fameux - Smoked meat poutine - Burgers Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This place is a MUST to try local fare. Conveniently located in the hip Plateau, they offer MANY varieties of Poutine. Diner atmosphere, reasonable prices, generous portions, and friendly staff. read more

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Something is wrong with management in this place. Service was slow because 1 waitress was serving the entire 20 tables in the place. I don't blame her, she was running all round the place and she did the best she could. But she was obviously overly stressed and making everyone in the room uncomfortable. I ordered the Poutine Quebecoise and the Mozza burger. The poutine was fine but I don't know how they have the audacity to charge 5.95 +tx for this excuse of a burger. I could get something 10 times from the frozen lunch section at a grocery store. Nothing in my experience would make me want to come again. read more

Le Fameux - Burgers Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

In my opinion, this place can be the funniest brunch experience or the worst experience ever, it really depends on how you take it. There are some rules to remember of course. When you walk in the door, don't expect much of customer service or someone to say hello and take you to your table. Just walk in, find a clean looking table and have a seat, the menus (there are few) can be found somewhere around the restaurant. It may be a while until someone will come to take your order, so make sure you bring a good book to read or a your favorite friend to talk to. I've seen some couples walking out after 10 minutes of waiting, I personally was just eager to taste the food and didn't mind a long wait. The food is okay. I should say breakfast food is okay. I found it pretty funny how the jam was on top of my eggs (in the middle of my plate) and overall presentation of the meal I received. But, you don't come here for the food or customer service, it's an experience. The atmosphere reminded me of going back in time, it has this retro vibe going on for sure, makes you feel like you're in a movie. I give it a solid 3 star rating, I personally enjoyed my breakfast there, not so much the food but mostly, I will repeat again, the experience. Oh, and the best part is that it won't break your budget at all, probably the cheapest breakfast I've seen in Montreal. read more

Le Fameux - Burgers Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I'm writing this review from the perspective of a die-hard bruncher, though I am well aware that this place has a whole other life, a night life as a poutinery and smoked meat stop! This place is exactly what you expect from a corner diner that's been around a few decades: Standard issue diner coffee, refilled periodically... a moderate plate of eggs, bacon and potatoes. Also, toast, but for some reason they call it rôties. Honestly, I just had regular ole grocery store loaf toast that came much later than the rest of my food, cut diagonally in half in triangles and *barely* toasted. Eggs were perfectly cooked. The homefries were surprisingly sparse, but that's OK with me because I never finish all the homefries on a brunch plate anyway! The staff were all pretty sweet, and most of them seemed that they'd been workin' the same shift since the 70s. We probably could have used a little more attention that we received, but the kind personalities smoothed that out. If you aren't too picky about brunch fixins, and can swallow down eggs and bacon trucker-style and just get on with your day, then this is a good pit stop for you. It's got a bit of retro charm, as well. The mood is casual, and there aren't too many people with kids cramming themselves into the booths around you, so you can drift away into your plate, your quiet conversation and the lull of the sunshine coming in all those street-view windows. Worth one visit just to say you did! Maybe two. read more

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Rude racists, who refused to serve my daughter and her friends and pretended they were invisible while they seated and served customers who came after them. read more

Cool retro/vintage spot on Mont-Royal. Went for breakfast on a Friday morning. Ordered scramble eggs with smoked meat. Food was okay. Waitress was nice. Love this kind of place. Really old school. Somked meat in my plate was greasy and thick-cut style, which I am not a big fan of. I would come back here mostly for the vibe of the place more than for their food. *Wifi wasn't working. read more

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~update review: visited three time lately, and service was very inconsistent - do expect slow service at times and multiple mistakes on your order. I took off two stars from the rating~ I don't think the food is brilliant gourmet, but you don't come here for that. If you like your comfort food cheap, fast, and in a prime location - this is where you want to go. read more

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This place hasn't changed at all over the years. Nonetheless, management has changed a while ago and so did their service. Got mixed feelings for this restaurant as my friend burned himself with their onion soup. This happened because the waiter or the restaurant itself failed to notice the customer in any kind of ways that the side of the plate would be burning hot . Needless to say , this was a pretty serious mistake from the waiter . Neither him or the manager itself could apologize to my friend saying that was an accident and it wasn't their fault. Like I said things have changed in that restaurant.. Recently , I have given the opportunity to redeem itself from the previous occasion . This time it was not a flop , the waitress was very attentive to our needs . My buddy and I enjoyed our smoke meat poutine , although I found it a bit too salty ... It was still a very good meal and I could rate it 7.5/10 I have concluded that this restaurant is still an excellent choice for late night snacking if one is in the area. Note that they don't serve their 24hours breakfast between 2-5am ;) read more

Le Fameux - Smoke meat poutine, large sizes feed two people easily - Burgers Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Stopped here for a late night snack after a night out on the town. I was seated promptly. Placing an order took a bit of time but the waitress was a kind older woman that explained that they were really busy. Ordered the Gyro pita without onions. Food came out in 5-10 min. Tasted great. Overall, this place is great after a night on the town. Food is cheap, tastes great. What more can you ask for? read more

Restaurant for after the party. The service was great. I had the chicken fingers and they were ok.

I used to be in the Plateau area quite often but it took me a long time to finally try this restaurant. It has a really nice "diner" feel to it and the staff members who served us was very polite. However, she had walked off once her shift was over and someone else finished for her. It was the first time that had ever happened to me at a restaurant. I understand the need and the want to leave once you're done your work shift but we were almost done and then it was like we were forgotten about for awhile and we had to wait a bit to pay even though it was in its "quiet hours". I was also worried that someone else would get her tip although she had done most of the work, but there wasn't much I could do about it. Other than that, the food was really delicious! It was a good sized portion. We were pretty hungry so we shared each other's dishes. I got the poutine, he got the burger- it was all pretty great! So, minus that little bump in service that was just more confusing than anything- I would go back if I was in the area- but there are too many restos around there to choose from, so it probably won't be high on my priority list of places to go again. read more

Food is mediocre at very best. But the service is deplorable. The way the staff openly discuss their hatred for unhoused folks is abhorrent and the PROUD discrimination against Inuit people (who they refuse to serve) is unforgivable. Would not recommend to my worst enemy. read more

Slow service but food is always worth the wait one of the best delis in town very reasonably priced

Excellent, excellent service. Fast and good food by a staff that's on. I have been here twice and each time walk away happy. This is a classic diner, with classic diner food as well as Quebecois favorites like smoked meat and poutine - nothing particularly fancy or amazing, just good solid food and fast. I walked in on a Friday night at 6:45. The place was packed, I was seated and had my food in about 7 minutes. They impress. read more

Used to come here after nights of partying on the Montreal Plateau (particularly at the now-defunct "Bleu Est Noir"). Open 24hrs is perfect for party-goers. Very good home-style food. They have poutine here which absolutely awesome - you have to try the "gratinée", which is essentially stick it in the oven once it's ready so it broils over a bit. The absolute best! Pricing is great, as you won't generally pay 15$ for anything in there, and most times your bill will be under 10. Not necessarily a family place, not the kind of place that has McDonald's written all over it, this is more of a diner rather than a restaurant. Awesome place, service is always kind and efficient (and bilingual). A staple of the Plateau for many years. read more

40 minutes wait for two sandwiches. The smoked meat sandwich is half broken and cannot be picked up at all. We paid $2 for extra "Swiss cheese", but we received a small slice of Kraft cheese from Subway. You will lose so much money from eating here, because time is money. read more

I've been going to Fameux for well over a decade and until recently had only indulged in their "gros poutine pour partager" avec un coke and normally only after 2:00am. This 24-hour classic "booths and old school waitresses" diner is one of those authentic Montreal haunts where Franco Anglo young old hipster blue collar academic congregate under one roof to hunker down with some hearty eats. Their menu is fairly comprehensive but focuses on pizza, poutine, clubs, platters, and smoked meat. They also do a decent breakfast. A friend, whilst pregnant, started craving their "Star Burger Supreme" and when I asked her partner what was in it they promptly whisked me away to sample it. We each ordered "the" burger, cherry coke and broiled poutine to share (which initially I thought sounded like sacrilege but turned out to be extremely satisfying eliminating the soggy fry factor). The star burger was INTENSE - consisting of a classic patty with bacon, cheese curds, onion rings AND a slice of cheese on a bun. It was impressive but overall I found it fairly bland (perhaps a little more mustard would have helped?) and due to extreme grease-factor the bun got soggy before I could finish it. The cherry coke was a perfect, ultra sweet, way to cut through the grease though! I'll continue frequenting this spot as I'm definitely a fan of their classic and broiled poutine, the mushroom pizza and the atmosphere in general. And really, who can resist a place with booths? I can't! read more

Delicious and affordable breakfast, tried this place out this morning and will definitely be coming back. Seated instantly and food handed to me within 8 minutes of ordering. And the food was absolutely delicious. Coffee included. read more

Le Fameux - The Big Bang Breakfast plate. Just $9.95! - Burgers Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

When I went to vacation in Montréal I was looking for "regular food" for québécois so someone refer me to this area to find one, then I found this place. It looks almost the same as American breakfast place so it feels very home but serving Quebec breakfast/brunch. For non-local you should order the smoked pork sandwich with fries, you must change it to poutine. Then you can have all at least two Quebec's unique food at one time. The time I ordered this, black coffee, and one shot of double espresso they were less than $25, so about $20 US dollar. However they don't serve latte. read more

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If you go here, expect the following 1- lateness in having your order served 2- long waiting time to receive your bill and/or to pay at the front 3- Arguments with the waitresses. For them, the client is always wrong. Why would they tell you a full menu or a breakfast menu does not exist if you can see it on the other table On top of that, they don't mind talking loud behind your back as if they were in a completely different room. Rudeness from waitresses that have been there for 20 plus years. Fights and brawls during the nights that you see while passing by.. People in front of me were leaving just because they couldn't take their rudeness anymore. Here is the menu in case they tell you it doesn't exist. read more

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Nodal location that provides spectacular people-watching, with food I would pay to *not* have to eat again. The fries alone were a gross insult to the club sandwich plate as a philosophical concept. And the faint tang of dishwasing liquid in the lettuce lingers on my palate like a misused apostrophe in a New York Times op-ed piece. And speaking of New York, the club sandwiches in my two favorite old school diners in that spendy city are two-thirds the price of Fameux's. And they are world class. Mentioning the overflowing tub of mayonnaise dripping over my fries, after I'd ordered it without, and the less than blood temperature of everything on my plate, seems a bit like nuking a dead horse. The relatively clean, functioning restroom, and the fantastic parade of bright-eyed, beautiful women in snow-spangled snorkel parkas hustling past the enormous windows facing Mont-Royal, are the only things keeping this review out of the 1-star dumpster. If I ever come back, it'll be with a camera. I'll have had my lunch. read more

Terrible service, I sat there for 40 minutes and was ignored. For major attitude from the waitresses for speaking in English. DO NOT RECOMMEND read more

Although the place looks like one of those places that are trying to do everything from Chinese to american and Italian I still needs to admit they make a very good poutine. They also have good brunch or should I say breakfast (served all day) deals. I was not a fan of the atmosphere since it feels like a chain restaurant and not an establishment but still a good food option. read more

Le Fameux - Big space - Burgers Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Did I order the wrong thing? I was looking forward to my 2am plate of poutine after my night out! I was devastated when my fries came out all soggy and cold. Granted, gravy would eventually make my fritas soggy eventually but still, the ones not even touching the sauce were limp. Place was packed with NYE after party goers, how could the fries be soggy? The only reason it's not one star is because of the vintage feel of the diner and the crowd this place draws. Even though my fries weren't great, people watching was fantastic! read more

Great place to "refuel" after a hard day exploring Montreal by foot. Having tried poutine once before on a prior trip I wanted to give it another go and this place had 20 types on offer. The québécois version ( mince and onions) was very nice and filling. Well worth the money. It was a quiet Sunday night and the service was very good. read more

Okay poutine. My mom had a middle-eastern something that I forgot. Both of us enjoyed the meal, and the serving size was huge. Still, we couldn't get over the diner-atmosphere of the restaurant. I guess it'd be a better feeling when it's cold and dark. Service could be improved. read more

Most wonderful chicken kebabs I've had in Montreal. This place exceeded my expectations tremendously. Amazing food, ambience is diner like, and the waitress we had was wonderful. 10/10 recommend. I'm a New Yorker and I can surely say I will be returning on my next trip. read more

Ah Fameux. So reliable for the late night poutine, especially gratiné style where they take your poutine and put it in the oven and make the cheese all crispy and gooey and magique. This place has been in the same Greek family for 3+ generations, and they serve up a big menu of Quebecois fast food diner eats with speed and a sense of humour. Brown wooden booths, windows on Mount Royal and St Denis, a limited bar with just enough options to do you damage. The Star Burger comes with an onion ring and curd cheese and might give you a heart attack, but at least you'll die happy. read more

Is it possible that the "Nighthawks" is inspired by Fameux? Maybe, most maybe not. In any case I'm giving four stars for the poutine (my favorite is la québécoise), the corner location (great for people watching), the old school feel, value for money and the friendly service. Ok, the other items on their menu aren't superb, but it's not the kind of restaurant that you go for some kind of unique gastronomic experience. Know that when you walk in, you'll see a lot of choices; not all of them good, not all of them are made with the finest ingredients (if any?), but most of them will probably satisfy your hunger and some will actually be surprisingly good (like the foie de boeuf). Personally I do hope places like Fameux will always be around. The Plateau will be so dull otherwise! read more

This place is a legend, the old guard, a little of the old fashioned. But the clientele has gotten younger and younger everytime I've gone in for a club sandwich, cheeseburger or pogo. Recently I was there Christmas Day, me and some friends found ourselves on our own for the night and wanted to get some grub. Nothing was open except....good old Le Fameux!! I had a version of a hot turkey sandwich with a scoop of mash and some veg. Goodtimes, always to be had at this friendly and rustic diner. Go with friends or go alone it won't dissappoint. read more

Ok, ok. It's not fancy, it doesn't have a million toppings, the servers aren't hip young people. But I'm telling you, in my opinion Fameux has the best poutine in the city. Thick, crispy fries (no slim greasy things that turn to mush!), squeaky cheese and yummy gravy. The TRUE classic. I'd pick this place over any of those overrated poutine joints any day of the week. read more