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    Racines Boréales

    5.0 (1 review)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    La Banquise

    La Banquise

    4.0
    (2.5k reviews)
    4.1 km
    $$

    I was in Montreal for a day to walk 100,000 steps, and 1 of the 4 food requirements I had for…read moremyself was poutine. I'd never had the French Canadian heart-attack-on-a-plate, and was a little nervous as it just looks like it has A LOT going on. I sludged into La Banquise dead sober at 4:11am, as this is a legendary spot that is open 24 hours. I sat down in a bustling no frills atmosphere and remembered my deep appreciation for a 24-hour diner. You see people for who they really are this early in the morning. A couple in front of me was in a heated argument about what "being exclusive" really meant, while two separate groups of 4 to my right were feeling no pain and enjoying a poutine night cap. There I was, sipping on my black coffee mentally prepping myself for the 45 mile (72 km) day I had in front of me. The dichotomy of life. I asked the server what the most popular item was, and he said La Scooby. This monstrosity consisted of fresh cut fries, cheese, gravy, ground beef, bacon, onions, fried pickles, and caesar dressing garlic sauce. I got the small ($12.40 usd), but this thing was a TANK. It was bigger than my head and I have a HUGE head. The large must be a family style portion or somethin. Upon first bite, it was damn good. I completely see the poutine appeal. Is it an ideal meal dead sober at 4:11am? No, absolutely not, but this is an S-tier hangover food. Also, if there is ever a day when I need some extra calories, it's on a 100k step day. All the staff was so welcoming, and surprisingly chipper this early in the morning. SHOUTOUT TO LA BANQUISE! THANK YOU FOR FUELING THE JOURNEY! IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

    We ordered 3 poutines…read more The best by far was the smoked meat one. The vegetarian was basically burger toppings of tomatoes, lettuce, pickles with some cabbage. The mushroom and pepper poutine was underwhelming. Smoked meat poutine only way to go ! They don't skimp on the meat. Fries, curds, and gravy delicious. Prices fair.

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    Front when entering
    Front when entering
    Poutine with smoked meat, spicy sausage, mushrooms and onions
    Poutine with smoked meat, spicy sausage, mushrooms and onions
    Poutine!!

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    Ma Poule Mouillée

    Ma Poule Mouillée

    4.4
    (714 reviews)
    4.1 km
    $$

    I'm a huge fan of Somebody Feed Phil, and after watching Phil's Montreal episode, I knew I had to…read moremake a stop at Ma Poule Mouillée. It ended up being one of the best meals of my trip. When I arrived, there was a short line, and as soon as I walked inside, the incredible aroma of rotisserie chicken filled the room. That's when I knew I was in for something special. I was told to order the wet hot chicken plate, so I did--and it absolutely did not disappoint. I also couldn't resist trying the famous chicken poutine. The flavors were bold, rich, and incredibly satisfying. The portions were enormous, too; there was easily enough food for several meals. Before leaving, I picked up a small homemade tres leches tart for dessert. It was the perfect ending to the meal. The cake was moist and delicious, and the caramelized burnt sugar on top added an amazing flavor and texture. I honestly wish Ma Poule Mouillée had a location in Detroit because this would become my monthly dinner spot without question. This place is the definition of "winner, winner, chicken dinner." If you're visiting Montreal, don't miss it--you'll leave full, happy, and already thinking about your next visit.

    This has been a favorite Montreal spot of mine for over a decade. The last time I was in Montreal,…read morethese guys had fire and I was afraid they wouldn't reopen. I'm so glad they did and still just as good as always. We ordered the chicken legs, the poutine, and pastel de nata. The ordering can be a bit confusing as it's not clear what line is which. So the move is your line up and order by the cooks in front then move to the back to pay at the cashier. The portions are large and even the small poutine can feed a family. I lived the spicy chicken and pastel de nata. The poutine was good but didn't need the sausage. Overall very happy we revisited and that they're still amazing.

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    Nouilles de Lan Zhou

    Nouilles de Lan Zhou

    4.3
    (818 reviews)
    5.2 km
    $$

    You can't help but notice this restaurant as you walk by -- they pull fresh hand‑made noodles right…read morein the window, and it immediately caught my eye. When we decided to try noodle soup, we came straight back here. The restaurant was full, and they offer a wide variety of noodle dishes. You can also choose what type of noodles you want in your bowl so that was fun to select! The noodles were perfectly chewy and fresh. I ordered the medium‑spicy beef noodle soup, and it was incredibly good. I honestly wish we had a place like this back home.

    The noodle soup was just so-so overall. While the broth had some flavor, it didn't really stand out…read moreor leave a lasting impression. I ordered noodle size #5, and the texture was just so-so--it didn't have the chewiness I was looking forward to, which was a bit disappointing. I also found the beef to be underwhelming. The slices were very thin, which can be nice in some cases, but here they felt a bit lacking in substance and didn't have much texture or flavor. It ended up being just okay and didn't add much to the overall dish. I ordered a medium bowl, but the portion was quite large--definitely more than I expected. A small would have been enough for me, so keep that in mind when ordering. We arrived around 8:30 pm and it wasn't too busy, so we were seated right away. The service was pretty good overall, and the staff was attentive without being overbearing.

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    Tres petit local, avec un marché au sous-sol..
    Tres petit local, avec un marché au sous-sol..
    Beef noodle soup (spicy)
    Beef noodle soup (spicy)
    Spicy hot sauce

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    Spicy hot sauce
    La Pataterie

    La Pataterie

    4.0
    (21 reviews)
    0.6 km
    $

    EASY 5 stars. Even…read moreif my poutine had just been 'solid', I would probably award 5 stars for the relative quality and value of this place. Everything is made to order, and you can get a freshly grilled burger (fresh meat, not frozen) with toppings of your choice for less than $5. I think I only paid another $1.50 to have a double patty. Lots of options, for example getting a steamed hot dog for less than $2, having it grilled for about 50 cents more, or even a chili dog. Everyone I was with loved the burgers and hot dogs ordered. But it's called 'La Pataterie' for a reason. The fries (from potatoes if you follow the name) were easily some of the best I've ever had. And for the price there isn't even competition. Absolutely perfect crispy texture, and pillowy soft in the middle. They taste like they were twice-fried, almost Belgian-style. There is also a nice sweetness to the potato too. Real cheese curds for the poutine and though the gravy wasn't reaching the same heights as the fries, it was still good nonetheless. But to illustrate how good the fries were, my wife and I put in an order for fries alone after we shared a poutine. I can't think of any time or place I've done that before, but the fries were just that good. I only happened to come here since we were returning from the botanical gardens and it came up on a search. It's not necessarily a hidden gem as it's quite popular, but if this was more central, it would almost certainly find itself of 'must visit' lists, and it's probably a good thing that things stay the way they are.

    Gotta say this was one of our favorite meals in Montreal. It's quick, easy, and delicious. We went…read moreMonday around lunch and it was packed but well worth the wait. Poutine was great, hotdogs were amazing, and the burgers were just perfect! When you upgrade the side of your meal to poutine they give you a large bowl. We got multiple and we had leftovers. You definitely can share! It's definitely fast food and the seating is a little slim pickings but if you are strategic you can get a table. We wish we could have visited another time during the trip and talked about it the whole way home!

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    Hot dog and poutine   When you upgrade the side it's a huge bowl!!
    Hot dog and poutine When you upgrade the side it's a huge bowl!!
    Burger and fries
    Burger and fries
    La Pataterie

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