The large poutine size was almost too large for two people to eat. We had the rainbow poutine and it was full of guacamole and ranch and cheese sauce everywhere, that thing was yummy! So many sensational flavors all stuffed in one bite! Cheese and fries, so simple yet so good. They have tons of flavors at this place and even vegetarian and non vegetarian options. The price was a bit high but not too high. read more

Smoke's Poutinerie - Rainbow poutine's messy completion :D - Fast Food Near Me - Winnipeg, Manitoba

We came here for late night munchies and were glad it was still open. Good thing we had a local with us as she knew where to park as there would have been no way we would be able to find this place from the street. Very limited seating and even more interesting characters. I love late-night dining. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/smokes-poutinerie-winnipeg?select=orYTrzedV-ccC-z4ITW1cA#kcZdqBnvr-fwu4BlDj6xVA What I swallowed: TRADITIONAL POUTINE: Man, I have no idea what to order. They have SO MANY OPTIONS it's hard to choose just one. And I didn't want to have consumer anxiety by picking something so outlandish that I couldn't enjoy my crispy fries. I'm so glad I did tho. My crispy fries held up to the gravy goodness and the cheese curds were just the perfect amount to not be overbearing. Not too much, not too little, just right Baby Bear. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/smokes-poutinerie-winnipeg?select=orYTrzedV-ccC-z4ITW1cA#J57h1VpQ2Pxc9O6e112_Ew "HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR POUTINE?!?!" http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/smokes-poutinerie-winnipeg?select=orYTrzedV-ccC-z4ITW1cA#zRdINAADPwke34guwOKg8A IN MAH BELLY!!! Poutine, I love you. read more

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I've heard many great things about this place. I have yet to have a poutine that had fresh ingredient. I've tried several times and each time, the mushrooms and cheese were inedible. I have not been back in a while. I find it hard to believe that I have not had one good experience. The place is surrounded by other amazing eateries. One can assume management would insist on exceptional quality given the competitive reality they must face. And because it's the right thing to do. I'm willing to accept each time I went, I went on a bad day. I went each and every time moments before the staff member responsible for the freshness of the food in the fill trays was fired for poor practices. Or they were made to wash dishes. By that I mean, the fill trays. That was their new job. Stranger things have happen. Let's be honest, Smokes Poutinerie is hugely popular and my review won't change that. read more

I will admit, Smoke's is not my first place to get poutine. There's other places to get poutine in Winnipeg where you'd support local businesses, such as Le Garage or The Village Diner. However my friends and I were nearby on William and wanted poutine badly, so we decided to settle for here since Smoke's isn't terrible to the point they actually use cheese curds for poutine. I had the Philly Cheesesteak Poutine, which was something I had back when I studied in Waterloo. It was okay, but the cheese sauce was a bit lacking. The carmelized onions, flat iron steak, and mushrooms did make up for it though, as those were all pretty good. The overall experience was a bit uncomfortable, because near the end of our meal there was an intoxicated individual walking in and creating a fuss across the whole restaurant. Eventually an employee chased him out and threatened to call cops on him for disorderly conduct. While the employee apologized to us, my friends were definitely a bit freaked out about what happened. While the overall food was not bad, the unfortunate incident created a bad taste for this place. Given other poutine options available in the city, I will likely not return here. read more

I was so excited to find a restaurant dedicated to poutine in my hometown. This was a must stop during my short visit and it definitely did not disappoint. Between 5 of us we shared two wow size poutines and one regular size which still left us with left overs. I noticed a sign on the way in that their much requested perogy poutine was back on the menu. This was a must try and it was ah-mazing! We also had a traditional poutine and a prime beef deluxe poutine both of which were sure to satisfy. I would eat poutine every day of the week if I could. If you have never had poutine before I reccomend starting here. From the fresh cut potatoes to the authentic Quebec cheese curds and gravy this is one of those wacky canuck things that will leave you craving more, more, more! Just remember cash or debit only please. read more

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I came, I saw, I ate poutine. You want more? Nutritional facts: Poutine is probably about a thousand calories per square inch bite. Guess what though? I'm in Canada so SCREW YOU, CALORIES! To expound: Smoke's is a casual little joint that serves up that Canadia-land delicacy extraordinaire in about seventeen or so different variations. I opted for traditional, as, well, "when in Rome" and all that, but they're serving up all sorts of shiz on those fries. Smoked meats and pickled things and Mexcian-ish taco-y type toppings and chili and pulled pork. I'm no native so I can't speak to the authenticity of the traditional option I rocked out on and got busy with, but I can certain speak to its decadent, salty, cheesy delightfulness. Also, being the cheese expert I am - and I am! - I can testify to the curds' proper curd-y nature. I bet poutine is the just the thing when one finds themselves schnockered, late night, in Winnipeg, MB. When in Rome, friends. read more

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Only in Canada could there be a restaurant dedicated to fries, cheese and gravy a la mode! Offering a variety of toppings and variations on the Canadian classic, Smokehouse Poutinerie is still a popular place in Winnipeg. I stuck true to the Traditional and received a heaping amount of fries, piled high in cheese curds and drenched in gravy. I heard my pants sigh. I agree with others that I think the gravy is lacking. I also wish the fries were a bit more crispy to compensate for all the gravy. But overall, its still a delicious overindulgence! read more

Smoke's Poutinerie - Fast Food Near Me - Winnipeg, Manitoba

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When in Rome...You eat poutine...and Smoke's is the mecca of Poutine...I bow down to his greatness. It's small and casual...with bags of potatoes stacked up in the room...Noticed a customer wrote "cowboy butt's drives me nuts" and "I love poo" on the chalkboard...sweet, I like this place already...Kind of overwhelmed at first when I saw there was 20 different kinds of poutine (and that's all they sell)...I chose Philly cheese steak, and they recommended the Bacon Cheeseburger poutine. Pulled up a stool and dug in...The philly cheese steak was just ok...the steak meat wasn't great and as a whole, kind of bland... However the Bacon Cheeseburger was the BEST POUTINE I EVER ATE...ground beef, crispy bacon and cheese sauce...on top of the fries, cheese curds, and gravy...Holy...It was like winning the lottery while having an orgasm. Just good recognizable rich flavors and combined into one goulash of epicness...It is the unhealthiest food you'll ever eat...and that's a compliment. If you really need crispy fries, go to New York Fries. But if you want variety and the best poutine combinations...this is the spot. I will be back for the Nacho Grande poutine. read more

Smoke's Poutinerie - Philly Cheese steak poutine and Bacon cheeseburger poutine - Fast Food Near Me - Winnipeg, Manitoba

I am a fan of poutine through and through, and unfortunately my opinion of Smoke's is nothing more than average. They definitely have an interesting offering, with a menu comprised of everything from a philly cheese-steak poutine, to a chicken fajita inspired mass of fries, salsa, and sour cream, among other things. I decided that the traditional poutine was going to be the way to go for my first visit, and I wasn't overly impressed. It was indeed the standard poutine of fries, cheese curds, and gravy; but for some reason didn't blow me away (perhaps based on my high expectations of a poutine-only joint). At the end of the day, we finished the entire thing, which unto itself should be an indication that it definitely wasn't BAD. My recommendation would be that if you decide to embark on your own poutine adventure at Smoke's, definitely try one of the specialty poutines that you can't get elsewhere. Happy gorging! read more

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I had bacon bbq mac n cheese poutine and my husband has philly cheesesteak poutine and it was bountiful and fattening and glorious. I'm not sure what else one could possibly want from a poutinerie - there are three sizes, a myriad of fun, interesting and unique flavor profiles and friendly employees. The actual location is quite small, but there's plenty of spots outside to pop a squat and dig in. I probably should be thankful I'm not one of the folks that works near this place, as I'd not be able to resist and therefore would not be able to fit into any of my pants. read more

Smoke's Poutinerie - Bbq bacon mac n cheese on left, philly cheesesteak on right - Fast Food Near Me - Winnipeg, Manitoba

It's my favorite place in winnipeg. I traveled 4 hrs just to come here. Food its really flavorful. Its worth the price , they have different sizes. I ordered the philly chesse steak it was really good. Fries are fresh. Staff it's friendly and they help if its your first time. They only thing that i dont like the place it super hot inside i dont know if the have A/C but its really hot. The place its small. But its worth everything. read more

Smoke's Poutinerie - phillycheese steak poutine - Fast Food Near Me - Winnipeg, Manitoba

Visited Winnipeg and my nephew was raving about this place. I guess it's the only place that's popular in this city lol. I had no idea what poutine was all about when I first came in. I wanted to treat my family but they only accept debit cards or cash. Well, that's minus star. We ordered Montreal, nanchos and chili bacon poutines. My sister paid $37 for these 3 large size.. Expensive for just a hole in a wall restaurant IMO. The food? Nothing special. Tasted like those french fries with nacho cheese, chili beans and ham on top - aka poutine in Canada. It's good that I tried this place and now I know that when I'm in the area visiting again I'd pass and try something else. read more

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Friendly divey place serving up late night poutine with awesome toppings. Post nightclub or mid afternoon, hit this place up, regular size is plenty. Perogy poutine is awesome, woulda loved some sauerkraut and garlic sausage added in. read more

Awesome place. All different types of poutine. Would like to try them all but I'm only here a few times a year for business. Parking sucks and a hard place to get to. But food is great and wonder if the poutine guy is real. read more

Smoke's Poutinerie - Cheeseburger poutine - Fast Food Near Me - Winnipeg, Manitoba

First thing we had to eat in Canada on our road trip. Did not disappoint. Will probably go back again before heading home. All party members loved their respective flavors(bacon, pulled pork, chicken bacon ranch, and red eye). read more

My boyfriend and I came to Winnipeg for a weekend in January, and having never traveled within Canada, wanted to see if poutine lived up to the hype (I know, I know, Manitoba is not the province for this). We were delighted to find Smoke's as we are vegetarians and Smoke's offers classic poutine with vegetarian gravy. It was great! read more

I've been dying to try this place ever since I saw their sign saying opening soon back in the winter. Well, they finally opened on May 31 after some delays. I am in the area a lot and every time I pass by, the line is constantly lined out the door! I've never seen Winnipeggers line up for food like this...I think it's pretty cool that everyone's all excited for this place. And I love that people are hanging out in Old Market Square. The line deterred me for the first few days but after an evening of drinks on a patio, we decided to get our poutine on! Plus, it was a super nice night to do such a silly thing. But I definitely recommend that you line up with a book, iPod or take someone who will amuse you for an hour because that's how long the wait was around 9 pm Friday. Well, more like 1 hour 10 mins from the time we walked up to the line and the time we left with our poutine. There were easily 50 people ahead of us as we were lined up straight out the door on the pavement, almost up to the grassy part of Old Market Square. It was a late 20s crowd and everyone was pretty easy going. They changed up the old Glass Onion as the counter and kitchen is in the back now and the front section has mostly bar style tables and 2 regular tables that can seat about 4 each. It's definitely catered to the take out crowd. Music was blasting a lot of rock when we were there. It's a simple menu of poutine ranging from traditional poutine with real Quebec cheese curds and gravy to beef peppercorn poutine to veggie deluxe poutine. So there is a poutine for anyone who is willing to indulge. They sell pic a pop too for all the old school kids out there! The sizes come in regular and large. I think regular is a pretty good size for an average appetite. The large is probably best to share depending on what kind of toppings you get. If you've read anything of mine, you probably know that I really enjoy a good poutine. So after waiting for an hour, I can say that the place lived up to the hype. The traditional ($5.49 reg) is ultra classic and pretty good. Was it the best I've had? Probably not, but it was very good. Fries were cooked right, the gravy had good flavour without being too salty and there were a surprising amount of cheese curds. And as a side note - cheese curds does not = mozzarella hence it does NOT melt! Cheese curds do not have the same consistency of other cheeses so while it will become more soft with heat, it won't act like mozzarella so don't expect that. It's more of a squeaky cheese if you've ever tried the Bothwell cheese curds. I was impressed that everything was more subtle in flavour. If you think the Burger King poutine is good....than this place probably isn't for you. The double pork ($7.99 reg) has chipotle pulled pork, double-smoked bacon and peppercorn gravy. I liked sampling this one but I could not eat a whole order of this. The chipotle pulled pork is quite delicious, well-seasoned and moist. The chili poutine ($6.49 reg) has chili of course (beef and beans) and cheese curds. This is my fav so far. The chili has a nice flavour with good spices in it. You can't go wrong with chili and cheese! Overall, I like this place and I think it'll still do well after all the hype dies down. Service was pretty fast once you place your order and the staff were pretty friendly. They have very late night hours on the weekends so it's a great place to grab congregate at after the bar closes. Note: it's cash or debit only!!!! read more

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How can you go wrong with french fries, cheese, and a whole menu of other artery-clogging goody toppings? Now a disclaimer -- as a foreigner from the US, I had no idea what the hell "poutine" was until I came here. But I felt like I couldn't spend a week in Canada without trying it. We ordered the Pulled Pork poutine after a few beers at Kings Head. It was...good. A tasty treat, but not something I would crave. The fries were actually a little soggy, again, not sure if that's how it's supposed to be, but I think the whole texture of the dish would be better if the fries had a little crisp to them. Definitely worth trying, though, and I'm glad I did! read more

I was visiting my girlfriend in Winnipeg last weekend. First time in Canada, so of course I had to try poutine. My first poutine experience was in Puerto Rico of all places, and while I was excellent, I daresay it was traditional. Smoke's serves Quebec-style poutine with 10,000 options. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger poutine, my girlfriend got the nacho one with vegetarian gravy. Holy balls... so good. This is obviously a heavy food, making it a favorite for late-night post-bar meals. We were there at about 8pm. As such, I felt the weight of every bite and was extremely full when I finished my smaller-size box of poutine. But I was also happy as a clam. The fries were crisp, though softened by the gravy. The gravy itself was savory and created a great base for the poutine. The curds were firm and squeaky. The toppings I had were bacon, cheese sauce, and ground beef. I figured it would be a good entry-level poutine that still showcased some Smoke's originality, and I think I chose right. I'll definitely stop for some poutine whenever I see a Smoke's. read more

I was really excited to try Smoke's and went there opening day. I would be upset about the fact that they're always so busy, excep that the poutine is not much to get excited about. Nobody I know who has gone there has actually enjoyed it as much as they could for a place that specializes in only one dish. Prices are outrageous, $4 of poutine for $8+, you're hungry after and have wasted your lunch hour in line. The only thing Smokes has going for them is that "Smoke" looks like Dancing Gabe. Go to Burger King, their poutine is better. read more

The poutine here is fairly good. The service is nice and they try to be as fast as possible. It can be very busy during lunch and dinner times of course. The poutine definitely tastes good. Just expect to be really tired for the next 3 hours after eating one! I really like the double pork poutine and even the traditional. read more

Poutine (French Fries with melted cheese curds) is a (French) Canadian tradition. And they are getting more popular in Anglo Western canada. This is a small busy hip little joint in the Exchange District. The regular poutine and chicken curry poutine was very good. I was told the pulled pork poutine was good as well. Definitely worth visiting at least once while in town. read more

What a place. My sister recently moved to Winnipeg, so naturally we went for a visit. Her boyfriend suggested this place for lunch. We all got something different. I got the 3 pork poutine, and it was delicious. The building is small, and there's not much seating. However the boyfriend said most people take away their food, so they don't need a large seating area. The pricing is reasonable for the amount and quality of the food. I'll most likely stop by again on our next visit, there are other flavors to try! read more

Smoke's Poutinerie - Classic, Chicken Ranch, 3 pork, and steak (?) - Fast Food Near Me - Winnipeg, Manitoba

I always say the only good thing that has ever come out of Canada is Bieber and poutine, but this poutine honestly sucked. Maybe it was my choice in combining hard to match American culture (the Phili cheesesteak) with Canadian culture (fries with gravy). This thing was loaded with mushrooms and I had to pick most of them off since they were awful. The "steak" was not my favorite thing in the world. But the fries were absolutely perfect. The fries saved this place from a one-star review. Maybe just stick to the original when you go here. Unfortunately I don't think I will be back again. read more

Smoke's Poutinerie - Phili Cheesesteak Poutine - Fast Food Near Me - Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Came here and shared a traditional poutine with my sister. Overall it was good but could be tweaked a little bit. I found the gravy to be pretty salty, but the fries themselves were delicious and the cheese curds were squeeky cheese, not mozz which is a huge plus. The only draw-back was the service. The guy at the counter was not in the greatest mood and wasn't that friendly or helpful. We were the only people there and obvioulsy couldn't decide which to have (too many choices) and he just stared at us, not offering his recommendations or asking if we had any questions. In the end I would recommend this place and will definately be going back to try a different kind of poutine. read more

located right next to the Old Market Square. Super easy to find. They have three different sizes to choose from. I picked the snack size which you can only pick one topping with your order. It tastes amazing, and yet it makes you feel so full after first two bite. Highly recommend to eat during the winter in Winnipeg. read more

Smoke's Poutinerie - Prime steak with pull pork on top - Fast Food Near Me - Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Tried it for the first time during Jazz Fest. I had the BBQ Bacon Mac and Cheese Poutine. I tried to split a large with my friend but it was waaaay too big for two people. Can't wait to go back! read more

Smoke's Poutinerie - BBQ Bacon Mac and Cheese Poutine! - Fast Food Near Me - Winnipeg, Manitoba

Smoke's hasn't made its way west to Edmonton just yet, so it was a nice treat to grab a traditional poutine on my walk through the Exchange on a late Saturday night. The place was quite busy, which makes sense for the late night and after-bar crowd not concerned with counting calories. The traditional was a perfect late snack, and I really dug the gravy. Come further west, Smoke's! read more

If you want great poutine and great service, this is the place to go. I orded over skip the dishes and in special instructions I put, "Please make with love." And they wrote all over the box "Made with Smoke's Love" and they put little hearts and also wrote "100% certified love." Ontop of that the poutine was amazing. I had bought the perogie poutine and the perogies ontop were great. They didnt skimp out on the gravy the bacon or the cheese curds. All the flavours blended together beautifully. 5/5 definitely would order again. It was worth every cent. read more

OK we made it by while running around here during a local festival tried the simple straight up Poutine and it was good the gravy and cheese where right on, and even with the people all over the place their service was OK. If they keep this up they will deserve a 5 star rating. I do not need to add we will be back. read more

This place is alright. It was hard to choose from the menu - so many interesting choices. In the end I chose the Nacho Grande Poutine. It was yum. Huge order. I ended up taking some of my lunch home for a snack later in the evening. read more

Smoke's Poutinerie - Fast Food Near Me - Winnipeg, Manitoba

This was actually my second lunch there... the first time was with a little trepidation - since I moved to Canada, most of the poutine I've eaten hasn't lived up to the hype. This time it did... and then some. I went there on the suggestion of a colleague - he didn't want Subway, and neither did I. Had the double pork and a black cherry soda... as I sat there in the small storefront, I knew this was paradise. The service was friendly and efficient, and the order - a regular - will fill most appetites. Today, I got the Hogtown... even more deliciousness in a box. My wife (not a poutine fan, though she is Canadian,) had the country style chicken. We each bought larges... got to save something for supper! Definitely worth it... if it can create two fans that easily, they have something here. read more

What a fun place. They have PICK-A-POP!!!!! Love the many poutine menu options. The hostess recommended the triple P - so good. My husband was plenty envious when I sent a picture of my lunch. Will be taking him here soon. read more

Smoke's Poutinerie - Pick-A-Pop and the Triple P - the perfect lunch - Fast Food Near Me - Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Smoke's tastes better at night, that's just a fact. It also tastes better when you've been drinking or partying at Jazz Fest. I don't really recommend eating the contents of those innocent-looking cardboard boxes at mid-day. The large size makes a great midnight snack for 6-7 inebriated young women, though. Smoke's weakness is their gravy. Weirdly, the vegetarian is better than the regular. read more

I've read an article about this place so I decided to check it out. It was really hot when I finally busted my butt to get there. At arrival it was really hot and I was sweating up a storm. I guess air conditioning doesn't seem to exist since more and more people kept coming in and sooner or later there was a line up outside the door. Finally I get my dang poutine and I have to says it wasn't too bad. It was a bit salty but I love salty things so I wasn't too bothered. Overall it was an okay experience. Only thing that bothered me is the space and no air conditioning, otherwise a good poutine place to get your poutine fix read more

Went for the first time today. Was immediately happy even before the food part came! Staff were incredibly friendly and outgoing. Had bacon cheeseburger and my girlfriend had something amazing with spicy chicken? It was so good that even I ate some and I usually don't do spicy! Location is great too. We will be back. read more

Smoke's Poutinerie - So damn good. - Fast Food Near Me - Winnipeg, Manitoba

MEH, is about all I can say about this place. I've been here both for lunch and post-bar eats, the fries are never cooked enough to be crispy, so you end up with under cooked fries covered in so-so sauces. The biggest disappointment was the perogy poutine, it was plain old poutine topped with a few frozen perogies that were were barely cooked. If you're going to bother with this place, just get the plain poutine with either the veggie or meat gravy, the others aren't worth the cost. read more

Loved my greasy poutine and would definitely return for more food. The price is a little expensive though. This place can get pretty busy around the lunch time so give yourself good 15 to 20 minutes for your order. read more

I think smokes is a fun snack food. They have a lot of options and sizes to pick from and the staff has always been very nice to me. I am giving a 3/5 because sometimes when I order from here it tastes a little weird or the fries are overcooked and hard. It also takes a long time to get your food. That doesnt stop me from going back though! read more

My very first time in Canada and my first poutine experience. Frankly I'd never heard of this dish before. French fries with cheese curds and gravy I learned it the traditional. They also have a varieties like you would find with burgers or pizza. I give it four stars because it's s nice place in a trendy area and the service is great. Nice hipster dudes. I ate my portion, but I'll never have poutine again. It just makes no sense to me that French firies with cheese curds and gravy can be a main dish and a meal. I could not imagine this concept catching on in the US. I love Canada but thumbs down on poutine. read more