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Where to get Poutine
S&G Fries ·
Crispy Chips (Hunt Club at Merivale) ·
Jack's Chipwagon ·
New York Fries ·
Hintonburger ·
Double Decker Diner and Dairy Bar ·
Sasha's ·
Zola's Restaurant ·
JP's Crispy Fries (Baseline near Clyde) ·
La Pataterie Hulloise ·
Brasseurs du Temps ·
Elgin Street Diner ·
The Sweet Potato ·
Le Twist ·
Golden Fries Chip Wagon ·
TV's Fries ·
Garlic Corner ·
L'iL Bear Express ·
The SmoQue Shack ·
King's Pizza ·
Farbs Kitchen and Wine Bar ·
Grace O'Malley's (Merivale) ·
Mellos Restaurant ·
Spuds (124 Osgoode) ·
vanier snack shack ·
Frenchie's Chip Wagon ·
The Hot Potato ·
The Old Chip Wagon ·
lou patate ·
Terra Grill ·
Abides West-African Restaurant ·
Monas Snack Shack ·
Bidding's Fries ·
Milano Pizzeria ·
B & B Chip Wagon (Bank & Cooper) ·
Spuds Potato Bar and Poutinerie ·
Bexx Eatery ·
Basmati ·
Summerhays ·
Sweet Potato ·
Heart and Crown (Market) ·
The Poutine Queen ·
Broadway Bar & Grill ·
Nate's Deli Express ·
Sweet Rosie's Food Emporium ·
Glen's Chip Wagon ·
Chips and Dairy Fast Food ·
Famous Frenchy's ·
Lick's ·
The Works (All locations) ·
Smoke's Poutinerie
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2007 Jul 23
The interesting thing about poutine, having been raised in Ottawa as a French Canadian, I grew up knowing poutine as a mish mash of leftovers fried up in a pan and not fries, cheese and gravy. It wasn't until I was 17, waiting for a plane at Ottawa Uplands airport to take me to Cornwallis (to start my military career)did I have poutine. It wasn't memorable, but it was good. There was no such thing as poutine in Nova Scotia back in 1983, nor did poutine exist in B.C. or Calgary. When I returned to Ottawa in 1992, I tried many different poutines, the best so far is my own home made poutine with a mixed gravy.
It took two years of convincing my Calgary born son to try it (he thought it looked gross and food for the poor), but when he did - that was it for him!
If Homer J. Simpson, tried poutine his reply would surely be "Mmmmmmm, poutine...."
It took two years of convincing my Calgary born son to try it (he thought it looked gross and food for the poor), but when he did - that was it for him!
If Homer J. Simpson, tried poutine his reply would surely be "Mmmmmmm, poutine...."
S&G Fries [20]
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2011 Nov 10
This is one of the better poutine's in Ottawa. I'd say it is probably my number 4 favorite.
2011 Oct 29
It's been years since I had poutine from S&G so it was high time to try them again! I picked up a "Regular" for $8.50 and brought it home to share with the fam as part of a nutritious lunch. ;-)
This is very classic poutine -- softish brown fries, dark brown salty gravy, and good sized cheese curds. The potatoes have an unusual tang to them. Maybe they have more Vitamin C than usual. Haha.. healthy!
This might be the most authentic poutine in town but it is not the best in my opinion. The magical crispy chips, sumptuous gravy, and generous curds of Crispy Chips and JP's Crispy Fries trump what I had here.
2011 Aug 1
I do not personally seek out poutine as a snack. But recently I was in the position of searching out the best place in town so that our 6 visiting European relatives could have that full Canadian culinary experience.
Darling Son says the best place in town is S and G Fries. He nailed it.
Being very healthy eaters, they weren't looking to go at this dish every day but they were very glad they tried and would happily go at it again. Though one dropped out early. She is super focused on eating well and won't be pursuing any kind of poutine again. There is no such dish in their home country.
Thank you S and G Fries for giving my Danes one more Canadian experience on their visit to Ottawa.
2010 Aug 6
I occasionally drop by for a poutine when I am in the area shopping at Produce Depot. I love how their gravy is slightly herbed and their cheese curds are big! They offer 3 sizes: mini, regular, and family size. Their titles are a little deceiving however, as the "mini" poutine is HUGE! Its more like a medium or large. I wish they offered a smaller size as I could never finish a "mini" by myself; I also don't like to spend $6-7 on something I can't finish. The place could use a bit of work; the food is passed to you through this small window and honestly, it makes it feel like a jailcell O.O!
Overall it is a good place to eat, although I still prefer to eat at the Fryz Guyz :)
Overall it is a good place to eat, although I still prefer to eat at the Fryz Guyz :)
2010 May 15
Yesterday my son had me stopping at S & G Fries for a poutine for him and a friend. They dug into the regular-size with glee. Both were pretty pleased with their lunch. My son has been there before a few times and swears it is the best in Ottawa. His friend says it is a very close second to the Blooming Onion. I got the small fry as usual but can say that from the 'Mom Tax' I took, the poutine is a hit and no one should be disappointed.
The fries are nicely done. You get a lot of curds (St. Albert). And the gravy is piping hot.
If you want to read the review on my blog and see pictures: ottawafood.blogspot.com
The fries are nicely done. You get a lot of curds (St. Albert). And the gravy is piping hot.
If you want to read the review on my blog and see pictures: ottawafood.blogspot.com
2009 Feb 5
Hands down the Best Poutine in Ottawa! Always a generous amount of delicious, squeeky cheese curds. The fries are made with real potatoes and not the crispy coated synthetic french fries. Brown gravy instead of the orange chicken gravy you sometimes get. The actual chip stand itself could use a little work, but I'm willing to overlook it because the poutine is so darn tasty!
2008 Jun 10
After finding out Perogies Takeout closes at 5pm on Mondays, my woman was pretty down. So I had to think quick, had to find a place to take her for dinner. Then it dawned on me, S&G Fries was just up ahead (just like the cartoons where the hero with the great idea has a light bulb appear above his head). So I made a quick right turn off Carling, because my idea came to me seconds before the entrance. We got out of the car and started making our way towards the chip wagon, greeting the annoying seagulls with a "shoo shoo". I also noticed their "Voted Best Poutine By The New RO Viewers" poster...why is it still up? New RO changed to The A-Channel in the summer of 2005. Should you be allowed to keep up Food Awards like that one, if it’s out dated? Anyways we checked out the Value Combo menu and got what we wanted; the food was so-so except for the server being on the phone the whole time... what’s up with that? (this is where I do the laser beam sound effect)
2007 Nov 6
S&G has my vote for best poutine in Ottawa. The fries are fresh and somewhat soggy, there is an abundance of cheese curds and the sauce is gently herbed and spiced and always piping hot! A delicious and addictive combination!
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Oct 4
stopped by a couple times this summer and would agree their fries have changed slightly. Ken V mentioned a thinner cut, but when i compare photos the fries look the same size. they are, however, noticeably crispier and not as 'fluffy' as they used to be.
don't get me wrong - this is still a very solid poutine with tasty gravy and a good curd:fries ratio - but i really hope they didn't jump the shark and start cutting corners on fry prep or choice of potato...
2010 Apr 17
My boyfriend is a poutine/french fry connoisseur, and while I tend not to indulge often, having tasted the glory of LaFleur's poutine out of Montreal, I am pretty critical of what Ottawa has to offer.
Crispy Chips good. Really good. "The connoisseur" claims it to be the best he's ever had, and I have to say this one ranks high on my list as well.
I've tasted their poutine from the Hunt Club/Merivale location a couple times this year, and was very impressed; the gravy had a great taste, the fries were (as the name suggests) crispy, but not overly so, and they don't skimp on the cheese curds which is often a problem elsewhere. I've only tried it once from the Value Village spot, but I was equally impressed.
Clog your hearts out friends, this place is worth it.
Crispy Chips good. Really good. "The connoisseur" claims it to be the best he's ever had, and I have to say this one ranks high on my list as well.
I've tasted their poutine from the Hunt Club/Merivale location a couple times this year, and was very impressed; the gravy had a great taste, the fries were (as the name suggests) crispy, but not overly so, and they don't skimp on the cheese curds which is often a problem elsewhere. I've only tried it once from the Value Village spot, but I was equally impressed.
Clog your hearts out friends, this place is worth it.
2008 Nov 20
Fresh Foodie took me here on a recent visit to Bytowne and I'm very happy to be able to post a OF comment after two years of abstinence.
Great fries, perfect gravy with enough flavour but not too heavy, and curds, curds, curds. After my dear bro and family, this poutine would be the next best reason to move back to Ottawa.
2008 Jun 7
Had a poutine today at JP's and it was good as usual. There was loads of cheese curds, almost as much cheese as fries in the box! The fries seemed a but on the crispy side compared to normal, but were still quite tasty.
2007 May 29
But sssshhhhhh.... let's stop promoting it. The lunch hour line-ups are getting too long! ;-)
2007 May 28
Like pizza is to the Newport Restaurant, poutine is to JP's! This little clogged artery piece of heaven is poutine fantasia. I LOVE JP's poutine, best anywhere, period.
2006 Nov 22
Back to the standard Medium Poutine. We just had to go twice in one month, seeing as they close for the winter on Dec 1. I had my real camera with me this time so the picture looks phenomenal at full resolution -- great desktop wallpaper! ;-)
If you love poutine you owe it to yourself to try this place!
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Jack's Chipwagon [11]
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2011 Jun 27
I went to Jack's Chipwagon for the first time today to eat poutine, I was not disappointed. I got a small one, which was the perfect size for me. They pu just enough cheese and gravy on the fries. I would definitely go back.
2010 Aug 6
I really love their poutine. I frequently drop by and share a medium poutine with my husband. There's always just the right amount of gravy (for those who like lots of gravy, they offer FREE extra gravy on poutine). Unlike most other chip wagons I have been to that only put a full scoop of cheese on the top, "Jack's" put cheese curds both in the middle layer and on top. Very oishii(delicious/yummy) indeed!
New York Fries [4]
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2011 Nov 10
One of the worst poutine's ever. Definitely enjoy the comment below that 'bad poutine is better than no poutine' but really...it's terrible.
2010 Mar 26
NYF poutine. just okay. shared with movie date @ cineplex odeon. spike it with roasted garlic and chili flakes.
interestingly new yorkers don't know poutine.
pros: it is a quebec delicacy. comfort food if you need emotional regulation by the wrong way.
potential ramifications: poutine phartz.
2006 Oct 27
I have this more often than I should considering it really doesn't compare favourably with good chip-wagon poutine. But it's often the best choice in a mall food court.
New York Fries poutine is just okay. The fries are all right, the cheese curds are scant, and the gravy has a strong beefy flavour that isn't quite traditional. Still, bad poutine is better than no poutine! :)
New York Fries poutine is just okay. The fries are all right, the cheese curds are scant, and the gravy has a strong beefy flavour that isn't quite traditional. Still, bad poutine is better than no poutine! :)
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Sasha's [2]
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2010 Jan 25
My friends and I call this place "Fry Nazi", because it is so damn good that you'll put up with the scowling service, and eventually you will love that too. Their gravy (brown) is good quality, and they use possibly refrigerated cheese curds (not too squeaky but otherwise pass the test), plus the fries are very good. Add some mustard and green olives on top (this is a strangely amazing combination), and you have an excellent late night snack for after the bar.
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Jul 30
Zola's shills: please don't force me to compensate for these overly positive reviews by posting my own review of the dismal breakfast I had at Zola's a couple months ago. ;-(
Jul 30
Amazing, delicious and unique poutine making Zola's porchetta poutine my favorite and number 1 choice in ottawa.
Jul 29
Zolas Porchetta Poutine topped with a fried egg is truly unbelievably unique and one of the best in Ottawa...Yummay!!Sign in to add a comment
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2007 Jul 19
I lived within walking distance of this place for about 20 years and I've eaten their food about 5 times or less. In contrast, I eat poutine an average of twice a week or more.
A lot of people like La Pataterie, but I don't. Something about their gravy and cheese just doesn't sit right with me, it reminds me of the cheap junky poutine they serve in pizza joints. You can get a better poutine from most chip wagons for cheaper than this!
A lot of people like La Pataterie, but I don't. Something about their gravy and cheese just doesn't sit right with me, it reminds me of the cheap junky poutine they serve in pizza joints. You can get a better poutine from most chip wagons for cheaper than this!
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2010 Jan 14
There were 3 different specialty poutines on the menu, each ringing in at about 12 bucks which on the surface is a bit on the expensive side for this dish. One of my friends was unable to finish his huge portion so dumped a generous amount onto my plate. It was very different from any poutine I'd ever had before in that the gravy was some wonderful concoction with the same mesquite flavour that I was so fond of in my hamburger.
To. Die. For!
Really and truly! Definitely taking the wife and kids back here for poutine!
To. Die. For!
Really and truly! Definitely taking the wife and kids back here for poutine!
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2011 Nov 10
One of the grossest poutine's around. a disgrace to poutine...but when it's the only thing open at 4 a.m..what else can you do? lol
2010 Jul 20
The only time I eat it is when drunk.
I do like the fact it is vegetarian.
It is very salty and the fries are way too thin for my liking.
I do like the fact it is vegetarian.
It is very salty and the fries are way too thin for my liking.
2007 Oct 6
The poutine here is way too salty and I find it has an aftertaste. The fries are often limp and get soggy too fast.
2007 Jul 19
I'm a hardcore poutine nut, and every time I go to ESD (at the request of my not-so-French spouse), I order the poutine; not because I enjoy it, but because I forgot how lame it was the last time.
Their fries are just too small and shriveled to adequately serve as a vessel for the gravy and cheese. If only they'd cut them twice bigger, it would be pretty darn decent.
Their fries are just too small and shriveled to adequately serve as a vessel for the gravy and cheese. If only they'd cut them twice bigger, it would be pretty darn decent.
2006 Oct 24
I had an underwhelming smoked meat poutine last Friday. The meat was not the problem (fairly average yet tasty), but the poutine itself just wasn't up to snuff. The skinny fries were off-putting, and it didn't feel like there were enough cheese curds. Still, where else is an inebriated person going to get poutine after midnight?
2006 Sep 27
I like it thin and salty - you can better eat it with a knife and fork. The gimmicky experimentation also kind of charms me. But really it's just the fact that they celebrate poutine and give it special billing on the menu that urges me to celebrate alongside. I think my fave for the actual food is the light blue fry truck that parks(ed) along Slater near Kent and Bank Streets.
2006 Sep 27
Count me in that camp too. I found it way too salty (and I like salt) and with the skinny little fries it's nothing like real p'tin. But... it's still better than no poutine!!
2006 Sep 27
I am in the camp of people that don't get the "love Elgin Street Diner Poutine" mentality. Give me Sasha's or give me death!
2006 Sep 25
mmmmm. OKAY so I waited for almost 45 minutes for a poutine at 2:30 in the morning, BUT, IT WAS WORTH IT! It was amazing.
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The Sweet Potato [2]
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2011 Apr 19
The price has risen slightly ($5 small, $7 large) but they offer combo deals to ease the pain. This time I was really happy with the taste of the gravy! Honestly, I can't say whether it's me or the gravy that's changed since last time. Anyway, I don't believe I've had a better Poutine west of Merivale Road.
2010 Aug 31
This was a Small Poutine ($4.50). While not bad overall (I've had better curds and gravy at other places) the fries were really top-notch! I'm totally looking forward to eating more of them next time I go. Vinegar and ketchup FTW!
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2012 May 23
While not the best poutine I've had in town, this one was definitely up there. The Large was stupidly large... really, I have no business eating more than a medium here. The gravy and cheese were good, my only issue is with the fries. The insides had a bit of a funny dryish creamy texture, almost like mashed potato. That's probably a plus for some people but I prefer my poutine fries to have moist innards.
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Aug 3
We had lunch here yesterday and it was possibly the best poutine we have ever had! We all loved it and really recommend this chip wagon. Definitly the best chip wagon in east of Ottawa if not all of Ottawa. They have a chicken finger poutine that is to die for, i had never tried it before but when i did wow it was delicious. And they plan to be open all year round!!!! Sweet!!!
The SmoQue Shack [1]
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2011 May 27
Delicious poutine. Very fragrant with the mushrooms and caramelized onions. Hanger steak slices cooked rare (perfect), nice sweet and aromatic sauce lightly coating the dish. Not too much cheese or steak (would have preferred a bit more), not sure what cheese is used, not curds that's for sure. The potatoes were excellent.
$18 main
Very nice dining room, comfortable space. Good microbrews on tap, good wines (one very nice merlot from Washington state, Velvet Devil).
$18 main
Very nice dining room, comfortable space. Good microbrews on tap, good wines (one very nice merlot from Washington state, Velvet Devil).
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Spuds [1]
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2007 May 8
I went by today to try the poutine and was totally floored by how good it was. The gravy had herbs and spices (not sure which ones but it tastes lovely). The ratio of fries/cheese/gravy is perfect. No cheeseless bites! No dry fries!
Best of all it's a block away from my work...or maybe that's worst of all.
Best of all it's a block away from my work...or maybe that's worst of all.
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May 4
The search is over. This is by far the tastiest poutine we we have tried yet in Ottawa. Bit of a drive but worth it. The fries are a smaller cut yet something about the oil makes you crave them. I didn't detect much salt on the fries and it certainly was not needed.This is the first time in a while that some squeak has come from a curd:) The gravey is dark with visible herbs,rich without an overpowering saltiness. The medium left me wanting more. The positioning of the curd a bit different. Curd on the very bottom,fries and gravy then an ice cream scoop compacts more curd into the fries with a final drizzling of that magical gravy puts this compacted poutine above the rest.Sign in to add a comment
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2007 Mar 12
I never used to be a big poutine fan but unfortunately for me my wife is. And with these guys practically in front of my house I guess I have become a fan as well over the last few years.
The Hot Potato [1]
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2007 Sep 22
So good. If you are ever out in Embrun for some reason (lol) try some Poutine at The Hot Potato! Perfectly crispy but tender french fries, tasty gravy with a good consistency and the right amount of curds. Yum!
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lou patate [1]
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Aug 11
The most addictive, fattening and satisfying poutine ever. Dieters: BEWARE! You will be addicted and your waistline will never forgive you...
:)
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Terra Grill [1]
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2007 May 23
This identical dish (Balderson, duck, frites) was on the Elgin Freehouse menu when it opened. Same chef? Coincidence? Blatant ripoff?
2007 May 16
@ terra grill for duck poutine which was composed of duck meat on fries, mushroom au jus, and balderson cheese. a very nice touch of class! definite reorder on future visits.Sign in to add a comment
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Bidding's Fries [0]
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Sep 5
This was a slightly above average poutine. Probably the best available near Stittsville, lots of business from the chip truck savvy pickup truck crowd. Prices are good here.
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2011 Nov 10
Milano at Iris and Baster has one of the best poutine's in Ottawa. They don't use cheese curds but there is something about that gravy. Decent fries too. This Poutine is the best from this Milano's location. I have tried it from each location in Ottawa, however the gravy is never the same as at Iris and Baxter.
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2012 Jan 9
Had a small poutine which was MASSIVE that had pulled pork, bbq sauce, gravy and cheese curds. The fries were good! poutine had a bit too much gravy for my liking tho, but thats just preference.Pulled pork was not fantastic.Staff was super friendly!! All together i liked the experience, except for at the next table there was (who i was assuming to be the owner) having a meeting with a manager, and they were arguing and speaking loudly about store issues. that kinda ruined it for me.i will be going back eventually tho!
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2011 Sep 8
Yup. Definitely the best poutine I've had in a long time. I loved the slight spice in the gravy. Very good service, too. The woman working at the time was pleasant and chatty. She brought out a little sauce cup of fries for our toddler to eat on his own (which worked out well because I didn't want to share the poutine. Ha!) Yum yum yum.
2011 Aug 12
Tried the poutine here again today and enjoyed it more than last time. There's nothing exceptional about the gravy but it's decent. The cheese curds are in moderate quantity. And as I've said before the fries here are great! Andrea0102 reminded me not to eat the fork, which was very helpful. :P
Stittsville and Kanata have traditionally suffered from a lack of great poutine. I believe Bexx Eatery now offers the best option in that area.
Stittsville and Kanata have traditionally suffered from a lack of great poutine. I believe Bexx Eatery now offers the best option in that area.
2011 Jul 27
My first visit to a chip truck mandates that I order the gold standard. After seeing other people's Medium poutines, I realized that I would need to get a Large. As you can see, this large is sized more like a typical medium (although my pic makes it look smaller than it really is). Oh well, smaller portions smaller waistlines right? ;-)
The fries here are excellent! Soft and brown, with a crispy exterior -- perfectly done for those who like them this way. The cheese curds were good. The ratios of fries, cheese, and gravy were well planned and the ingredients appropriately layered. My only disappointment was with the gravy, which I found to have a slightly plasticky taste. However, I gave some to a coworker to try and he didn't taste any plastic. Anyway, there's something in there that didn't work for me.
I will probably try it again just to see if this was a one-off thing. Regardless, the fries are excellent and would be spectacular with ketchup and vinegar!
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Summerhays [0]
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2007 Oct 6
The fries here are pretty good, so the other night I thought I'd get poutine. When I checked the menu, I was disappointed to see they use grated mozzarella instead of cheese curds.
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2006 Oct 2
Everything about this poutine was average. The fries were okay (not crispy or tasty enough to be great), the cheese curds were okay (insufficiently squeaky), and the gravy was okay (a touch powdery). I didn't regret ordering it, but I wasn't exactly thrilled either.
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2012 May 23
I also like caramelized onions in poutine and luckily an amazing creation is available at the Poutine Queen in Almonte. I head by here on the way to/from the cottage and a stop is guaranteed most times. There is of course fries and regular poutine, as well as burgers, etc, but the stand out for me is the specialty poutine. There is a turkey stuffing poutine, a chili poutine, and my favourite, the Burger n' Onion poutine. Diced hamburger patty and fried onions grace this poutine which features a very good gravy and, in my opinion, good fries. They look hand cut, are on the skinny side (which I like), dark, and hot. A large is a heart stopper and runs around $7. They also have fried pickle spears which I need to try next. The truck has moved and changed colour since it was first established. It is now a large, new, yellow trailer in the Esso parking lot at the West end of town, at the corner of Almonte Ave (county road 16) and Christian St (county road 11).Sign in to add a comment
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2006 Sep 4
The menu claimed it was large and... it was! I had a salad and a diminutive milkshake with it and was holding my gut together on the way out. Their poutine isn't quite chip wagon grade but is certainly good enough to order again!
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2011 Jul 18
One word - phenominal. Ive had poutine at various locations around the city. S&G Fries, MG chipwagon at Sunnyside, double decker bus in Manotick (winner of best chipwagon by CTV in 2010). But hands down, the poutine at Sweet Rosie's is the best in the city. I think they only serve the grill and fried foods just before, during and after lunch, and on weekdays only, but make the trip there for lunch, trust me its worth it.
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2008 May 11
Our regular truck near our house wasn't there today and my wife absolutely wanted a poutine fix for mother's day, so we went to Glen's. I like the long flat containers better than the narrow, deep ones that most other places have. There seemed to be more there as well. And to top it off, I do believe it was just a bit yummier than our regular (Frenchy's). I think the gravy is a bit better.
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Lick's [-1]
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2006 Oct 2
The fries at Lick's are nothing special. They use grated cheese for their poutine instead of curds. But what really gets my goat is that this poutine is expensive!
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2007 Nov 29
The poutine at the work's is good enough to be a meal in itself. With all that ooey gooey cheese. And that gravy! Delicious! And its vegetarian gravy. Which is great for me.
Smoke's Poutinerie [-3]
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2012 Jun 26
I tend to agree with the other posters, if you are looking for a traditional poutine then this is not the place for you.
However if like me you are in the market for something different then Smoke's fits the bill. Where else can you get pulled pork, bacon and sausage on a poutine?
I do recommend any of the poutines with the sausage, it is bursting with fennel and is just delicious. The portions are very large and a good bang for your buck.
However if like me you are in the market for something different then Smoke's fits the bill. Where else can you get pulled pork, bacon and sausage on a poutine?
I do recommend any of the poutines with the sausage, it is bursting with fennel and is just delicious. The portions are very large and a good bang for your buck.
2011 Aug 3
I was reminded of your comments, FF, when we had Smoke's for lunch on Monday.
And you're right on the money: the gravy is very heavy on the thyme.
This works out well for the dishes that pile the ingredients on top of the poutine, but not so well for just plain ol' poutine.
For my money, I'd usually prefer JP's or Crispy Chips, but sometimes a dude's gotta have bacon and caramelized onions on his poutine, you know?
And you're right on the money: the gravy is very heavy on the thyme.
This works out well for the dishes that pile the ingredients on top of the poutine, but not so well for just plain ol' poutine.
For my money, I'd usually prefer JP's or Crispy Chips, but sometimes a dude's gotta have bacon and caramelized onions on his poutine, you know?
2011 Jul 6
Being a big poutine fan, I've been wanting to try this place ever since it opened. Problem is, if I make my way to the Byward Market I'm usually eager to eat something that's more than a fast food snack!
Anyway, I tried a Small Traditional Poutine tonight and I was underwhelmed. The fries were nice and crispy (sounds like I was lucky) but the poutine-y ingredients were disappointing. The gravy was too herby, to the extent that its herbaceousness prevented any other flavour from coming through. And the curds were just dismal compared to the gold standard at JP's Crispy Fries and Crispy Chips.
In fact, if you find yourself tempted by Smoke's Poutinerie, go eat the Jerk Chicken Poutine at Island Flava next door. I wish I had.
I can see a market for Smoke's Poutinerie -- either tourists who just want to try poutine or for those who are interested in the quirky poutine variations offered here. It is not for poutine purists!
Anyway, I tried a Small Traditional Poutine tonight and I was underwhelmed. The fries were nice and crispy (sounds like I was lucky) but the poutine-y ingredients were disappointing. The gravy was too herby, to the extent that its herbaceousness prevented any other flavour from coming through. And the curds were just dismal compared to the gold standard at JP's Crispy Fries and Crispy Chips.
In fact, if you find yourself tempted by Smoke's Poutinerie, go eat the Jerk Chicken Poutine at Island Flava next door. I wish I had.
I can see a market for Smoke's Poutinerie -- either tourists who just want to try poutine or for those who are interested in the quirky poutine variations offered here. It is not for poutine purists!
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