While you can find poutine on the menus of various fast food places in Edmonton these days, don't be fooled into thinking it's the real thing. For that, you have to go to La Poutine next to the old Garneau Theatre on 109th Street. “It’s Canadian comfort food,” says owner Lindsey Robbins. “We did a lot of research when we lived in Quebec, learning specifically about what goes into poutine to make it special.”
Lindsey and her husband Francis Cote tasted many different poutines when they lived in Quebec, and when they moved to Edmonton they went to work finding the right products to put forth authentic poutine for the enthusiastic locals here. “There was a lot of anticipation before we opened,” says Lindsey. “Once we did open it was crazy-busy. We could barely keep up. We were not prepared for how busy we were going to be. It was just wild. We started with two staff in addition to Francis and me, and we had to call in family and friends to help us get through those first couple of days.”
Traditional
Hand-cut Fries + Cheese Curds + Gravy
Garden
Traditional Poutine + Sauteed Mushrooms + Sauteed Onions + Green Peas
Vegan
Hand-cut fries + Vegan Cheese + Traditional Gravy
Granny's
Traditional Poutine + Roasted Chicken Breast + Green Peas
BBQ Chicken
Traditional Poutine + Roasted Chicken Breast + BBQ Sauce
Wurst
Traditional Poutine + Smoked Sausage
Canadian
Traditional Poutine + Bacon Bits
Perogy
Traditional Poutine + Smoked Sausage + Sauteed Onions + Sour Cream
Supreme
Traditional Poutine + Bacon Bits + Sour Cream + Green Onion
CheeseBurger
Traditional Poutine + Ground Beef + Raw Onions + Tomatoes + Pickles
Cowboy
Traditional Poutine + Seasoned Ground Beef
Italian
Hand-cut Fries + Cheese Curds + HomeMade Spaghetti Sauce
Quebecoise
Traditional Poutine + Shaved Montreal Smoked Meat
Party
Traditional Poutine + Ground Beef + Hot Sauce + Sour Cream +Green Onion
Chili
Hand-cut Fries + Cheese Curds + HomeMade Chili
Chili Supreme
Hand-cut Fries + Cheese Curds + HomeMade Chili + Sour Cream + Green Onion
Donair Poutine
Traditional Poutine + Donair Meat + Raw Onions + Tomatoes + HomeMade Sweet Sauce
MeatLover
Traditional Poutine + Ground Beef + Bacon Bits + Smoked Sausage
Pizza Poutine
Traditional Poutine + Pepperoni + Sauteed Mushrooms
Hot Sauce
Sweet Sauce
Sour Cream
BBQ Sauce
Maple Syrup Shot
Extra Cheese
Curds,Shredded Cheese,Vegan Cheese
Veggies
Sateed Mushrooms,Sauteed Onions,Raw Onions Green Peas,Tomatoes,Pickles,Green Onions
Meat
Bacon Bits,Ground Beef,Smoked Sausage,Donair Meat,Chicken Breast,Pepperoni,Shaved Montreal Smoked Meat
Add Homemade Chili or Spaghetti Sauce
Hand-Cut French Fries
Side Of Gravy
Traditional,Beef,Gluten-free
Signature Dipping Sauces
Chiptole Mayo,Garlic Mayo,Curry Mayo,Spicy Mayo
550g Quebec Cheese Curd
Poutine Gravy Mix
1l Homemade Chili
1l Homemade Italian Sauce
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Worlds collide here as western-style poutine and Quebecois-style poutine finally find some common ground at La Poutine. Their gravy comes in two styles: traditional, Quebec-style gravy (that happens to be vegan) and the dark brown beef gravy that Westerners are more used to. The fries themselves are Russet, fried twice in canola oil, while the fresh cheese curds are locally sourced.
View this Smart ListLa Poutine pays homage to the iconic Canadian dish with its mouthwatering tradition of smothering French fries in gravy and cheese curds, with a menu strictly devoted to the signature dish. For adventurous eaters, La Poutine offers an extensive menu riddled with creative flavours from the fiercely Canadian Traditional, Québécoise and Donair poutines to the more exotic Chili Supreme, Italian and Perogy. If you’re a rebel who scoffs at structure and revels in chaos, you can customize a poutine just for you - there are even delicious options for the vegan and vegetarian poutine lovers.
View this Smart ListLa vie est belle at La Poutine. With a couple dozen varieties to choose from, this is definitely a favourite spot. With your choice of traditional (vegan), beef or gluten-free gravies, there’s really something for everyone. If you’re hungry, try the meat lover, with loads of ground beef, bacon bits and smoked sausage. For something a little different, try the garden with green peas, sautéed mushrooms and onions.
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