Poutine worth every heart-stopping calorie in Quebec City

In Quebec, our ultimate fast food is poutine. Although it’s unclear whether it was created in Drummondville, Warwick or Princeville, what we do know is that each town and city in Quebec has its own set of gourmet spots for eating the best poutine! Here are the best places to taste this delicious dish in Quebec City.

By Stéphanie Pellerin

Frite Alors

1

122, rue Crémazie O, Québec, QC G1R 1X5

• Phone Number
  • 418-614-5522Primary
• Directions

This charming restaurant, which is a Belgian chip (fries) type shop, is one of the best choices for eating poutine. It offers over eight choices of poutine, one as tempting as the next.

Pat Retro

2

1983, rue de Bergerville, Québec, QC G1S 1J7

• Phone Number
  • 418-681-8536Primary
• Directions

This charming restaurant with its retro decor offers over 15 different varieties of poutine, all of which are delicious. The restaurant infuses not only its food but also its décor with flavour – the interior design is reminiscent of the ’50s and the walls are lined with photos of artists who have eaten at Pat retro since its opening.

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Gestion PKZ Inc

3

21231 Boul Henri-Bourassa, Québec, QC G2N 1R4

• Phone Number
  • 418-849-6662Primary
• Directions

This restaurant's reputation for poutine is well established: Flashbourg is known for the excellent taste of its poutine, the abundant and fresh cheese, and the savoury gravy. In addition, service is fast and the welcome is warm.

Brasserie Artisanal LaSouche

4

801, ch de la Canardière, Québec, QC G1J 2B8

• Phone Number
  • 581-742-1144Primary
• Directions
• Menu

This craft brewery offers excellent poutine, with its original beer sauce particularly guilty of exceptional flavour. Les boules du bûcheron poutine, a poutine with fried cheese balls and a beef jerky gravy, is a must try – it even won first place at Poutine Week in 2015.

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Snack Bar St-Jean

5

780, rue Saint-Jean, Québec, QC G1R 1P9

• Phone Number
  • 418-522-4727Primary
• Directions

This restaurant, located in the heart of downtown, is open until 5 a.m., making it the perfect place for a snack after a night of drinking. They offer over 12 types of poutine and a standard menu of fast food favourites including burgers, hot dogs, lobster rolls and grilled cheese sandwiches. An excellent choice!

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Casse-Croûte Pierrot

6

109, 10E rue, Québec, QC G1L 2M3

• Phone Number
  • 418-529-4273Primary
• Directions
• Menu

Located in the Limoilou District, the casse-croûte is perfect for those who are hungry at any time of day or night. The dining room is open 24 hours a day, and deliveries are made from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. In addition to the attractive opening hours, their food tastes good. You will love the poutine, which is a true classic.

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Casse-Croute Chez Gaston

7

332, rue Dorchester, Québec, QC G1K 6A2

• Phone Number
  • 418-523-0677Primary
• Directions

Proclaimed by its followers to have the best poutine in Basse-Ville (Lower Town), this casse-croûte prepares a wide variety of poutine. In addition to using excellent and always fresh products, they offer opening hours that allow those who go to bed late to have a delicious bite to eat.

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Chez Gaston

8

640 Boul Wilfrid-Hamel, Québec, QC G1M 3P9

• Phone Number
  • 418-686-6866Primary
• Directions

Located in Vanier, this casse-croûte offers a varied fast food menu. The quality of their poutine is renowned and with over 20 varieties of poutine on the menu (many bearing the name of a U.S. state), you are sure to find one that you like.

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