Poutine reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 282 Reddit reviews across 32 subreddits and 57 posts to rank the best Poutine brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/poutine, r/askvan, r/montreal, r/ottawa, r/BurlingtonON. Top-rated brands include Costco (4.3/5), Poutine (4.3/5), Harvey's (3.5/5).
Stats
Reviews282
Subreddits32
Posts57
Brands91
Products48
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#1
Costco
4.3
(32)
"Costco always!"
"You really can’t beat the value of Costco poutine. A full bag of cheese curds on that thing for $6.99!"
"Costco. Also i recently tried five guys poutine, amazing!"
"Costco hands down."
"Costco Poutine -> Best taste:cost ratio in the land."
"It's 100% Costco, that's my overall favourite poutine."
"That’s Costco poutine. Cause yeah, hard to top it."
"Costco"
"Costco"
"Costco, best fries and value for money"
#2
Poutine
4.3
(16)
"Not traditional poutine but Breaking Dawn in Los Gatos has a menu item called pho poutine that is intensely good."
"Prime Time Restaurant in Ramsay has a really good one. I love their fries."
"Resto-Bar Le Douglas in Napierville or Chenoys in Pointe-Claire ( or Dollard-Its right on the line)"
"Go to one punch mickeys - purple potatoes and gravy 🤤"
"I love poutine when we visit Sea-To-Sky gondola."
"Chez-Ashton 🙏"
"Best poutine I have ever had was this seasonal thing they did at Red Robin back in the day."
"Augies at Sap center or making your own is the only acceptable option."
"Augies used to have some great poutine back when they had a brick and mortar."
"Specialty Bakery & Bistro is sneaky. Old school dark brown gravy and curds like you used to get at old hockey barns."
#3
Harvey's
3.5
(16)
"Harvey's is amazing."
"Harvey's in Canada, literally any family owned casse-croute in Québec!"
"Harvey's makes a good poutine for a fast food joint."
"I would pick Harvey’s or Wendy’s."
"Harvey’s has a pretty legit poutine."
"I'd say Harvey's, with NYF as #2."
"You won't regret getting basic poutine from Harvey's."
"Do try Harveys poutine its good too."
"Harveys bruh"
"Apparently Harvey's poutine is pretty good."
#4
New York Fries
3.8
(14)
"New York Fries is my go to."
"Poutine are my favorite."
"I’ve not had a better poutine than New York Fries."
"They make a solid poutine."
"New york fries has my favourite 'in a pinch' poutine."
"NYFries, Harvey's, and this one may be unpopular, but Popeyes."
"New York Fries!!!"
"New York fries for sure, that’s like their whole idea."
"I find New York Fries makes a good poutine."
"Makes a great poutine…and it’s GF if that’s an issue 😊"
#5
La Belle Province
3.8
(12)
"Bell provinces is the best most traditional poutine you can have."
"La Belle Province *A wide margin*"
"Belle Pro. No contest."
"La belle province sur Seignerial. Chez Gaston ouffff."
"La Belle Province (The one near Honoré-Beaugrand station)"
"My go-to Belle Province in Longueuil is fabulous though"
"La Belle Province Iranienne sur Décarie."
"Poutinerie La Belle Province in Orleans!"
"Has a really good Smoked Meat Poutine."
"It's not the BEST poutine, but it might be the best around the insectarium!"
#6
La Belle Patate
4.5
(8)
"La Belle Patate is the most popular."
"La Belle Patate, Annie’s, Belgian Fries."
"La Belle Patate on Davie st."
"In Vancouver, it’s La Belle Patate."
"La Belle Patate in Victoria."
"For the folks saying La Belle Patate (I've been there it was good)..."
"Over the bridge to La Belle Patate. True Quebec style."
"I recently had a poutine at La Belle Patate on Davie st and it wasn’t outstanding."
#7
Nom Nom Nom
4.4
(8)
"Nom Nom Nom Poutine is the best but Poutine.Hub is good too"
"Nom nom nom in Toronto is the best poutine I've eaten."
"Can vouch for Nom nom nom. Its top notch, it's where I take visiting non canadians that want to try authentic poutine."
"Try Nom Nom Nom. The owner is from Montreal and it’s the most legit poutine you’ll get without a 6 hour drive."
"They're often called the best poutine in the city."
"Nom Nom Nom poutine is pretty solid in Toronto."
"Nom Nom Nom is the best and it's about the same quality as what you'd find in a food court in Montreal."
"Enjoy the Korean fried chicken instead. Toronto doesn't have great poutine, but it has tons of other stuff."
#8
Golden Fries
3.6
(8)
"Golden Fries is the best!"
"Golden Fries and Fritomania are always a toss-up for me. Equally fantastic, yet slightly different"
"Golden Fries in Orleans, Ottawa."
"Golden Fries rocks."
"Also good in Orleans: Golden Fries in the Metro parking lot on Jeanne-d'Arc"
"My vote go for Golden Fries. Way better than Fritomania. The poutine from Fritomania is sweet!"
"Maybe they've improved?"
"Golden Fries is just so bland to me."
#9
A&W
3.1
(8)
"I honestly like A&W."
"A&W and Harvey’s by a long shot."
"A&W has the best for fast food though 100%."
"A&W's gravy is legit good. It's still not great poutine, but better than any other big burger chain for sure."
"I liked A&W’s it’s small though."
"The best value is at A&W."
"In terms of fast food, A&W is pretty good."
"DO NOT GO TO A&W ITS THE LITTERAL WORST."
#10
Crispy Chips
4.8
(5)
"Crispy Chips is the best in Ottawa."
"Crispy chips is better than anything else in Ottawa or Montreal."
"Crispy chips in Ottawa hands down"
"Crispy Chips"
"Crispy Chips in the Merivale Canadian tire parking lot"
#11
Nom Nom Noms
4.4
(5)
"Another vote for nom nom nom."
"Is hands down the best poutine in the city."
"I'd suggest going with the double curd on whatever you get."
"Rudy also has a pretty decent poutine."
"It’s very good."
#12
A1 Poutine
4.0
(5)
"I tried A1 and they are good."
"Is good and priced well."
"Definitely A-1 but i do enjoy Harvey's double bacon and cheese poutine."
"The poutine is solid."
"Would recommend."
#13
Fritomania
4.5
(4)
"Fritomania"
"*Fritomania"
"For me, Fritomania is much better."
"Fritomania and a close second is golden fried."
#14
Fritz
4.5
(4)
"Fritz in van. Their gravy is elite."
"Fritz is my number 1 pick, followed by LBP."
"Fritz"
"Fritz."
#15
Belgian Fries
3.8
(4)
"Belgian fries (commercial drive)"
"I love belgian fries on commercial."
"Belgian Fries on Commercial Drive is extremely underrated imo."
"My fav takeaway / restaurant in the lower mainland for poutine is Belgian Fries on commercial."
#16
Orange Julep
5.0
(3)
"!"
"Is my choice for a more local poutine."
"Been to tons but I CRAVE orange julep on a weekly basis."
#17
Burger King
3.8
(4)
"Burger King makes a great poutine!!!"
"Burger King has a petty good bacon poutine where I’m at."
"BK hits the spot remember to ask for the fries well done."
"Burger King has good poutine."
#18
La Pataterie Hulloise
4.7
(3)
"Pataterie Hulloise"
"La Pataterie Hulloise In Gatineau!!! So yummy it’s like 10-15 min from Ottawa"
"I usually stop at La Pataterie Hulloise and get a poutine (+1250 calories) after a two-hour hike in Gatineau Park (-900 calories)"
#19
Patati Patata
4.7
(3)
"(St-Laurent)!"
"For crispy shoestring fries."
"Is good."
#20
Paul Patates
4.7
(3)
"In PSC!"
"In Point St Charles."
"I’m a sucker for a classic poutine, and they’re fries and curds are always on point."
#21
McDonald's
2.8
(5)
"Spicy Buffalo Chicken Poutine at McDo is a sin I don't mind committing."
"McDo actually has decent poutine."
"McDonalds does have good poutine (for fast food) if you ask for extra sauce and cheese."
"Mc donalds"
"Mc donalds"
#22
Harvey’s
4.0
(3)
"Quick and relatively cheap along with a variety of types is my go-to."
"The bacon cheese one… DAMN!"
"Makes two sizes and they are both pretty big."
#23
Lafleur
4.0
(3)
"Lafleurs"
"Lafleurs."
"Lafleur for hot-dogs and some vinegar on fries, Belle Province for poutine."
#24
Rotisserie Benny
3.7
(3)
"If they made the fries better, I genuinely feel like their poutine would be world famous. Their gravy is just the best I've ever had."
"The sauce, cheese, and chicken more than make up for them."
"Rotisserie Benny has a decent poutine, the sauce is the highlight, curds are decent, the deception are the fries."
#25
Smokes
3.3
(3)
"Smokes is great too!"
"I like Smokes idk."
"I’ll be honest, i love their cheeseburger poutine."
#26
Goo's
5.0
(2)
"Goo's has the best poutine!"
"Buffalo poutine from goos there is no better place in brantford"
#27
Cockney Kings
5.0
(2)
"Best poutine fries - cockney kings."
"Cockney kings actually has delicious poutine."
#28
Fry Guys
5.0
(2)
"Fry Guys... cooks perfect fries everytime, the price for a hot dog, poutine and a pop is like $13 bucks."
"Fry Guys on Montreal Road. Very consistent and been my go to for over a decade."
#29
That Burger Joint
5.0
(2)
"That Burger Joint in Fitzroy have the only poutine I enjoy."
"That Burger Joint have legit Poutine."
#30
Just Chillin'
5.0
(2)
"It was awesome!"
"Is fantastic!"
#31
Philthy Philly's
5.0
(2)
"Philthy Philly's in canning is pretty good."
"Hands down."
#32
Pong's
5.0
(2)
"Merivale & huntclub and Pong's are the best in the city, hands down."
"The best poutine in Ottawa area is Pong's in Stittsville, imo."
#33
Leopold’s Tavern
5.0
(2)
"Leopold’s Tavern"
"I quite enjoyed Leopold’s Tavern’s poutines on w broadway."
#34
Montreal Poutine
5.0
(2)
"It was effing incredible."
"Montreal, closest place with best poutine near worcester."
#35
Flavors of Montreal
5.0
(2)
"Flavors of Montreal, worth the drive to Airdrie."
"Best is in Airdrie."
#36
Anny's
5.0
(2)
"Best poutine gravy - Annys."
"If you're looking for more of an authentic poutine, Anny's is a good spot."
#37
Mean Poutine
5.0
(2)
"Mean Poutine was my favorite poutine when I lived in Vancouver."
"They're so good."
#38
Fromagerie Victoria
5.0
(2)
"Ca me semble sur la coche"
"If you want textbook poutine, Fromagerie Victoria."
#39
Gerry's
5.0
(2)
"Second Gerry's - it's actually inspired by Schwartz's and other Mtl delis"
"Gerry’s is a good one like"
#40
The Poutinerie
5.0
(2)
"Poutinerie Albert"
"The Poutinerie did cheese curds. It was amazing."
#41
Okanagan Street Food
4.5
(2)
"By far the best poutine in Kelowna."
"Has a good Poutine, hours are not the best though."
#42
Spud Shack
4.5
(2)
"It’s divine!!!"
"Spud Shack in New West."
#43
Skippys
4.5
(2)
"Skippys in Bridgenorth! Best fresh cut fries, best real beef gravy, empire cheese curds, and nicest staff!"
"Skippys in bridgenorth. I know i know. Not technically ptbo. But absolutely worth the drive."
#44
Peasant Cookery
4.5
(2)
"The best poutine in this city in my opinion is from peasant cookery in the exchange district."
"Downtown has an awesome poutine."
#45
Fadi’s
4.5
(2)
"Has an amazing poutine and everyone who works there is super nice!"
"Fadi’s on Northside"
#46
Amazeburgs
4.5
(2)
"Best fries hands down"
"Amazeburgs."
#47
Chez Boulet
4.5
(2)
"Chez Boulet
Buffet du Nord
Chez Gaston
Fromagerie Victoria ($$)"
"I like Chez Boulet, but it's probably not close to where you will be."
#48
Seattle Fish Company
4.5
(2)
"Seattle Fish Company in West Seattle.. Clam Chowder Poutine is pretty delightful."
"Seattle Fosh Co in West Seattle does a "poutine" with their clam chowder."
#49
Fresco's
4.0
(2)
"Get both and do a comparison."
"Might be your best option then."
#50
Alfa
4.0
(2)
"Alfa (Longueuil)"
"Alfa - Longueuil"
#51
Le Petit Québec
4.0
(2)
"Le p'tit Québec"
"Le Petit Québec sur Rosemont etc."
#52
Benny
4.0
(2)
"I enjoy Benny poutine very much, but not really as a poutine, it’s like most satisfying non traditional fast food poutine."
"Bennys poutine is very good but do you like the crinkle cut fries better than the soft brown ones?"
#53
Vermont Pub & Brewery
4.0
(2)
"I like the Poutine at Vermont Pub and Brewery."
"Vermont Pub & Brewery’s poutine is not bad."
#54
Dairy Queen
4.0
(2)
"Dairy Queen is bangin."
"Don't sleep on DQ."
#55
Chez Claudette
3.5
(2)
"Or poulet romados."
"Gravy tastes like butter."
#56
La Banquise
3.0
(2)
"Next favourite is downtown MTL is Aquinta and next is La Banquise. If you want a place that offers lots of fresh cheese and great gravy!"
"DO NOT go to La Banquise! It’s a tourist trap."
#57
Five Guys
3.0
(2)
"Five Guys’ poutine is perfectly fine."
"Five guys one is not bad."
#58
Smith
3.0
(2)
"Smith in Capitol Hill or Triangle Spirits in Freemont"
"I haven't had the stuff at Smith, but...it was covered in pimento cheese instead of curds."
#59
Say Cheese Pizza & Poutine
5.0
(1)
"Say Cheese pizza & poutine! Get the groupie poutine, it can feed like 3-4 people and only around 20 bucks"
#60
3 Brothers
5.0
(1)
"The 3 Brothers mixed meat poutine with extra garlic sauce on the side slaps at 1 AM."
#61
Resto-bar L'officiel
5.0
(1)
"It's definitely the best poutine in Quebec."
#62
Poulet Rouge
5.0
(1)
"Poulet Rouge : Poutine Volcano + extra sauce piquante."
#63
Chip Truck
5.0
(1)
"The mushroom poutine from that chip truck is sooooo good! Worth the drive from Gatineau"
#64
All Out Burger
5.0
(1)
"All Out Burger consistently makes one of the best poutines I’ve ever had out here."
#65
Bruger West
5.0
(1)
"Bruger west Footscray poutine is legit!"
#66
FAT (Fried and Tasty)
5.0
(1)
"FAT (Fried and Tasty) in Brunswick. Christ it gets me hard"
#67
Patate Benvenue
5.0
(1)
"Patate Benvenue is a truck stop that I thought was very legit."
#68
Poutine Centrale
5.0
(1)
"Order online from their website instead of using American Uber Eats"
#69
Easterbrooks
4.0
(1)
"Easterbrooks, their fries are good & poutine is good as well"
#70
400 Brant
4.0
(1)
"Honestly I love the poutine from 400 Brant and from Five Guys"
#71
La Patate Rouge
4.0
(1)
"La patate rouge sur Crémazie."
#72
Poutine OEB
4.0
(1)
"If you're craving breakfast Poutine OEB is an answer."
#73
Say Cheese
4.0
(1)
"Order a groupie (can feed up to 3-4 ppl) and not too expensive."
#74
Charcoal Pit
4.0
(1)
"I think Charcoal Pit is really good. And they have tot-poutine."
#75
Brown Poutine Truck
4.0
(1)
"Brown poutine truck @ u of t."
#76
Nora Shawarma
4.0
(1)
"Nora Shawarma does poutine."
#77
IKEA
4.0
(1)
"IKEA is also surprisingly good. Same style of fries as Costco too"
#78
Votre maison
4.0
(1)
"Votre maison in longueil, friendly family owned with VERY generous servings."
#79
La Poutinerie
4.0
(1)
"Get it from La Poutinerie near ikea."
#80
Zak's
4.0
(1)
"It was pretty good."
#81
Piper's Arms
4.0
(1)
"I like Piper's Arms poutine and they are on Uber Eats"
#82
The Koven
4.0
(1)
"I pretty much only ever order poutine from The Koven."
#83
Casse-Croute Normand
4.0
(1)
"Makes a good one."
#84
La Pita Halal
4.0
(1)
"La Pita Halal also uses the same french fry and I would put them right up there as well because you can add chicken to your poutine there"
#85
Chez Tousignant
4.0
(1)
"Chez Tousignant"
#86
Hotties Smashburgers
4.0
(1)
"Hotties Smashburgers in Hamilton, their poutine is extra squeaky"
#87
Beaver Tails
4.0
(1)
"The gravy and cheese curds are so tasty: Beaver Tails. The fries are so flavorful."
#88
Chez Simon
4.0
(1)
"Chez Simon (Tétreaultville)"
#89
Out to Munch
4.0
(1)
"The 'Out to Munch' food truck outside of Canadian Tire. I've tried almost every place in the Sault and this place is the best we have."
#90
St Hubert
3.0
(1)
"St Hubert poutine gravy is decent."
#91
ESD
1.0
(2)
"ESD poutine sucks."
"Had a poutine from there a single time like 7 yrs ago, the "gravy" was more like Swiss Chalet chicken sauce and the cheese curds were still cold."
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