Top 5
Poutine
The comfort food that says out loud what Montreal has always known.
A Verdun neighbourhood snack bar open since 1964, known for generous poutines and straight-up comfort classics. A simple, local spot for a proper counter-style poutine.
Ma Poule Mouillée turns Portuguese chicken into a sidewalk event, with a poutine that has its own fanbase. The portions are bold, the line says plenty, and the piri-piri does the rest.
A tiny Plateau favourite known for fresh, no-fuss comfort food. The poutine is compact, lively, and very satisfying.
Plat spécialité Poutine
A true Pointe-Saint-Charles snack bar known for classic poutine and homemade spruce beer. Simple, historic, and very local.
A Plateau institution with a generous poutine menu. A reliable neighbourhood classic with a warm, unfussy feel.
