The Best Poutines in Québec City (2024)

What is poutine?

Poutine is one of the most famous canadian food. It's a guilty pleasure where 3 ingredients fuse into a typically Québécois meal. It’s decadent, highly caloric and painstakingly good.

What is the poutine recipe?

Poutine is made of only 3 simple ingredients. The classic poutine recipe is :

• French fries
• Fresh cheese curds
• Abundant and tasty gravy

This classic version is a must, but there also are infinite variations to taste in restaurants.If you are going to indulge, here are the must-try poutines that are easily accessible by foot within or arounddowntown Québec City:

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    @lechicshack

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  Le Chic Shack

  Gourmet poutine with style

  TheChic Shackis a popular destination for gourmet burgers, generous milkshakes and, of course, poutine. Every sauce is made in house and served with smashed Yukon Gold potatoes—yes physically smashed potatoes—that are deep-fried and mixed in with large chunks of fresh cheddar cheese. Their list of toppings is mouth-watering, but the braised beef remains my favourite. Bonus points for the gorgeous view on the Château Frontenac!

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    Poutineville

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  Poutineville

  Create your own poutine

  Years away from the classic a poutine,Poutinevilleprides itself on imaginative toppings and flavour combinations. You can even create your own mix; add smoked meat, Philly steak, feta or goat cheese, anything is possible. Or opt for the 15-pound Heart Attack plate, the biggest poutine in town.

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    Brasserie Artisanale La Korrigane

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  Brasserie Artisanale La Korrigane

  Beer lover’s delight

  In Québec, beer and poutine go hand in hand.La Korrigane is an artisanal microbrewerythat has taken the pairing to a whole new level by creating a thick, lightly sweetened beer-flavoured gravy. Kraken brew in hand –a take on the English pale ale– and a mouthful of fresh cheese curds, this dish is wicked good.

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    Chez Gaston

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  Chez Gaston

  Greasy spoon par excellence

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  In downtown Saint-Roch, this tiny greasy spoon dishes up one of the most decadent poutines in Québec.Chez Gaston’s golden, crispy fries are covered in an unctuous and rich beef-flavoured sauce. Choose a seat at the counter, order a Gaston and watch the cooks add mouthfuls of griddled sausages, onions and meat to your plate.

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    Frites Alors!

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  Frite Alors!

  My favourite classic poutine

  This is my favourite classic rendition of poutine: crispy fries, hearty stock and big chunks of fresh squeaky cheese. Forget outrageous toppings, just 3 simple and tasty ingredients. Frite Alors is a small joint set in a quiet, yet trendy residential area (inMontcalm districtand inLimoilou district). I love the restaurant’s cartoon decor that stands out among the neighbouring condos. It’s the best price-to-quality ratio. Québec’s Frite Alors location is atop my list of best poutines in the province.

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    @fannyetvincent, Casse-croûte Pierrot

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  Casse-croûte Pierrot

  Popular late night eat

  Open 24 hours a day with free delivery until 5am,Pierrot is a minuscule neighbourhood eatery, exceptionally popular for late night cravings. Here, the cheese curds are uncommonly small and slowlymelt with every bite. This version stands out for its dark and oh-so-savoury beef sauce poured onto sweet, caramelized fries.

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    Chez Ashton

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  Chez Ashton

  The most popular poutine

  We couldn't write an article about Québec City's best poutines without mentioning the most popular poutine in town: thepoutine of Chez Ashton. For many locals traveling abroad, it's one of the first meals to eat when coming back home!