Alright, if you've been in Montreal for any length of time, then you know one thing: poutine is everywhere. READ ALSO: 10 Places To Eat At For Under $10 In Downtown Montreal But if you're not 100% sure about which poutines you absolutely need to try ASAP, then no worries. That's exactly what I'm here for. 1. Ma Poule Mouillée's Portuguese Poutine A photo posted by Jose Padilla (@mr.padilla33) on Dec 5, 2016 at 6:12pm PST 969 Rachel St E Imagine chunks of Ma Poule's delicious Portuguese chicken and chorizo... except on a poutine. Sounds like heaven? That's because it is. Facebook 2. Maam Bolduc's Bourguignonne A photo posted by Steven Andresen (@standresen) on Jul 28, 2016 at 1:38pm PDT 4351 Avenue de Lorimier Wine sauce and minced meat? All. The. Yassssssssss. Facebook 3. La Banquise's La Taquise A photo posted by 하고잽이 윰씨네. (@only4u0823) on Dec 18, 2016 at 3:50pm PST 994 Rue Rachel E Sour cream, guacamole, and chunks of tomato come together to make your poutine experience something you'll never forget. Facebook 4. Paulo Et Suzanne's Philly Bomb A photo posted by Will Travel for Food (@mayssamaha) on Aug 1, 2016 at 5:03pm PDT 5501 Boul Gouin O Imagine all the best ingredients - philly steak, Italian sausage, peppers and onions - all coming together for one seriously legit poutine dish. Facebook 5. La P'tite Grosse's Meatball Poutine A photo posted by Déborah - 24 - ?? (@deborah.gnr) on Nov 19, 2016 at 5:14pm PST 1232 Rue de la Montagne A poutine with a giant meatball on top? Awesome. A poutine with a giant meatball stuffed with cheese on top? Even better! And available at La P'tite Grosse. Facebook 6. Decarie Hot Dog's Poutine A photo posted by a_killerb (@a_killerb) on Aug 28, 2016 at 5:10pm PDT 953 Boulevard Décarie One of Montreal's most classic poutines, your poutine life isn't even close to complete if you haven't tried the famous dish here. Facebook 7. Mache's Hommage A Quebec A photo posted by Miranda ✌?️?? (@ciaomiranda12) on Dec 10, 2016 at 2:42pm PST 1655 Rue Saint-Denis A cute comfort food restaurant serving up a handful of awesome poutine options, their Hommage A Quebec is filled with all the best stuff, TBH. Facebook 8. Shawarmaz's Magic Poutine A photo posted by Victoria Nguyen ? (@victoriousnotorious) on Feb 1, 2016 at 5:24pm PST 1206 Rue Peel Chicken, beef, and garlic potatoes all combine to make a seriously unforgettable poutine. Facebook 9. Dirty Dogs' Mac & Cheese Poutine A photo posted by Alexie Maheu-Bourassa (@alexiemb) on Oct 20, 2016 at 12:28pm PDT 25 Avenue du Mont-Royal E I don't even have to tell you how awesome this one is: with bacon, mac and cheese, and onions piled high on top of a seriously cheesy and delicious poutine, it's no wonder this one is so popular. Facebook 10. Lafayette's Regular Poutine A photo posted by chowdownYYZ (@chowdownyyz) on Dec 6, 2016 at 10:56am PST 1874 Rue Sainte-Catherine E If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times: the poutine sauce at Lafayette is second to none, and although everything about their poutine is on point, it's the sauce that'll leave you coming back for more. Facebook 11. Jukebox Burgers' Meat Lovers Poutine A photo posted by Karine Filion ?✨?? (@ka_ribou) on Oct 30, 2016 at 6:37pm PDT 11798 Boulevard de Salaberry Although Jukebox Burgers is home to some amazing poutines (like their creamy, yummy mac and cheese poutine!) their meatlovers - with an abundance of beef, hot dogs, bacon, and more - takes the cake, TBH. Facebook 12. Chez Claudette's Pogo Poutine A photo posted by Jamie Peng (@yummypotroast) on Oct 11, 2016 at 11:17am PDT 351 Avenue Laurier E Chez Claudette is known for being one seriously awesome poutine house in Montreal, and with good reason. All their dishes are delicious, but their classic poutine with Pogos added in really shines. Facebook 13. Mange-Moi's Three Cheese Poutine A photo posted by Miranda ✌?️?? (@ciaomiranda12) on Oct 11, 2016 at 2:17pm PDT 35 Avenue du Mont-Royal E Cheese lovers, rejoice. This extra cheesy and tasty poutine is exactly what you've been missing in your life. Facebook 14. Montreal Pool Room's Poutine A photo posted by Jarred (@jarredk514) on Oct 31, 2016 at 4:25pm PDT 1217 Boul St-Laurent Honestly, if you've never eaten at Pool Room, stop what you're doing and get yourself there - like, right now. And while you're there, make sure you grab one of their perfect poutines. Facebook 15. Jerry Ferrer's La Poutine A Jerry A photo posted by @mok_be on Oct 1, 2016 at 7:26pm PDT 1083 Côte du Beaver Hall, Foie gras poutine with homemade sauce, cream, and mushrooms? Oh, did you mean literal heaven? Facebook 16. Greenspot's Regular Poutine A photo posted by G to the Risso (@muaymuto) on Sep 10, 2016 at 9:34pm PDT 3041 Rue Notre-Dame O This St. Henri spot is actual bae. Honestly, I don't know if it's the oldschool, welcoming feel or the over the top delicious poutines that makes Greenspot so awesome. Scratch that, actually: it's a perfect combo of everything. Facebook 17. Schwartz's Smoked Meat Poutine A photo posted by Gilby Gilbert (@wheres_gilby) on Nov 10, 2016 at 9:44am PST 3895 Boul St-Laurent Okay, honestly, you can't be in Montreal without at least trying Schwartz's once. And if poutine is your life, then you know exactly what you need to try. Facebook 18. Patati Patata's Classic Poutine A photo posted by Laura Murray (@laurashoots) on Oct 30, 2016 at 1:16pm PDT 4177 Boul St-Laurent A Montreal institution, Patati Patata's poutine is something you absolutely need to try at least twice in your life. Facebook 19. Comptoir 21's Poutine A photo posted by dan_fb (@dan_fb) on Dec 1, 2016 at 9:58am PST 414 Rue Gilford This fish and chips restaurant serves up one of the tastiest poutines in the city. All the ingredients are fresh and delicious, and the cheese curds just might be what dreams are made of. Facebook 20. Paul Patates' Regular Poutine A photo posted by Tron Jeremy (@trontelljordan) on Nov 15, 2016 at 9:44pm PST 2606 Rue de Coleraine This classic Montreal poutine stop has been around forever, and if you've ever been, then you know exactly why: the poutines are above and beyond awesome. Facebook 21. Patate Rouge's Regular Poutine A photo posted by @bfoakq on Sep 29, 2016 at 6:47pm PDT 755 Boul Crémazie E Located on Cremazie, this might be out of the way for some people - but trust me when I say you need to get yourself here and try one of their delicious, classic poutines, ASAP. Facebook 22. Poutine Centrale's Breakfast Poutine A photo posted by Sonya Kondratenko (@sonyakarate) on Apr 27, 2015 at 6:01am PDT 3971 Rue Hochelaga Oh yes, friends. Although Poutine Centrale has tons of tasty poutine options, their breakfast poutine - with bacon and eggs on top - is sure to make your whole day. Facebook 23. Garde-Manger's Lobster Poutine A photo posted by LE GARDE-MANGER & LE BREMNER (@crownsalts) on Nov 19, 2016 at 7:27pm PST 408 Rue Saint-François-Xavier One of Montreal's most popular restaurants also serves Montreal's most popular dish, with the added benefit of a whole 'lotta tasty lobster. Facebook 24. Orange Julep's Poutine A photo posted by Greg Miller (@gameovergreggy) on Oct 30, 2016 at 2:21pm PDT 7700 Boulevard Décarie This Montreal landmark absolutely has to be on your bucketlest of poutine places to check out. Their gravy is thick and tasty, fries are crisp and fresh, and their cheese curds are literally the squeakiest. Facebook 25. Lafleur's Regular Poutine A photo posted by Dan Spector (@dspec) on Jan 31, 2016 at 12:06pm PST 10800 Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse A classic Montreal spot, a classic Quebec dish; where could you possibly go wrong? Facebook 26. Jarry Smoked Meat's Smoked Meat Poutine A photo posted by julia ? (@julianuro) on Dec 22, 2015 at 2:58pm PST 6549 Rue Jarry E I consider this to be a classic in Montreal. A delicious poutine, literally covered in chunks of the East End's most popular smoked meat restaurant? All the yesses. Facebook 27. Le Gras Dur's Touski Poutine A photo posted by Bradley Javiniar (@mugenrakkun) on Dec 6, 2016 at 3:59pm PST 1660 Rue Jarry E Braised cabbage, sausage, and breaded chicken piled high on top of an already delicious poutine? Um. Yes. Please. Facebook 28. GaNaDaRa's Cream Tobokki Poutine A photo posted by S.D. (@sdao67) on Dec 18, 2016 at 4:12pm PST 1862 Maisonneuve Blvd W If you try one "fusion" poutine in Montreal, make sure you try this one. Cheese, fries, bacon, cream, mushrooms, and Korean tobokki come together to create one seriously beautiful meal. Facebook 29. Pub Brouhaha's Galvaude A photo posted by Jean-Philippe Brault (@jpro_brault) on Oct 2, 2016 at 2:07pm PDT 5860 Avenue de Lorimier, Served with peas and duck, this poutine takes the classic Quebec "galvaude" poutine dish to a whole other level. Facebook 30. Pitarifique's Classic Poutine A photo posted by Tiffany Namtu (@tiffaneyney) on Oct 18, 2016 at 4:03pm PDT 4160 Boulevard Saint-Laurent Pitarifique's classic poutine is a true gem, to be honest. If you've never tried it, get yourself there right TF now, and prepare for some seriously good meal vibes. Facebook 31. Gonzo Cafe's Breakfast Poutine A photo posted by Julie Kelechian (@juliekelechian) on Dec 11, 2016 at 11:21am PST 919 Avenue Duluth E Yes, the breakfast poutine here is that good. Served up cheesy and hot, and with an egg cracked on top, this breakfast poutine will brighten up your whole day. Facebook 32. La Banquise's Classic Poutine A photo posted by WAKABA (@yanly_6) on Dec 18, 2016 at 11:01pm PST 994 Rue Rachel E Because even though Banquise offers a whole bunch of awesome poutines, nothing beats their hot and fresh classic. Facebook 33. MLT DWN's Waffle Fry Poutine A photo posted by Alison Tellos (@alisontel) on Oct 11, 2016 at 8:47pm PDT 837 Avenue du Mont-Royal E Literally, the waffle fry poutine here is live. Get some cheesey, delicious vibes on the side with one of Mlt Dwn's signature beyond delicious grilled cheese sandwiches. Facebook 35. Resto Du Village's Classic Poutine A photo posted by Rachael (@rachaelaporras) on Aug 1, 2016 at 1:13am PDT 1310 Wolfe St This 24/7 spot is super well known for having some seriously awesome food - and their poutines are no different. Although they have many flavours, their cheesy, tasty classic remains a true star. Facebook
