Restaurant Hamelin is described as a friendly, lively spot discovered by chance, with smiling staff and a warm atmosphere. The place is noted for an excellent lunch and an old school vibe. The casse croute is considered the best in the area, with fries that are fresh, crispy and without an oil taste. The toasted hot dog is described as the right mix of sweet and salty with cabbage and onion. The staff are welcoming and the atmosphere is fantastic, with great food and attentive service for family or friends. If busy, wait times may be longer and the restaurant may close earlier than posted hours. The poutine is repeatedly praised as the best, with fries and cheese noted as excellent and a reasonable price. Burgers are described as very fresh, and the overall experience remains good.View restaurant profile
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Reviews describe L'Étoile de Rigaud as a casual, family friendly spot with generous portions and solid value, where pizza is especially praised and simple dishes satisfy for a relaxed meal; parking is easy, prices are fair, and delivery is reliable. The atmosphere can be busy, particularly on Sundays, yet many diners report friendly, attentive service and meals that arrive with care, including help with leftovers after a meal. Some visits highlight strong hospitality and well received brunch and submarine sandwich, while others recount a negative encounter with a waiter who pressed for tipping and behaved disrespectfully, in contrast to more courteous service on other occasions. Comments vary on temperature control and sauce quality, though the soup and other items are noted as good. Overall, the food earns frequent praise, with service and value being the main sources of variation across visits.View restaurant profile
Annëken is described as a cozy, welcoming spot with a warm atmosphere where service is friendly and efficient and the food ranges from very good to excellent. Reviewers praise comforting dishes such as onion soup and burgers, with fries that are perfect, and desserts and coffee that hit the mark, while noting that a few items were slightly overcooked. The interior and the porch are noted as pleasant, and the place is seen as a good venue for casual dining, celebrations, and gatherings, including a baptism reception where staff arranged a menu to fit the budget, accommodated allergies, customized the menu, and even prepared a baptism cake and provided a high chair. A downside mentioned is occasional flies inside, and advice to avoid the table near the door to escape the draft. The staff are described as attentive and friendly, and the overall impression is that Annëken offers tasty food and good service with a place worth returning to, as many say they will come back to try more menu items.View restaurant profile
Reviews of Restaurant Terrasse de Chine describe generally solid food with the stir fry egg noodles and fresh vegetables standing out, while the salt and pepper tofu sometimes has a bitter taste and the pineapple chicken may not include chunks of pineapple. Takeout and delivery are the focus, with a clear note that dining in is not offered. Portion sizes are generous and pickup orders are packaged for easy transport. Popular picks mentioned include peanut butter dumplings, beef and broccoli, and chicken wings, with many reviewers saying they would return and recommend the restaurant. Overall the impression is positive, acknowledging a few menu items that may not meet every expectation.View restaurant profile
Restaurant Les Deux Frères is widely praised for its pizza, with reviewers describing a perfect crust, generous pepperoni, and well balanced toppings, and many note that the cheese is excellent, even calling it the best pizza cheese they have had. Takeout and dine in experiences are described as quick and enjoyable, with great service and a warm, family friendly atmosphere. Poutine is celebrated as a local specialty that fans insist you try to truly appreciate the house style. The place is described as a vintage family style diner with a welcoming vibe and a sense that the pizza and dishes maintain high quality over the years. Comments mention large pizza sizes and the accommodating handling of orders for several people, along with a lively and friendly service experience. Overall the reviews converge on solid, delicious food, generous portions, and a charming dependable spot that keeps customers coming back.View restaurant profile
Restaurant Mont Rigaud is described as serving outstanding fries and an incredible pizza, with some customers driving from Lachine to pick it up and saying the detour is worth it. It is a strong takeout option with friendly service, fresh food, fair prices, and easy access from St Lazare. The meals feel homey and casual, like a home cooked snack. A first visit during a motorcycle ride is remembered as a snack worth repeating. The food is praised as fantastic and freshly made, with great value and fast service. Overall, the emphasis is on takeout, but the experience is consistently positive, reflecting quality, friendliness, and convenience for takeout only.View restaurant profile
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Reviews indicate that Pizzeria 20 20 can accommodate a large group with flexible service and food prepared early, while offering big portions of pizza and fries at a good value. The pizza is described as very good, with a sauce that is balanced and not overly herby or slathered, and a dough that is not thick and bready. Overall, it is seen as a solid option for Italian food, with the pizza regarded as among the best in the area. Fries and poutine are also praised, and subs are noted as pretty good, with fresh fries preferred to frozen. A salad is mentioned as being lackluster, and parking near the entrance can be challenging due to awkwardly parked cars and limited lines. Loyalty is evident, with many families ordering on Fridays and reporting consistent satisfaction, an amazing dine in experience, and a veg cheese pizza highlighted as a favorite. The consensus is that Pizzeria 20 20 delivers dependable food and good value, making it a reliable choice for regular pizza nights.View restaurant profile
Sucrerie Lavigne is described as a warm, traditional Quebec sugar shack with a rustic, authentic ambiance and a well executed buffet that stays hot and replenished. The menu features hearty, classic dishes, excellent maple syrup, and desserts like unlimited pancakes and tarte au sucre, with many praising that nothing is prepackaged and everything is made on site. The staff are consistently friendly, attentive, and family oriented, making guests feel welcome even when crowded, with service described as timely and caring. Guests appreciate the education on how maple syrup is produced, the warm, unpretentious kitchen, and the overall authentic experience. The atmosphere is often called rustic but refined, and many reviewers say it is a standout sugar shack and that they will definitely return.View restaurant profile
