Alfa is widely praised as a poutine powerhouse on the south shore and beyond, with poutine described as extremely cheesy, generous with cheese curds, and accompanied by fries that are crispy on the outside and tender inside, and sauces ranging from classic to BBQ and Italian that add depth; steamies and smoked meat sandwiches receive equally high marks, and the overall menu is noted for solid value and big portions that can stand as a meal on their own. Service is repeatedly described as fast, friendly, and efficient, with staff and cooks delivering consistent quality in a convivial, classic casse-croute setting, and the atmosphere is often described as clean and welcoming even when busy. A few caveats include occasional crowding, parking challenges, and a historical cash only policy that some reviewers mention, though updates show card payments are now often accepted. The restaurant is considered a staple, frequently called the best poutine in the region or province by many, with customers returning regularly for poutine, hot dogs, subs, and smoked meat.
Found this spot on Reddit while researching where to stop for good poutine on my way down east & it was amazing! Poutine had a mountain of HUGE, squeaky curds & the smoked meat was piled high. All for a really good price. Staff was super friendly & helpful too! Will be stopping in for another poutine & to try an all dressed hot dog on our way back to Ontario for sure!
Delicious! I really enjoyed everything I ate. The burger was surprisingly very good as well as the hot dog. The poutine was tasty as well but not the best I've ever had, however it's solid & it's hard to beat the value.
Wowwww bravo a toute l'équipe c'est vraiment super bon peut importe ce que vous commandé, moi j'adore hot dog & sous marin & la poutine & pour moi cest la meilleure place .😉Le service est très rapide les employés vraiment super & un gros merci au propriétaire , jai trouver ça génial qu'il vienne se présenter à nous & aie pris le temps de nous jaser jai jamais vue ça ailleurs,surtout pas dans un restaurant rapide...Ont vient de loins on est de la rive nord mais ça vaut le déplacement 😍 à très bientôt & merci pour tout Ah la la, je suis tellement content ! 🤩 Je viens de vivre une expérience culinaire incroyable. Je dois dire un énorme bravo à toute l'équipe !👏🏽 Tout est vraiment super bon, peu importe ce que vous commandez sur le menu.🤤 Personnellement, je suis un grand fan des hot-dogs 🌭 & des sous-marins.😋 C'est toujours un plaisir de savourer un bon repas préparé avec autant de soin.🥰 Les saveurs sont incroyables & l'ambiance est toujours conviviale.🥳 Je recommande vivement cet endroit à tous mes amis gourmands ! 👍🏽 Une vraie découverte pour les papilles.💯 #FoodLover #DeliceCulinaire #hot dog #SousMarin #Gourmandise
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La petite poutine ces come une grosse ses bon pour 2 personne .. plien fromage come a lhabitude toujour un plaisir le mon son souriant .. polie serviable ! Je recomende... surtout le petit bonome qui fesais mes hot dog .. les 2 bonome super smath ! Salut ?es boys merci
J'ai bien apprécié ma poutine & mon hot-dog. Par contre petit malaise quand on m'a dit que c'était seulement argent comptant... Ça donne le sentiment qu'il y a du noir derrière cela
This place is amazing I highly recommend! The poutine is delicious & so are the hot dogs. This is my favourite place to why poutine, there's no better place.
Très bien. Du service à l ancienne comme on voit plus. Belle grosse portion de délicieux fromage dans une petite poutine que j ai pas pu finir avec un hot dog correct. Une salle à manger dans une verrière. Recommandé
One of the old classics still around. One of the best poutine in quebec, which means, the world. Everything on the menu is good, hot dogs, subs, etc. & the prices are still low! Bring cash, no plastic.
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The best poutine in the South Shore of Montreal ! They only accept cash but the food is worth it. My boyfriend & I always order hot dogs & poutine & we always leave the place satisfied. Good portion for its price. Highly recommend!
After reading all the reviews online, I decided to drive 30 mins one-way to see if this fast food restaurant lived up to its name.
I ordered two steamed all-dressed hotdogs, one Michigan hot dog & one medium-size poutine.
All-dressed hot dog: your typical all-dressed hot dog. What was special was the sweet-flavoured coleslaw topping, unlike other places.
Michigan: sauce was good.
Poutine: THAT was special ! Cheese, gravy & fries were ALL UNIQUE! The cheese makes a rubber sound when you chew it. The fries were SOOOO soft ! & the gravy was just perfect !
Definitely the poutine is hands down the best I’ve had.
Atmosphere was pleasant. Lots of customers taking out & dining in. Quite surprising.
Best hot dog / poutine spot around MTL, in my opinion. It's a little crowded sometimes because it's very popular. Service is VERY fast & always friendly. the owner is great.
