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.
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!
Ma poutine était très bonne mais le fromage était très froid. Malgré ca, vu que la sauce était assez chaude après quelques minutes le fromage était meilleur. Les frites étaient très croustillantes. Est-ce que c'est la meilleur poutine de ma vie? Non, mais c'était pas loin. Est-ce que ca vaut le détour? Oui définitivement 👌
Il faut payer cash, ce qui est un gros point négatif en 2025 👎
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.
Feb 1, 2025
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Une adresse incontournable. Meilleure poutine de la rive sud de Montréal. Générosité dans les portions, goût, service rapide. La place la plus réconfortante en cas de crise de poutine aiguë.
Incontestablement la meilleure poutine du Québec par contre je trouve que trop c'est comme pas assez car il y a autant de fromage que de frites personnellement un peu plus de frites un peu moins de fromage & elle serait parfaite.
Let's just put it this way, would you like to taste the best poutine of your life? Here's the place. I consider myself a regular & I wouldn't change a thing. Love the cheese texture & taste, the fries are always on point & the gravy is gooooood. Amazing deal in terms of pay/product. The portions are more than generous. The environment is a classic. I'll be coming back.
I haven't tried many dishes here so far, but their poutine is the best ever; they use BBQ sauce instead of Hot Chicken sauce & not only are their fries soft & crispy at the same time, but they also add a TON of poutine cheese, which is awesome! ----- Chacun sait que cet endroit est le meilleur pour la poutine!
Jan 24, 2025
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Worth the hype! Poutine has so much cheese curds & it's drenched in sauce. The sauce is not too salty so you keep eating more. You know the cheese is super fresh, when you hear the squick squick!
Endroit facile à trouver mais pas beaucoup de stationnement. La poutine est excellente & les portions sont... énormes ! Un incontournable pour une bonne poutine à Longueuil.
Jan 4, 2025
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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.
