Reviews depict Chez Claudette as a Montreal institution for authentic, generously portioned poutine at affordable prices, with a cozy retro diner vibe and friendly, efficient service that many visitors find welcoming. The menu is varied and features other Quebec staples like hot dogs and grilled cheese, and the poutines are often praised for hearty portions, squeaky cheese curds, and a flavorful gravy, with several readers calling it among the best poutine in the city. While most feedback is positive and highlights good value and consistency, some comments point to occasional service slowdowns, inconsistent experiences, and a few days when certain items did not hit the mark, including issues with fries or sauce. Overall, the place is described as a reliable, bustling spot where guests can enjoy generous portions, a classic ambiance, and a strong sense of authenticity that keeps people returning.
Try the ( Quebecois) .... Being from Niagara in Ontario, we were looking for more of an authentic poutine that locals would eat. Parking was difficult to find, but the neighborhood is charming & safe. Worth the walk The food... Best poutine I have ever had. It wasn't a plate of gravy/cheese/fries. You can get that there, but they offer 2 pages of poutine options. Featuring local favourites. The ( Quebecois) is chicken, bacon, mushrooms , fries , cheese curds, with peas sprinkled on top. Not overly salted, just right, hearty, somewhat healthy & delicious. 5 stars all the way.... 👍
Saw this place on You Got To Eat Here. The poutine was worth the travel to get there. Its a diner experience. We took the metro & got off at the Laurier stop. Honestly one of the better meals we had in Montreal. They need to get beer back on the menu & ice for their water, especially on a hot summer day. If they had those two items would have given them a 5. Our waitress was friendly & the food came out quick.
I came here at the recommenion of some local friends & I totally loved it. Very nice ambiance & service. The menu has so many choices but their star dishes are the poutines. I took the Celine ones & they were very good. My advice is to take the small portion beacuse it is enough to feed a person no matter how hungry they are.
Food is not as what I expected. The texture of the gravy is not what I love so it disappointed me. However, the people are really friendly which can compensate a little bit.
I think this place must have been an institution but we had burgers made from frozen preformed patties, fries which came from a frozen bag of fries that went straight into the fryer, & finally a poutine from a top 10 poutine spot which had bland flavourless gravy with cheese that melted & wasn't squeaky. I was really disappointed after all of the recommendations. The service was great. The front of house were veterans & despite a new POS system that wasn't working great, pushed the crowds through to serve.
Nice poutine. I'm not an expert but it is the best I have eaten for the moment. Crispy fries & a good quantity of cheese & meat. Service is quick. I recommend.
The best thing about this restaurant is fs the service. The people working here are so nice & immediately make you feel welcome. The poutine was good but I wish the fries were a bit more crunchy.
May 18, 2024
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This restaurant is awesome! The poutine is delicious, they don't skimp on ingredients & it's just the right amount of greasy to hit that spot. The service was prompt & the staff were super nice & friendly. Great atmosphere in the restaurant too! 10/10 would go again!
Best poutine in MTL, with the best variety & prices. The portions are generous (not just the fries, every ingredient is). The gravy is great because it's homemade.
Melted cheese on my poutine which indicates that the cheese was not fresh. It was like mozarella on a pizza. Thats really not the type of poutine youd want. Fries still a bit hard inside. Sauce was good but the cheese situation is unacceptable.
Chez Claudette is extremely interesting inside & a great overall experience. Very simple place with minimal staff. Poutine is absolutely the star. So many varieties it is hard to choose. Fries are the perfect consistency & both sauces we had (traditional, & spicy Italian) tasty. Burger was average -- but dressed well for a cheap price. Lots of pictures of Marilyn Monroe everywhere for some reason.
Such a cute find! We initially wanted to go to the place across the street but they had a massive line up & our friends said this place was just as tasty & SO glad we came here instead. No line, delish poutine, GREAT service, & comfortable atmosphere. 100% recommended.
Chez Claudette serves an authentic Poutine as well as a delicious BLT (the bacon is super thick & flavourful) The service is very nice here, attentive & friendly. The restaurant is definitely on the older side & could use a reno, however the prices are very reasonable so I am okay with that. 5*
