It’s fast food, but made to order. The result of a late-night chat, and a handful of cooks. Who wanted to put the salt back in the butter. A bag of cheese curds that goes with supper. Assembled hot dogs, made proper. And fine toppings on a beautiful burger. But! You must order from the counter, and get up again when it’s ready to gather, except on weekends, and only for coffee (maybe with sugar). Prepared like it was meant to be, no fodder. You can arrive here hither or thither, it really doesn’t matter. Even better. Tous, chez Tousignant.
Chez Tousignant comes across in reviews as a nostalgic Montreal casse-croute with a retro diner vibe where burgers are the centerpiece, the double cheese burger and house-made hot dogs along with a standout poutine drawing frequent praise. The buns are described as soft, the fries well made, and the in-house sausages give a distinct flavor to the hot dogs. Burgers are often called juicy and well balanced, with the texture of the patties and the overall flavor a highlight, though several comments mention portions that feel small and toppings that can be overly saucy. Prices are a recurring topic, with many noting that the food is tasty but pricey for what is offered and some saying value can be inconsistent. Service is described as friendly and efficient by many, but a few reviews report uneven attitudes or longer waits, affecting the overall experience. Taken together, the reviews present a popular destination for burger and poutine lovers who value nostalgia and quality ingredients, while reminding potential visitors to consider price and occasional variability in portion size or execution.
Chez Tousignant is a popular destination for classic burgers that deserves all the fame & hype.
The short limited menu embodies all that a classic casse-croûte represents: simple, no-frills, unpretentious food done exceptionally well in a retro setting, all made in house from the burger buns to the hot dog sausages. The burgers are simple but juicy, flavorful, & freshly served hot between pillowy soft buns toasted just enough to keep its structural integrity. The quality & freshness of the food speak for themselves.
The prices may appear intimidating considering what is served, but don't let that deter you away from giving this place the attention it deserves.
One if the best smash burgers I've had in a long time. They are doing everything right. Recommend the Tousignant cheese burger. The fried are more than enough for two people. Great fast food near Jean Talon market
May 4, 2025
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Looking for a great smash burger? Look nowhere else. This an amazing burger, warm, melt cheese with excellent beef & a great pairing bun. Very recommended. Service was also great.
Une expérience en général était bonne, le service est très rapide & les employés sont aimables. Le Burger est un peu trop salé surtout la viande. Le hot dog n'a pas vraiment de saucisse de qualité & la poutine est bonne sans plus. N'essayez pas le milkshake à la vanille car il a le goût de l'eau, du moins celui que j'ai eu. Je recommande car c'est à essayer c'est bien mieux que la majorité des petites cantines.
So glad I got the Double Cheeseburger. Don't settle for single patty.
Buns - had the perfect texture/chew for the patties
Patties - crispy edges, juicy, beefy
Cheese, sauce, toppings all perfectly balanced
The seasoning tasted like a unique blend of spices - the secret ingredient that gave this burger depth.
Really good burger, will definitely return.
I'm gonna be honest, it's doesn't get much better than this. Best smash burger in Montreal with real potato. I love this place. Yann of the owner is a gem! Always making sure quality is beyond anyone expectations! This a 5 stars!!!!
C'était un de mes burgers préférés, pour y avoir mangé des dizaines de fois. Dommage que la qualité ait diminué & que le prix ait autant augmenté : le pain n'est plus plus le même, ressemble à un pain industriel POM, & à deux reprises j'ai eu une maigre tranche de jambon trop cuite & des frites clairement réchauffées...
Oct 25, 2024
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J'y suis allé en 2018, j'étais a l'époque convaincu d'avoir mangé le meilleur smash burger de Montréal. Un offre qui se rapprochais d'un burger de la chaîne in & out en Californie. Le rêve! J'y aurais donné un 5 étoiles a l'époque. Aujourd'hui victime de l'inflation & de la réduflation, leur offre est trop chère & la quantité trop petite pour leurs prix. Le goût est bon, mais la taille est franchement ridicule pour un double cheese burger. On le retrouve tout petit dans son papier, l'air triste. J'ai cherché le pain sous la galette tellement il était mince. Bien loin de mes souvenirs de 2018. Les ingrédients sont p-e de tres bonne qualité & le pain fait maison, mais cela ne justifie en aucun cas leur prix. On parle de fast food ici, & a 17$(14$+taxes) le double cheese petit qui n'inclus ni breuvage ni frites c'est a se demander si on nous ris pas en pleine face
Went with my son. He had the Tousignant poutine. It was good but small for 18$. I took the double burger. It was very good. I would of probably eaten 2. They also have beers. Seating arrangements are a little tight. Staff was friendly.
Went there for the first time. Tried the double cheese burger & the Tousignant burger. Both were very good sized considering smash burgers are often very small. Both were very satisfying but the double cheeseburger was a tad salty. Also tried the regular poutine & it was very good. Fries, cheese curds & gravy were well put together. Perfect ratios. Regular hot dog was good also but does not taste like a regular hot dog. I think the meat was chicken. I don't usually order hot dogs but wanted to try it. I wish they had onion rings. I would definitely go back as the food was very satisfying at a reasonable price & the quality of the ingredients was apparent. The service was also excellent & friendly.
J'ai aimer le burger, les frites sont selon moi trop graisseux & l'huile ma l'aire vieille. Le hip des hot dog est un peu sur fait. J'inviterais des amis a goûté, mais Le meilleurs fastfood local. Qualité prix un peu chère.
