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.
Après plusieurs années j'étais curieux d'essayer ce casse-croûte. Le résultat n'a pas été à la hauteur de mes attentes. Frites trop cuites & cheeseburger vraiment ordinaire (sauce type Big Mac). Le décor style diner se fait vieillissant. Pas de papier à main dans la machine distributrice mais en revanche trois bouteilles de savon à proximité du lavabo !
I ordered the hot dog tousignant & small poutine - this was an ok poutine, but definitely not my favourite - there was a good balance of fries/cheese/gravy however the gravy had no flavour & the fries were soggy. The hot dog had a good flavour (it was made in-house) but the mayo sauce was very overpowering, the few bites I had with less sauce were great. Poutine 3/5 Hot Dog 4/5
I came here to try the poutine on a Friday night. The place was decently busy but there was no lineup. We were a group of 3 & found space without any issues. The poutine was good but i thought the sauce was a little too sweet for my liking. Portion was on the smaller side but nothing offensive. The cheese was very fresh & super squeaky, I just wish the curds were a bit bigger. I'm glad I tried it but unfortunately not a place I'd come back to. They do make their own sodas which was really neat. We had the cherry Cola, the root beer & the cream soda. I had the cherry Cola & it was good but a bit too syrupy.
We arrived right before 6pm & shockingly the restaurant was empty. We were expecting a line & a moderate wait, but no waiting which was awesome. Restaurant was clean & we ordered their most expensive poutine, which included hot dog, ground beef, cheese curds & gravy. Pretty damn good as a meal, except no veggies. 😂 really only stopped for a snack but the poutine dish was pretty satisfying. Their menu has hamburgers, hotdogs, shakes & an assortment of soft drinks. Was worth the experience as a tourist & would come back. Merci!
3 étoiles au final Pourtant l'accueil est très agréable, l'ambiance reposante, je précise que le jour de ma visite à 11h45 il n'y avait pas beaucoup de monde... J'ai apprécié que la musique ne soit pas trop forte & les toilettes propres 😃 En fait le seul problème, pour moi, se situe au niveau de la viande... Bien trop cuite !!! J' ai du mal à comprendre... J' ai même attendu une deuxième visite pour donner un avis. Pourquoi faire une boulette aussi cuite ? Pour des questions de salubrité ? Pourtant chez Burger De ville où Mr Steer on peut choisir son niveau de cuisson ! Vraiment dommage... Les frites sont bonnes par contre, même si mon invité les aurais préféré plus croustillantes, question de goût... & finalement, l'addition : 30$ pour 1 burger, 1 Cheese burger, 1 frite & un jus d'orange !!!
No idea why Tousignant isn’t rated higher! Locally recommended smash burger diner, known for burgers (of course) & their hot dogs. Simple menu, well executed with a causal jazz tunes playing in the background.
Very short waiting time ~5mins for x2 cheese burgers & poutine.
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Sep 17, 2023
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My favourite burger joint in Montreal. The patties are crispy & juicy, perfectly toasted bun, toppings complement the beefiness of the meat. I always get the double cheese but I mistakenly ordered the wrong item yesterday. The very friendly & warm staff promptly made generous accommodations for me & made sure that I enjoyed my meal. Very grateful & glad I came here for the last meal in Montreal on this trip. Looking forward to returning again!
What I took:
- Cheeseburger
- Frite Sauce
- Chez Tousignant Root Beer
What I liked:
- The burger was phenomenal, wish I had taken the double
- Good frite sauce (old style fries similar to Julep, Belle Pro, etc)
- Good service, friendly people
What I didn't like:
- Price is a bit expensive for the burgers
- Root beer was meh
- More pickles please !!
Tout dans la publicité, du monde en quantité & pour le resto... Ouf.
Un hamburger, pardon cheeseburger à 7.50 $, frites à 3$, coke à 2 $ bref plus de 14 $ (sans pourboire) pour un cheeseburger ordi-ordi-ordinaire, pas assez cuit & sans goût. Des frites molles, graisseuses & le pire de tout déjà garni d'une quantité incroyable de sel.
Mon ami sandwich au poulet, sans accompagnement pour 10 $, sandwich mayo, salade iceberg.
SVP ne pas mettre les pieds dans ce resto, ce n'est que la renommé du proprio qui le fait marché. IL n'y a rien de bon, ni d'original dans ce qu'il offre & encore moins de généreux.
Il est dans la classe des Valentines... pas des bons resto de burger.
Mar 13, 2016
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Petit resto très prétentieux alla "Fast Food" plus que ordinaire... à prix excessifs. Stefano Faita devrait revoir ses standards de qualité vs prix vs service.
WOW ! Quelle mauvaise histoire cela a été. À lire...
- Leur hot dog à 5$ n'est qu'une vulgaire saucisse hot dog (que Tousignant affirme être fait à partir de paleron & de boeuf à 100% local). Okay. Mais après y avoir gouté, je juge que la proportion de leur saucisse doit être de 30% à partir de ceci... avec 70% de rebus à saucisse. Pas fort ! Mais c'est certainement un peu mieux que la saucisse Hygrade !
- Leur cheeseburger à 7,50$ est une honte pour la petitesse de sa boulette de viande & sa petite tranche de fromage Kraft. Si au moins il s'agissait d'une fraîche tranche de Cheddar plus épaisse. Mais la tomate & l'oignon sont coupés en tranches épaisses... avec beaucoup de laitue iceberg. Wow !
- Si vous aimez les frites molles & graisseuses, allez Chez Tousignant !
- Si vous commandez du poulet pour apportez, assurez-vous que votre cup de sauce BBQ ne soit pas seulement rempli à moitié... & que votre morceau de poulet soit complet.
Ne daignez pas vous plaindre suite à leur incompétence & ce, à moins d'être presque humilié de l'avoir fait par le Chef lui-même. Le service est nonchalant & hautain.
