Décarie Hot Dog est décrit comme une véritable institution de Montréal, un lieu nostalgique où hot dogs vapeur, frites et poutine, servis dans une atmosphère simple et conviviale, font le bonheur de nombreuses visites. Les avis mettent en avant des portions généreuses et des saveurs fortes et réconfortantes qui rappellent l'enfance, mais signalent aussi des baisses de qualité récemment: poutines manquant de sauce et de croquant, hot dogs parfois froids ou mal garnis, et un service qui peut sembler peu enthousiaste. Le tout est aussi accompagné de critiques sur le fait que le restaurant soit uniquement en espèces et que l'expérience varie selon l'instant, certains disant que c'était meilleur autrefois et d'autres garantissant que certaines commandes restent solides. Malgré ces aléas, le lieu demeure une référence pour les amateurs de poutine et de hot dogs à Montréal, un endroit où l'on peut encore trouver une version authentique et abordable du plat phare du quartier, et où la tradition et l'accueil chaleureux des employés sont régulièrement salués.
Was better in my college years nothing really change exept they take interact now my last visit they serve me cold hot dogs & the poutine sauce still taske the same in 1999 i will go again. **update i when again & the serve me well & hot meal thanks**
I used to absolutely love Decarie Hot Dog. It was one of those go to spots I'd recommend without hesitation, especially for a classic poutine & hot dog. Unfortunately, over time, the quality has really started to drop, & my most recent visit was genuinely disappointing.
I ordered a poutine, & right away it was clear something was off. There simply wasn't enough sauce, which made the fries incredibly dry honestly, it was almost shocking. A good poutine should be rich, saucy, & comforting, but this one missed the mark completely. The fries themselves weren't great either; they lacked the crispness & freshness I used to expect from this place.
The hot dog was another letdown. It barely had the condiments I specifically asked for, which took away from the overall experience. When you order something so simple, the basics really matter, & unfortunately, those details were overlooked.
What makes this experience especially sad is that Decarie Hot Dog is such an iconic spot. It's the kind of place that holds a lot of nostalgia for many people, myself included. Seeing the quality drop this much is disappointing, because it used to be so consistently good.
I really hope this was just an off day & not the new normal. I'd love to see this place return to the level it once had, because it truly deserves its reputation. Right now, though, the experience didn't live up to what it used to be.
Not a restaurant but an institution with history. Poutine is delicious with hearty fries, smooth gravy, & chewy cheese curds. Best of all, it's not just a salty sloppy mess like many others.
Even though I quite enjoyed the flavours of the fries, I feel like it was lacking a bit of crunch to them. The hot dog was a bit disappointing in size for around 2.50$ but it ended up being pretty good. I had it all dressed & I really enjoyed the overall flavour profile of it. The poutine was also quite interesting in flavours, it varied from the usual plain brown sauce which was enjoyable. The portion was pretty hefty for around 10$ they charge for it. The service was pretty unenthusiastic. Everyone seemed to be a bit grumpy & unhappy when I walked into the restaurant. The counter waitress even gave out a sigh before serving me. However, they were working quite efficiently. By the time I had paid for the food, the order was already almost completed. The last thing that bothered me during my visit was that their card machine was down. There were so many more items I wanted to try out but I couldn't because I only had a limited amount of cash on me.
Only cash, the poutine tasted like water... absolutely no flavor, it was a pain to finish it.... I went at 11pm so be careful maybe it was only the person working
UPADTE: I bought a frozen poutine for 3.99 at Provigo & it was better
UPDATE 2 YEARS LATER: Poutinr still taste really bad, hotdogs are good tho.
Just another greasy spoon from an antiquated era. Workers are soulless & apathetic for the most part, one guy was okay. Food was meh, hot dogs & fries are definitely the move. Don't do yourself the disservice of getting the poutine, the gravy's just used engine oil & the cheese curds are not authentic. Oh, speaking of antiquated, they only take cash in an area of no banks & sketchy atms with exorbitant fees. This place is definitely a drunk eats place ONLY!
Still my go to'casse croute' but something is not right with the poutine. I feel like they changed the way they made it a few years ago. Not as strong of a taste. Not as iconic as it was & I ain't the only one to say so. Everyone that I know who's had it in the past year say the same thing. Please go back to the old sauce!
Very disappointed I've been in Alberta for the last 25y & talk about this place as the best place in Montreal, boy I went back today for the first time since I got back & I have to say I hope no one come here because I said what I said about this place , where do I start the cook look like he wanted to be anywhere but here the poutine use to be So so good now there this taste of over powering spice it's not good plus I got the skin on top of the gravy pot there hot dog is a hot dog pretty hard to screw up the fries we very soft , very sorry for anyone who gose there because I remember the old man from back then & how the fries & poutine were the best .... not anymore by the way there a McDonald's just down the street .
This spot is goated as one of the OG greats. It has been around forever with a consistent flavour & atmosphere for as long as I can remember. This place may not look fancy, but the food is fantastic. Something about their poutine sauce you just cant find anywhere else.
It is cash only, they have an atm. There is parking around but sometimes it is paid, unless you get lucky. My trick is to park at the shopping plaza on the main road & walk over. You can sit down & eat if your solo, but I recommend take out & go sit somewhere outside & enjoy since it is busy & can get crowded. Not the most accessible space, so remember that. But totally worth visiting!
The food is always great, fresh & made right in front of you for a reasonable price.
They also feed a lot of the houseless & I think that is also so telling of how the resto has evolved to meet the needs of its demographic.
Fantastic spot! Make sure you go try.
