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Décarie Hot Dog
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Décarie Hot Dog

Ville Saint-Laurent
4.3$
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Décarie Hot Dog Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Décarie Hot Dog

Food
Service
on Google4.3 (1600+)
*as of 2026-02-15
5★
66%
4★
12%
3★
8%
2★
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Review Summary

Décarie Hot Dog comes across in reviews as a Montreal institution with a nostalgic, old school vibe, where steamies, hearty poutines, and classic hot dogs draw locals and visitors alike. The consensus highlights the fries, smooth gravy, and chewy cheese curds as strong points and the place as a reliable, affordable stop that often feels like a piece of city history. Some visits are described as excellent with consistently tasty food and friendly service, while others lament changes to the gravy or poutine that mute the bold flavor and note steamies that are not always piping hot. The cash only policy and occasional busy, chaotic atmosphere are mentioned as part of the character, and several reviews point out the welcoming staff and a sense of community, including generosity toward the houseless. A few comments call out inconsistent service, down card machines, or a heavy spice profile in the sauce, but the overall vibe remains one of nostalgia, reliability, and a go-to spot for hot dogs, fries, and poutine that evokes memories of childhood and late night cravings in Montreal.
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Greats food very friendly

Feb 1, 2026
on Google

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**

Jan 31, 2026
on Google

An underrated gem in the city.

Jan 31, 2026
on Google

No services. Poutine sauce, too liquid & without taste. Servers pitch your meal on the table. There have ton of other place better.

Jan 26, 2026
on Google

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.

Jan 24, 2026
on Google

Les burgers valent toujours le détour !

Jan 22, 2026
on Google
2.0

Been eating here all my life, the last at least 4 times the inside of my steamy has been cold & the gravy is so garlicy I had to Google today & the answer was that they changed it 2 years ago. BUT WHY!!!! It was perfect & now just disapointing.
I'll likely not order again. Steamies are supposed be STEAMY, not ice cold in the middle. It's a horrible contrast to the warm soft buns. Sorry not sorry. It needed to be said.
If you can see my notes, also 45 orders! That was my last sadly

Jan 19, 2026
on Google
5.0

20 year & counting eating Poutine here & still taste the same!
Best poutine in MONTREAL hands down.

Jan 9, 2026
on Google
1.0

Staff is very rude & arrogant. You make mediocre hot dogs, please get off your high horse.

Jan 7, 2026
on Google
5.0

Best original poutine in the world. Best gravy, best cheese, best fries. Enough said

Jan 3, 2026
on Google

A classic stop to be made in St-Laurent.
Unfortunately, not many snack bars left in Montréal !

Jan 2, 2026
on Google

Friendly staff , great fast food!

Dec 8, 2025
on Google

A essaye

Nov 17, 2025
on Google
5.0

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.

Nov 8, 2025
on Google

It's the classic Decarue hot dog that I've loved all the way since I was a kid. Still cash only & the steamés are The classic luster perfection. Get them all dressed as they have to be made, get some fries & you've got nostalgic perfection. Every time I'm in Montreal, I make it a point to stop by there. Even if it's way out of the way & I have to fight through the expressway. Still worth it.

Nov 4, 2025
on Google
5.0

Toujours le même bon hot dog steame avec sa frites ! Miam

Nov 1, 2025
on Google
5.0

The restaurant owners are very nice, sweet people, the restaurant is very authentic, one of the oldest on the street, everything looks very cool. & yes, it's very tasty!

Oct 22, 2025
on Google

Really good food, would highly recommend.

Oct 7, 2025
on Google
4.0

Bonne frite maison, hot-dog, hamburger depuis plus de 50 ans que je le connais. Juste dommage que leurs enfants qui poursuit la tradition ont fait disparaître leur fameux Fish & Chip. Mais il est toujours sur leur mur & ne voulais pas me dire comment il le faisait! Hihihi.

Oct 4, 2025
on Google

La poutine goûtait seulement le poivre noi

Sep 27, 2025
on Google