Overall, reviews describe Frite Alors! as a casual, spacious spot with a local, relaxed vibe and solid seating options where poutine, smash burgers, burgers, and sides are the main draw. Poutine is consistently praised, with generous toppings and flavorful cheese, and several versions including Montréalaise style are mentioned; the fries are generally crispy, and portions are described as satisfying though a few comments note small portions for certain poutines. The smash burgers are a standout, and the menu is seen as reliable with reasonable prices, a good beer and cider selection, and quick or friendly service in many visits. Attentive and professional staff appear in most reviews, though a few mention slower service or longer wait times, particularly during busy periods or for takeout. The atmosphere ranges from calm midafternoon visits to lively evenings with a pedestrian street setting and outdoor seating, and the place is described as a good option for a Montreal style casual meal that patrons would return for when in the area.
Took the kids here on a Saturday afternoon a couple of weeks ago & honestly it was one of those rare spots where everyone at the table was happy. The poutine was the real deal, thick gravy & squeaky curds, exactly what you want after a morning of running around the city. Staff were super friendly & patient with my two little ones who kept changing their minds about dipping sauces. We were in & out in under an hour without feeling rushed, which is basically the dream when you have kids in tow.
The space is quite spacious with plenty of seating. It wasn't too loud, & the place has a very local, laid back feel. I went in the early afternoon on a weekday, so it wasn't busy at all. It felt calm, quiet, & comfortable.
The menu includes poutine, smash burgers, burgers, & a few side dishes. I ordered the sausage poutine. It was really good & came with a generous amount of sausage. The food arrived quickly, about 5 minutes after ordering.
There was one male server working the floor. He was friendly, attentive, & very efficient. He moved constantly, stayed flexible, & paid attention to every table. Very professional overall.
Definitely worth trying. I would come back if I am in the area again.
We visited from Alberta, wanted delicious poutine while in Montreal, & were not disappointed with our experience. In fact, my friend who had not yet experienced a poutine which she enjoyed, really enjoyed it! I was delighted that she finally could understand my enjoyment of poutine. Both the poutine & the side salad that we shared were delicious! Would highly recommend this place!
The cheese they put on the poutine is fantastic, but unfortunately there just wasn't enough of it. If you get any poutine other than the one that comes with double the cheese, I'd ask for extra cheese (can't remember if that's an option when you order online though). The fries are ok, not quite as good as the cheese but not terrible either. The gravy though is where things took a turn for the worst. It just wasn't that good in my opinion. Mine also had the pulled pork on it, which was fine & a decent serving.
If they can fix the gravy & add extra cheese it would push their poutines to 5 star.
Service was fine, but this is a takeout order placed online. There was an issue with the order not being ready when I came to pick it up, even though we were late to pick it up due to traffic. They claimed there was some issue with the tickets not printing, & thankfully I didn't have to wait very long (about 10 min). Not sure if that's a common occurrence or just a one off.
This establishment came highly recommended from a friend who has lived in Montreal for 8 years, with a few locations around the island, we were told to patronize the St-Denis location because it has seating & is very kid friendly. The children's menu includes a poutine option for double cheese curds called LA Skouik-Skouik, I strongly recommend asking your child to pronounce it fully if you're not a native Quebecian.
The Frites are double-fried Belgian style in beef tallow, which is my favorite way to cook potatoes in general. The 100% Canadian beef burgers are also fantastic.
Strongly recommend this location if you're visiting or if you want some of the best poutine in the area (sample size=3).
My go to for some of the best smash burger in town, easy, fast & cheap, good beer to match it with. Fries & poutine were really tasty & crispy. Wasn't busy when we went but service was fast & efficient. All in all an easy place if you're craving a burger & some fries.
Stopped here during a visit to the city on a very quiet Saturday evening. We were the only people in the restaurant ... Then, my burger arrived fairly cold but my friend's poutine seemed okay.
Nov 22, 2024
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It took about a good 10 minutes before someone came to take our order, & there were only 3 other customers in the restaurant. Afterward, it was almost 20 minutes to get our order because, apparently, the machine did not spit out our order. The smash burger with bacon was really greasing. The fries were crispy, & the Frites, Alors sauce was spicy. I was curious about this restaurant, & I'm no longer curious. I'm not sure I'll come back.
Fries were cold, gravy was lukewarm, so the curds didn't even soften. Very disappointing. The lemonade cocktail was okay, the redeeming factor was the service.
Absolutely loved my visit to Frite Alors! The poutine was the perfect blend of crispy fries, rich gravy, & cheese curds-comfort food at its finest. The la baguette marquez sandwich was equally impressive, with fresh ingredients & an incredible crunch. Our server Marlon was exceptional, providing attentive & friendly service that made our experience even better. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving delicious food & great service! 5 stars all the way!
Tourist trap - avoid at all costs!!! A $60 dollar meal netted us: 1. A small poutine with a spicy sauce & the smallest curds you've ever seen. 2. A smash burger that was tiny & a weird tasting sauce. 3. Three tiny chicken nuggets & some fries. Value for money was so atrocious both in portion sizes & taste that I feel no self-respecting Quebecer would eat here. As a tourist I fell for it but you don't have to!!
Aug 17, 2024
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Delicious fries & dips, highly highly recommend going here if you are in Montreal & on the hunt for European style fries & mayo dips. It is very busy so service is a bit limited but a very enjoyable experience otherwise. Recommend their boreale beer which is on tap as well.
