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Montreal Pool Room

Montreal’s iconic destination for classic poutine and timeless diner-style burgers since 1912.

Downtown
4.4$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 10:30 am
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Montreal Pool Room serves as a definitive destination for authentic Quebecois comfort food characterized by high-calorie, grease-laden staples. The signature menu focuses on steamies featuring hot dogs topped with finely chopped cabbage, mustard, and onions. Patrons frequent this establishment specifically for its iconic poutine, which features squeaky cheese curds smothered in a rich, savory brown gravy over crispy fried potatoes. The kitchen also specializes in classic smash-style burgers cooked on a flat-top grill to ensure a crisp exterior and juicy center. With a layout centered on functional efficiency, the counter-service atmosphere facilitates rapid turnover for those seeking traditional fast-food options. Each plate reflects a commitment to time-honored preparation methods that define the local culinary landscape while providing consistent textures and bold, salt-forward flavors that satisfy cravings for hearty, no-frills, and calorie-dense meals.

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4.4240 ratings
5★
69%
4★
15%
3★
6%
2★
8%
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3%

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*as of 2026-08-15
4.4240 ratings
5★
69%
4★
15%
3★
6%
2★
8%
1★
3%
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Review Summary

Montreal Pool Room is widely regarded as a legendary Montreal institution, celebrated for its nostalgic atmosphere and authentic, no-frills comfort food. Visitors frequently praise the classic steamed hot dogs, often highlighting the perfectly soft buns, as well as the generous portions of fresh-cut fries and rich, flavorful poutine. While some patrons note that the menu is simple and the setting reflects a divey, old-school charm, the quick service and friendly staff consistently enhance the experience. It remains a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike, though guests should remember that the establishment operates on a cash-only basis.
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Sylvain
1.0

J'ai commandé 2 hot dog & 1 poutine avec un breuvage malheureusement les frites dans la poutine n'étaient pas cuite & 1 de mes hot dog la saucisse pas assez cuite le tout pour 22 dollars a part le pourboire 3 dollars. Des restaurant de fast food il y en a beaucoup à montreal & pour moi montreal pool room n'en fait plus partie

Aug 20, 2026
on Google
Thomas
3.0

Not the bestia place in Montereal. Only cash payment are allowed

Aug 15, 2026
on Google
Steve
5.0

Best 3am poutine & hot dog steamé in Montréal after a good night of drinking. Great staff, & delicious poutine!

Aug 14, 2026
on Google
Maryse
5.0

Oups!!! On a oublié de prendre la photo avant de manger 🤪

Aug 3, 2026
on Google
Alexandre
5.0

Restaurant conseillé par une vendeuse, première poutine canadienne de ma vie. Je ne regrette pas c'était excellent !

Jul 29, 2026
on Google
Stephane
4.0

Institution immortelle , les mêmes bons hot dogs & frites que dans le temps lorsqu ils étaient de l autre côté de la rue avec les tables de snookers, les hamburgers sont bons aussi car il y a beaucoup de viande , les meilleurs hot dogs à Montréal , demander le piment de Cayenne souvent caché en arrière du comptoir. Il faut payer comptant très important de le mentionner.

Jul 28, 2026
on Google
7
5.0

Bon petit restaurant style casse croûte rapide.

Jul 26, 2026
on Google
Liisa
2.0

I go to a lot of places, & write a lot of reviews, & I rarely give a bad review.

However, the Montreal Pool Room is going to get a bad review from me today July 18, 2026.

First of all the place is filthy. It really doesn't need to be that dirty. I know there are a lot of reasons for the uncleanliness, but other places in the neighborhood are clean so you can put a little effort into it.

The bathroom was truly revolting. With the men's washroom out of order everyone was going in the women's washroom & it was absolutely disgusting.

I'm uncertain if they were having an off day or if the quality of the food is always this way now, but the hot dogs were mediocre & the poutine was small & dry.

One thing that really bothers me when I eat in a restaurant is uneven portion size. When everyone orders the same thing the portions should be relatively the same size. When I am looking forward to eating a poutine (something I do not do very often) do not give me a super small portion when the person sitting next to me gets a very large portion. It is just not right.

Why was the guy taking the orders always on his phone? There is the time & place for scrolling your social media. Taking orders & serving people is not the time.

This was a Saturday night during the Just for Laughs festival, & the street was packed with people. So a red flag was that this place was almost empty.

Montreal Pool Room you really can do better.
You used to....

Jul 20, 2026
on Google
Insider
5.0

classic hot-dogs & greasy fries!

Jul 14, 2026
on Google
Michel
1.0

Tu paye en argent cash il touche les billets de banque il ne se lave pas les mains après il fait tes hot dog dégueulasse employés très mal propre

Jun 29, 2026
on Google
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