Montreal Pool Room
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Montreal Pool Room
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5.0
So when I came to visit Montreal from Alberta, this was the place I was told to come & have steamer & poutine. Best experience ever. Yes I know it's a hotdog & french fries with gravy & cheese but holy man do they ever do a great job & the atmosphere hashistory? It's a great little stop for a quick bite to eat. Thank you for my amazing Montreal poutine experience.
Jan 11, 2026
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5.0
Me & wife had two steamies & poutine. Excellent food & service. Merci
Jan 7, 2026
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5.0
Best 3am poutine & hot dog steamé in Montréal after a good night of drinking. Great staff, & delicious poutine!
Dec 9, 2025
on Google
4.0
Poutine - really good. perfect on the curds & gravy (has a bit of kick which I liked) but fries are bigger than what I would like. Much better than what I've had so def recommend.
Steamies were disappointing - dogs were small & toppings lacked flavour.
Lacks atmosphere - very bland & not clean. Quick in & out.
Nov 14, 2025
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4.0
Montreal Pool Room - NOV 2025 EDITION
Growing up in the Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie neighborhood, there was a little restaurant that made the best steamed hot dog I've ever had. It was a taste that stayed with me long after I moved out west. On a few return visits to Montreal, I've driven by the old neighborhood, but that spot is gone now. The sign is still up, though I'm not convinced it's the same restaurant of my youth.
A couple of years ago, while visiting with my brother, I finally made it to the Montreal Pool Room-& this place has absolutely nailed that classic steamed hot dog. Both the bun & the dog are steamed to perfection. The hot dog itself isn't big or overly flavorful, but that's exactly the point-it's the steaming, the simple mustard & relish, & what I once thought was shredded onion & lettuce (after years of trying to recreate it myself). Turns out, it's coleslaw-& they don't skimp on it.
Prices are still fair, & it's cash only. The fries & poutine are okay here, but today it was all about the hot dogs-one for me & one for my daughter. She agreed it was one of the best she's ever had. We'd already eaten earlier in Chinatown, but didn't even finish that meal because I knew this was the one I really wanted.
A true Montreal institution. If you're in town, you've got to try it.
SEPTEMBER 2023
What can I say other than it is a must visit when in the area, & there are so many great stops to eat at in Montreal.
This greasy spoon does delight, I had the steamed dog w/onions, poutine & a pop.
The dog was good but my brothers looked better (toasted), it was my brother who insisted we come. I chose steamed because that's how I grew up ordering, from the old La Scala on Papineau (circa 1976).
I also had the standard poutine & it did not disappoint. I inhaled it & to my surprise, I was not clutching my chest for the next four hours! Good ingredients.
If you do not go to Schwartz's, come here, there is no pool table, eat standing & you can then truly say that you visited a Montreal institution.
Nov 2, 2025
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5.0
Best Hot Dog in town. homemade poutine sauce. But the place is really for hot dog. area is dangerous.
Oct 31, 2025
on Google
2.0
Kind of overrated-didn't really feel like authentic poutine. The taste was average.
PS : Cash only
Oct 2, 2025
on Google
5.0
Amazing institution with incredible poutine- get the large size & share it. Big dudes with big food energy. CASH ONLY!!
Aug 23, 2025
on Google
5.0
Greasy spoon poutine that fills my stomach & makes me smile. Will visit again.
Aug 8, 2025
on Google
5.0
The best poutine in Canada & the people working there are the sweetest!! Highly recommend!!!
Jun 9, 2025
on Google
5.0
Legit poutine! That hot gravy made it so delicious. It's a hole in the wall & that's what makes it worth visiting
Apr 22, 2025
on Google
5.0
Great fast service.
Prices were unbeatable.
Food was so dam good.
Full load dogs are delish & the poutine is killer good.
Place was clean & staff was friendly.
Neighborhood was a bit gritty but made for a better wander to the place.
Mar 21, 2025
on Google
5.0
Hands down best poutine I've ever had. So good we had to get a second in less than 24 hours.
Dec 22, 2024
on Google
5.0
Endroit figé dans le temps! Même décor qui rappelle les cafétérias d'hôpital. Un long babillard de photos de visiteurs connus, de cartes de visite jaunies. Un mur défraîchi, mais propre. Un vrai décor de travailleur affamé qui se fout du reste! Dès que je passe le quartier chinois sur St-Laurent, l'envie irrésistible d'y arrêter me gagne. J'ai besoin d'une poutine authentique & d'un hot-dog vapeur. Leur savoir-faire se situe à un autre niveau & inégalé à Montréal. Les vétérans derrière le comptoir sont sympatiques & d'une efficacité remarquable. Quelques dollars suffisent pour me rassasier & poursuivre ma route !
Nov 12, 2024
on Google
5.0
Awesome counter restaurant for delicious, authentic steamies (hotdogs), poutine, fries, etc., in a historic restaurant, in a historic part of town. Highly recommended for tourists & locals alike.
Nov 3, 2024
on Google