Montreal Pool Room s'impose comme une destination incontournable pour la cuisine réconfortante québécoise caractérisée par des classiques riches et généreux. Le menu met en vedette des steamies garnis de chou finement haché, de moutarde et d'oignons. La clientèle privilégie cet établissement pour sa poutine emblématique, composée de fromage en grains frais et d'une sauce brune onctueuse nappant des frites croustillantes. La cuisine se spécialise également dans les burgers de style smash cuits sur une plaque chauffante pour obtenir une texture croustillante et une chair juteuse. L'aménagement axé sur une efficacité fonctionnelle favorise un service rapide pour ceux qui recherchent des options traditionnelles de restauration rapide. Chaque plat témoigne d'un engagement envers des méthodes de préparation éprouvées qui définissent le paysage culinaire local tout en offrant des saveurs marquées et une expérience authentique centrée sur la satiété.
Montreal Pool Room est largement considérée comme une institution montréalaise légendaire, célèbre pour son atmosphère nostalgique et ses plats réconfortants authentiques sans prétention. Les visiteurs louent fréquemment les classiques hot-dogs steamés, en soulignant souvent la texture parfaite des pains, ainsi que les portions généreuses de frites fraîchement coupées et la poutine riche et savoureuse. Bien que certains clients notent que le menu est simple et que le décor reflète un charme vintage et rustique, le service rapide et le personnel accueillant enrichissent constamment l'expérience. L'endroit demeure une destination incontournable tant pour les locaux que pour les touristes, bien que les clients doivent se rappeler que l'établissement fonctionne uniquement en argent comptant.
Poutine aux saucisses hot Dogs,sauce brune, bien bonne mais sans plus. Le service est rapide malgré l'achalandage, only cash malheureusement, on y va pour la renommée , l'historique,ouvert depuis 1921. Ce n'est plus comme a l'ancienne adresse avec des grosse frites maison mais reste un incontournable à visiter de la restauration de MTL. 3.6⭐
Stopped in for some quality poutine & it didn't disappoint in that regard. The ambiance is definitely old-school - as unfancy as it gets on a decidedly unfancy block. Cash only. Probably jumps later in the evening after drinking time, but during the afternoon felt a bit depressing.
This old school joint has been a Montreal institution since 1912. After getting no sleep trying to make a 7 AM flight & siteseeing all day I was starving. The first thing I ate in Montreal was their delicious poutine. Maybe it was because I was tired & starving but that was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Perfectly cooked fries over savory brown gravy topped with squeaky cheese, it was heavenly. I wish I could say the same about the hot dogs. Everything else was good except the dog itself. They tasted like Oscar Meyer dogs frankly so I would avoid them. Service was quick & there's ample seating. This is a cash only establishment so hit up the ATM before you come.
Honestly the steamy's are so good & the burgers are great! Everything is priced great & if you are looking for some yummy comfort food this is a great spot! BRING CASH!
Tried the poutine at Montréal Pool Room & we were blown away by how packed with flavor the gravy was rich, savory, & loaded with sweet onion notes. Simple food done extremely well. The atmosphere is divey but full of charm & character. Cash only, but there's an ATM inside, which makes it easy. A classic spot that's absolutely worth a stop.
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.
I was walking along Boulevard Saint-Laurent when I spotted Montreal Pool Room. As a fan of old-school restaurants, the place immediately drew me in. I ordered the trio: two classic hot dogs, fries, & a canned drink. The quality was solid-nothing fancy-with tasty fries in particular. The atmosphere was quiet & pleasant. Note: they're cash-only.
