Patati Patata is described as a tiny, cozy spot that serves standout poutine and comforting burgers at a great value, with a vibe that can be both intimate and buzzing. The poutine is frequently praised as among the best in Montreal, with squeaky cheese curds, crisp fries, and a gravy that many find perfectly balanced. Portions are noted as generous at times and more modest at others, but the overall impression is food that is simple, delicious, and reliably satisfying. Service is consistently described as friendly and fast, and takeout is a popular option for late night cravings. The small space and limited seating can make it busy and a bit chaotic, so many choose to take food to go or eat at the counter. Some reviews mention long waits during peak hours, and one account references a troubling incident about discriminatory remarks that affected the experience. Overall, Patati Patata stands out as a Montreal staple for late night poutine and casual bites, offering a distinctive hole in the wall charm, a loyal following, and flavors that keep people coming back.
I understand that it's a tight space & you want people to move along but we received quite the attitude when taking quite literally 5 seconds to leave after ordering takeout
Exactly what you want for a late night spot. Right next to Bar Big in Japan, & their poutine will scratch the itch. Generous with their curds topped with a perfectly shiny gravy.
Jan 1, 2026
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Cozy spot in the Mont-Royal Area. They have a few tables, but mostly a take-out spot. Poutine is delicious; their gravy is flavourful, fries are thin cut, & their cheese is squeaky. Depending on the hour it can get really busy, but staff are friendly!
LA MEILLEURE POUTINE. cheese squeak so loud i couldn't stop laughing. fries kept their crunch despite being doused in delicious gravy. god bless u patati patata
Finally tried Patati Patata after all these years on a busy Friday evening. It's next door to Bar Big in Japan. We lucked out & were able to grab seats at the counter. The inside is small with 12 seats. Workers were friendly & refilled waters.
- Blonde ($7.00 pint)
- Poutine classique ($11.00) - shareable between two. Decent but needed more gravy
- Filets de sole panés ($15.00) - fish was tender. Fries were serviceable, salad was bland
- Burger boeuf ($5.00) - bacon ($1.00) & cheese ($1.00). Basically a slider. Beef was salty
Amazing poutine! They are very generous with the cheese & gravy & use fresh fries each time. The gravy is also vegetarian & they have a vegan tofu option which is great for my family members with dietary restrictions!!
Sep 3, 2025
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Out of all the places I ate in Montreal, this was my FAVOURITE poutine. Squeaky curds, with perfect ratios of cheese to gravy to fries. The portion was generous, you get so much for what you pay. I was more than satisfied after eating here.
Service was super friendly & nice. I love the old school interior & being able to see the food made right in front of me. This location in particular is a MUST for poutine.
I thought the burgers & sandwiches are truly enjoyable. The poutine is also good, though the gravy is quite different. It is much thinner & lighter on pepper than usual.
Patatine (poutine) is soooo good! It could be the best in Montreal. The raw veggie toppings make each bite of fries, gravy, & cheese taste that much better! I found myself craving for more.
My favorite spot in the city! The olive-based gravy, thin & slightly crunchy fries, & squeaky cheese curds make every bite a delight. I do wish they offered more portion sizes-sometimes I want just a bit more than the standard but not quite double! Nevertheless, the food, service, & portions live up to the hype!
Oct 12, 2024
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cozy place with straightforward, delicious poutine. have a tofu poutine for the lactose intolerants, but the cheese curds are perfect & the gravy is scrumptious
Hands down one of my favourite poutines, I make sure to stop by here at least once anytime I'm in town. Excellent ratios, flavours, & portions, their poutine hits every mark for me. They use thinner, shoestring like fries which is not so traditional but a welcome addition as they help to get every bite coated in more gravy! They also offer a wide selection of small sandwiches & burgers, all of which are very reasonably priced & from what I've tried so far, delicious! Service is friendly & the small diner vibe is welcoming & cozy. Highly, highly recommend!
Why bother writing a review on such a ubiquitously renowned Montreal staple? Because the amount of love I have for this place, its people & most importantly its food is such that it should be shouted from the rooftops. But I haven't, so I felt like the next best thing is this lousy Google Review. To those who have never laid lips on the most compelling poutine in the whole wide world (in my opinion), stop what you're doing, put your shoes on, walk, run, drive, fly, swim or take a kayak straight to the pinacle of what is humanely possible to achieve as a result of assembling fries, cheese & gravy on a plate. To those working there: keep up the high spirit guys, your food makes people happy. I'm certainly happy just thinking about it. See you soon.
Jun 10, 2024
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In Montreal's heart, where flavors chime, Patati Patata, simply sublime. Golden fries, curds so bright, Gravy rich, pure delight. Locals whisper, spread the cheer, Patati Patata, best poutine here. Warmth & laughter, night & day, Poutine bliss in every way.
Food was good. Not amazing. Seating area was very cramped inside but we were able to get a seat right away. Got a cheeseburger & poutine. Lots of cheese curds & gravy. My son polished his plate. Overall a good experience
Saw them running tap water into a bucket of their gravy to mix it. That was pretty unsettling. Also, the container of cheese curds sit outside in a warm environment for what looks like hours.
