Paulo et Suzanne operates as a quintessential roadside diner that serves as a cornerstone for traditional Quebecois comfort food. The menu centers on expertly prepared poutine, featuring thick-cut fries topped with squeaky fresh cheese curds and a rich, savory brown gravy. The kitchen focuses on hearty portions of classic diner staples, including expansive griddle-cooked plates and loaded handheld items designed for rapid service. The dining environment maintains a utilitarian aesthetic that prioritizes functional efficiency and quick access to standard grill fare. This establishment focuses on consistency and the preparation of high-volume snacks using time-tested recipes that emphasize texture and salt profiles. Every dish reflects an adherence to local culinary traditions, providing a straightforward approach to essential fried foods and heavy caloric offerings that satisfy specific dietary cravings without unnecessary culinary embellishment.
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Paulo et Suzanne is widely celebrated as a beloved Montreal staple, cherished for its cozy, nostalgic diner atmosphere and consistently generous portions of comfort food. Many visitors highlight the poutine as some of the best in the city, praising the fresh, squeaky cheese curds and rich gravy, alongside a variety of delicious, high-quality burgers and classic snacks. The staff is frequently described as friendly and welcoming, contributing to the vibrant, neighborhood-focused vibe that keeps loyal customers returning for years. While the establishment is popular for its round-the-clock service, guests are encouraged to come prepared with cash, as card payments are not accepted on-site.
Première fois ici, en 30 ans à Montréal je ne m'explique pas pourquoi je ne suis jamais venu autre que j'ai jamais habité proche, mais wow, probablement une des meilleures poutines sur l'ile de Montreal, à mon goût personnel c'est facilement dans le top 5. Service impeccable, temps d'attente un peu long, mais la serveuse était débordée & son attitude générale faisait en sorte qu'on sentait pas la pression & qu'on était sa priorité, bref une pro. La poutine était parfaite, c'est clair qu'on va revenir.
I, for some stupid reason, decided to walk all the way from Old Montreal to here instead of smarter choices like taking transit, to try what I had heard was some of the best poutine you can get in the city.
Maybe this is because I am already from Canada, & have had plenty of poutine elsewhere, but dare I say.. it was just very normal poutine. Not very memorable. It tasted fine, but nothing much to say besides that.
Besides that, portion size was great for the price + The cheese curds were the best part. Super squeaky!
Casse croûte de quartier vieillissante mais employés très courtois. J'aime faire le détour pour leur poutine. Qualité parfois inégale (parfois le goût est top notch mais parfois c'est trop salé). Beaucoup de variété de poutine & de hot-dog qui sont très intéressants.
This place is the best junk food restaurant in Montréal by far. The kitchen is clean, the food is always delicious, the employees are kind. They use real poutine cheese, which is unfortunately not always a given!
As for their poutine, it really disappointed me. There wasn't much sauce or cheese, & I only found one onion rings. All things considered, I honestly should have ordered a large order of fries.
When we get a craving for diner food this hits the spot perfectly. We had Italian poutine(the best one, could drink their sauce), grilled cheese deluxe poulet extrême & a breakfast club sandwich.
When you enter, be ready to pay with cash only because they have an ATM inside & it takes a 5% fee from the money you get out so be prepared.
The place is really small & has this 80s dinner vibe to it that keeps it cozy. It takes a while to receive your order, however small or big it is.
The poutine with popcorn chicken & piri piri sauce was not as satisfying as I thought I read in the comments since they skimmed on the piri piri sauce. The fries were soggy, though the cheese, the chicken popcorn & the brown sauce were very good.
It is not worth the price because paying for a normal poutine with some popcorn chicken & a dab of piri piri sauce isn't worth 20$. It's better to go somewhere else, like to Laval to a place called Poulet Sevan where they have lots of chicken meals & you can get a poutine with chicken popcorn on top for less & worth every bite.
