Overall, Poutine Centrale offers a wide variety of poutines with generous portions and flavorful sauces, and the fries stay crisp while the toppings stay tasty. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere is lively and local, and many visits highlight quick service and good value for money, making it a reliable spot for a quick bite near the botanical garden or for a family outing.
Saw this place on tik tok & it didn't disappoint. Loved the vibe this place had & my daughter who is very picky with poutine loved the one here. Highly recommend
Excellent endroit & atmosphère animée ! Nous avons partagé un grand bol de poutine garnie de fromage, d'oignons sautés, de poivrons rouges. Authentique poutine de Montréal ! This place was worth the visit.
Very pleasant & the food is very good I recommend the classic (poutine centrale) but all toppings go well with it. I haven't tasted a single one that wasn't a good combination; which is often the main problem in non classic poutines.
I feel bad rating a 2 because the guy was nice. He explained the limited menu right when we walked in, & the service was good. Genuinely - the poutine just wasn't great. The cheese was squeaky, but I felt there was no flavor to the gravy, & the fries tasted like old fair fries. It was also only two guys working, we got a dirty fork, & a glance into the kitchen area sent me spiraling because I'm a bit high maintenance with cleanliness & it just wasn't up to my standard. There were no glaring red flags, but I still was fighting back a panic attack over a freaking bowl of poutine! The tables aren't comfortable. They're a bit odd & don't work for young kids. The playlist was good, though. 90s vibe. Wouldn't return, personally but hope they can improve if this is their dream!
Jul 29, 2025
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This place is wonderful if all you want is poutine. We tried their shredded pork version & shared a large portion. It was delicious & such a huge a portion that even as hungry as we were we couldn't finish it. The staff is friendly & very helpful. A great place to get your poutine fix.
We visited as a family of 4 on a weekday around 5:00 & were able to order right away. The food was made fresh so it took about 10-15 minutes for it to be ready but it was so worth it. We're not from an area where poutine can be found but while visiting Montreal we've been having fun trying all types of poutine. This place had one of the best so far. We ordered a kids meal, the MTL, & the bacon poutine. We drove over after visiting the gardens & insectarium & were able to park right out front which was perfect because we were tired from walking all day. I'd highly recommend this place if you're in the area & want so unique poutine.
Fun little spot with tasty food at a good price, within easy walking distance of the Botanical Gardens. The classic poutine had a rich gravy & they were VERY generous with the cheese curds, which is always a plus. Nice fresh coleslaw with a tangy dressing, & a wide selection of premium soft drinks made it easy to round out the meal.
Staff is very friendly & were patient with an anglophone like myself; counter service was prompt, with food being brought out to the table. Restaurant is busy with takeout service, but the space is well appointed so you can relax with your food without feeling rushed. Atmosphere is hip without trying too hard, it definitely has that unique Montréal vibe!
