Restaurant Au Petit Poucet crafts authentic regional dishes that prioritize hearty ingredients and traditional preparation methods. The kitchen focuses on rustic comfort food by highlighting locally sourced components served within a functional and straightforward atmosphere. Every plate emphasizes generous portions designed to reflect the classic culinary heritage of the surrounding Quebec region. Guests encounter a menu built upon savory staples, including rich stews, seasoned potatoes, and fresh farm products that define the core cooking philosophy. The dining environment maintains a practical aesthetic that encourages a focused appreciation of the food quality and authentic flavors. This establishment functions as a dedicated culinary destination for individuals seeking substantial meals prepared with care and consistent attention to detail throughout every service period.
Restaurant Au Petit Poucet is widely celebrated as an iconic destination in the Laurentians, renowned for its authentic and generous Quebecois breakfast and lunch menu. Guests consistently praise the rustic log cabin atmosphere, the warm decor, and the exceptional hospitality provided by the friendly staff. While the restaurant does not accept reservations and often experiences long wait times, visitors highlight that the waiting area, featuring a cozy fireplace, complimentary coffee, and hot chocolate, makes the experience pleasant. The homemade offerings, such as the famous ham, smoked beans, preserves, and crusty bread, are frequently cited as highlights, providing a memorable dining experience that keeps patrons returning for years.
Absolutely delicious food, Sylvie the server was very nice & the pricing was great!
This is a year round sugar shack kind of restaurant & it did not disappoint!!! They make everything in house & you do not want to miss out on the homemade bread & strawberry jam, it was so good we brought some home with us.
The vibe is logcabin rustic & the food is Quebec...
We had eggs, bacon, maple ham (yummy), homemade bread with strawberry jam (even more yummy & HUGE) & homefry potatoes (super yummy). Overall everything was just a joy to discover & our server made it even more enjoyable.
This will be our go to place for breakfast in the area. Ask for Sylvie!
A beautiful place with a cozy & relaxing atmosphere. The staff were incredibly friendly & made us feel very welcome.
The food was decent, but I don't think it quite matched the price. That said, it's important to remember this is primarily a breakfast restaurant, so it's more about the experience & ambiance than gourmet dining.
I'd definitely come back again, especially in the winter-the atmosphere must be even more magical during the snowy season.
What a surprise! We taught we were going to eat in a family own little spot. Turns out it's a big & well organized - & run - institution. The place is very big & they offer traditional French Canadian style breakfast & lunch options. Don't expect avocado toast here, but enjoy variations of bacon & eggs breakfast, crepes & waffles or the sugar Shack experience.
Is the food good ? Absolutely! Feels & taste like everything is made in house & definitely has that homemade feel & taste.
The service is as good as the food : efficient, friendly & polite.
The only down side is that you can't reserve a table. But there is plenty of place to sit - by the fire! - & coffee available while you wait for your table.
Plates are a tiny bit expensive but the huge portions make up for it. & when everything is good & pleasant, we left feeling like it was worth the money & the wait.
We will come again
Jun 23, 2026
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Again, another iconic Montreal/up north restaurant that's been around for decades with a rich local French Canadian history.
This place burned down at least once in aware of & was rebuilt & then towards the end of covid they also renovated & I think expanded as well.
The atmosphere is a cozy Canadians country house feel, & waiting for a table is awesome as the have unlimited coffee & hot chocolate & a big open hearth fire pit & Adirondack seating.
Once inside it's just as lovely & window seating gives views of the Laurention mountains as well - beautiful in the winter & fall.
The specialy for lunch & dinner is the infamous home made porc sandwiches & that amazing porc & beans with maple syrup & fresh crusty bread. Add a soup & you have a meal just a soup & beans or soup & sandwich.
Fries are nothing to speak about as they are standard frozen French fries.
This place has an exception breakfast & brunch menue that includes options of mounds of bacon, homemade preserves, homemade crusty bread, homemade beans (mentioned above), & the house specialty would be'Ogre' at a bit over $15.00 Canadian plus tax & tip. This is an excellent place to go as an'Après ski' & you will often see people in their snow gear where stranger often share their experiences amongst each other as it's a very friendly environment. All credit cards accepted & super kid friendly with a kids menue too. If you're going on a weekend for breakfast or brunch, an institution for this meal, go very very early as they are likely going to have a line. They don't take reservations unless it's a large group I think but do check yourself. I've lived this place since childhood & it's always a treat to eat there & enjoy the amazing environment as well as a lovely drive up north if specifically coming from Montreal.
The super famous authentic sugar shack breakfast & brunch. Perfect for tourists.
Weekend lunchtime can have hour-long waits, but the bonfire & free coffee make for a great atmosphere where you can relax & enjoy the wait.
The service, ambiance, &, of course, the delicious food make it well worth the trip.
However, it's best to go when you have plenty of time.
Amazing breakfast spot! Friendly service, cozy atmosphere, & delicious food. Everything was fresh & flavorful, & the coffee was excellent. A must-try if you're in Quebec!
Really enjoy Au Petit Poucet for breakfast. Was looking for something different than the usual spots in Montreal & decided to try this restaurant on the recommendation of a friend. Everything was delicious from beginning to end! We both took the Ogre dish which came with eggs, sautéed potatoes, bacon, ham, beans with ham & pain ménage. Portions were generous & left the restaurant extremely satisfied!
I really enjoyed my breakfast there. I went early to get a spot & avoid waiting in line. The food was delicious. I got the benedictine with maple ham, it was yummy. The potatoes were super tasty too. They have fresh orange juice that I totally recommend. The vibe is one of the warmest places I've been to in Québec. There's also a big parking lot out front. It seems like on weekends the wait for a table is about 2 hours, so come early. No reservations.
