Founded in 1945, the restaurant Au Petit Poucet will introduce you to Quebec flavors through a typically Quebec menu.
A rustic and comforting decor, where you will feel like you are at the chalet. The huge central fireplace will ensure a warm atmosphere throughout your meal. Everything is there to give you a unique culinary experience!
We are located in Val-David, a charming village in the heart of the magnificent Laurentides region. You will also find a wide range of recreational and cultural activities nearby, which will certainly make you appreciate the region.
Au Petit Poucet is described as a warm, rustic Quebecois breakfast and lunch spot with a chalet vibe and a cozy waiting area around a real fire, delivering a distinctly local and charming atmosphere. The menu offers generous, homemade portions of traditional Quebec dishes such as cretons, feves au lard, tourtiere, and eggs Benedict with maple ham, with many reviews calling the food hearty, well made, and fairly priced for the portion size. Service and ambiance are widely praised for being friendly, attentive, and efficient, and guests often appreciate the complimentary coffee or hot chocolate while they wait, though on busy weekends the wait can be lengthy and reservations are not available. Overall the place is regarded as an institution in the region, worth visiting for the decor, the home made cooking, and the warm, family friendly vibe, with only occasional notes about portion size or service consistency.
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.
Mar 7, 2026
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Un vrai bijou pour un brunch typiquement québécois ! L'ambiance du restaurant est extrêmement chaleureuse, avec une magnifique salle d'attente qui donne déjà le ton. La nourriture est délicieuse & très abordable, offrant un rapport qualité-prix exceptionnel. Petit bonus : pendant l'attente, avant d'être placé à sa table, le restaurant offre du café & du chocolat chaud avec de petites douceurs
⚠? Petit conseil : il n'y a pas de réservation & l'attente peut atteindre jusqu'à deux heures. Il faut idéalement venir en début ou fin de matinée, ou en début d'après-midi pour profiter au mieux de cette expérience.
Après avoir parcouru une partie du petit train du Nord, nous nous sommes arrêtés au Petit Poucet pour une deuxième visite, ça vaut l'arrêt pour un bon déjeuner/brunch surtout après une belle ride à vélo.💪
Vous pouvez profiter de la terrasse à l'extérieur durant l'attente & il y a du café & du chocolat chaud pour patienter. L'attente est normale & ce n'est jamais trop long...✨☀?.
Excellent ! Très copieux pour un bon brunch. Il y en a pour tous les goûts ! C'est sans réservation donc il faut y arriver tôt car beaucoup d'attente. Je suis arrivé vers 10h. On a eu 50min d'attente.
excellent brunch quoi que les oeufs brouillés n'étaient pas des oeufs frais mais un mélange industriel. L'attente est très longue avant d'être assigné à une table mais excellent service
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Sur le retour du chalet ou après une rando dans les Laurentides, c'est le brunch parfait! Le site extérieur est magnifiquement aménagé & l'intérieur du resto est une expérience rustique en soit mais c'est la bouffe qui nous fait revenir à chaque fois qu'on a l'occasion. Tout le personnel est super & leur bonne humeur était contagieuse!
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This place is a total gem! The atmosphere is awesome, super chill vibes. The staff were all friendly & helpful. Plus, the menu? Amazing! They have everything you could want for brunch, from sweet treats to savory dishes, & they even have some unique local options that set them apart. The interior design is seriously cool - all fireplaces & old-fashioned Quebec charm. We went in the summer, but I bet it's super cozy in the winter too. They even have a waiting area with free coffee for people waiting for a table, which is such a nice touch!
Notre resto préféré pour Bruncher & quitter la ville le temps d'un après midi. Un must: le pain ménage au levain. & après avoir mangé, il est possible d'aller marcher sur le petit train du nord à 5 min. 😊😊 Il y a souvent de 30 à 45 min d'attente, mais ça vaut quand même le détour!
Can't say enough about this restaurant! Every time we're in Quebec, this is a must stop. The food is the real traditional Québécois fare & is delicious. The portions are huge, too. They don't skimp. & the Country style bread is the best toasted bread to have with their jam! Could have a meal on that alone. The service has always been excellent, as well. Always so fast, attentive & friendly. Never once had a server that didn't have a big smile to go along with breakfast! The atmosphere is as inviting as the food. It's has that warm rustic charm that we love & lingering by the fireplace with family after a great meal just tops off the whole experience. The small deli also sells jams, beets, baked beans, pies, etc. Basically what they serve you can also buy & take home. Suffice it to say, this is our favourite breakfast/brunch restaurant in Quebec! Highly recommend & look forward to our next visit!
Brunch excellent!!! Attente pcq pas de réservation moins de 10 minutes avec un café & un comptoir a emporté a visité. L ambiance est rustique/ la table est réconfortante. Du grand confort food. En take out pour souper tourtière (la meilleure depuis longtemps) & pâte au poulet 🐔👍 Les fèves au lard (je déteste) tout mangé!!! Creton= vraiment bon & texture particulière. ouvert depuis 1945 la visite de ce jour répond a la question de la longévité de cette institution! Bravo & longue vie a la cuisine de notre terroir. 🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️
