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!
Au petit poucet brings beans & ham to a certain artform. If ever you're a fan of beans, get the casserole with a side of maple syrup. You won't regret it.
Apr 26, 2026
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Beyond a breakfeast at le Poucet, for more thsn 20 years, I buy, each year when i do my Mapke Shack style diner at home. The Ham, the Tourtiere also called Meat Pie, Beans, & add the famous Option Sucree Maple syrop... always the diner receives four stars... the best from Le Petit Poucet
Excellent french Canadian cuisine. Their specialty is their ham, homemade smoked slowly with maple syrup. Yummy. Very good menu & reasonable price. So popular, there always a waiting , but they built a cool lobby with a central wood, chairs & free coffee as you wait.
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.
Being there makes you truly believe in Santa Claus !! The atmosphere smells Christmas Spirit . The staff is kind & attentive. The food shows how much they care about each one of us, clients. That's good in every detail, since taste , quality , to appearance . The smoked salmon is so buttery that melts in your mouth. Dont miss the bread of house, with ham or a fresh strawberry jam. & bring your camera to take beautiful pictures, especially close to the fireplace with real fire.
This by far has been a beautiful experience being my first time here. The waitress was super nice to the point where they suprised us with an Anniversary song & dessert. The coffee here is amazing. The food was delicious the bacon , beans , creton, ham was some of the best that I ever tasted. I will definitely be back 100%
