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 Quebec breakfast and lunch spot in the Laurentians, with a cozy chalet vibe, a large open fireplace, and a roomy waiting area where complimentary coffee and hot chocolate are offered to help pass the time. The menu features generous portions of traditional Quebec staples such as ham with maple syrup, baked beans, tourtiere, cretons, and house made breads and jams, with a noted emphasis on pork dishes and sugar shack style specialties in season. The overall experience is praised for friendly and attentive service, good value, and a family friendly atmosphere, making it a go to for brunch or apres ski moments, though waits can be long on weekends and reservations are rare or limited to large groups. The place is considered an institution in the region, delivering comforting homemade flavors and a memorable ambiance that is often worth the wait.
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.
Mar 21, 2026
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Après un peu d'attente (mais il y a tout ce qu'il fait pour bien patienter!) déjeuner très copieux de jambon, pdt rissolées & pour finir un pouding du chômeur à tomber. Le tout avec un service très gentil & souriant. Un très bon moment dans un cadre rustique sympa.
Vraiment du service à la qualité des plats tout était juste excellent! Un petit peu d'attente puisqu'il n'y a pas de réservation possible, mais dans une salle d'attente super bien organisée avec café & chocolat chaud.
Expérience mémorable!
Nous allons revenir, c'est certain. ☺?
Nous avons attendu à l'entrée pour avoir une table, mais ce fut très agréable & confortable puisque nous avions des chaises au tour du feu à l'intérieur, chocolat chaud & café gratuits à volonté.
La nourriture était vraiment excellente & les portions étaients généreuses. Il y'a même un menu cabane à sucre! C'était vraiment parfait comme expérience avec un très bon service. 🤍
Allez y en semaine c'est pas mal moins bondé & même là, 40min d'attente pour un vendredi midi.
Tout goûtait très bon, mais les portions étaient correct sans plus. La viande qui est leur point fort, n'était pas en quantité suffisante & nous avons dû prendre 3 assiettes pour deux afin de se sentir complètement rassasié.
Mar 13, 2026
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It was a very cabin like feeling. The atmosphere was very cozy with the fire place at the entrance & with free hot chocolate & coffee. The service was great. The people were warm & friendly.
Expect a wait time but however long you wait it will be worth every second! Everything about this place is a 5 star. Whenever I go I always leave with a jar of jam because of how good it is. I recommend getting any of the crepe meals but anything you go with will be very good. & if you get a hot chocolate ask for it un a bowl!
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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J'adore ce restaurant mythique! Un incontournable, bonne nourriture & même s'il y a de l'attente, une belle salle aménagée avec un feu & des chaises nous aide à patienter!
Endroit vraiment charmant.
Il y a beaucoup d'attentes mais en arrivant tôt le matin c'est beaucoup plus fluide.
Le personnel est très agréable .
La cuisine est bonne mais les plats manquaient de saveurs. Je trouve donc que ça reste cher.
Mais je le conseille ! & j'y retournerai
Toujours très agréable mais aujourd'hui petit bémol les patates a déjeuner non rissolées & plutôt molles je n ai pas vraiment aimé...
Mais pour le reste toujours aussi bien
