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.
Une expérience inoubliable!
L'assiette québecoise est tellement savoureuse & permet de goûter à un bel échantillon de plats.
Une purée de carotte-navet extraordinaire.
Pour finir un décor chaleureux, une équipe vraiment accueillante. À ne pas manquer!
Mar 24, 2026
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First, the food & atmosphere here are fantastic. It's super cute & cozy. My biggest issue was when we arrived, as a group of 8, we were told the wait time was about an hour & we agreed to stay & wait. The place was very busy so we stayed on the property but waited outside & I was I would get a text when our table was ready. After waiting an hour & 15min, we spoke again to the host & they said our table was almost ready & we were the top of the list. About 5min after that, another large group was brought back. We went back to the host & they told us the big table (which they only had one of) is given 1hr 45min for their meal time & they were almost done. After waiting for 2hrs, we were finally seated. If a large group is given 1hr 45min, why are guests being told an hour wait? That group would have clearly had just sat down when we arrived which would make the wait at least 1hr 45min - not an hour.
I would suggest letting large groups make reservations or offering large groups the option to split into smaller groups for seating if you only have one large table.
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.
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.
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.
Mar 13, 2026
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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.
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!
Mar 5, 2026
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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
