2023-08-23 23:30:00
Even though the start of the school year is fast approaching, summer is not over yet. What better way to prolong it than the sweet smell of fresh fries? There is no shortage of choice in the region to satisfy this guilty pleasure. If you don’t have the courage to face the queue at Chez Mag on Île d’Orléans to try its poutine, which is all the rage this summer, I offer you three equally tempting alternatives.
The Wendake Fries Factory Photo Marianne White
A must in Wendake, this traditional snack seems straight out of a carnival! Don’t be put off by its location deep in the industrial park. You will be rewarded with the warm welcome of the owner, Françoise, who affectionately calls her customers “My heart”. Its charm is no stranger to the growing popularity of the family establishment, which opened in 2014. I advise you to try the owner’s specialty, the meatloaves. The house blend, a tad sweet, ranks among the best I’ve tasted in canteens. I loved the poutine named Françoise, topped with the delicious meatloaf sauce. Oh dear!
Françoise poutine from the Wendake Fries Factory Photo Marianne White
During my visit last month, customers in line had made the detour for the Italian poutine, which they told me the most good things about, as well as the PBS poutine (pepperoni, bacon, sausages). The fresh fries stand out and attract gourmets from all over.
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
640, Chef Max Gros-Louis, Wendake
Born in the midst of a pandemic, the tiny restaurant in the Saint-Sauveur district that looks like a diner American has everything to seduce. Starting with its fried chicken, a real star of the canteen. Perfectly browned in a light breading, it is offered in a plate of three or twelve boneless pieces. I really liked the “Gerry” version, where the fried chicken is sautéed in spicy honey. Served with a homemade buffalo sauce, it’s a delight for thrill seekers!
Gerry fried chicken with poutine on the side Photo Marianne White
Chicken is also available in burgers or poutines. The latter is also worth the detour for the brown sauce and the delicious hand-prepared fries. The garnish of pickled onions and green onions adds a nice finishing touch.
Chicken poutine from the Baraque à Frites Photo Marianne White
Here, all the recipes are concocted on site. Only mayo and ketchup are not homemade! The retro decor of the place seduced me: eight red leather stools are ready to welcome you at the counter. You can take your order for takeout or use the delivery apps.
Open every evening from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday lunchtime and Friday lunchtime
334 Marie-de-l’Incarnation Street, Quebec
This venerable institution, which has been well established in L’Ancienne-Lorette since 1979, no longer has its reputation to do. This is where the famous Interfromage was invented: a cheeseburger topped with three rings of French onion, cheese curds, fries and ketchup.
The famous Interfromage at Resto Richard Photo Marianne White
Legend has it that it was created by accident. It was while trying to hold the cheese curds in the hamburger that French onions were called to the rescue… and adopted! I had never tasted it before, I confess! I remedied it recently and I found the result quite conclusive. I prefer burgers with less filling, but the combination of ingredients is famous. If you’re more of a poutine type, you won’t be disappointed. I really liked the sauce, the fries and the generous portions.
Poutine at Resto Richard Photo Marianne White
The restaurant regularly offers poutines of the moment that are out of the ordinary, such as the mac’n’cheesewhich I still regret not having had time to try this summer!
Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
1616 Notre-Dame Street, L’Ancienne-Lorette
1692848303
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