The Poutine Week 2024

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This article was updated on January 31, 2024.

Montreal kicks off 2024 by indulging in one of the sauciest food festivals around. For seven gluttonous days starting February 1st until the 7th, Montreal celebrates the 12th edition of  the Poutine Week!

What is La Poutine Week?

For its 12th edition, La Poutine Week guarantees poutine offerings that will satiate the most discriminating palates. For one week, restaurants in the greater Montreal area will put their signature spin on Québec’s unofficial-official dish in the name of friendly competition. This year, diners can collect “YUM points” and redeem them for poutines through the week-long event and qualify for DoorDash gift cards ranging from $100-$500 as well.

It’s not only Montreal that’s getting in on the squeaky cheesy action. Thousands of restaurants right across Canada are celebrating La Poutine Week to make this event a truly Canadian festival.  Participating cities include: Banff, Calgary, Charlottetown, Churchill, Edmonton, Fredericton, Gatineau, Halifax, Kelowna, Moncton, Montreal, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Prince Albert, Quebec City, Regina, Saint John, Saskatoon, St. John’s, Surrey, Sydney, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg!

As co-founder Naeem Adam explains “As we enter our 12th year, we're grateful for the support of our community, the dedication of our restaurant partners, and the enthusiasm of our participants. Together, we've turned La Poutine Week into a cultural celebration that brings joy to people's lives. Here's to another year of delicious poutine, unforgettable moments, and the incredible journey that is La Poutine Week.” 

City-wide delivery

La Poutine Week is proud to be teaming up with DoorDash once again this year.  The exclusive delivery partner for all custom poutines connecting consumers with their favourite restaurants!

Here are 10 poutines to look out for.

 

Chez Simon Cantine Urbaine: 1980

8517 Hochelaga Street | Website

Ground beef, demi-glace gravy with foie gras, caramelize onions, green peas and a double portion of squeaky cheese! 

 

Le Petite Sao: Poutine Umami 

237 Notre Dame Street W. | Website

Fries topped with shredded pork drenched in UMAMI sauce, Nuoc Mam fish sauce, cheese curds, marinated red cabbage, and aromatic herbs.

Le Gras Dur: 1 Million Dollar Poutine

30 Saint-Catherine Street W.  | Website

Fries, cheese curds, and a rich poutine sauce made from veal stock, beer, bacon, and caramelized onions, topped with melted parmesan, a sunny-side-up egg, and a coulis of grilled peppers and truffles, garnished with a gold leaf.

Cora Breakfast & Lunch: Poutine Burrito

Various locations | Website

1 egg as you like, black bean patty, red and green peppers, onions, green onions, cheese curds, guacamole, sour cream, cheesy and slightly spicy hollandaise sauce and potatoes.

Loumi: Poutine Loumi

5181 St Laurent Blvd | Website

Loumi’s poutine sauce, fries, halloumi cheese, green onions.

 

Vanelli’s Restaurants: Pizza Poutine

Various locations | Website

Crispy fries topped with cheese curds, pepperoni, mushrooms, mixed peppers and our special pizza gravy.

Bossa - Time Out Market

705 Saint-Catherine St W. | Website

Sausage gravy, banana pepper relish with Parmesan fries.

 

Le Bird Bar: Chicken and Waffle Poutine

1800 Notre Dame Street W. | Website

Russet potato french fries, our house poutine sauce, cheese curds, popcorn chicken, waffle croutons, maple sriracha sauce, Korean spices.

Dirty Dogs: Le Rocky Balboa

3685 Saint-Laurent Boulevard | Website

Poutine topped with a 5 cheese mac & cheese, smoked bacon, homemade meatballs & green onions.

 

Burger Bar Crescent: Smash Poutine

1465 Crescent Street | Website

Poutine made with hand cut French fries, Quebec cheese curds, homemade gravy topped with AAA beef smash patty, melted American cheese, white onions, shredded iceberg, pickles and smash sauce served with a potato bun.

 

For more information regarding La Poutine Week, please visit https://lapoutineweek.com/ 

Jason Lee

Jason Lee

Jason is a seasoned food writer and blogger with over 18 years of culinary adventures in Montréal. He’s a master at uncovering the city's hidden gems and transforming meals into captivating stories. Join him as he continues to explore and share Montréal’s vibrant food scene. 

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