Nice place - good beer on tap, friendly, no intrusive TV, radio or loud music. Great spot for a pint and a chat.
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Good lunch. I've only been there at lunch time and I was happy, it wasn't too expensive and they have a great selection of beers. If they have the same menu for dinner then you may find it disappointing.
Perfect if you work in the area but nothing exceptional if you're not around.
Great place. I've been going to le troquet on the regular for years now, They have an excellent selection of beer on tap ( including Mystique, a Quebec apple cider they have on tap. They also have their own house beer, troquet which is a bargain for $16 a pitcher, but has that unfortunate microbrew flavour)
Their open concept kitchen is very clean, probably beacause they dont have a fryer or grill, Which limits their menu, but is probably for the best, you can only eat so many chicken wings. My favorites are the bruschetta and the french onion soup. My only complaint is that they only have a white (seems like mozzarella) cheese that comes on everything, and while it may be good on the french onion soup it really bland and flavourless on nachos. A mixed cheddar would probably be more flavourful.
- they also have a red wine on tap they use for sangria
- Le troquet literally translates to "The bar" in english
-They often host cool events, the concert and dj nights are fun, just make sure not to get stuck at troquet on a french poetry or art night, super boring.
-They also do great espresso and do a brisk take out business for those seeking a late lunch.
-In the summer they have an awesome back patio that can probably hold up to 50 and a front patio that can probably hold 20 seats or so.
definetly a place to be checked out, a hidden gem.
Good burgers, great fries, and great staff. Was there for lunch and will go back. They also have a decent beer selection.
Delicious poutine and a wide selection of good beers. Add to that excellent service from a gorgeous waitress and this may be the best place to hang and eat in Gatineau.
July 2022 update.
Considering it’s prime location, it’s a 3.5- 4 star. ( factors evaluated are ambiance , service, food quality and location)
Location - 5*. Does not get any better than this resto/ cafe offering front outdoor terrace for people watching, garden Terrance for intimate dining or coffee and indoor restaurant space for hip and casual ambiance.
Ambiance - 4.5*. its casual and relaxed. Mix matched furniture offering shabby chic interior which is Always laid back and comfortable each time I come here. They don’t rush you and let you pick what’s most convenient for you as long as there is room. Most menu and drink items are written on the wall. ( price is only written on the menu tho ✌️). Could use more air indoor in the summer time when it gets stuffy.
Service - 4*. Bilingual service as usual. perhaps staff shortage or new staff training. It took a long time to order, get drink and food. Whilst asking for service, there was a long delay and the restaurant was less than a 1/3 filled at 6 pm.
Food quality: 3.5*. Most popular item on menu seem to be burger. Fries are traditional French Canadian style…. Skin on, juicy and sweet. QC style …..😘Plates are stacked with a good portion of fries. However, for $19-$23 / plate; I expected a more succulent burger both in taste and size. Final critic is actually the Apéro platter. At best, one can call it a small ( piccolo) appetizer plate. 4 pieces of bread rusks ($2 extra charge for more). , with 3 slices of Brie, some goat cheese etc….. mixed with pickled 1/2 egg and olives…… for $24. Pretty disappointed. But I guess this is new post covid dining to its best.
Last but not least: a pint is 20 oz in UK and 16 oz in America. their pint drink does not seem like a 16 onze ( American pint ) but rather 12 onze ……. But what do I know. It just seems much less than usual.
Et voilà. 4* is my average best final score.
My review for Le troquet.
Cute pub style place, typical pub food with normal portions not the usual huge portions we always regret..lol gluten free options except buns for burgers.. but pretty tasty burger none the less. Would be a nice place to have live tunes
Looking for a good time in this artist inspired bar, this is the place to go. For comedy, jazz, poetry, great food and awesome service. You'll feel elsewhere and forget that you're downtown Hull for a night. Great place to bring a date. ;)
Food is great. Coming back for sure!!!
Very creative promotions and events occur often here, so check their Facebook. Really enjoyed my visit as well as the fare. It's a fairly simple menu and the prices on alcohol are very, very low.
Excellent Italian pizza with lots of interesting choices. Wide selection of wines and a few beers on tap. Service was great and sitting on the patio was relaxing, excellent that it's on a walking street for the low noise. Though it wasn't officially on the menu, their barrista pulled off a decent caffe machiato, which is hard to get in North America.
Great food, even better service, And drinks are fairly priced.
Food menu is small, but the food was well presented and tasty. Good selection of beverages, service was above-average friendly and attentive.
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