So good, on a cold day or a
Nice summer day it’s an indulgent treat, a smoked meat pouting and a couple of “steamies” hits the spot! So good dim as taste it!
Great poutine place with really nice staff. Good guilty pleasure snack. Fries have a really homemade taste and feel and the sauce is a step above normal gravy, has a kind of special nature that I have only noticed in some european cuisine. I went in for a take-out order and was surprised at the staff member who was super nice and even let me have a bit of extra sauce in a container (I ordered fries and sauce). I am also a fan of the spruce beer. This place will be around for a long time. Not the nicest place to eat-in and not a very big menu, and I wouldn't say this is the best poutine place in the world, but it's a staple for sure. A warning to customers, there is a really upset, sometimes to the point of harassment, guy who runs a nearby corner store and seems to really value his store's parking spots even if someone is getting a takeout order and will only be 3 minutes. So be careful.
This place is awesome. Been coming here about once a month for 4 years and 90% of the time it's perfect. Tonight they nailed it!! Had the galvaude. Was freaking fantastic!
Very Good Poutine for a Very Dirty Restaurant. I've been coming here for years, and have always had good to great experiences. I know I can 'do it better' at home, but I'm oh so lazy after slaving away in a hot kitchen myself all day, so it's nice to eat out and treat yourself once in a while. This is one of those places that'll keep you coming back, but not for a few weeks to a month. No one in their right mind should be eating this type of food more than once every few weeks, it's just so damn unhealthy! But what keeps me coming back are the pleasant (though sometimes crass) staff, the always pleasant and accommodating owner, and the good to great food they have made for me in the past.
Now the bad...nothing that hasn't already been said by some of the other reviewers on here, the place is just very dingy and sometimes downright unsanitary. Being in the industry, I am obsessed with cleanliness and order in my kitchen, and have passed that down to every sous chef or even dishwasher who has worked under me. However, when you take out the 'hierarchy' of a restaurant and you have 'owners' or 'workers' sometimes the tendencies, or rather, shortcomings of key individuals are passed down and shared among staff. In this case, this place could use a total makeover and facelift. They should completely renovate the kitchen and improve the layout, and eliminate a lot of the clutter and 'flare' that has become a bit tired and worn out looking.
One last thing, wait times are always misquoted! If they say 15 mins on a Friday/Saturday night, assume that means 30+
Good poutine, but that's about it.. This place has really good poutine. If you like poutine, you should try here. I like being able to add vegetables and other ingredients to poutine. I hate going to the restaurant though. It is not centrally located and there is nowhere to park. The staff is friendly enough, but the atmosphere is far from professional. The restaurant is also not very clean. The wait for food was way too long for a couple of poutines and a hotdog. I didn't really care for my hot dog either, the bun was all wrinkled and soggy. Over all, I would come back here and get another poutine to go, but only if I was in the area for something else anyway.
C'est parfait!. Quebecois fast food done right, with real cheese curds, jovial staff, and great value. I'd eat here everyday but I'd have a heart attack.
Best poutine joint in victoria. Awesome place, best poutine in victoria. Owner is great as well. I know some of you are complaining about the staff but this does not reflect on the owner who himself is a very nice, genuine guy. Consider the demographics of the area and maybe see how the staff may not be the "best."
First time. Today was our first time at The Belle Patate. For the type of food offered the atmosphere was appropriate and i couldn't see there being a better varoety of poutine anywhere else in town. It's also a great place to sit outside on a sunny day.
Awesome poutine. I love La Belle Patate! The staff are always friendly and the food is always great. We often go for the Tuesday Special and will usually add on a Steamie hotdog to enjoy on the walk home. I also recommend adding mushrooms to your poutine! Yum!
Awesome Place, But.... La Belle Patate is always my go-to place for the best poutine in town, without a doubt. Ever since I promised myself I wouldn't live on a diet of poutine alone, this is where I go for my one a month or two splurge. Everything tastes so fresh, the price is reasonable, and the staff are friendly.
However, I wanted to mention the problem regarding the businesses next door. I had an 'interesting' experience next door when I went for poutine this afternoon. The parking for La Belle Patate was full, so I pulled into the parking lot of the convenience store (Fraser 25 Convenience Store) right next door. I noted all the signs indicated they would tow any customers for La Belle Patate. However, I went inside and said the following "Hi, I want to buy some stuff here but also want to place an order next door. Is it okay if I park here for a little?". The guy working asked how long, and I estimated about 10 minutes. He said no, and that he'd call a tow truck immediately.
I couldn't believe my ears. I thought maybe he misunderstood that I was intending to buy from his store, but he didn't misunderstand at all. I'd like to note that the parking lot was completely empty. I was able to park a short walk away, which wasn't an issue, but it's sure a bummer that a great place like La Belle Patate has to be parked next to businesses as rude and shortsighted as this.
Anyways, I got my poutine, I'm happy, but I also know never to give any of those places my business in future.
In a world where burgers routinely go for $20, La Belle Patate charges $8.50 for something every bit as tasty. Nothing super fancy, but it definitely hits the spot. The poutines are great as well.
Tied with Leopold's (an odd choice, I know) for the best poutine I've found in town.
Lived in Montreal for a little over a decade and consider myself somewhat of an authority on poutine. Though as the gentleman who ran this place wisely pointed out, Montreal has a lot of crumby poutine restaurants.
Ever place has their own different take on poutine and nuanced versions. Leopold's has crispier fries and the gravy is much saltier. La Belle Patate reminds me more of the top tier street vendors/holes in the wall in Montreal that do poutine.
Do not miss this place if you're in town or a local!
Great experience at this restaurant. Staff and owner are very friendly. Fresh poutine and great vibes. We love the atmosphere! We will be back.
A must for visitors (like us from Colorado) and locals alike. If you want delicious, authentic poutine look no further. Plus, the service was immaculate and the owner is so so friendly ! Definitely try the spruce beer (non-alcoholic, think ginger beer or root beer), and you won’t be disappointed. The poutine is the best and the steamie is a perfect little hot dog with all the toppings. Don’t miss this awesome place !
Best poutine and burgers on the island. The owners and staff are all friendly and attentive. Homemade fries and traditional Montreal style burgers. This place don't miss, I highly recommend this spot!
Thee best hamburgers and poutine délicieuse in the city!! Don't even mess with rest. Fresh local ingredients. Friendly, passionate staff/good positive vibes. 😇
I highly encourage supporting this local business! The poutine options are great. I personally enjoy the loaded steamie along with fries & gravy. Make sure you get their in-house made Spruce Beer (a French Canadian pop). So yummy!! The owner has always been so welcoming to us :)
Got a large smoked meat poutine, which was full of cubes of soft, juicy meat chunks. Got a photo of us taken and a Red Champagne for being the first customers of 2023!
AWESOME! One of the most interesting eating joints I've ever been to. Their poutine has one of the nicest flavors in the gravy I've ever had - on Wednesdays and Saturdays they have a BBQ version of the gravy that is very different; mildly BBQ, not full on BBQ sauce - definitely worth trying. I had one of their burgers too. Nicely toasted on the grill bun and some of the best grilled onions anywhere. A top notch place to have great experience with food you won't find anywhere else. (Don't forget to have a Spruce Beer!) Definitely two thumbs up for Matti and his crew!
Best poutine in town. Fresh house made fries and real deal cheese curds. You can’t ask for anything more. The owner is a great guy and his staff are friendly and attentive.
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