Poutini’s House of Poutine

Eeeeeeeee! Poutine! Poutine! Poutine! Never have I had; always have I wanted to try it. Poutini’s is where it happened. Now don’t criticize me for having the vegan version, but that’s what I ordered and it was delicious. I added caramelized onions and mushrooms to it and that thing was perfect!!! I wasn’t expecting it to be so soggy at the bottom but that makes sense.
I loved it. Absolutely loved it!

As a Quebecer, I can tell you, this is not what an authentic poutine should taste like. There was barely any curds and the gravy was horrible. I thought I had a bad experience the first time, so I gave it a second chance and it still disappointed. The gravy has its own type of flavor I can’t put my finger on it, but make no mistake, this is definitely not what a poutine should be. As a Quebecer, makes me sad that people think this is real poutine.

Simple and quick! I must have came here just in time because there was no line or wait. I’m not a poutine connoisseur but I can be a little particular when it comes to cheese curds. I like my cheese gooey and melted. I had both the regular poutine and the bacon one. Both were good but the cheese curds were pretty solid and not melted. I’d still go back to the place if I’m in the area… and maybe ask them to pop the the poutine in the microwave to get them cheese curds melted a little more lol.

Mediocre poutine, only accepts cash.
I chipped my teeth on their pulled pork poutine, I found stone chips/​bone in their poutine.

The person who took and made our order was unenthusiastic and looks and sounds like he’s high.
THE WORKS POUTINE — Traditional Poutine + sour cream + bacon + chives.
Delicious poutine. Love that the fries were still crunchy even with the gravy. Didn’t like the fact that the bacon was pre-​made and was only microwaved to add as toppings.

Being French-​Canadien there are 2 things I know in this world: Celine Dion’s full discography, and Poutine… of course. I have to say that Poutini’s is very suprising. Definitely an above average delight.

My first time in Toronto and couldn’t miss trying some poutine!
Definitely one of those places you visit at 2 in the morning after a long night of drinking. My friend and I shared the Regular-​size BBQ Pulled Pork Poutine and it was DELICIOUS! The perfect balance between savory from the fries and cheese and sweet from the BBQ.
Our friends got the Traditional and the Bacon Poutine, which they didn’t seem to like as much as we liked our BBQ Pulled Pork one. I took a bite of the Traditional Poutine and it was way too salty. The couple that got the Bacon Poutine said theirs were salty too and couldn’t even finish half.
The place is kind of small with barely any chairs. Décor is cute, though… wooden tables and stools.

I cannot visit Toronto without coming to Poutini’s for a big bowl of poutine. I live in the US, and when I’m back home I literally dream of this! This place is trendy and hip… they have tables but not always stools to sit on.
I’m a poutine purist, except for the fact that I’m vegetarian and have the vegan gravy… I still to the traditional poutine. I don’t know what else to say, poutine would be my last meal if I had to pick one and it would probably be from Poutini’s.

Ugh, really disappointing. Barely any gravy and curds were rubbery on my traditional poutine. The Bad rubbery like they were old. I like my curds fresh and rubbery! Gravy was ok flavour wise. Would have been better if there was more than one tbs of gravy Fries were decent.
Really underwhelming overall.

Ewww. Ok. Clean location, good décor. But that gravy is sweet tasting. Like sugary. I have tried it three times now, same deal. It’s just not good poutine. The fries lack any discernible flavour profile, the cheese was fine, not memorable, I’ve never finished any of the poutines from this place, not even the pulled pork.
But to me a good poutine is accidentally thicker shoestring fries, thick, dark gravy and cheese curds that squeak. All Cooked up in a trailer on the highway, same way I like my meth.

I remember going here after a few beers and needed air outside the social. Got a bacon poutine and it just took the drunkenness to a more respectable level. Delicious!
The best poutine! Sober or drunk :-p

Poutini’s poutine is not for the poutine novice. This is not cheapo Smokes, and so if you’re looking for a drunken poutine move along.
The basics are there. The fries are twice-​fried, like the belgians do, and the cheese is as good as you can get in Ontario (unpasteurized curds is hard to find). The gravy, homemade, is powerhaps overpowering though and I had a hard time tasting the saltiness and flavor from the cheese. If you appreciate the gravy it’s great. And I love the detail and effort they put in their one dish.
So why not more love? Calling this place hipster is close but not quite right, but it’s more like your one friend that fries just a little too hard. From the attitude of the clerk who first ignores you, then doesn’t talk to you or even tell you that your order is ready. Got it, you got more important things to do. Your utensils are biodegrable. Your smoked-​meat is house-​cured. Your seats are wood pieces. You’re cool. I just couldn’t wait to get out.

Let’s first get this out of the way… I’m a huge fan of Smoke’s Poutine, but one of my good friends raves about this place so I’m willing to give it a chance!
I have visited a few years ago but don’t really recall how it went, so here’s a brand spanking new review.
I got ‘the works’ poutine which looked and tasted pretty good.
It came with bacon, sour cream, chives… The works! Lol
The poutines here a little on the plain side to be honest. I wasn’t a huge fan of the spicy gravy that my friend says is the standard gravy at this place. I’m not huge on spice to begin with, so that could be a contributing factor.
The service was great, the restaurant is a cute little dining establishment however small.
There are two small tables you can stand at. No seating available. Cash only and no washrooms.
I definitely prefer smoke’s however as my friend says if you want a poutine with lot’s of «stuff» in it, go to Smokes. If you want a basic poutine go to Poutini’s!

Poutini’s is the epitome of hipster poutine in Toronto. Don’t be surprised if you find the hipster staff (and this place is fuckin hip-​sta!) rocking out to ghetto-​blasted early 2000s techno or whatever it is kids listen to these days.
Yes it’s nice to know they open incredibly late on weekends to serve hungover Queen West hipsters way past last call. There are a couple bar-​height tables for eat-​ins. Stereotypical hipster reclaimed wood and exposed brick interior aesthetics reek everywhere.
I’ve heard of fast casual, but even in drunken midnight I was surprised this trendy poutinerie gets their food done at a fast food fast pace. Like, not even a minute after paying, I was chowing down my order.
The Bacon poutine – with an dose of maple syrup for extra $$ – wasn’t much of comfort food. It was basically a lazy poutine with chunks of cut bacon strips stacked on top, with hardly any of the maple taste detectable. The gravy was very watery, like I could drink it with a thin straw if I wanted to. To continue the theme of fast-​food-​fast, the last time I was disappointed by the watered-​down gravy of a poutine was when I decided to try the McDonald’s iteration of the dish.
Their BBQ Pulled Pork poutine was slightly better. It made me feel like I was eating BBQ flavoured chips, because it tasted a lot like it.
Overall, my east end arse is not impressed by this highly raved about poutine shop. I prefer Smoke’s, thanks.

A good place to get a late night snack. $ 6 for a small, but its not even that small. We shared this among three of us since we weren’t that hungry.
The fries are a little too oily for me and the crispy ones are rare. The gravy isn’t too heavy which is good. The bacon and cheese curds added the right amount of salt and texture.
Not bad for a snack, but I wouldn’t travel out of the way to get it.

This hip joint has a small menu but the little they do — they do it well! I loved the funny/​cute little commentaries I found around the shop (I think I saw a tip box with Destiny Child’s pic quoting «can you pay my bills?»). As I chuckled to myself quietly, I look around and notice is a quiet place. Not too many people hanging about which was great for me and my group of friends who stuck around and devoured our poutine (they got the pulled pork and I got the vegetarian option). I hear they might be opening one in NYC!
The price is on point but you will have to pay extra for any sauces. All in all, my belly was happy!

Came here with my girl on a cold Thursday night. It wasn’t busy in there nor did it take long to get the poutine. i ordered the layered poutine because i love cheese. However i found my poutine not melted enough or warm. It didn’t live to the hype that people made it out to be. It didn’t taste bad but it wasn’t life changing either. i still prefer a poutine from Harveys. They only take cash. Not too pricy but still not worth it to me.

I was raised in an area of the country close to where Poutine grew up so consider myself well versed on what it’s supposed to taste like, and let me tell you, this ain’t it.
Let’s get to the point: I don’t expect that all poutine has to taste like it’s straight from Quebec and I don’t think that places in Toronto should know as well as in La Belle Province, but for a place that has the word poutine in IT’S name, the poutine here at Poutini’s is very… pedestrian. It’s plain. The fries aren’t that special, the curds aren’t that good, and the gravy is pretty obviously powdered water gravy. The set up is nice and casual and the lacquered wooden bar tables serve to punctuate and updated version on the take out counter. The prices aren’t bad. The poutine isn’t even that BAD. It’s just not that GOOD, and that’s the problem.
If you’re around, it’s not a never go to place, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat there.

Poutine is like my own personal crack as I can’t get enough of it and I know it’s super bad for me. I guess it all started when I was a kid in Montréal and my mom decided to shove a spoonful of fries, cheese and gravy in my mouth. From that point on I was addicted.
I had high expectations for this place as any poutine connoisseur would. I don’t usually compare any poutine to Montréal though, as their poutine is just simply on another level. Like your eyes light up and you start salivating from your mouth day dreaming about dat knowmsayin?
First thing is, their fries are on point here. Crispy hand cut and fresh. I’ve never had a soggy poutine here, which leaves me eating the whole bowl. The cheese curds squeak like a baby mouse taking it’s first breath, that’s when you know they use the good stuff. The gravy is delicious and I would drink it with a straw if people didn’t judge me. Finally the toppings are gut bustingly good. Slow cooked chicken and green peas? Is I in heavens?
If you want great poutine in Tdot, give this place a shot!

Thank you Anthony Bourdain for making this Poutini known to me! After seeing this place on an episode of The Layover in Toronto, Poutini went to the top my list of places to go while in Toronto.
I came here at about 3am after a night of drinking, which is the only time it’s acceptable to eat something like this. This place serves Poutine with various toppings, all of which are as unhealthy as you can get. For those who don’t know, Poutine is french fries covered in gravy with cheese curds. I got mine topped with bacon…
After saying a quick prayer, I dove into it head first and killed it in about 5 minutes. It’s deliciously unhealthy and one of the most satisfying intoxicated meals I’ve ever had.
Aside from the Poutine, its a destination in itself. Everyone is excited to be there and the first bite seems to bring the same level glee to everyone’s face. There were people in here from their early 20’s to 50’s.
There are a few tables to post up at while devouring your Poutine. Basically a ground zero of drunken conversation with whoever is there as well.
Thank you Anthony Bourdain.