Who has the best Poutine in Calgary?

[3 Justin 3]

I am craving one but don't know of any good places to go. Suggestions? I am in the NW, but don't mind driving.

[Resolute 14]

Not Boston Pizza.

Fast food wise, I've always like KFC's poutine, except in Lethbridge.

[united]

Loco Lous was a staple during my time at SAIT. Two years ago it was $6 or so for a giant plate with lots of cheese and gravy.
Haven't been back since though.

[ok, ok,....I get it]

forest lawn has the best Putain......oh wait never mind

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Fast food wise, I've always like KFC's poutine, except in Lethbridge.

KFC scares me. Especially the one in Parry Sound where I suspect it should be renamed KFS.

If you're looking for fast food chain poutine, it's hard to beat New York Fries for it.

[3 Justin 3]

KFC scares me.

If you're looking for fast food chain poutine, it's hard to beat New York Fries for it.

Oh my, I forgot about New York Fries. :bag: You are right, they have the best fast food chain poutine. Thanks, I am going now!

[Resolute 14]

KFC scares me. Especially the one in Parry Sound where I suspect it should be renamed KFS.

If you're looking for fast food chain poutine, it's hard to beat New York Fries for it.

Well you don't go to KFC for the chicken......

Good call on NYF though.

[tvp2003]

Costco?!?

:D

[Gobsgraham]

Costco?!?

:D


I second that!

[RW99]

Drive all the way to Banff for Barpa Bill's poutine. mmmm

[flaming_potato]

KING OF SUBS! The absolute best IMO. If anyone else has been there they can probably back me up on this one. Real cheese curds......man now i'm craving it and I'm stuck in Winnipeg where it was colder than the friggin north pole yesterday!

[Locke]

Drive all the way to Banff for Barpa Bill's poutine. mmmm

You'd have to be retarded or french, or more likely both, to do that.

[FanIn80]

KING OF SUBS! The absolute best IMO. If anyone else has been there they can probably back me up on this one. Real cheese curds......man now i'm craving it and I'm stuck in Winnipeg where it was colder than the friggin north pole yesterday!

Absolutamo!

[Mango]

Another vote here for New York Fries....I wish they weren't only in malls. I would give a drive-thru New York Fries a lot of business.

[4X4]

The only time I ever go to BK is when I crave poutine. Most people think I'm crazy, but I love theirs.

[I_am_Beast]

Non fast food places.... Classic jacks was damn huge!

[troutman]

A&W hits the spot if you are hungover.

[kevman]

Drive all the way to Banff for Barpa Bill's poutine. mmmm

If we're throwing out crazy ideas...

Cook's Cabin in Fernie > *.*
(Yes, it's THAT good!)

[Hack&Lube]

I's gots a coupons fer BKs, hows theys poutines?

[Top Shelf]

Go to the Burger Inn my friend, 9669 MacLeod Trail SW, Calgary - (403) 252-4840.

Fries, gravy, cheese, sauteed onions and bacon

Best poutine I have ever had anywhere, but my arteries hate me for it.

Try it at least once, you won't be sorry

EDIT: Just noticed that you are in the NW, there are some closer to you, but I don't know if the menu is the same.

http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=burger+inn+calgary&meta=

[@theCBE]

The only time I ever go to BK is when I crave poutine. Most people think I'm crazy, but I love theirs.

Not crazy at all. I hate BK but I love their poutine. When I was in my first year at the U of A I could use my meal card at the BK on campus... in my 2nd semester I had it for lunch at least 3 times a week... until one day my heartbeat slowed down to 3 frail beats/minute. After that I slowed it down to a couple times a year.

[burn_baby_burn]

Costco?!?

:D

I third that. I'm surprised how good it is.

[mykalberta]

Is this from the "restraunt" or frozen section?

The costco one.

[tvp2003]

Is this from the "restraunt" or frozen section?

The costco one.

The restaurant.

Do they even make frozen Poutine? Ewww...

[J pold]

I'm no poutine connoisseur but if your in the deep SE the Kilt and Caber makes an excellent one.

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Do you have chipwagons in Calgary?

[Iginla12]

The Costco poutine is excellent!
Fresh and crispy fries, with abundant gravy and cheese....AND it's frigging huge!

And if you're still hungry grab a hot dog...

Great, now I want to go to Costco after work...thanks guys.

[The Fonz]

Why not make your own? What happened to all the cheese you were cutting in the back while those 5 girls were going "omg omg omg:eek::eek::D:wub:" and then your boss (Hatem) was like "justin wtf?! go out there and get them" and then Mido was like "charge them, they are ready ;);):blink:" (for sex, that is all he wants for you, is teh sex) and you're like "no! I just want to cut cheese!" and Hatem is like wtf wtf wtf and starts pushing you, and Mido starts telling you about the girls, he's like blah blah blah


All the while you were still like, WTF?:bag:

[3 Justin 3]

Why not make your own? What happened to all the cheese you were cutting in the back while those 5 girls were going "omg omg omg:eek::eek::D:wub:" and then your boss (Hatem) was like "justin wtf?! go out there and get them" and then Mido was like "charge them, they are ready ;);):blink:" (for sex, that is all he wants for you, is teh sex) and you're like "no! I just want to cut cheese!" and Hatem is like wtf wtf wtf and starts pushing you, and Mido starts telling you about the girls, he's like blah blah blah


All the while you were still like, WTF?:bag:

Because if I used the cheese I would need a lot of fries, 140KG of cheese on one plate of fries is like OMG OMG OMG, HEART ATTACK :boom::boom:

Not to mention the huge :poo: afterwords, 140KG of cheese would be brutal on the 'ol toilet.

BTW, NYF was good, but damn expensive.

P.S. Touche. :bag:

[Wookie]

Belgo has it, i think it's decent

[SuperMatt18]

KING OF SUBS! The absolute best IMO. If anyone else has been there they can probably back me up on this one. Real cheese curds......man now i'm craving it and I'm stuck in Winnipeg where it was colder than the friggin north pole yesterday!

Flaming Potato has it right on this one, King of Subs makes an unbelievable poutine. New York Fries and KFC are not even close.

[Cowboy89]

Do you have chipwagons in Calgary?

No, this isn't Val-d'Or.

[onetwo_threefour]

No, this isn't Val-d'Or.

When, I went back to visit my family in Ontario in September, it's just lucky I still have family in Brantford. Otherwise, I would have had to explain to my wife why we were driving an hour from Toronto to pick up fries from Stan's Chipwagon... Best in the world...!!

[GreenTeaFrapp]

No, this isn't Val-d'Or.

Pity for Calgary. Chipwagons are wonderful things. I'm thankful that there's tons of them in Ottawa.

[Cowboy89]

Pity for Calgary. Chipwagons are wonderful things. I'm thankful that there's tons of them in Ottawa.

I have family in Ottawa and I am familiar with those Moble grease units. Damn good fries and poutine though. Tonnes of them out in Quebec.

[bigtmac19]

Pity for Calgary. Chipwagons are wonderful things. I'm thankful that there's tons of them in Ottawa.

Yes, chipwagons down here in Southern Ontario too.

Best things ever.

[NSFL]

I agree with Costco and A&W.

[krazycanuck]

Costco the one time I had it was surprisingly good. I also enjoyed the poutine I had from King of Subs on 52nd street in the NE between temple and whitehorn, across the street from the fire station. Excellent.

[dubc80]

Has anyone else been asked if they want to "poutinize" their combo? They have (or had) it at Harveys a while ago.

Me: "I'll have combo number 3 with fries and an ice tea"
Pimply faced kid working at Harvey's: "Is that to stay or to go?"
Me: "To stay"
Pimply faced kid working at Harvey's: "Sir, would you like to POUTINIZE your combo for $0.99?"
Me: "huh?"
Pimply faced kid working at Harvey's *points at a picture of a poutine*: "Poutinize... like turn your fries into a poutine."

I actually laughed out loud.

[Temporary_User]

Red Dog Diner.
You want bacon in that poutine? no problem!
How about other kinds of awesome meat? again no problem!
You might have to go to Lethbridge to get it though.

[3 Justin 3]

AHAHA, I am laughing right now dubc80. That is one of the best things I have ever heard. Poutinize, like he pronounced it pootenize, or? Because that sounds awesome.

By the way, where is King of Subs. I know of a Alberta King of Subs, is this the place everyone is talking about, or is it somewhere else?

[Philly06Cup]

Thumbs down to New York Fries poutine. They just put shredded mozzarella and gravy on top of fries. That does not make a poutine.

For fast food, I'll take A&W.

Italian Poutine (replace gravy with marinara sauce) is also delicious, if you can find it anywhere.

[3 Justin 3]

Thumbs down to New York Fries poutine. They just put shredded mozzarella and gravy on top of fries. That does not make a poutine.

For fast food, I'll take A&W.

Italian Poutine (replace gravy with marinara sauce) is also delicious, if you can find it anywhere.

I went to NYF today and they put the curds on it, not shredded. Although it was too expensive and didn't even fill the cup, but I think it tastes better than A&W, I like NYF gravy more than A&W's, but A&W puts more cheese on it.

[Madman]

Has anyone else been asked if they want to "poutinize" their combo? They have (or had) it at Harveys a while ago.

Me: "I'll have combo number 3 with fries and an ice tea"
Pimply faced kid working at Harvey's: "Is that to stay or to go?"
Me: "To stay"
Pimply faced kid working at Harvey's: "Sir, would you like to POUTINIZE your combo for $0.99?"
Me: "huh?"
Pimply faced kid working at Harvey's *points at a picture of a poutine*: "Poutinize... like turn your fries into a poutine."

I actually laughed out loud.
Was your reply - "Want me to punchisize your face....for free?"

Hr9-ZXcygW0

[dubc80]

AHAHA, I am laughing right now dubc80. That is one of the best things I have ever heard. Poutinize, like he pronounced it pootenize, or? Because that sounds awesome.

By the way, where is King of Subs. I know of a Alberta King of Subs, is this the place everyone is talking about, or is it somewhere else?

Yep. Poo-tin-ize is how it's pronounced. Hilarious.

http://www.susanbartlett.ca/photos/poutinizeSign.jpg

[Cowboy89]

Yep. Poo-tin-ize is how it's pronounced. Hilarious.

http://www.susanbartlett.ca/photos/poutinizeSign.jpg

Sounds like a Russian virus that eliminates your ability to vote democratically. :bag:

[bomber317]

KING OF SUBS! The absolute best IMO. If anyone else has been there they can probably back me up on this one. Real cheese curds......man now i'm craving it and I'm stuck in Winnipeg where it was colder than the friggin north pole yesterday!

Oh man, I totally forgot about King of Subs ever since I moved out of the NE. I'm totally going there tonight for dinner. haha.

[jus_sum_guy]

A&w!!

[BuzzardsWife]

worst: A&W (unless you like salt licks) sorry to the folks who said A&W! just my opinion
my fave: Costco, and New York Fries (and the Works Veggie is so good too!)

[the-rasta-masta]

C.B's Drive Inn on Northmount Drive has the best poutine in the city by a country mile.

[Barnes]

I had a large A&W poutine for lunch because of this thread. Yummy.

[Boblobla]

BUMP.

Anyone have any poutine suggestions in the deep SE? The Wife's cousin is in town and wants some poutine, I was hoping for a pub.

Original Joes? Dixons? Coach and Horses? Kelseys?

[PyramidsofMars]

I like the poutine at Rocky's Burger Bus. Been a while though, don't know how it is now.

[Thor]

Thumbs down to New York Fries poutine. They just put shredded mozzarella and gravy on top of fries. That does not make a poutine.

For fast food, I'll take A&W.

Italian Poutine (replace gravy with marinara sauce) is also delicious, if you can find it anywhere.

I used to work for NY fries when I was a teenager, we were the first to bring poutine into a lot of Canada and we used and still do real cheese curds.

The original NYF one is really good, I know back then some customers bought poutine but put KFC gravy over it, tried that once and thought it was quite good.

Man I haven't had poutine in like 15yrs lol.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Never had a poutine in my life. It just looks so gross to me. And my cousin brought a BK poutine to my place a couple weeks back and the smell nearly made me wanna gag.

[Misterpants]

Never had a poutine in my life. It just looks so gross to me. And my cousin brought a BK poutine to my place a couple weeks back and the smell nearly made me wanna gag.

In fairness, the BK poutine should in no way be used to judge poutines as a whole.

[Hesla]

Tango Bistro on Macleod (same building as Smugglers) has a Beef Short-rib Poutine that is amazing !

[Muta]

Tango Bistro on Macleod (same building as Smugglers) has a Beef Short-rib Poutine that is amazing !


Damn, this sounds good

[troutman]

District on 11th Ave does "gourmet" poutine.

http://enjoydistrict.com/about-2/our-food/

We like poutine. Poutine for the People! Choose your size (S, M, L), choose your toppings (pan seared mushrooms, gruyere cheese, sour cream, fresh tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, bacon, chicken breast, duck leg confit, a fried egg, a porkchop!) Voila! Perfect as a starter, a main, or for sharing.

[MarchHare]

District on 11th Ave does "gourmet" poutine.

http://enjoydistrict.com/about-2/our-food/

We like poutine. Poutine for the People! Choose your size (S, M, L), choose your toppings (pan seared mushrooms, gruyere cheese, sour cream, fresh tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, bacon, chicken breast, duck leg confit, a fried egg, a porkchop!) Voila! Perfect as a starter, a main, or for sharing.

I came into this thread to suggest District. Thumbs up! :)

[Komskies]

For a quick fix Costco poutine can get the job done quite admirably.

[icarus]

Pity for Calgary. Chipwagons are wonderful things. I'm thankful that there's tons of them in Ottawa.I miss chipwagons in Kingston, but even more I miss Bubba's poutine on Princess Street in Kingston. Nothing will ever compare to that oversized styrofoam tub in my drunken hand at 2am on a Thursday morning in the dead of winter. Oh university, how I miss thee.

[Ashartus]

I usually just get the gravy and cheese curds from A Taste of Quebec at the Farmer's Market and make my own - it doesn't take long.

[FanIn80]

Cafe Metro on Macleod used to be good, but they closed down a while ago. Not sure if they moved somewhere else, or just packed up. Best smoked meat in town, and their poutine and sugar pies were excellent too.

As for right now, Alberta King of Subs is the best. Although, I haven't tried that District place yet.

[Neeper]

Bob, I know you live down south, but if you want your wife's American cousin to try poutine, you have to take them to Alberta King of Subs and at least let them try some authentic poutine first. Or even go all out and try the poutine at the District. I haven't tried the district, but it looks damn good! Just don't take them to fast food joints like KFC, A&W or BK (even though I like BK's) before trying real poutine.

[yads]

Just tried NY Fries poutine and it was quite disappointing. Not a lot of flavor at all.

[3 Justin 3]

Just tried NY Fries poutine and it was quite disappointing. Not a lot of flavor at all.

Really? Of all the fast-food joints they are my favorite, they have the best gravy by far IMO, which is the most important part.

Where is this "District" place, I think I need to check it out.

I saw what looked to be a poutine at some sheesha bar I went to last weekend and it looked really good (might have just been fries and gravy). I'll try it this weekend.

[Shazam]

I find NYF gravy to vary greatly. Lots of times it's too bland. I've even gotten it runny. I dunno how they make it but you'd figure the drones would know how much water to add to the powder.

[troutman]

Where is this "District" place, I think I need to check it out.



Beside the Keg:

607 11th Avenue SW

[Barnes]

Why does everyone need to go out for poutine? It's only 3 ingredients.

[looooob]

I miss chipwagons in Kingston, but even more I miss Bubba's poutine on Princess Street in Kingston. Nothing will ever compare to that oversized styrofoam tub in my drunken hand at 2am on a Thursday morning in the dead of winter. Oh university, how I miss thee.
darn, now I"m hungry

it's 20 years since I left Montreal but now craving a Mamma's poutine...still remember the phone number 288-1128, and a quick google confirmed it's ongoing existence

hmmm oversized tub of cheese/gravy/fries goodness....

http://www.mammaspizzeriamontreal.com/

[jhunt223]

Non fast food places.... Classic jacks was damn huge!

Classic Jacks poutine is awesome. I used to drive there from the SW just for the poutine.

[Mtt48]

Harvey's poutine isn't too bad for fast food. Best drive through poutine in Calgary I think. I also find new york fries never put enough gravy on it, but if they make it right its good.

[FanIn80]

It's my opinion that fast food establishments shouldn't really qualify for a "best of" thread.

Frozen french fries, processed cheese, powdered gravy... these are not a few of my favourite things. :D

[Hack&Lube]

Why does everyone need to go out for poutine? It's only 3 ingredients.

Where do you buy good curds???

People who think Poutine is fries, gravy, and cheese are...well...not eating the right thing.

[Ashartus]

Where do you buy good curds???

People who think Poutine is fries, gravy, and cheese are...well...not eating the right thing.

The only place I know of for good curds is A Taste of Quebec at the Farmer's Market.

[Deviaant]

Where do you buy good curds???




I like the Springbank Cheese co. and the farmers market has a place called "a taste of quebec" (im pretty sure its called that anyhow)


dang beaten to the punch.

[NiklasSundblad]

The Safeway in Kensington has curds, I'm sure it's not the only one.

[arloiginla]

Costco is the best.

[troutman]

Why does everyone need to go out for sex? It's only 3 ingredients.

fyp

[Barnes]

Where do you buy good curds???

People who think Poutine is fries, gravy, and cheese are...well...not eating the right thing.

Well considering I am from Montreal...

The farmers market cheese curds are delicious but you can find Saputo cheese curds at most grocery stores.

Although I have never done it, it's easy to make your own. Heat milk till its scalded, add lemon juice, set aside for a couple hours, strain through cheese cloth, salt, hang in cloth for a few hours, pull apart cheese into curd sized bits and enjoy. On second thought...

[calumniate]

Hands down at the Palomino downtown. It's an actual meal. Their fries are always superb.. they do an excellent job. I had it today for lunch :)

[Sluggo]

Its a bit of a trek for some of you but there is a place in Airdrie called Ampfy Poutine along First Ave near the railroad tracks. Haven't had anything outside of Quebec that tastes that authentic, the smoked meat sandwiches are not bad either.

[sclitheroe]

I like the Springbank Cheese co. and the farmers market has a place called "a taste of quebec" (im pretty sure its called that anyhow)


dang beaten to the punch.

Springbank curds are merely OK. Not the same as what you’d find in Ontario (fresh from Quebec) or Quebec. They rarely squeak when you chew them.

The Taste of Quebec ones are closer, but still not as fresh as they truly need to be.

[Gundo]

There used to be a place in Sylvan Lake called the Western Canada Fry Company I believe, we used to stop there on our way home from ice fishing and they made a bad ass Poutine. It would go home cut fries, cheese curds & gravy and repeat for 2 more layers. They got their cheese curds shipped in from Quebec as well as their gravy. For an extra $6 you could get a double bacon cheese burger with a fried egg and gravy on it.

I hope that place is still around Im drooling now.

[3 Justin 3]

I think baked fries are better too. Deep fried ones are too crunchy for a poutine, then again with the gravy they soften up, but baked is definitely better.

I need to find a good gravy (whether it is packed or a recipe). Anyone know a strong beef gravy recipe? I have a bunch of packs of "brown" gravy, but it isn't that good for poutine.

I know what I am doing after school tomorrow.

[FanIn80]

I used to buy a vacuum-sealed pouch of cheese curds from Safeway, and then a container of fries and Chalet Sauce from Swiss Chalet...

That was awesome, although nowhere near as good as King of Subs.


I wonder if Safeway still sells curds. I went looking for some a few years back and couldn't find any. I don't imagine they were a big seller.

Edit: On a side note... I've heard of a place in Quebec called St. Hubert, and their sauce is supposed to be better than Swiss Chalet. Is this true?

[Rathji]

Really? Of all the fast-food joints they are my favorite, they have the best gravy by far IMO, which is the most important part.


KFC Gravy > *

[calumniate]

Man you guys are low class :p

[tete]

I used to buy a vacuum-sealed pouch of cheese curds from Safeway, and then a container of fries and Chalet Sauce from Swiss Chalet...

That was awesome, although nowhere near as good as King of Subs.


I wonder if Safeway still sells curds. I went looking for some a few years back and couldn't find any. I don't imagine they were a big seller.

Edit: On a side note... I've heard of a place in Quebec called St. Hubert, and their sauce is supposed to be better than Swiss Chalet. Is this true?

The Safeway downtown does sell cheese curds - we pick them up there all the time - I think we get them near the deli counter/bakery. I've heard that they don't squeek once they're refrigerated, so it's tough to find ones that do squeek unless you can find a dairy that sells to the public.

St. Hubert's sauce is better than Swiss Chalet. They also make a Poutine gravy mix that is AMAZING. And vegetarian to boot! We pick up St. Hubert packages at the cheese place in Crossroads Farmer's Market.

[HelloHockeyFans]

Two best places I've been are La Banquise in Montreal and Fritz in Vancouver. Not a huge fan of toppings though... Just straight fries, cheese curds and gravy!

[Ashartus]

I need to find a good gravy (whether it is packed or a recipe). Anyone know a strong beef gravy recipe? I have a bunch of packs of "brown" gravy, but it isn't that good for poutine.

I know what I am doing after school tomorrow.

A Taste of Quebec also sells poutine gravy packages.

I'm getting a craving for poutine after reading this thread...

[yads]

The crossroads market cheese shop also sells curds.

[FanIn80]

The Safeway downtown does sell cheese curds - we pick them up there all the time - I think we get them near the deli counter/bakery. I've heard that they don't squeek once they're refrigerated, so it's tough to find ones that do squeek unless you can find a dairy that sells to the public.

St. Hubert's sauce is better than Swiss Chalet. They also make a Poutine gravy mix that is AMAZING. And vegetarian to boot! We pick up St. Hubert packages at the cheese place in Crossroads Farmer's Market.

Awesome, thanks!

I haven't been to Crossroads in a while...

[MJM]

This thread had me craving poutine in a bad way, so I got some last night at the Blind Monk in Royal Oak (NW). It was absolute garbage and they charged me, get this, $11 dollars for a single serving a cheese, gravy, and fries.

[troutman]

St. Hubert's sauce is better than Swiss Chalet. They also make a Poutine gravy mix that is AMAZING. And vegetarian to boot! We pick up St. Hubert packages at the cheese place in Crossroads Farmer's Market.

I was a fry cook at St Huberts on Macleod Tr in the 1980s. The sauce was good - more salty than the sweet Swiss Chalet sauce. What are these packages they are selling at the market?

[MJM]

I was a fry cook at St Huberts on Macleod Tr in the 1980s. The sauce was good - more salty than the sweet Swiss Chalet sauce. What are these packages they are selling at the market?

I didn't know there were any St. Hubert's here!!!!!! I didn't think there were any outside of Quebec or Moncton, NB. Do any still exist in Alberta?

[billybob123]

I wonder if Safeway still sells curds. I went looking for some a few years back and couldn't find any. I don't imagine they were a big seller.

I've seen them in the little fridge cabinet next to the deli at several stores. They're expensive, though, and not all that great. Maybe I'm spoiled since I'm from Ottawa and they used to sell the great ones from Quebec at Walmart and Giant Tiger.

Edit: On a side note... I've heard of a place in Quebec called St. Hubert, and their sauce is supposed to be better than Swiss Chalet. Is this true?

Similar sauces, to each their own taste. I love St Hub as a restaurant though, and I miss it in Alberta. All-you-can-eat coleslaw with any entree... mmmmm.

Anyone tried the BK poutine? I'm always so tempted when I'm there, but am so scared of disappointment.

[Shazam]

I didn't know there were any St. Hubert's here!!!!!! I didn't think there were any outside of Quebec or Moncton, NB. Do any still exist in Alberta?Nope. Last one was on 32Ave NE near T&T Honda. That was a few years ago.

[BlackEleven]

darn, now I"m hungry

it's 20 years since I left Montreal but now craving a Mamma's poutine...still remember the phone number 288-1128, and a quick google confirmed it's ongoing existence

hmmm oversized tub of cheese/gravy/fries goodness....

http://www.mammaspizzeriamontreal.com/

La Banquiese is the best in the city, imo. Especially nice since they're open 24 hours and you can get some poutine at 4am after the bar...

[BlackEleven]

Edit: On a side note... I've heard of a place in Quebec called St. Hubert, and their sauce is supposed to be better than Swiss Chalet. Is this true?

St. Hubert is pretty overrated imo. I'd say there's not a whole lot of difference between it and Swiss Chalet. Rotisserie chicken places are extremely popular in Quebec, thus there are a ton of them. Chalet BBQ is my personal favourite. I saw Scotty Bowman there a couple months back!

[tete]

I was a fry cook at St Huberts on Macleod Tr in the 1980s. The sauce was good - more salty than the sweet Swiss Chalet sauce. What are these packages they are selling at the market?

We pick up the poutine sauce, but I think they sell the chicken sauce too - I'll take a look next time we go to stock up.

[troutman]

I didn't know there were any St. Hubert's here!!!!!! I didn't think there were any outside of Quebec or Moncton, NB. Do any still exist in Alberta?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St-Hubert

St-Hubert once had a presence throughout eastern Canada, but it now has few locations outside its home province of Quebec (http://forum.calgarypuck.com/wiki/Quebec), where it remains a dominant chain. Other locations are found in Ottawa (http://forum.calgarypuck.com/wiki/Ottawa), Cornwall (http://forum.calgarypuck.com/wiki/Cornwall,_Ontario), and Moncton (http://forum.calgarypuck.com/wiki/Moncton). St-Hubert is the 16th largest restaurant chain operating in Canada (http://forum.calgarypuck.com/wiki/Canada).

St-Hubert is now generally mutually exclusive (http://forum.calgarypuck.com/wiki/Mutually_exclusive) with the similar Swiss Chalet (http://forum.calgarypuck.com/wiki/Swiss_Chalet) chain, which exited the Quebec market in the early 2000s, although there is no formal agreement between the two.

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Anyone tried it at Hudsons?

This thread makes me want to give it a shot today...

[BlackEleven]

Anthony Bourdain goes to La Banquiese

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[Mtt48]

Anyone tried it at Hudsons?

This thread makes me want to give it a shot today...

Ya I have. It's fries, gravy and grated cheddar cheese. It's very salty and not really very good.

[nik-]

Anthony Bourdain goes to La Banquiese

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As an aside, the part in this episode where he went to Martin Picard's restaurant and Martin tried to kill him was awesome.

[Discoste]

Laurier Lounge has quite a few poutine choices. They treat it like an entree dish so it's somewhat expensive.
The duck confit poutine is good. The steak pountine was okay - I didn't think it was worth the extra money.

[Hack&Lube]

I didn't know there were any St. Hubert's here!!!!!! I didn't think there were any outside of Quebec or Moncton, NB. Do any still exist in Alberta?

They sort of have a gentleman's agreement with Swiss Chalet to not operate in each other's territory so St. Hubert stays in Quebec these days.

[BlackEleven]

As an aside, the part in this episode where he went to Martin Picard's restaurant and Martin tried to kill him was awesome.

Yeah, Au Pied de Cochon. That restaurant is awesome. I've been 5-6 times, and every single time I feel like I need to be transported home in a wheelbarrow. And that's from eating one main course, I can't imagine going through all of them (even partially) ...

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Ya I have. It's fries, gravy and grated cheddar cheese. It's very salty and not really very good.

Wish I'd read this before I went...

You summed it up. Basically it's shredded cheese and a light gravy, instead of cheese curds and a dark gravy.

Thumbs down.

[driveway]

Haven't read the whole thread, but has anyone mentioned the Lobster Poutine at Brava Bistro on 17th ave? Hands down the best poutine in the city, nothing else even comes close.

[Ducay]

In honour of this thread I had a Costco poutine for lunch.


It was revolting.


Their fries are fine, but its an overly salty fake gravy, with big chunks of cold mozza on top. Gag me. Ate the crispy fires to the side and tossed it. What a waste

[Hack&Lube]

In honour of this thread I had a Costco poutine for lunch.


It was revolting.


Their fries are fine, but its an overly salty fake gravy, with big chunks of cold mozza on top. Gag me. Ate the crispy fires to the side and tossed it. What a waste

What's with Costco and terrible Quebec foods? Their "Montreal" Smoked Beef Sandwich is simply awful too and on the totally wrong bread.

[Hack&Lube]

As an aside, the part in this episode where he went to Martin Picard's restaurant and Martin tried to kill him was awesome.

Disappointed he didn't try any Montreal Smoked Beef but there's a ton of stuff he missed out on in Quebec.

[kipperfan]

Old thread bump - anyone bought any cheese curds in Calgary recently? If so, where? I've got a hankering for some Poutine, and would really be stoked if I could get some curds this evening so I can have beer and Poutine for the game! Any help appreciated.

[saskflames69]

Harvey's Poutine

Too bad we don't have one in Saskatoon besides the one hidden deep inside the university somewhere.

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Had Poutine at Original Joe's yesterday. Was decent. Actual cheese curds, decent gravy & fries. I thought it could have used a bit more gravy, a little less salt. But overall was a pleasant surprise for a pub I go to regularly that I've never ordered the poutine at.

[WesternCanadaKing]

I haven't been there sober, but the Poutinerie on 17th has never failed to satisfy. Great fries, delicious gravy, lots of variety. Best poutine I've had in the city so far.

[Bunk]

I don't know about Calgary, but I know the best Poutine in Alberta - La Belle Patate in Canmore. Run by some transplanted Montrealers. Best Pout I've had outside Quebec.

http://labellepatate.com/openmenu/la-belle-patate-canmore/

Amazing.

[nik-]

Best Pout I've had outside Quebec.


Come on Bunk ... just three more letters :(

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Arts/Arts_/Pictures/2008/09/23/mcnulty460.jpg
Jimmy is disappoint

[Misterpants]

I don't know about Calgary, but I know the best Poutine in Alberta - La Belle Patate in Canmore. Run by some transplanted Montrealers. Best Pout I've had outside Quebec.

http://labellepatate.com/openmenu/la-belle-patate-canmore/

Amazing.

+1

So good and squeeky.

[tete]

Old thread bump - anyone bought any cheese curds in Calgary recently? If so, where? I've got a hankering for some Poutine, and would really be stoked if I could get some curds this evening so I can have beer and Poutine for the game! Any help appreciated.

We buy cheese curds at Safeway - look where the specialty cheese is located, usually near the Deli. I think Squeakers is the brand name.

[kipperfan]

We buy cheese curds at Safeway - look where the specialty cheese is located, usually near the Deli. I think Squeakers is the brand name.

Thanks a bunch, I looked at Safeway yesterday but just looked in the standard cheese section and didn't find them. Hopefully I am good to go now!

[GreatWhiteEbola]

Old thread bump - anyone bought any cheese curds in Calgary recently? If so, where? I've got a hankering for some Poutine, and would really be stoked if I could get some curds this evening so I can have beer and Poutine for the game! Any help appreciated.

The best cheese curds I have ever had!

http://www.sylvanstarcheesefarm.ca/

You can get them at Sunterra, among others places. When I was living in Red Deer I would to go to Sylvan Star on Thursday mornings for the fresh curds, they would often be sold out.

Enjoy.

They make very good gouda, too

[3 Justin 3]

Harvey's Poutine

Too bad we don't have one in Saskatoon besides the one hidden deep inside the university somewhere.

Harvey's has a good poutine for fast food. I hate A&W's though, the gravy is awful in every aspect.

I want to try Big Cheese Poutine downtown, the menu looks really good.

[Jing]

The poutine at Laurier Lounge is pretty decent. La Belle Patate has the best poutine but it is out in Canmore.

[Sr. Mints]

Incidentally, I just had my very first poutine yesterday. We were at Chinook Mall to do some running around and stopped at New York Fries for lunch.

It squeeks.

The texture took me a moment to get use to. The gravy was really heavy and rich, but the fries were deliciously soft yet crunchy.

As I have no other poutine to compare it to, I have to say it was "OK."Ringing in at ~$6.50 for a medium fries that two of us shared, it seemed rather expensive.

[kipperfan]

Incidentally, I just had my very first poutine yesterday. We were at Chinook Mall to do some running around and stopped at New York Fries for lunch.

It squeeks.

The texture took me a moment to get use to. The gravy was really heavy and rich, but the fries were deliciously soft yet crunchy.

As I have no other poutine to compare it to, I have to say it was "OK."Ringing in at ~$6.50 for a medium fries that two of us shared, it seemed rather expensive.

As far as fast food/mall poutine goes, I rate New York Fries among the best. We are talking about fast food though, so it really only gets so good...

[seattleflamer]

Harvey's has a good poutine for fast food. I hate A&W's though, the gravy is awful in every aspect.

I want to try Big Cheese Poutine downtown, the menu looks really good.

+1 to Harvey's. They just do burgers right and the poutine is the icing. I use to always go to the Brentwood Mall Harvey's for that poutine fix.

There is no Harvey's in the Lower Mainland (that I'm aware of) other than the airport or for some strange reason all the Home Depots so it is always a special trip to the Home Depot for burgers and poutine of all things.

[4thLiner]

King of Subs, on 52nd st

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Costco

I don't eat a lot of Poutine though...

[Nage Waza]

The other day I threw some fries in our deep fryer while I made some powdered poutine sauce (Safeway). I just poured the sauce on the fries with the curds, and it was easily better than anything I have had in Calgary.

[Notorious Honey Badger]

Incidentally, I just had my very first poutine yesterday. We were at Chinook Mall to do some running around and stopped at New York Fries for lunch.

It squeeks.

The texture took me a moment to get use to. The gravy was really heavy and rich, but the fries were deliciously soft yet crunchy.

As I have no other poutine to compare it to, I have to say it was "OK."Ringing in at ~$6.50 for a medium fries that two of us shared, it seemed rather expensive.

lies!!! Dirty lies!!

[Wormius]

King of Subs, on 52nd st

King of Subs didn't really impress me, but to be fair, they were packed for about 30 minutes while I drove home and the fries were incredible limp. I will have to give it another try though if I am back in the area and have time to eat there.

I am really embarrassed to say that I like Costco's poutine as well, but I also work close by enough that the fries maintain their integrity until I get a chance to eat it.

I also tried Rocky's burger bus poutine and wasn't happy about theirs either, but can't remember why exactly. Maybe too greasy or the fries too thick or something.

[saskflames69]

Costco's poutine is surprisingly good. It's nothing compared to Harveys' poutine, though.

Next time my school's cafeteria sells its pathetic attempt at recreating the dish, I'll snap a photo of it and post it on here. What utter, utter garbage.

[Yasa]

The other day I threw some fries in our deep fryer while I made some powdered poutine sauce (Safeway). I just poured the sauce on the fries with the curds, and it was easily better than anything I have had in Calgary.

What?

[3 Justin 3]

Costco's poutine is surprisingly good. It's nothing compared to Harveys' poutine, though.

Next time my school's cafeteria sells its pathetic attempt at recreating the dish, I'll snap a photo of it and post it on here. What utter, utter garbage.

I remember my Jr. High's Poutine. Soggy fat fries, grated mozza and a nasty gravy. It sucks because my first year (gr. 7) was really good, then the next year they changed it all and it sucked.

[Titan]

Brewsters Short rib poutine.

Awesome.

[Komskies]

What?

Poutine sauce, what regular people call gravy.

[FlamesKickAss]

Laurier Lounge is pretty good and so is Amsterdam Rhino

[Mass_nerder]

I know this is about Calgary Poutine, but here in Halifax...
http://smokespoutinerie.com/Menu.aspx
Smokes' poutinerie is to poutine what Tubby Dog is to hot dogs.
Looks like there's one opening in Calgary sometime soon though.

[Bean]

I've always disliked poutine but completely changed my tune upon trying it at Laurier Lounge.

Once you've had 'good' poutine, nothing else compares.

[DoNotCompute]

I'm a huge poutine fan.

Top spots are:

A Taste of Quebec- stand at the Blackfoot Farmers market. Killer smoke meat sandwich and poutine combo, all ingredients brought in from Quebec.

The Big Cheese- 17th ave across from Western high School. Lots of differenct types and flavors! Open till 3am, so a great post-bar treat if you're into it!

[Russic]

I know this is about Calgary Poutine, but here in Halifax...
http://smokespoutinerie.com/Menu.aspx
Smokes' poutinerie is to poutine what Tubby Dog is to hot dogs.
Looks like there's one opening in Calgary sometime soon though.

One of my finest memories of a trip to Toronto last year was happening upon a Smokes Poutinerie. It was off the rails with awesome. If Calgary is indeed getting one I'll be a happy, fat man.

[Hemi-Cuda]

I'm a huge poutine fan.

Top spots are:

A Taste of Quebec- stand at the Blackfoot Farmers market. Killer smoke meat sandwich and poutine combo, all ingredients brought in from Quebec.

The Big Cheese- 17th ave across from Western high School. Lots of differenct types and flavors! Open till 3am, so a great post-bar treat if you're into it!

tried Big Cheese a few months ago and was completely underwhelmed. the fries were overdone and there wasn't nearly enough gravy or cheese. the poutine i had at A&W last week was better than it

[troutman]

Laurier Lounge is pretty good and so is Amsterdam Rhino

I think the food at Rhino is made next door at District?

[Ozy_Flame]

Is there not a place in the NE called "The King of Subs" that actually imports both smoked meat and cheese curd from Montreal, and is supposed to be delicious? I remember rumors about a place like that. Haven't seen it though.

[blankall]

I know this is about Calgary Poutine, but here in Halifax...
http://smokespoutinerie.com/Menu.aspx
Smokes' poutinerie is to poutine what Tubby Dog is to hot dogs.
Looks like there's one opening in Calgary sometime soon though.

Hmm..looks like some very aggressive expansion out west. I'm skeptical of chain poutine in general. It's all about the gravy and the individual care put into each pot. I just don't see how a chain can accomplish that.

[Bunk]

I know this is about Calgary Poutine, but here in Halifax...
http://smokespoutinerie.com/Menu.aspx
Smokes' poutinerie is to poutine what Tubby Dog is to hot dogs.
Looks like there's one opening in Calgary sometime soon though.

Not really. Tubby Dog is far superior. Smokes' sucks.

[EverfresH15]

I think the food at Rhino is made next door at District?


That is correct. I just had their poutine last week and it was #####ty. The gf and i split and medium for $12 added gravy $2.50, jalapenos $1.50 and bacon for $2.50 so for $19.43 i received the worst poutine i have ever had. Fries were burnt, barely any cheese and couldnt tell there was any bacon. RIP OFF!!

[Mass_nerder]

Not really. Tubby Dog is far superior. Smokes' sucks.

I agree, Tubby Dog is better, but they're completely different things so comparing them in that way is rather silly.
I was saying that Tubby Dog takes something plain, and goes crazy to make something special; in the same way, Smokes takes something plain (to Canadians) and makes it something special.

[Mass_nerder]

Hmm..looks like some very aggressive expansion out west. I'm skeptical of chain poutine in general. It's all about the gravy and the individual care put into each pot. I just don't see how a chain can accomplish that.
I actually didn't realize it was a chain until I was looking at the site before posting it. The few times I've been, it feels like a fun hidden gem in the local food scene...definitely didn't feel like I was at some fast food chain.

[linecook]

Is there not a place in the NE called "The King of Subs" that actually imports both smoked meat and cheese curd from Montreal, and is supposed to be delicious? I remember rumors about a place like that. Haven't seen it though.

It's called Alberta King of Subs it's on the SE corner of Temple Drive and 52st.

[RW99]

Not scientific or anything, but 40 people and 6 places later, lobster poutine won out: http://itsrocketscience.ca/?p=571

[4thLiner]

The Big Cheese on 17th ave is pretty good but I prefer King of Subs. When I want a poutine, I want the grease! The Big Cheese's is almost too fancy. However, I give them a C minus for their subs. This aint no Montreal style sub. Close, but King, no.

[me_dennis]

i duno if it's just me, but I actually prefer my poutines the traditional way, not with pulled pork, or sausage, or meat sauce, etc.

just fresh cut fries, real cheese curds, and brown gravy.

costco's is good, but i find the gravy to be too salty.

[Ironhorse]

District on 11th Ave does "gourmet" poutine.

http://enjoydistrict.com/about-2/our-food/

We like poutine. Poutine for the People! Choose your size (S, M, L), choose your toppings (pan seared mushrooms, gruyere cheese, sour cream, fresh tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, bacon, chicken breast, duck leg confit, a fried egg, a porkchop!) Voila! Perfect as a starter, a main, or for sharing.

Agreed on the District, very good poutine there.

[Ironhorse]

Apparently there is now a Calgary Poutine Crawl.

http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/117503/calgarians-prepare-for-cheesy-second-annual-poutine-crawl/

Please bring your own defibrillator.

[3 Justin 3]

Apparently there is now a Calgary Poutine Crawl.

http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/117503/calgarians-prepare-for-cheesy-second-annual-poutine-crawl/

Please bring your own defibrillator.

DAMMIT! How did I not know about this? Poutine is probably my favorite food in the world.

[calumniate]

Interesting to learn that poutine isn't food or entertainment

[Shasta Beast]

Interesting to learn that poutine isn't food or entertainment

Poutine is life.

[saskflames69]

Anybody else like that butter chicken poutine from New York fries? I thought it was okay, but it's just fries and butter chicken. No cheese, no gravy. Why call it poutine?

[OffsideSpecialist]

I actually didn't realize it was a chain until I was looking at the site before posting it. The few times I've been, it feels like a fun hidden gem in the local food scene...definitely didn't feel like I was at some fast food chain.

Yeah, I felt the same in Ottawa. I thought it was just a local joint until lately, and now feel less special for having it :(

I don't eat a lot of poutine, but they are pretty good. Ridiculously long lines when the bars close though.