One of the neat things about Montreal is that even fast food is made with quality ingredients and served with alcohol. When you have that "beer and a burger" craving, you don't need to go to the local pub, you can head to Frite Alors!.
I give this place four stars...
Star #1 is for the local microbrews and homemade iced tea. All yummy.
Star #2 is for the burgers. They're served on good-quality buns and there are lots of delicious toppings. (Unfortunately for dairy-free me, lots of those toppings are cheese. Oh, how I miss cheese).
Star #3 is for the frites. They are skinny fries served in a paper cone, à la Belgique. They are served with your choice of homemade mayo. I can recommend the aïoli, the Frite alors, and the Béarnaise, which tastes even herb-ier if you request vinegar for your fries. Someday I have to try piccallili, which I love with crackers and cheddar but have never thought of trying with fries.
I always go in promising to have salad instead of fries (or at least half-half) but the frites are just too yummy to pass up. Also very filling.
Star #4 is for the crayons and brown paper "tablecloth". I am so easy to entertain.
The atmosphere is casual but classier than a fast-food chain. At this location in the Quartier Latin, we often see groups of university students. It's not a quiet spot for date night but it's an affordable indulgence when you want some artery-clogging goodness. Service is a bit hit-and-miss. Food and drinks come promptly but it's sometimes a challenge go flag down the server for the bill or a refill on drinks.