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| - The national junk food dish of Canada is undoubtedly poutine, the love child of gravy and cheese kurds and a potato concoction worthy of countless heart attacks. After many encounters of this nearly banned food (#1), I'm willing to admit one of the best versions I've ever had was here at Patati Patata.
This greasy spoon has a stellar reputation for serving Montreal some of the very best in comfort fare for little money. It's been insanely crowded here almost every time I've been here and is not a place for anyone who is remotely claustrophobic. A 15 person occupancy might be too generous of a number, but it's pretty tight in here regardless. There is barely enough for 4 on their counter, and I've seen some folks literally just stand and eat their food. I've been fortunate enough to score a seat each time, but that wasn't without having to wait at least 20 minutes.
Their burgers are good, juicy and flavorful in every bite. Also good are their daily soups, which in my recent case was a red beet borscht - totally worth all $2 of my money. What most folks come for is what everyone should try, their amazing poutine. Cheese kurds sprinkled over a bed of gravy soaked fries, makes for the kind of artery clogging "salad" that looks more like a stew of potatoes. Every bite was savory, the gravy was delightful, and the cheese kurds were not in the least bit heavy. Best of all, it cost me only $4.00 for a bowl of poutine goodness.
Like only the finest of Montreal businesses, they're open fairly late. Usually till 11PM and as late as midnight on the weekends. Be it for breakfast or a late night anti-hangover meal or even (read: especially) a poutine craving, Patati Patata is the place to be.
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(#1) They tried to ban this at sporting events in an effort to become healthier and nothing like their southern neighbor. Whatever, I've got two words: universal healthcare.
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