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| - This place is touted by many as having the best poutine in Toronto, and it certainly lives up to the hype.
Prior to going to a concert at the nearby great hall, my friend and I decided to grab a quick bite at poutinis. I ordered the regular size works poutine (bacon, sour cream and chives), this was the perfect grab and go meal. The fries were nicely fried, quite meaty and soft they soaked up the gravy quite well. The gravy had a rich flavour and was not too salty. The cheese curds were the best I have ever had, they were soft and clearly very fresh, they did not skimp on the curds. The chives added a nice sharp flavour, and the sour cream added a cool freshness and a little tang. My favourite part of the poutine was the bacon, I was expecting some bacon bits on the poutine but instead I was given a few large strips of perfectly crispy bacon. I do know what they did to make the bacon so crispy without shrinking it or burning it but it was absolute perfection; it put my poutine over the top (next time can I get bacon instead of fries?).
The regular size poutine was a fair size, not huge but big enough to fill me up (the small size would make a great snack). At over $10 after taxes I though it was a bit steep but the quality of the poutine was certainly worth it. The place itself is small, mostly wood finishing with a few tables to stand and eat (my friend and I ate on the bench outside), it is definitely a take out place and takes cash only. The menu is straight forward, just a few choices of poutine (pulled pork, bacon, the works, vegan or classic), or plain fries with your choice of dip. This place is great if you want a quick bite or are in need of some drunk food. I will definitely be returning!
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