La Binerie is another institution in the Plateau-Mont-Royal area. Specializing in baked beans and bean soup, La Binerie is a popular and old-school diner offering hearty fare, generous portions, and classic Quebec comfort food.
The decor is diner-style with seating mainly for one or two people and diner style seating with a view of the baked bean station and menu.
Most diner order baked beans and breakfast fare like pancakes and eggs, but La Binerie also serves meat loaf, meat pies, sandwiches and more. Order as a combination and you'll receive complimentary bean (pea) soup, mashed potatoes, and dessert. Our order:
Traditional Poutine - $10.95. Classic style. Nicely fried fries. Squeaky cheese curds. Could use more gravy.
Meat Pie Meal - $14.95. The bean soup is brown (don't think it's pea soup) and fairly standard fare. The meat pie and mashed potatoes are very filling but otherwise unmemorable.
Overall, La Binerie was nice to stop by for the history and the Poutine but it isn't quite the flavor spot of other Plateau-Mont-Royal institutions like Schwartz's.
La Binerie accepts credit cards and is very friendly.