If you are a foodie in Montreal, you'll definitely be eating poutine. Allow me to make the case that you should have it at Frite Alors:
- The fries are crispy and delicious even with the cheese and gravy! This alone makes a huge difference and was the single biggest factor in my decision to list this as a "best ever." Other places that are otherwise decent (including Belle Provence and even the famous Au Pied de Cochon) don't get this right, leading to a soggy experience.
- They get the ratio right! Enough cheese curds leads to a rich enough, delicious experience all the way through.
- They serve them in a bowl! Serving poutine on a plate is an unfortunately common mistake, allowing heat to escape without really preventing sogginess.
They offer a few "varieties" of poutine now, and we tried several. The Moroccan one was good but the classic / original is still the way to go.
BEST X AARON'S EVER HAD WINNER: POUTINE