I feel like if you're complaining about poutine you're taking life too seriously. The combination of fries and cheese and gravy - however mediocre - is still pretty good in my books. I admit that the poutine at Poutini's might not be MINDBLOWINGLY delicious...but it's still enough to make me happy after a night out. I always get the veggie poutine without a drink and then regret not getting a drink (woe is me). Poutine is by nature a salty, salty beast.
Staff usually look surly but are almost always quite friendly. Music is bumpin'; dancing optional. Veg-friendly poutine options and biodegradable bowls (with lids for leftovers!) are added bonuses.
Also, BOO TO CASH ONLY. But at least there's an ATM inside.