Few of the memorable dishes one encounters at the casse-croûtes (snack bars) of Quebec, between the Laurentians and the Gaspé Peninsula, are notably exotic. There’s poutine, of course (French fries topped with gravy and cheese curds), but hot dogs, hamburgers, smoked meat, and fried dough all are cognates of familiar stateside fare. However, north of the border, they flaunt unique personalities. And the region’s magnificent pommes frites – foundation of all poutine – are themselves incentive for a casse-croûte road trip. In fact, another colloquial name for the casse-croûte is cabane à patates (spud shack).
Chez Micheline
Chez Micheline is a Quebec snack bar serving excellent poutine, les hot dogs "Michigan" and a bowl of comfort called nouilles chinoise. All tables are outdoors.
Casse-Croûte du Vieux Moulin
This ragtag, eat-in-the-rough casse-croûte (snack bar) serves exemplary poutine and the Quebec sandwich known as guedille. French fries are superb.
Cantine Bernard
This friendly Quebec snack bar has earned honors for its poutine and burgers since 1961. Try Cantine Bernard's locally loved guedille sandwich.
Patate Ben-Venue
One of the top casse-croutes (snack bars) of Quebec, Patate Ben-Venue serves the best French fries along with fine cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and corn dogs.
Le Roy Jucep
Claiming to be the place where poutine was invented, Le Roy Jucep offers a dozen different variations on the signature dish of Quebec.
Le P’tit Stop
One of Quebec's colorful casse-croûtes (snack bars) on the Trans-Canada Highway, Le P'tit Stop serves half-pound hamburgers and some great desserts.
