Disappointed at the size of a $5 poutine....nothing special

Best place on earth!!!

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poutine! what more needs to be said. come here to have the best in montreal :)

The second best poutine I've had in Montreal; the best is not too far down the street at La Banquise. Very small dining area so not many people can be seated at any given time but the service is quick so the wait is reasonable and worthwhile.

Great burger but very small. It is super delicious and cheap. There is a line-up over there, but when it's your turn, you are going to enjoy it. Limited place to sit down (only for 4 6 people) but you can enjoy your food in the park in front of it.

Nice, really small but this make it charme ...need to pay cash ... more

It was good, but it was advertised as best poutinerie around... I think not.

This is a really great place. Must try the poutine there.

Quality. Fresh. Inexpensive. Serves beer. Hard to get a table some times. Servers are cool :-) Open early and late- but randomly.

great poutine!

great poutine!

Incroyable!!!! Il faut essayer la poutine! Bon prix aussi!

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Amazing vibe. A must visit. Don't be discouraged about the crowd.

Eccentric and wonderful.

First time to be there, I ordered a fish burger with home made ice tea, and was surprised at the quality of everything. Not only the fish is nicely seasoned, the frites are crispy, it is the bread that really surprise me, it is not just a bun you can get from any supermarket, it is the kind of bread that you only find in good bakery. Even the ice tea taste great too! Can't recommand enough for... more

Friendly place for a quick snack

A brief stop here proved worthwhile. I ordered a Poutine 'Classique' and a Boreale Rousse draft beer. The staff at the counter were quick, alert, friendly, and cheerful. The order arrived quickly. The Classique was garnished with several whole, dark olives. Though I can't say I'm a fan of poutine, this was a toothsome, filling snack that was welcome after several hours of touring Montreal on... more

The demontignac is awesome! Cheap food, not too fat, fills you up really good. Excellent quality/value ratio.

I fell in love with this poutine.

I appreciated the ability to actually be able to try this much talked about Montreal poutine, with gravy made from chicken stock (typically it's made from beef and I don't eat the moo-moos).  I'm a fan.  This joint has a lot of character and lives up to the rep.  I snuck a peek at the other menu items being dined on by others and it all looked good.  Check it out!

Delish and friendly staff! I really wished I lived here so that I could come here more often... mmm... more

I really expected to try the poutine but the fries wasn't that crunchy!

It's tiny, charming, and utterly fabulous. You could also say it's cramped, crowded, and utterly fabulous.It may be you've walked past it during your adventures in the Plateau, although a line-up usually marks this corner. This little hole-in-the-wall doesn't seat more than a handful of people and the menu is en français. But Quebecois or not, the two guys behind the counter will feed you good... more

Tiny little hole-in-the-wall joint with maybe 6 bar stools + 4 small tables.  Poutine is the specialty, but lots of other stuff on the menu.  Only 2 guys working, and with a line usually out the door, you have to be patient.  I mean these guys are working their cojones off, and still maintain a pleasant demeanor even though they don't have time to catch their breath.  Food prices are cheap, and... more

"""cramped little casse croute. Almost like eating in a bus. Tood is alright, but nothing special."""

Excellent service and food.

We stopped by here specifically for the poutine.  The place itself felt like the kind of neighborhood joint with a bunch of regulars and fun, wisecracking staff.  Judging from the interactions between the customers and the waiters/cooks, that's exactly what it was.  The poutine was good, very rich, and no doubt ranks highly as far as poutine goes in the city.  However, for the four or five... more

The national junk food dish of Canada is undoubtedly poutine, the love child of gravy and cheese kurds and a potato concoction worthy of countless heart attacks.  After many encounters of this nearly banned food (#1), I'm willing to admit one of the best versions I've ever had was here at Patati Patata.This greasy spoon has a stellar reputation for serving Montreal some of the very best in... more

French fries with a sense of humor

someone once aptly described the poutine situation in Montreal to me as such:"drunk teenagers from Ontario go to La Banquise and men from Quebec go to Patati Patata" its true. this place rules. of course I dont eat poutine or meat, but I go for their amazing tofu sliders.

Very cute place, super friendly and full of character, a good intro to Montreal for us as this was our first stop after our hostel. We were lucky enough to get seats in the afternoon by the window to enjoy our classic poutine (our first time!), look out at the streets & the park and take it all in. Ultimately wasn't too fond of the poutine (probably just because I like my fries crisp and not... more

Did you actually notice it? I can't tell how many times I have walked pass this corner after my St Laurent tribulations.You will find the tiniest spot blessed with an infinite Plateau charm. Watch out, you may way wait to be seated and don't try to bring a group with you. I visited Patati Patata during a weekday around 9:30ish and I waited 15 min to be seated. I believe it's decent given the... more

Visited on a weekday around midday and there were two seats by the window which was perfect for me and my friend. As noted by others, the venue IS small - and I like it that way.The poutine, both plain/original and the one with bell pepper and olives, was delicious! Better than at Rapido (ugh.) and on par with La Banquise's classic. At that time of day it was busy but not jam packed, and... more

This place is wonderful. The definition of "hole-in-the-wall," really. There are only several seats and if you go at prime dinner hours the line is out the door, but I have to say the food is worth the wait. The poutine is some of the best I've had in Montreal, but my favorite thing to order here is the Mediterranean Burger. It has feta on it, with a special tzatziki/mint sauce that is... more

Just a warning, you will never be able to sit down. ever. Comfort aside, this place is great, vegan and vegetarian friendly, good ethics, cute spot. Really nice in the summer to stop in and get a snack, then eat in the park across the street. There is a lot of pushing, complaining and long lines at PatatiPatata, but that's only because it's good. Everyone gets served...eventually.

A good stop if you're cruising the Mont-Royal district,it's bright and colorful, you cannot miss it!Good food, nice portions, and super cheap-I love this place, just can't be beat!

This place has such delicious poutine! I got the kind with bell peppers and mushrooms and it was so yummy! And it wasn't a ridiculously large portion so a friend and I could share it and still have room for a burger or two. Speaking of which, I had 2 small burgers (mini burgers) and they were delicious. I got all the toppings on it and the bread it was on was so good and you could tell it had... more

Awesome fries and burgers, my go-to place for fast, cheap and easy comfort food. The place is pretty small, not a lot of seating but the best time to come here is in the afternoon.

Tiny little closet of a place, very limited seating. Their poutine has great flavour, not overly greasy. Only complaint, you may have to wait a bit to get their attention to order take-out.

Delicious poutine made in a frying pan with tones of vegetables from onions, peppers, to mushrooms and olives.  Vegetarian but you might have to get this one to go since the seating here is limited.

A Main staple, Patati Patata is a charming little fast food joint with a substantial menu and cheap eats. Unless you want to wait in a line, it's best to get there off peak hours. I find it's best in the late afternoon.Their menu has typical fast food such as burgers (mini-burgers actually) and fries, but also the not-so-typical, such as tofu burgers and borscht. Personally, I'm a big fan of... more

I love Montreal and I love this place.This was my first attempt at attacking the Quebecois staple of Poutine.I was very impressed by the fries and presentation. The two dudes working behind the counter are quick and efficient.The place is very, very small and the line was long when we were there on a rainy Saturday night. I would recommend getting take-out as there are probably enough seating... more

Very cool and hip place for some quick poutine and other eats. The set up was confusing though - there's a cashier right when you walk in to order at but if you sit down at one of the side tables you get waiter service? Odd. The poutine was the first I had ever had in my life. It was ok. I wouldn't consider myself a fan but I can appreciate the appeal.

About as good a plate of poutine as you're going to find.  The service was friendly and worked with a rare energy to feed the throngs.I lucked out and got a table, but you should be prepared to get your food to go and eat outside.

This is my first poutine from a regular cafe.  The first poutine I had was from Garde Manger (read my other review!) so I might be ruined.  However, it was still pretty good poutine.  I also got the fish burger.What was most impressive was the dynamic duo that runs the place.  They are very busy, they work in a tight space, and are still extremely cheerful and friendly!

Sadly, Tu'ens doesn't know what he's talking about. In any case, you don't give a place a poor review when you are obviously dropping by without any sense of what the place is about. How lame. Patati is a greasy diner, and fun. As putine goes, it's pretty good, but the best part is all the cheap eats. This spot is TINY, always filled with locals and popular with students and tourists, so I'd... more

This was my first poutine experience in Montreal.  Lots of people hate on poutine but I thought fries, gravy and cheese curds would be right up my alley. Unfortunately, given such an easy-win list of ingredients this just wasn't that good.  Maybe I don't like poutine (I don't know; again, given those ingredients I don't know how it could be anything but awesome) or maybe this place isn't that... more

Literally a hole in the wall. The staff is friendly.  If you wait a bityou will get a table. The food is cheap. Their poutine is a must and their sandwiches are great too.

I heard that the fries were awesome, and reading from previous reviews that the poutine was a MUST!  You have to have great fries to have great poutine, I think! So during my visit to Montreal, I kept bugging my husband that we had to stop by Patati Patata so I could try their "classique" poutine.  I agree with other reviewers - this place is really cramped and not for the claustrophobic.  The... more

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Maybe this place is great for locals, but my friends and I (tourists from NY) didn't have great experience with this place when we visited. I had poutines from different parts of Canada as this wasn't my first time visiting. I wanted to try some authentic poutine where locals go for eats. I googled many different places and selected this one for try before we leave for Ottawa the next day.It's... more

I love Patati Patata and-- it pains me to write this-- I will probably never go there again. Honestly, the extremely cramped and chaotic space (often also extremely hot, even in the winter), makes me very anxious. The fries are excellent, the burgers are divine (especially for the price), and the salads are delish! But the wait times are sometimes outlandish (yeah, even for a small kitchen),... more

It's a tradition every time we come to Montreal.  It's small and cozy.  They know the value of a good salad with a side of hand-cut fries.  The prices are very reasonable and service is friendly and welcoming.  It's that neighborhood place only the locals should know about...  Look how special you are now.

My family and i (a group of 5) came here for the poutine.  enroute to the international fireworks competition at la ronde...while there is a lot of choices on the menu--burgers, tofu, salads... only 2 of poutine.  i digress...each time we visit montreal we try to sample poutine from as many palces as possible (avoiding the fast food joints and sticking to the mom and pop places).  so this go... more

Our first experience noshing on poutine, the wonderful mess of fried potatoes, cheese, and gravy.This is a total corner grub hub so don't expect bistro or some other French-tinged dining experience.Probably all of 15 diners can fit into the cramped - yet historical feeling - room.  There is a L-shaped diner-style eating area that wraps around the cook's area.  On this warm afternoon, we heard... more

This is a great spot for a night time snack, or a main meal if you wish. They grill their burgers right in front of you. They make everything in front of you. It's a petite restaurant, but it's a great spot to have some superb eats.I had their poisson burger avec frites et salade. It just was a perfect meal. I'd recommend this place for anyone, I'll definitely be making a return trip to this... more

So tiny so worth it.  One of the best burgers in the city!

Amazing place.. Even though the burger was WAY too small it rivals the counter in LA and my favorite burger.  The poutine is pretty tasty as well.  It  is a VERY VERY small place and you will prob have to wait a bit to get a seat but great atmosphere and food.

I've only been here once, given that I live in California, and that is the only reason why I haven't given this place 5 stars...yet...But, I am definitely planning on going back the next time I'm in Montreal. Might even be one of the first stops I make. No one in the states (at least not in Southern California) knows how to make Poutine quite like Patati Patata. Not even close.Taking the advice... more

I daydreamed about swimming in a pool of poutine all during the 6 hour drive to Montreal. Did Patati Patata meet the expectations I had set so high as a result of fond childhood memories? I'd say so.They serve up some pretty darn good poutine at this place. The fries were just a wee bit more brown than golden for my taste, but they had a nice crunch without tasting burnt. I would definitely... more

I get so happy thinking about the Poutine I had here last weekend that I cry. I almost didn't want to leave Montreal because of this place. But I had work on Tuesday so I had to leave. Such is life...This place was recommended to us by a former McGill student, a former Montreal resident, and a bunch of random musicians who were selling stuff at a garage sale. So we HAD to go.9, 9:30pm on the... more

It's hard to believe a place could get 5 stars when we had to wait 1/2 an hour to get served, but it was busy and the guys actually managed to keep track of who came in when and served them exactly in the order they arrived. Oh, and the food was amazng. Linda had a lovely BLT that she said was the best she ever had. I had the plain Poutine, which was magnificent. I mean, just plain amazing. It... more

We happened upon Patati Patata quite by accident.  After climbing Mont-Royal, my friend and I were meandering our way down to the vintage shops and cafés of the Plateau, and Patati Patata happened to be on the street our meanderings took us down.Its reputation had preceded it, as any discussion of the best poutine in Montréal usually (though not always) ends up between Patati Patata and La... more

Any dumb schmo can eat well for lots of moolah. It takes a savvy Yelper to eat fantastic food for pennies.  This may be the most delicious and cheapest meal I had in Montreal (or anywhere else for that matter). I love fried potatoes of any kind but the whole poutine thing kinda jeebed me out. Gravy and cheese curds on frites seemed like guilding the proverbial lily. But when in Montreal, eat... more

The first thing I noticed about this was how neat it looked from outside and how small it was inside.  It obviously gets quickly packed in here.  The meat here is good.  How they make it, how it tastes.  I dunno.  There's something about it that's really good.  The people working behind the counter are nice, service is good.  I don't recall the poutine being super awesome, but I remember it... more

I had Patati Patata on my list of "must try" places in Montreal and I STILL managed to walk right past it earlier in the day without noticing it.  Patati Patata is super small (I can't imagine it seating more than 15 people) and unobtrusive, but it is fantastic.  You can opt to sit at the counter or one of three or four tables.  I wouldn't recommend this place for parties of more than two -... more

Super tiny place with counter service and two tables for two. We had the poutine classique which was excellent! The service was efficient at first but very slow after we had finished eating. It took us a long time to get anyone's attention to order another round of beer and then even longer to get the check. They were super busy at the time with people always popping in and out. I can't imagine... more

A tiny place, but absolutely brilliant! Tiny burgers made to order by hand, excellent poutine, and even borscht! And it's cheap! A perfect place for lunch in the city. It was recommended to me on a recent visit to Montreal by somebody who follows me on Twitter (a McGill alumna), and it was a fantastic call. I'll be going back next time I'm up that way!

when i die, i want my ashes scattered into the food here so i can be at one with it forever.

An excellent diner with incredible poutine! Ask for the grilled cheese with pickles and enjoy a cold draft beer. The servers double as the cooks and are extremely friendly and accomodating.