When you're up late just getting out of a club, or simply practicing some good old revenge bedtime procrastination and the craving for poutine, smoked meat, shwarma, or some other greasy goodness sets in, there are Montreal restaurants you can rely on to satisfy that late-night hunger.
When the nightlife winds down and hunger hits, Montreal doesn't disappoint. Beyond the regular midnight-closing joints, this city thrives with spots serving up tastes until the early morning, and some even round the clock. We’re talking about just as many cheesy and greasy diners as there are refined spots to enjoy your meal with a glass of wine. Pizza and paninis, Japanese ramen, shawarma, fancy hot dogs, you name it there’s a surprisingly large number of great things to pick from late at night in Montreal, but these are the best of them.
Cheese, fries and gravy. A classic trio that when combined, creates a mouthwatering dish we all know and love as poutine. Now, grabbing the iconic Quebec meal at one of Montreal's must-try spots is how to really do poutine right. But sometimes, a poutine from one of the big fast-food chains just has to do. I put four chains to the test: McDonald's, Harvey's, A&W and Wendy's to find out which was the most delish dish and when it came to this motley crew of poutine, it was clear that one fast food spot was easily the standout.
It's hard to visit Montreal without hearing about La Banquise. The restaurant is hardly ever empty, and lines often stretch down the block as an eclectic mix of locals and tourists wait patiently for what are often touted as some of the best poutines 30 in total on an ever-changing menu in the city.