Quebecois “casse-croûte” dining has always been a part of Montreal’s food scene. And now, even the city’s best chefs are getting in on the action by going back to basics and reinventing old favourites like poutines, steamies, and burgers – which is fine by me because each time I visit home, all I want to do is indulge in these staples. Want to know where to get fast food in Montreal from eateries spearheaded by the city’s top chefs? Keep reading to find out.
Photo courtesy of Campo
Comfort food meets Portuguese classics
Chef: Carlos Ferreira
Chic: Ferreira and Taverne F
Casse-Croûte: Campo
Portuguese chicken has been a Montreal fave for decades now thanks to its flourishing community. Restaurateur Carlos Ferreira is now a contender in the Portuguese chicken race with his brand new eatery, Campo. With its rustic, cafeteria-style decor, lunchtime hosts downtown’s office workers, while locals fill the small space up on evenings and weekends. From hot sandwiches, to a poutine topped with São Jorge cheese and chouriço chips, and nata for dessert, they even serve draft Portuguese wine!
Photo courtesy of Chez Tousignant
Traditional Quebecois faves
Chefs: Stefano Faita and Michele Forgione
Chic: Impasto and Gema Pizzeria
Casse-Croûte: Chez Tousignant
This casual yet refined diner became a hit on its first day. Lead by Yann Turcotte alongside Michele Forgione and Stefano Faita of Impasto and Gema, this quintessential Quebecois diner will leave each of its seasoned Canadian patrons feeling nostalgic. From classic burgers, to hot dogs, poutines, rotisserie chicken, doughnuts, and milkshakes – all made in-house – this no-fuss joint excels in comfort food.
Photo courtesy of Jerry Ferrer
Canadian fare with a hint of French terroir
Chef: Jérôme Ferrer
Chic: Europea
Casse-Croûte: Jerry Ferrer
Having set up shop in several neighbourhoods in and around the city, Jérôme Ferrer’s “casse-croûte du terroir” (of top restaurant, Europea) takes Montreal staples to a whole new level. With burgers and poutines topped with foie gras, duck confit, or lobster, and a grilled cheese slathered in truffle cream, order a glass of Bordeaux to complement your meal and end it with a crème brûlée for dessert.
What’s your go-to fast food in Montreal? Have you tried these eateries yet? Let me know below!
One of the best things we love to do when we travel is to eat as much local foods as we can!! We’d love to try the Portuguese classics 🙂
Same 🙂 It was delicious!
Montreal is a place I would like to visit very, very, badly! The food, the people, the city….everything is just gorgeous!
You should definitely visit if you get the chance! It’s amazing (hometown bias :P)
Wow, I would totally love to visit Montreal one day soon.
Awesome post. 🙂
Thank you 🙂 Hope you get to visit soon!
Omg! The food looks super yummy! I have not been there before. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for reading 😀
Oh wow, can I come visit Montreal ASAP? These look so delicious! Thanks for the post!
Thanks for stopping by, Dominique!
Thanks for these. I used to live in Montreal but it has changed quite a bit. My sons and I want to go to the Grand Prix in June so this is helpful.
There are always new places to try when I return 😀 I hope you do get to visit – it’s so lovely in summer!
I love how they are basic dishes but with a touch of flair and finesse. Your photos certainly do them justice. I’m so hungry right now!
I got hungry just writing about them 😛
I love try local food during the travel in foreign country. Dishes looks amazing and very delicious.
I agree – it’s the best way to discover the heart and soul of a place 😀
Montreal is the best place for food and restaurants. I absolutely love going there to eat my heart out 🙂
It really is! My main activity is eating when I visit 😛
Okay, this post made me #1 hungry the food looks amazing and from the sound of it tasting just as amazing bring up #2 wanting to hope on a plane and travel to Montreal night now!! Thank you for making me hungry!! Great post!
I’m glad 😀 Thank you!
THis looks amazingly delicious!!!!! Doesn’t look like fast food at all!
Yup – they’re each so delicious!!!
love the word “casse-croute”, it’s so much better than “take-away”, and thank you for all the great addresses, I’ll get to Montreal some day!
Thanks, Delphine! I agree 😀 – hope you get to visit soon!
These photos are making me hungry. Everything looks so good.
Same 😀 especially when I’m abroad!!!
I can’t decide what meal looks the tastiest! If I’m ever nearby, these are definitely some of the places that will be on my edible bucket list!
They definitely should be 😀