La Belle Patate

Our favourite spot for poutine in Vancouver. Lots of options to choose from. We usually go 2) Smoked Meat, 22) Meat Lover. My wife tried the Smoked Meat sandwich and said it was good (not Schwartz’s from Montreal but solid). Friendly staff, lots of hockey paraphernalia on the walls, and a fun spot. It’s a little tight on seating space when it gets crowded. Service is friendly and inviting. Thanks.

BEWARE OF OVERCHARGING on credit card!!! I paid $12.10 and have the receipt for it. My credit card got charged $13.31. Not much, but this is about honesty, integrity and reputation. I would never come back again based on this reason alone. The good: the squeaky cheese, the fries are nicely fried. The amount of gravy so that this is not dry The meh: The portion is a bit small compared to the price. There were only about half to 1 hot dog in this poutine. For this price, I would have wanted a bit more quantity. The guy was also a bit gruff and just dumped the food onto the table. Comments about his lack of customer service are repeated throughout the reviews so it's evident that it has not changed for the better.

such a cute and comfortable place to grab a quick bite(not too many seating space but they did great for the size) i tried the tuesday special--buffalo chicken poutine, while my friend had the bbq chicken. both really tasty; however, i feel like there was a bit too much sauce and not enough fries! nonetheless, will be coming back to try every single one!!

Exactly what I was looking for with one of my first meals in Canada! Two of my favorite things, smoked meat and poutine. Place has an amazing vibe as well and they played great music. Highly recommend. The girl who works there with the tattoos is also super cool.

I used to live in Montreal and was craving some authentic poutine. This hit the spot! They had the hockey game on the TV which was perfect, and the guy serving the poutine was friendly and managed the place well. The portions are good, the price is right, and it reminded me of home. 5 out of 5!

Don’t let the 4.6 rating fool you. Food is solid & poutine goes well in drizzly cool weather. The bloke that brought out the food needs happy pills. He just slammed the food on the table. Plus we all got different poutine, but they look similar, there was nothing said to ID which was which.

All the years I’ve lived in the Lower Mainland I didn’t know about this place. Now that I do I can say it’s one of my favorite quick lunch places. The best Poutine in the city hands down! Even just the plain fries are some of the amazing. Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich is simple and perfect. Very tender and juicy. Today I had the Hot Chicken Sandwich. Reminds me of growing up on the Prairies Service is fast and friendly. Highly recommend

Wow probably the best poutine I've had outside of Quebec! The fries, the curds and the sauce were all perfect. This place also does it right by having enough sauce! The smoked meat poutine was also really good but would have been better if they shredded the smoked meat rather than cubing it. The steam hot dogs were also just like in Montreal. Really wish we had a place like this in Edmonton.

First time having poutine and it was amazing! Definitely recommend this spot. Great service, great food.

This hit the spot. I was being a tourist and had stopped by the gay bar up the street. I looked up on Yelp's nearest place to get poutine and this place popped up. The staff was friendly, and the food came out quick and hot. The restaurant is very casual. I ordered the most basic and traditional poutine. I got the small portion and it was the perfect size.

My daughter and I (especially my daughter) love poutine. I'd heard good things about La Belle Patate and we finally managed to get out and try it. She had The Traditional poutine and I had the Vegetarian poutine. They do make a pretty solid poutine. I'd say it's better than New York Fries for sure. However, we both felt that we'd had better poutine. Couldn't quite put my foot on what exactly it was that kept this poutine from being an awesome poutine. This one's pretty good though if you're on that stretch of Davie St. and in the mood for a poutine.

This was our first meal in Vancouver and you know we HAD to get poutine! We were all starving after a day of traveling so this really hit the spot for us. What we got: Pascal's (chicken & green onion)- this was everyone's top pick Steak & Pepperoni- loved the onions and bell peppers it came with Smoked meat- we actually anticipated that this was going to be the best one but the meats needed a bit more flavor or smokiness for all of us. Overall, the poutine all tasted really yummy. The texture of the fries and the melted cheese curds were so comforting. I also loved that there were just so many options of toppings and meats. The workers were nice and the food came out fast. The only downside was that it was really hot when we went and they had no A/C so we were melting as we were eating.

Do you like a richer dark gravy with chunks of cheese curds in your poutine, then this is the place for you. The smoked brisket was wonderfully tender. Seating is limited but can accommodate smaller groups. Service was quick, not the friendliest.

Lovely Québécois style hot dog and poutine place. We had a couple of steamers and a smoked meat poutine and were transported back to Montreal. The person who took our order and served us was very nice. The food was excellent. I'd definitely come back here.

Cheese Curds, anyone? Really great place to get Poutine in downtown Vancouver. Fresh cheese curds are a thing in Wisconsin, so have been able to get decent poutine while living there in the past. But poutine is a Canadian thing, so was looking forward to getting some on our Vancouver visit in April '24. My daughter did some research and came up with La Belle Patate as the place to go if staying in downtown. We came soon after it opened on a Sunday, and it was already getting crowded. The menu is displayed as multiple boards above the registers, and we placed and paid for our orders using a credit card. It took about 5 minutes for the food to be ready. The poutine comes in 3 different sizes. Smoked Meat Poutine (L) - $17: the chunks of meat is called Montreal Smoked Meat Brisket, and it tasted like pastrami. It was good, very little fat, not too tender. The cheese curds were broken up into its natural size, without needing to clump and were slightly heated. The brown gravy was not too thick and had the right seasoning. The fries were decent, thick cut and deep fried. This allowed each bite to have the right mix of warm cheese, gravy, and french fries. Of course, the fries got soggy so the best bites are the ones immediately after being made. We also got a Regular Poutine ($11) to go, and my daughter reported later that night, it was a great meal, even reheated. Did I mention that the brown gravy here is advertised to be vegetarian? Not sure how they do that, but wish we could use the same recipe for other brown gravy needs like Loco Moco and pot roast. Both white and malt vinegar were available, and as expected, it went well with the fries and meat. The dishes are very shareable, so makes sense to get bigger sizes to get better value, Was thinking if the combo of meat, cheese, and gravy would work on a baked potato...but I don't think it would be the same. Somehow the deep fried potatoes, even though losing its crunch, still adds that 'je ne sais quoi' that makes it a unique dish. La Belle excludes an establishment that has gotten its routine down pat, knowing it has the right product, at the right price, for both locals and tourists.

Great selection of poutines to choose from! We ended up getting the original and a smoked meat sandwich. Both were excellent.

Stopped by for a quick lunch bite with my husband and we enjoyed people watching out the open front window almost as much as the food we ordered! Two small orders of poutine and a steamie to split were perfect portion sizes for us, and I'm happy we got to try two different poutine flavors. We got the small smoked meat poutine and the small Armand, which is a traditional poutine with Cajun spices in the gravy. Loved the bits of smoked meat in the first poutine and the kick in the gravy of the second. The fries were delicious and held shape despite the thick layers of gravy, and the cheese curds were delightful. I also enjoyed trying a Montreal-style hot dog for the first time; the hot dog itself wasn't terribly high quality (I would've enjoyed it more with a polish dog I think) but I did enjoy the toppings (mustard, relish, onions, and coleslaw). Very different type of hot dog than what we're used to!

We aren't Canadians, so take this review with that in mind. The poutine is not super salty, the gravy has a hint of curry spice to it - which we love! The smoked meat was also very tender. Cheese curds are cheesy with a slimy hint it saltiness towards the end. Recommend over Fritz!

Excellent poutine! Spent a week on vacation in the Pacific Northwest between Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, and this was probably the meal I enjoyed the most across all three cities. Simple, yet fantastic meal, at a good price! Very friendly customer service as well, thanks to the nice server who guided me through the offerings on the menu. Went on a Wednesday afternoon recently a couple of hours before a Vancouver Canucks playoff game. La Belle Patate is in the heart of downtown Vancouver, about a mile and a half or so from where the Canucks play. Took the 6 bus from Robson St. up to this spot - the bus actually has a stop literally at the front door of the restaurant. Fairly small restaurant with a divish bar feel, but has a few TVs, and ample amount of seating, including bar seating. Spot wasn't too busy on a Wednesday afternoon so only had to wait a couple minutes before ordering. It's clear this place specializes in poutines, which is what the majority of their menu is comprised of. Ordered what seems to be the most popular item on the menu, the smoked ham poutine (medium size, which was $14 Canadian dollars, or around $10.25 in U.S. dollars). The poutine came out in less than 5 minutes. Not that I can say that I've had a lot of experience with poutine (being from the U.S.) but at least for me, the poutine was perfect, probably the best I've ever had. I definitely regret not ordering a larger size. La Belle Patate offers a wide variety (over 35 selections) of poutine options, as well as offerings of hot dogs and other smoked meats. If you're looking for a quick bite, solid meal at a very good price point, would seem it would be tough to beat this spot. If I'm ever back in Vancouver I'll make it a point to come back here again!

Coming from the US and as a top rated poutine restaurant, I expected more. I did research before traveling and this was the highest rated and picked to eat here. I ordered the #23, deluxe smoked meat, medium. I was told the meats were smoked brisket. Thinking pull a part, melt in your mouth real brisket. (Thinking brisket like Mac and cheese kind). This was kielbasa for sure. Maybe in Canada, brisket is different? Or more of a ham. I also did not receive any mushrooms/onions so was likely given the #2. The cheese, gravy, and fries were fine. But I could get the same thing at most places that servce fresh cut fries. The server was nice and beer was light Canadian made

Was traveling through the area and read that the poutine was a must try from here. Did not disappoint great taste, fries were cooked to perfection, and gravy was way too good. I arrived about 15 minutes to closing and was so grateful they were still taking orders. Only option was the original but that's exactly what I was there to try so it worked out. Hope to make it out there again to try a few other menu items.

For me five stars. My meal was delicious. I went with the OBC steamie and ring of fire poutine. My man ordered the Montreal Meat sandwich. First that hot dog with the toppings was perfect. The bun was soft and the hot dog was tasty. It was just the perfect bite every time and was gone before I knew it. The slaw on the steamie was perfect. We actually wanted to take that slaw home. The poutine did not disappoint either. The Ring of Fire was the perfect balance and for someone who craves heat & spice, it wasn't too spicy at all. The fries were still crisp on the outside but moist and fluffy on the inside. The gravy was the perfect consistency. The cheese curds plentiful. The peppers and pepperoni just complimented everything so well. The rest in my party, hands down agreed that the ring of fire was the best out of all we ordered. My man's Montreal meat sandwich, just no words. The smoked meat on this is Epic. It was moist, flavorful, and delicious in every bite. The slaw on the side - again, we've never had slaw like that and found it crisp, slightly tangy, savory, and a burst of flavor in every bite. It completed the sandwich and was a nice balance to the fries. Our food was prepared fresh and we had a short wait but everything came out hot. The staff was friendly and didn't fuss over our fumbles with the cc machine and trying to figure out how to pay and tip. This small restaurant fills fast with limited seating but definitely worth it. Chill, laid back vibe with great eats. You won't be disappointed.

Best poutine in Vancouver. The menu is pretty decent in size with many options for toppings. We opted for the traditional poutine and it did not disappoint. The fries were crispy and the brown gravy was a smooth consistency and was very flavorful. Cheese curds were soft and the plate came out quickly. We also tried the smoked meat sandwich which was delicious. Smoked meat that was piled high on rye bread with mustard and a pickle on the side. Just can't beat a hearty sandwich like that. Service was quick - order at the counter and take a seat. Food came out within 10 minutes of ordering. Great experience.

Fabulous Poutine! All the fries were really covered in delicious gravy with a copious amount of cheese curds. Authentic Québécois. Original Poutine.

Friendly staff and short wait. Not super packed but always somebody in there. Chill vibes and safe at night too. Lots of different choices for flavours and some drink options. Reasonable prices and good portion. I am a person that needs enough sauce for anything like I dislike rice, fries, meat, etc. drip with some sauce over it. I like it covered and flavourful. The poutine sauce were beautifully flavoured but a tad too much, it was drenched in sauce. Great at first but gets a bit too heavy and salty at the end. If the sauce was just a tablespoon less, I'd be perfect!

Excellent food! Tough to get your poutine fix in San Diego so this place was on our must stop list for our vacation. Ordered the bacon and smoked meat for my wife and I to share. She wouldn't share the bacon! I had to order my own seconds, haha! Wash it down with some Molson! Some of the best Poutine I've had. I highly recommend this place for some traditional Canadian fair. Cheers!

Good service and recs! The #23 was a hitter and so was the Avalon choco milk / duffins donuts thanks Dave!

Me and my family came to this restaurant and we asked for a hot chicken sandwich and this is what they gave us. We asked to modify our sandwhich and the server didn't tell us it came with nothing. And when we asked to trade something because they got our order wrong we heard them talking about us in the back. I walked the suspension bridge earlier and i have to say i would rather walk that bridge five more times back and forth THAN EAT HERE AGAIN!

Yum yum yum! Terrific poutine! They have so many variations to choose from. We went with original, which was amazing, but I'm willing to bet all the flavors are just as good. The gravy was awesome!! And the service so friendly and helpful. Definitely check it out!

La Belle Patate is a great poutinerie for anyone trying poutine for the first time. I was thoroughly impressed with their selection and quality of poutine. The restaurant had a casual and cozy atmosphere although the space was small. The menu offered a variety of different poutine options, including classic poutine with gravy and cheese curds, as well as more unique options such as cajun flavors, vegetarian options, mexican poutine. We decided to try the one with brisket and one with steak. Both had generous drizzle of gravy and curd and was flavorful. The fries were perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the cheese and gravy were both rich and flavorful. The portion size for the large was also generous, making it great value for money and is shareable. The restaurant also had a wide selection of sauces and toppings available to customize your poutine to your liking. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying poutine experience. The quality of the food and the friendly service made for a great dining experience, and the prices were very reasonable. I will definitely be returning in the future to try more of their mouth-watering poutine options!

Sheeeesh! Not bad at all :) I have been loving Poutine since then, but experiencing it from the country that all started it.. even better :) This place is great! Because of the ambiance and their location. It is smack in the middle of all these great Vancouver. The customer service is homey because of the way they treat every customers. Everybody seems to like working in this establishment, which have an impact on the vibe of this place. Feels like I'm eating somewhere nostalgic and felt great.. not to mention their awesome food :) I ordered their Boss Poutine, which is huge. I ended up sharing this with 2 other people. It was pack with delicious fries, ground beef, and that outstanding gravy. It was so simple but yet extraordinary. I guess I am overexaggerating my description, but I really enjoyed this place and cannot wait to go back when I visit Vancouver again. Overall, definitely a recommendation when you visit Canada :)

Best authentic poutine in town! Their sauce is vegetarian. It reminds me of being in Montreal so much, I love it! I've only had their traditional poutine and their coleslaw, but my friends who eat meat day their steamies are legit too. The owners are from Montreal and it shows. The restaurant is reminiscent of Montreal and a place to go if you want to feel like you're there. I wish they had a better non-beer selection, but that's not going to stop me from going there.

Delicious! Very very delicious!! This was my very first time trying Poutine! This was the only place in town that served vegetarian gravy on the poutine, so me being a vegetarian, my husband and I drove around to this place. Parking is a bit of a challenge, but you can use the HangTag app and search for a paid parking lot a few blocks away! We packed our poutine to eat in the car since we had 2 furry babies we left behind in the car! Very friendly folk serving the food and fun ambience with multiple benches and wood furniture seating. Loved this place and would absolutely go again!!

I've never had Poutine before and this placed came highly recommended and now I know why. Street parking is tough. The street this is on also has a ton of other restaurants. The inside has plenty of seating and lots of cameras. The service was great and our food came out pretty fast. We ordered The Boss and Steak and Pepperoni. The medium portion is pretty big for one person but not quite enough for 2. The onions in The Boss were pretty strong but otherwise everything else was perfect

I had the worst stomach pains and nausea after getting poutine from this place. The other two in my group who ate this felt fine, but I would never try it again. The poutine itself tasted okay but wasn't worth the pain.

Their food is delicious! It was my first time having Poutine and it was amazing! We originally went their for their smoked meat sandwich but sadly, we arrived too late in the day and they had already sold out. So we tried their meat lover poutine (#22) which has ground beef, pepperoni and bacon. It was so delicious! We also had their Steamie Dogs with bacon. Man! They're not huge, but they sure know how to dress up a hotdog. The bun was so soft, and the toppings made everything come together. It was delicious!! Sadly, we don't live in the area, so I'll be dreaming of this place often. The lady at the front counter was super sweet as well. She definitely made it a joy to be there. Thanks La Belle Patate, until we meet again!

Five stars for a great quick service poutine in Vancouver. The curds could have been a bot more gooey (they're added in at the end & are cold if you don't mix them in well) but the fries and gravy were fantastic. They have a massive menu with unique options (we went more classic) & service was efficient and friendly. Prices were reasonable and I'd definitely return!

Poutine apparently means a delicious mess and it certainly is. The most crunchy, soft, golden homemade fries topped with gravy and cheese curds. Canada, you won my heart with this one! If you haven't tried poutine, you need to, and if you have then add this spot to your list of best poutines. The people here are so friendly, the spot is laid back and efficient (perfect for a quick bite) and the food is simple but packed with mounds of flavor. I didn't know I came to Canada to fall in love but as I sat romantically looking out from their counter seating with the open windows and enjoyed fork fulls of cheesy, messy fries, I did.

I'm visiting Vancouver from Phoenix and this was my first time eating poutine. We ordered a traditional and Joey's double cheeseburger. Both were amazing! Staff was friendly, but the place is a little small.

I never had poutine before so I was excited to come here and try it out. the price was fairly cheap and the poutine was savory with lots of gravy and cheese curds atop fries. I tried the traditional and the smoked meats poutine and they were really good! there is a decent amount of seats and ok parking. come on by to try one of the many kinds of poutine they have!

Having never had poutine and caving into the many local "must try" recommendations I found this bill-o-faire to be outstanding! Having only tasted poutine from this establishment, I am sure that all other poutine offerings will pale in comparison to the melted, squishy yellow cheese curds and savory hot gravy poured over fresh cut potatoes! Five stars!

First impressions of this place is that the menu options remind me of Smoke's Poutinerie, but the poutine here is of better quality. We shared 2 small poutines - the original and the smoked meat poutine. Surprisingly, the poutines are not that heavy; I did not feel gross after consuming about half of a small order, as opposed to the poutines I have had in the US. The fries could be a bit more fried / crunchy, as it was a bit on the soggier side even though we consumed them immediately. The cheese curds were solid - the poutine itself was hot enough that some of the cheese curds were melting! Overall, this place has decent poutine, though the texture could be a bit more inconsistent (in other words, some fries that are actually crunchy and some a bit soggy when filled with lots of gravy, so that the dishes are less one dimensional).

Perfect poutine at La Belle Patate! Two of us went in with high hopes, having been disappointed so many times by the poutine at other places. Wow! We were not disappointed in the least! We both kept saying this was the best poutine ever. Finally! Perfect in every way! Gorgeous chips, the real-deal squeaker cheese curds, delicious gravy. Plus (BIG PLUS!) everything was hot and fresh. We ate it all up and could have eaten more; it was sublime. Really, when you've tried so many times to get poutine that you can really savour, and been disappointed every time -frozen chips, weird-flavoured gravy and, sometimes even, of all things, grated mozzarella cheese instead of curds!!! - to finally get authentic Quebecois poutine was a joy indeed. We each had #1 Traditional $8.50 and, for us, two females, it was a hearty lunch. La Belle Patate has about 40 different poutines on offer, plus Montreal smoked meat sandwiches and other yummy things to fill up on. So something for everyone. We will be back soon because, once you find perfection, it's hard to stay away. Thanks, La Belle Patate!

Delicious. The smoked meat was amazing, tasted just like back in Montreal. Meat was piled high and flavorful. We only ate the classic poutine, but it was really good too.

This place was one of my favorite restaurants I went to while visiting Vancouver. I really enjoyed the Canadian style poutine and recommended it to all my friends that were also visiting. I couldn't believe how many styles of poutine they had. It was awesome!

Paid a lot for a ton of gravy on top of decent fries. Ordered 4 different items and they all tasted the same. Customer service got the job done. At least they got free water.

WOW! It was recommended by a person we met in Seattle as a must try. so delicious and worth every bite We all enjoyed it so much that it will definitely be a place we will visit again when we return to Vancouver

Good place for poutine, very small local shop. Guy was very friendly and patient with our obvious out-of-town selves.

I was told I had to try poutine in Canada so I decided to try La Belle. There were limited street parking and it's located on a pretty busy street so plan ahead if you are planning on driving! The owner/manager here was very friendly and kind even though we only shared a small between two people. It was really great eating fresh on a rainy and cold day. We got the traditional poutine. The gravy was hot, fries crispy, and the cheese melted. If you are American I think it resembles chili cheese fries a lot minus the chili obvi. Texture is very similar! Would recommend trying. There was plenty of indoor seating.

I only tied the traditional poutine from this place but it was really good. Small size of traditional poutine is $8.30 as of April 2022. They have a good variety of poutine!

This is the poutine we expect from Canada. They have many classic poutines as well as unique ones. We ordered the smoked meat poutine and it was delicious. The smoked meat was so tender and seasoned perfectly. They were generous with the gravy. Perhaps too generous because the fries weren't crispy which was disappointing. Cheese curds were just the right amount of melted. Love that they have many sizes so I don't have to over eat/waste food.

FIRST AND LAST TIME. I was harassed by the long beard guy badly and I also witnessed he mistreating another guy right in front of me. After paying for my order I had to come back to him and confirm if he understood my order was to go as since my first interaction he seemed kinda off. Then while waiting for my order, he passed by with a poutine to a guy who was wearing earplugs hence he couldn't hear, the long beard man just gave up. 5 mins later he passed by the guy again and asked if he's name was Kevin the guy said yes then the man said I called you 3 times buddy, in a very weird harsh way, then I see a woman who seemed to work there (I couldn't catch I had my headphones) apologizing this guy due how he was treated. Right after she asks me if I ordered any food because it looks like the package on the counter could be for me, then when I came there to pick up the man is leaving and before he opens the door I said but you know I was there, then he yells IM NOT YOUR F*CKNG SERVER. Then the woman beside me stop apologizing this other customer and apologized to me, she said don't pay attention to him, and I said fuck him, if that's how You do customer service there I'm not coming back to this s*itty place ever again.

First time visitors to Canada so we were excited to try poutine- La Belle Patate did not disappoint! We got the original (a large was more than enough for two of us) and it was amazing! Highly recommend to Americans anxious to try this Canadian favorite.

So many options of poutine!! Being a vegetarian is was awesome that the gravy was all vegetarian. We two different vegetarian options and both were delicious! Strong drinks as well! The space was small but cute with all the Quebec decor.

Friendly staff and huge menu, I can see why this is rated the best poutine in Vancouver. Place is kinda divey and has more of a sports bar feel than a restaurant. Staff was nice enough to let me try both traditional and bbq gravy in the same box, couldn't honestly tell much difference but they were both good. I think for the small size it could be 1-2 dollars less though.

We were recommended by my Seattle cousins that this was THE PLACE to get the best and most authentic poutine. I've tried a few "variations" in the States but of course when in Canada, I needed to have the real thang. Fiancé and I got two small orders to share of the traditional poutine and the smoked meat poutine. They were amazing and made me realize what I've been missing all my life! Even though we got a small, they really do pack it allll up in there. And since it's an aluminum container, the poutine is kept nice and hot. Definitely can't wait to come back for more!

The best poutine I have ever had! AND trust, I have tried many! We came here twice during our trip, and it did not fail me at all. Service was really fast, kind of your self serve thing, then you find yourself a seat. After a long hike, a Michelob ultra tasted ohh so refreshing! --Traditonal Poutine (5/5) - Great crispy fries, cheese curds were a tad cold but not too cheesy like others. Over loaded gravy on the center and bottom of your container, left the side of the fries hanging nice and crispy. Great amounts of everything in one bite! It wasn't over bearing, not too heavy, or too salty. Small for two is TOO small, so don't think about it! I regretted that decision after 2 bites left. --Smoked Meat Poutine (5/5) - Same thing but smoked meat added. You can tasted the smokey flavor on the ham and it was nice and tender! Service was great both times. When they're not too busy, they will bring you your food which is nice. Always remember yo recycle at the end!