Roch le Coq

Chicken dry as shit, no seasonning, overcooked, worst thing I ate in my entire life. Ordered a 6 piece combo, they gave me 2 tenders for some reason, do not recommended, in fact I’d pay people just to not order there

I had a horribly disappointing ordering from them on Doordash last night. I got the 2 for 1 chicken strips (paid 30$ after taxes) and it was not worth the money. The portion size was tiny, especially for the fries. The chicken strips weren’t crunchy batter, they tasted old and tough. The coating made them taste like they had pan fried. The gravy was ok. I will never order again and I’m very disappointed.

I tried Roch le Coq on a Friday night with a friend. The place was PACKED and they had about 15 Door dash orders waiting on top of the customers who ordered as take-out. I heard good things about the place and really wanted to try it. I ordered the Rochy sandwich which was very small, but inexpensive (5.50$) which could explain the price. The presentation was good, the pickles as well. It had kimchi mayo inside which was really good. The fries don't come with the burger, you have to order them on the side, they were good as well. The sauce that came with them had a weird taste, I didn't really like it. They also don't have ketchup, which I found weird. My friend ordered the 2 piece combo which was 14,75$ for the chicken, fries and a coleslaw salad (a bit expensive for what it was). Overall, the chicken was great but nothing out of the ordinary, it was tasty and juicy. We waited around 20 minutes for our orders which seems reasonable considering that it was a Friday night and there were a lot of people!!

Drove there to try their food after more than a year. Ordered a regular size Montana Poutine with extra sauce. Mind you, this is what they serve you for the gouging price of $24.12: A kid's size meal with a half-filled cup of "extra sauce" (which itself was a whole $3.50). Not to mention they use staples to hold the plate shut so you end up with bits of metal in your food (lovely). Drove back to request a refund and the server had the audacity to claim that their portions have always been this small AND refuse the refund. Giving two stars because the food was, in all honesty, incredibly good. But nowhere near worth $25. Final nail in the coffin for me in regards for this spot.

I tried Roch le Coq with my wife. I ordered through Door dash and it came hot and crispy. I heard good things about the place and really wanted to try it. We ordered the Rochy sandwich and the Mega Roch as well as 7 pieces of the chicken bucket (white version) combo with the fries and coleslaw. The presentation was good, the pickles as well. Sandwiches had kimchi mayo inside which was really good with the chicken. The fries didn't come with the burgers but we had some fries coming with the chicken bucket. Fries were very good and crispy. The sauce that came with them had a weird taste, I didn't really like it. Their mayo sauce tasted like oil and fat. They also didn't have ketchup, which I found weird. Overall, the chicken was good but nothing out of the ordinary, it was tasty and juicy. Personally, I feel that it is overpriced for what it is. I tried it out of curiosity but I know better places far more affordable. I cannot say I recommend or not but they really need to step up if they want to compete with other fried chicken competitors.

Philo Poutine/ Popcorn Fried Chicken, Wild Flower Honey Hot Sauce, Green Onions . I really really really loved this spot over the weekend. We got a couple of things but this poutine from @rochlecoq doesn't have a single flaw tbh. It's perfecty fried and crispy chicken, heavenly gravy and unique hot sauce all blend together in this harmonious poutine. . Ive been wanting to go here and try them out for months and months and finally I was in the area, happened to pass buy it and had to get it. Amazing food go and check them out!

It's a casual snack where we can grab a burger, sandwich or even a poutine! I tasted their classic poutine, it's okay but I prefer more sauce!! The place needs a HUGE renovation!! The employees are nice! I'll give it another shot soon to try their Halloumi burger 🍔

Best fried chicken in Montreal. That's going to sum up my review. But if I want to give it a full review, I'd say it's better than anything I've had at Icehouse or Bird Bar, my previous benchmark for fried chicken in Montreal. Roch le Coq is a very simple counter style restaurant with a team of 5-7 cooks working feverishly behind a counter. You give your order at the cash register and each order is made to order so you'll wait a good 5-10 minutes for your order to be ready. With 90s hip-hop blasting through the speakers and about a 20 seats in the house, this is a fun, family-friendly place for a quick bite. The aforementioned chicken is double-fried and incredibly moist. We ordered the 6 piece barrel, that came with two dipping sauces, gravy, potato salad and coleslaw. This was more than enough for two people. The chicken was deboned, the potato salad was delicious and the coleslaw had an interesting twist (it was jalapenos mixed in). Go try it!

This is the greatest restaurant. Period! The food is soooooooo good. Everything on the menu. Their dipping sauces are tops, and their family buckets are almost too good to share, but the portions are huge, so you should probably share. Go at there now!

The fried chicken is probably the most stale fried chicken I've ever had. It's cooked and fried to perfection, however there is not an ounce of seasoning or salt in either the batter or the chicken. The gravy has an extremely meaty taste for some reason, it's off-putting. The coleslaw salad is too dry but has a strong zesty flavor. The fries are the same fries you'd get in Costoc's poutine. Those jiggery, pale, salty fries. No offense to the chefs or clients who like this, but I don't understand how you can like unseasoned fried chicken.

Storefront doesn't look like much, but if you're looking for a great fried chicken sandwich, you've got to stop here! You literally will get an entire chicken breast! Even the slider is a big portion of fried chicken. So going beyond the sandwich itself, the pickled Cole slaw?!?!?! That just takes the entire sandwich over the top! It's what definitely gives the sandwich a "spicy" kick in your butt! Ordered online, arrived a few minutes earlier, but they were fast! Purchased sandwiches as my "to-go" meal before heading to the airport. It was so worth the quick detour!

Let's get right to the chicken, the flavor is quite mild. While the texture is spot-on crispy, the meat tender and juicy, but the batter lacks flavor(s) to impart as part of the crunch. Sure, add all the sauce(s) you like, but I do that at McDonalds. Didn't realize I got sides as I phoned in my 8 piece bucket order, fries were nice as well as the brown gravy. I've paid up to $35 USD for really great chicken in San Francisco, but at $56 CND I didn't see the leap in taste/value from KFC/St Hubert to this.

We ordered a Popcorn Chicken Poutine & Mega Roch Burger! The food was not fresh & tasted slightly stale, especially the burger. Husband & I felt slightly sick after our meal. A little surprised at our experience as there seems to be positive hype around this place otherwise. Hoping our experience was a one time incident.

Leave the diet at the door to enjoy a scrumptious, flawlessly crispy, lightly seasoned coq . Sliders precisely combined with an excellent sauce which also serve to dip individual pieces, fresh ingredients and tender meat. Roch on!

The origins of fried chicken in the US traces back to Scottish cuisine where chicken was cooked in fat, and in West African cuisine where it was seasoned and then cooked in palm oil. As early as 1730s, both techniques found their way in to America as the slave trade led Africans to the southern plantations enriching the Scottish cuisine with missing seasoning and spices. After the abolition of slavery and segregation period, it gradually became a general Southern dish. Fast forward to today, Montreal is now endowed with a new eatery built from a team of young entrepreneurs who are preparing one of the best fried chicken in town! Using only fresh, never frozen, chicken from La Ferme les Voltigeurs, it is brined, seasoned, floured and dipped in batter before frying it at 74C/165F which results into piping hot, most flavourful crispy on the outside, with moist and juicy meat on the inside that will satisfy your cravings for southern fried chicken. We were two, trying a mix of platter dark & white meat, which came with fries, cole slaw made with red cabbage, gravy and special sauce made with a "popular" red hot sauce augmented with butter and honey. Added to that was an order of popcorn chicken and the "Rochy" fried chicken sandwich with soft and pillowy brioche bun. Unfortunately they were out of the pogos, dribbling of cheese and morcels chicken' cordon bleu style encased in a crispy batter... which was alright as meat sweats was setting in but we'll have to return for this along with a promising menu of light cocktails and other beverages. Other than running out on items, there may be some wait time as we're still in soft opening mode. If you're in the Outremont hood, stop by to meet the energetic team: Chef Oussama Ben Tanfous (ex-Enfants Terribles) Guillaume Daly (ex-Sousbois) Philippe Gagné and Chloé Cosmas Arroyave Alexandre Mercho Saber Trika One you've been... you'll be back!

I tried Roch le Coq on a Friday night with a friend. The place was PACKED and they had about 15 Door dash orders waiting on top of the customers who ordered as take-out. I heard good things about the place and really wanted to try it. I ordered the Rochy sandwich which was very small, but inexpensive (5.50$) which could explain the price. The presentation was good, the pickles as well. It had kimchi mayo inside which was really good. The fries don't come with the burger, you have to order them on the side, they were good as well. The sauce that came with them had a weird taste, I didn't really like it. They also don't have ketchup, which I found weird. My friend ordered the 2 piece combo which was 15$ (a bit expensive for what it was). Overall, the chicken was great but nothing out of the ordinary, it was tasty and juicy. We waited around 20 minutes for our orders which seems reasonable considering that it was a Friday night and there were a lot of people!!

Awesome fried chicken counter! It's located just in front of a park with lots of picnic tables so this is a perfect option weather permitting. We order two pieces of brown meat fried chicken, popcorn chicken and the Mega burger. Their fried chicken in general is excellent. It's crispy, well seasoned and tender. The burger was my favorite, the fried chicken patty was sooo good and I loved the sauces and spicy peppers layered on the patty. The fried chicken itself was great and the popcorn chicken was ok, it was a bit dry. They don't have many side dishes but the sauces and coleslaw are great and that's really all we needed. Will certainly be back, highly recommend!

*Crunch* *crunch* *crunch* that's the sound of every bite into this barrel of fried chicken 6-pieces of the mixed barrel had 3 strips of white meat two wings and one drumstick. The batter is sooo crispy crunchy--even after a 15-min drive home! The fries are crispy coated, and I can't get enough of that! Goes well slathered with the buttery ever so slightly sweet gravy. And just to feel healthy, there are 2 fresh purple slaw sides with cilantro and green onions--great combo! It didn't disappoint, but the seasoning in the chicken batter is definitely a discovery taste for me (it's not like KFC) and unique in its own way. Just call 15 min before going to pick up your order and it'll be waiting for you at the counter ready to go! Was worth our little drive to pick it up! (That's about the extent of our "going out on date night" is gonna be for this little while!!!)

Hands down the best fried chicken I've had, I plan on going back, hell probably today. The staff was on point, the food was more the amazing. The location is nice, a little out of the way but if you go earlier you can walk around and look at the shops in the area. Inside is a little small, we were seated at the only booth and for two larger men it was perfect. It can fit 4 easily. Most of their clients seem to be take out so take that into consideration if you plan to arrive as a large group. They have a rich slider, I had it as desert and man on man was that juicy and full of flavour. I seriously can not recommend these guys, more. I unfortunately don't have any pictures because we couldn't not wait. My boy and I shared the 6 piece and I could have gone for the 8, hit the gym come on over and split the 8 you won't be disappointed. They also offer to refill your sauces so don't be shy. --- Update, 2nd time going after two months and OMG their chicken is still top quality. They have hired a lot of people and the food comes out faster and still the superb quality you'd expect. They are doing great! Next up, having their homemade sauces, potatoes and slaw in take home packages --- Update, This is my 3rd adventure into this marvellous fried chicken den of paradise and the secret ingredients still eludes me. My quest remains a success, I've been well fed and after this coma, and the chicken child that will be born from my very soul. Long story short, foooood is still in point! Quality control is doing their work and I've never been happier to eat anywhere. When people spoke of soul food around me. I never understood. Now, I do.

I love their chicken. I love their hot sauce. The fries, while likely from frozen, are perfectly fried. Everything stays crisp after a takeout or delivery. These folk know their way around a fryer. I used to like their slaw but I think they changed the recipe and now too acidic. Why 4 stars? I have ordered a few dozen times over years and they usually make a mistake, or forget something. It is worth the chicken tho.

Wow!!! If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Came here for lunch with coworkers and was really blown away by both the service and food. We first got the sliders as an appetizer. It was so perfect and delicious. The fried chicken inside was one of the juciest I've ever had, and went so well with the hot sauce and spicy mayo. Next was the main entree of the bucket of fried chicken with sides of slaw, potato salad and fries. What can I say, everything about this was perfect. The flavorful and juicy fried chicken, the crispy red lettuce slaw with green onion and vinegar, fries were not bad either. But let me tell you about the waffle! It was the surprising highlight of the meal, even with all the other amazing knockout dishes. The was so crispy and had the perfect texture on the inside. It went so well with syrup and honestly any other sauce there. If it came with ice cream I would just be in heaven. The owner and the cooks were so nice as well and always checked to see if everything was ok and talk to us about their food. Definitely will bring friends/coworkers here!

I was looking for a fried chicken spot while in Montreal and Bam! The cashier Remy was very nice. He speaks English and French. And understood exactly what I wanted and was quite patient seeing that it was my first time. It was super crowded, which I hear it's always crowded but the chicken sandwich was amazing you can tell that they seasoned the meat and the flower and or batter. Yummmm The fried chicken wings even two days later fresh out the refrigerator were very tasty very flavorful and I enjoy the texture I wish there are more authentic places like this in the states maybe there are and I just haven't found them I don't know.

First time customer! I walk past every day on my way to and from work at the clinic near. I just had a very disappointing experience. I ordered a Rocky burger and regular poutine (sauce in) and ate the meal in the park right in front of the restaurant. It's sunny out and relatively warm, so why not! I'm kind of tired of sitting at my desk at the clinic anyway. The chicken in the burger was like biting in a rubber band and the poutine, (while the fries on top were nice looking) was the consistency of applesauce 5 minutes after receiving the order. I'm kind of miffed that I spent 20$ (including tip. Tip the service staff!) for a meal that wasn't really all that good. Can't really bash on the taste of the food. The taste was good. It was the texture that made me do a "eww" face and research why would chicken be like rubber. The fries I get. Too much sauce and fries too thin = mush. I didn't go back and return the food (I only had 30min break for lunch...was hungry...) and I didn't throw the food out (wasting food is a no-no), but this experience doesn't make me want to go back and give them another try. Sorry Roch le Coq. Very friendly staff though! Clean place. Sanitation measures applied rigorously. The texture turned me way off.

A whole new spin on fried chicken, We ordered the mixed chicken which came in a bucket with a small container of gravy, a bag of fries, 2 containers of cole slaw and a small sauce that I chose (Spicey honey something), The chicken was well cooked and coated with a crunchy/salty type batter, inside this amazing crust was tender and juicy chicken meat, the gravy was brown type sauce and went well with everything. The fries were thin, small and crunchy and cooked in the same oil as the chicken because it had a chicken taste to them. The spicey sauce had a definate zing to it and if you like heat with your chicken, this is for you. Cole slaw was traditional style and tasty with a hint of cilantro (I think) which gave it a nice bright fresh taste. Overall, not cheap but definately worth it and my new go to chicken spot.

Finally! Whenever a fried chicken joint opens up in Montreal, I cry tears of happiness (Montreal for some reason lacks fried chicken places and seems to prefer rotisserie over fried). When I found out about this place, I told my friends we HAD to try this out. So an Uber ride away, we ended up here. The guy working the cashier was EXTREMELY helpful in suggesting what worked with us and what suggestions we should get. We went with the traditional fried chicken, and Popcorn chicken. I personally really liked the popcorn chicken, and the dark meat pieces of fried chicken. This place felt like it made solid and clean fried chicken, perfect for any fried chicken connoisseur. Their fries were also amazing, and were a highlight of this meal. My only lil negative critique was that they didn't have biscuits nor a spicy option for their fried chicken, but nevertheless this is a solid place!

Ordered this last night ! We had a bucket of fried chicken fries, gravy and coleslaw. The chicken was crispy on the outside with great flavour and juicy/perfectly cooked on the inside , the pieces were very generous in size and very meaty/not oily. Fries were good and the gravy was very nice too ! The coleslaw was tasty as well fresh tangy and a touch of sweet. Pricing isn't super cheap but the quality of there and portions are generous. I really enjoyed this !

I had ordered back in February 2021 when curfew was in effect. Chicken was overly cooked on the outside, not like the pictures in the yelp ad. The fries were not as krispy and sauce was not your typical fried chicken sauce and salad was flat.

Ya, so I have been back MANY times, have had pretty much everything on the menu, and brought friends to the place; all agree it is fantastic. That said, my issue is that there must be some type of drug in their food that gets their clients addicted because I am a straight up addict! ;) Good job boys, keep it up!

I had read a few write-ups about this new fried chicken outlet in Outremont and made a mad dash from McGill after an evening class to check it out. I am a fried chicken afficienado from waayyyy back, my mom's favorite eat-out dish and for which I keep looking out for. Well, Oussama, Guillaume and their crew turn out some pretty amazing fried chicken for their tiny, 580 square foot establishment. Even though it officially closes at 9 PM, I showed up around 9:10 and Oussama enticed me to stick around, saying they had a batch of chicken being prepared for friends who had dropped by, and he would be pleased to prepare a 3-piece trio for me. Well, Mom, I found fried chicken you would absolutely adore! Those 3 pieces of chicken were devoured, crispy batter and all! A BBQ hoisin sauce with one of Montreal's better fries completed the evening dinner. And, yes, most definitely worth a return visit, sooner than later! Great job, Oussama and Guillaume! Definitely a winner in my books!

Hello, I had Roch le Coq for pick up. Fried chicken was EXCELLENT compared to other options in the city. Crispy skin and chicken that is not too oily. So this is well-fried chicken. I would eat it again and again. Enjoy , Brandon

Yummm... we were not expecting the cramped quarters so ended up taking the food home... best fried chicken! Not so crazy about the slaw (cilantro?) or gravy (not much taste) though.

OMG! This place is unreal! Fried chicken was off the charts. If your New Year's resolution was to get fat, Roch le Coq in Outremont is the place. Tiny place with 4 tables. Most of the people are doing takeout. During mealtimes there's a line out the door. Used 5 napkins and now need a shower, but OH MY!

All About The Margins Honestly, I've been coming to this place for a while now, and I gotta say, Roch Le Coq serves up the BEST friend chicken in Montreal by a long shot! Let that be said loud and clear. The only reason why this place doesn't get a 5-Star is because of their cheapness... Let me elaborate.. Your paying top dollar relative to other friend chicken places which is ok because you are getting quality. However, when you have portions that will only fill up a baby's stomach, theirs something wrong... The portion of fries you get is MEASLY when you order a bucket of 10 pieces.. it just doesn't add up. Cheap is the only word that comes to mind. When given gravy, they fill up half the little container... why don't you fill the WHOLE thing? What are you losing?... If they up their portion size of their fries and sides, I'll have no choice but to change this review to 5-stars. But for now their cheapness is the only thing hindering them. P.S. To the blonde guy with the curly hair, your a super nice guy so don't take this the wrong way but please wear a cap... for nCorona's sake

This is one of those places that needs to make it to your restaurant bucket lists! The fried chicken is phenomenal. Perfectly seasoned. Not overly greasy. Just couldn't wait for the next bite. And don't forget those delicious fries too! And get this...my friend ordered a popcorn chicken poutine (which I tasted and loved too). While we were eating, one of the guys came over and offered to add more gravy to his poutine if he wanted (which he gracefully accepted). Never seen that before! Just goes to show how much they care about making their customers happy.

We ordered this on doordash on a lazy sat for lunch. It's so risky getting fried stuff delivered, but hey, we were desperate and on a fried chicken craving. We ordered a 3 piece (brown meat) and a bag of popcorn chicken. It arrived after 35-40 mins cuz we live a bit far and I was despairing that it would be a soggy, cold, sad mess. Instead, I opened the packaging (super cute btw), and was greeted by 3 gorgeously breaded fried pieces of chicken sitting gloriously on top of massive amounts of perfectly still crispy cavendish fries. How amazing of a chef must you be to keep fried chicken and fries this fresh after a 30 mins drive?! And the taste!! It was ridiculously moist on the inside, still warm (not piping hot of course), and that breading was one of the best I've ever tasted. Light, slight kick of spice, and super crispy. Fries were fantastic as well especially given how quickly cavendish fries can get mushy. These were crisp on the outside, and soft potatoey on the inside. The best part of the meal was the sauces. We ordered hoisin and wildflower hot honey. Holy hell was that wildflower hot honey good!! Had to wrestle it out of my husband's clutches and even then fight over drippings in the box. It's like a fancy Buffalo sauce, but with much higher quality ingredients and an addictive taste that went so well with everything else. Can't speak about service since we doordashed, but prices were a bit on the expensive side. Nonetheless, we now have a new fav spot for high tier fried chicken and it's Roch Le Coq!

Oh man! I love this spot, best fried chicken. Extra crispy! The gravy is killer. Fries are excellent. 3 sauces for the chicken to choose from, personally the spicy honey one is my favourite. Enjoy!

This place looks absolutely delicious... Until you watch the chef pick an open scab on his arm and then personally touch your food without even washing his hands. And then watch a woman in the kitchen blow her nose in a small paper towel, and return to touching already fried chicken with her unwashed hands... I don't know if Montreal has strict food preparation laws, but I am seriously worried about eating out in this town after witnessing such disregard for customer health.

I feel the test of a excellent chef is to take very popular dishes and make them perfectly. Roch le Coq you win. Fried chicken to perfection. Crispy and tasty batter with perfectly cooked chicken. The fries are crispy and flavourful. The coleslaw is extra special, red cabbage with a spicy dressing, so fresh! The gravy was real! The bbq hoisin sauce was adventurous. Just plain excellent. Bravo!

Supper nice staff, and super good fried chicken. Crispy and tender on the inside, but not greasy. They make there own dipping sauces which need to be sampled. Very good. Above all, have the waffles, yes probably the best in town.

I tried the fried chicken burger and one word comes to mind: Epic. The chicken itself was absolutely amazing. Fried with fresh oil, without being overly greasy, this chicken is packed with flavour and a very addictive crunch factor. The people who run this fantastic restaurant/counter really know their chicken. They are super friendly and helpful. The place is spotless, which is always a nice bonus. Can't wait to go back to try more chickeny items

Food is very-well made. You can tell there is time and effort put into it--from the chicken to the house-made sauces. Great service as well, the owner is a very nice guy!

The service is a bit long but I understand that they make it by order. So I think it's worth the wait!

I order 2 trios, the white chicken was too cooked and tasted dry and had no flavour and the brown chicken was undercooked and had no taste as well. They didn't provide any forks for the coleslaw?! When I asked the girl for 2 forks, the worker could only give me 1 and told me to go to the restaurant next door for utensils...When I asked for napkins because they didn't give any, the worker gave me a roll of brown paper... The floor was extremely slippery and was a safety hazard. Overall bad experience, won't be returning.

Went there today, bought a couple of sandwiches and it's simply delicious! Easily the best fried chicken in Montreal. Crunchy, tasty, BIG and very scrumptious. Furthermore, i ate the sandwiches about 20 minutes later it was still hot and yummy. If you like fried chicken you will love this.

The waiter said that they would give us a discount next time because they forgot fries on our last order. When we came back the discount didn't even cover the price of the fries and the staff made us feel like we were a pain for asking for that discount. On top of that, order wasn't ready on time

I am addicted to fried chicken and Kentucky has not been good for 15 years now. I ordered a bucket of 10 white meat for me and my family. The gravy is simply incredible!! I would buy a 2 litre of it if I could . The chicken was great! Boneless and tasty. But some of the (half ) were not completely battered, so some of the pieces were deep fried with half batter meaning the white meat got a little dry. Otherwise I it was perfect! Easily the best fried chicken in Quebec! Expensive but worth it!

Other than waiting 30 minute for my food , it was really worth it . The pop corn poutine was very good

Highly recommended place for fried chicken fanatic like me. The best in Montreal so far. The gravy is superb as well.First time to have such delish gravy. I hope to see more roch le coq in downtown area.

Wow, what a place! I've been here twice and both times I've told myself "this is the best fried chicken I've ever had". Staff is super friendly and on point! Fries are to die for tbh. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place. Go check it out! you will not regret it :)

Delicious!!! I definitely recommend. Worth the wait time. If you're planning to eat inside, come as a small group,as places are limited.