Cantine Chez Paul in Magog

283 Rue Principale O, Magog, QC J1X 2A8, Canada

★★★★★
(771 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Fast food restaurant Frituur
Address
283 Rue Principale O, Magog, QC J1X 2A8, Canada
Plus Code
7R8X+8J Magog, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–8 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–4 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11 AM–8 PM
Saturday
11 AM–8 PM
Sunday
11 AM–8 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Coffee
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Counter service Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Debit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Paid parking lot Paid street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
771 reviews

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★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Food was good, poutine cheese was squeeky, there was easy parking and the service was amazing. The only thing is that the place is very small if you are thinking of eating in the restaurant.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

What wonderful staff! The food was good; however, the lady at the counter was very nice. I've never seen this kind of service outside of Montreal. 5/5 for the service. We tried the poutine, and it was good. They only accept cash or debit. Keep up the good service !

★★★★★
July 6, 2024

Best poutine of our 10 day trip through Quebec! We got the family platter for 4 adults, it was perfect. And get the hot dog with all the toppings

★★★★★
September 27, 2023

Hands down the best smoked meat poutine I've ever had. Perfect porportions of sauce, meat, curds and fries. Amazing friendly and professional staff. Honestly the best poutine sauce I've had in Quebec. Fantastic.

★★★
September 18, 2023

Smoked meat Poutine. TBH, le smoked meat wasn't the best, by far. Slightly less flavor than papier-maché and cut in chunks. Would have been better without it. Also on the very, verrrry salty side. I did not finish it, neither my friend. .

★★★★★
September 17, 2023

I was craving for a poutine and hotdogs. A basic traditional hotdog and poutine. And this place hit the spot right on. When you order the meal, they ask if you want steamed or grilled. I chose grilled and they did not charge extra like many places do now. That to me counts in good service. Give what the Customer wants and stop charging extra for no real valid reason. The poutine of the trio is a little small but I find that it’s a good size as no one should eat more than that really 😛 The price is fair. The dining area is small but very old school diner. Gotta love it. I only removed 1 star because the tray area drop off looked a little too much. Like a cafeteria. But I’m just being picky. Besides that, definitely swing by if you have a craving. Nice staff, good food with a fair price.

★★★★
January 24, 2023

Small cozy spot in Magog for fries/ poutine, smoked meat, hotdog etc. The service is excellent. Very welcoming, friendly and smiley faces. 5/5 The poutine was delicious, bit salty gravy but blends well with the fries and good chunk of cheese curds. 4/5 The smoked meat sandwich was delicious, very tender and melting in my mouth. 4/5 The parking is behind the restaurant which is very convenient. One of the best poutines you can find in this neighborhood.

★★★★★
August 4, 2022

Good poutine, friendly staff, good price. Limited buster seats for kids. Poutine L size good for 2 adults.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Really delicious hot dogs and poutine

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

A beautiful little canteen without fault

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

The best poutine in town! Welcoming and smiling staff! I didnt even have time to sit down until my poutine was ready Very affordable price! Ill go back regularly, thats for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

The Smoked Meat Poutine is very good and the service is fantastic. THANKS!

★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Poutine soaked in warm sauce. Disappointing...its no longer the best Poutine in town!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Excellent portion and taste, excellent poutine, fast service and appropriate prices. But it only accepts debit cards and cash

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Excellent poutine and good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great place and the poutine is so good

★★★★
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November 22, 2024

Cheap but cash only

★★★★★
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November 22, 2024

Timeless place We go there for the friendly welcome, the traditional canteen dishes well prepared I adore

★★★★★
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October 22, 2024

Great quality Smoked Meet..Friendly, polite staff! Food

★★★★★
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October 22, 2024

Its so good!! I had to share before I finished my special medium poutine with drink for only $10.59. I highly recommend it!! Hmmmm!!! Delicious!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Good classic canteen.

★★★★★
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October 22, 2024

THE BEST POUTINE IN MAGOG!! HOMEMADE FRIES!! FRESH CHEESE!! AT PAUL S!! WE LOVE IT

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The smoke meat poutine is really good and the quantity we give you is incredible. The service was good and the prices were good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Its still a fast food but its the Best smoke meat poutine

★★★★★
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October 22, 2024

Amazing poutine and made super fast! It hit the spot, will go again next time Im in magog.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

An authentic village canteen as we like them. Go for the Bouche-tro with hot pepper, the poutine is a home run.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Its excellent! Fast, delicious and inexpensive. I go back there frequently!

★★★
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September 22, 2024

Fries too soft and hamburger all dressed lacked taste. Putin average.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Welcomed with a smile, people enjoying the Stoke Meat poutine! Parking: Paid parking but the smell doesnt work

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great welcome! The person even offered us the special for families! We ate poutine! Very good !!!! Sauce a little salty for us but overall 8/10 for the poutine!!! THANKS

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Excellent fast food restaurant. Everything is good and quality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We wanted a real poutine and Chez Paul did not disappoint. We had the family meal with poutine, hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks. Its exactly what we expected, very good dinner and we will be sure to return on our next visit.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Guaranteed to please if youre ever hungry and anywhere near Magog. Easily top 5 poutine in Quebec, with super friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Delicious poutine, looks a bit like Ashtons from Quebec. Different sizes available. Fast service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Fries made with real potatoes and cooked to perfection, very friendly staff and delicious poutine. An old school atmosphere with regulars. What more could you want from a canteen?

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Excellent poutine, fast service and reasonable prices

★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The employees are smiling and friendly. However, this is not the place for poutine lovers. Little cheese. The sauce and fries dont taste much. Very ordinary.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Authentic Canadian cuisine, more than 50 years old, we were not disappointed with the welcome and the special family menu. The poutine was generous made with fresh fries

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

I went with smoke meat poutine and it was delicious. Will keep it place in mind when I visit Magog the next time Parking: Paid parking but free on Sunday so didn t cost anything

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The best smoked meat in Estrie!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

J ai récemment re découvert cette cantine après 20 ans et je suis ravi toujours aussi bon! La poutine est divine avec des frites croustillantes et une sauce riche. Les hotdogs et hamburgers sont parfaitement grillés et savoureux. Le service est rapide et chaleureux. Ambiance conviviale, idéale pour un repas entre amis ou en famille. Je recommande vivement !

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Thanks to Marcel for the magnificent double bacon cheeseburger and to Jessica and Nancy for the poutines despite the late hour! Im looking forward to seeing you again!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Nice stop at Grande pile

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Friendly, generous and above all very delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Smiling staff despite the rush, good price and good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

La Cantine Chez Paul is located downtown on Principale Street West. It serves excellent poutines, excellent hot dogs and excellent hamburgers. The employees are smiling and friendly and the prices are affordable!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

A good fries, look no further, go to Cantine Chez Paul, a good poutine, ditto, a good burger, same deal. A must when you are in Magog, especially on the main road. Too easy

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Good poutine Parking: Rear several seats

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Stopped in yesterday with a friend for lunch. Absolutely the VERY BEST smoked meat sandwich and fries. Soft and juicy smoked meat and a substantial amount of it too. Fresh homemade fries and great personable service. Cant say enough good things about this place. Great prices too. A must try

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Fast and friendly service. Neighborhood canteen Good portions

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Words cant describe how delicious their poutine is! We got their smoked meat version, absolutely life changing. Beyond that, the staff are kind, helpful and seem like they enjoy what they do! Couldnt recommend this place more, Im currently still in the parking lot writing this review because of how unbelievably good this place is!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

After a gourmet dinner the day before, what s better than a good poutine the next day at lunchtime? They suggested the smoke meat poutine. Excellent portion and the taste .huuummm delicious. Warm and friendly welcome. The decor lacks a little love, but we go to this place for whats on the plate Parking: Charging stations in the parking lot

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The poutine is in yeule.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We were visiting for the solar eclipse. In my opinion, they had never been so busy (restaurant filled with line up to outside). 1 lady at the cash register and 2 people in the kitchen. They served everyone with a smile and everything was excellent. THANKS!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Came to eat Wednesday April 10 at Pauls and not disappointed at all. After driving 2 hours to taste it I say 10/10. An incredible atmosphere! A warm welcome. Thanks to William who made our delicious poutine! Ill come back for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great service! Smiling and attentive staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

A real Canteen Poutine!!! Same flavor for decades!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

LA meilleure poutine de Magog se trouve chez Paul. Des gens fort sympathiques avec des beaux sourires et une nourriture incroyable. Nous avons bien ri avec les employés. Mon garçon de 6 ans aussi riait avec eux. Ils étaient très gentils. Évidemment quon ne vas pas là pour le décor, mais pour bien casser la croute et manger de bons hots-dogs également!

★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

It looks like the chef wanted to drown my poutine, I felt like I was eating brown soce soup and the benches hurt my back a lot

★★★★
April 22, 2024

I had a car accident near Pauls I had to stop and have a smoke meat which was a real delight I would come back with my new tank!! .

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

This place slaps.

★★★★
March 22, 2024

The people are soon friendly. And its good old fashion snack bar food. Always good, once in a while!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Good place if you want to eat a good poutine with home made fries.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Chez Paul does what a canteen should do and it does it well. A simple menu executed according to the standards of a self-respecting potato shack. Wide choice of trios, diversity of poutine and fresh ingredients. Here, no brown or BBQ sauce, only poutine sauce. Otherwise, fast and courteous service. The number of places is limited, but as it moves it is easy to find a place to eat. An obligatory stop for anyone who wants to eat quality fat. N.B.: Smoked Meat Poutine is made with ground ham rather than slices of smoked meat. On the other hand, the volume of ham is generous and it is delicious. A must. The sauce has a more pronounced taste than poutine sauces which are often bland. Wheelchair accessibility: Difficult because the moving space inside is limited.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great service, Great poutine.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I can tell you that we go there from time to time because its far away for us but its still worth the trip... the smoke meat and the best Ive eaten to date... not to be missed!! Thank you, restaurant at Paul s!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Very good sauce! The employees are very nice.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Very good poutine. Fast and polite service. Atmosphere as you would expect. Looking forward to going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Always good, best poutine in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Usually always very satisfied but Sunday evening the fries were not hot enough

★★
December 22, 2023

I went there often before the pandemic and it was the best poutine in Estrie. But what a disappointment. Fries not fresh, all donuts in sauce, diluted sauce. 2 stars for the cheese curds. Disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food, great people!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It is a small place but the best Poutine in town, great service, very friendly !!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very friendly and fast service

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Old decor Parking: Difficult for parking operation

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best poutine in Quebec

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Im taking away a few points because I took an order for takeout and a smoked meat sandwich was missing... lets just say its not just one less hot dog... What we ate was good, nothing negative to say about it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

$16 including taxes and 15pct tip for 2 hot dogs, a small poutine and a liquor! Friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super nice and delicious THE place in Magog

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely outstanding. Best smoked meat sandwich ever. Like angels tinkling on my tongue.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Poutine was delicious, and squeaky cheese curds were a plenty!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good service and with a smile

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Authentic experience! Human warmth from the staff too smath. Poutine yum yum!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love the pouting good place to go

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best restaurant in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the best poutine in the Townships. And great service too. I drive 40mins just to have their poutine (which is also very affordable)

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Busy place. Fast service. Friendly staff. Good food. I got their smoked meat sandwich. It was excellent.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best smoked meat poutine Ive ever eaten, Ill definitely come back

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Our favorite meal in Magog! The price, quality and service are perfect. There are only a few simple tables inside, but they are clean. The two tables on the main street are fun during the summer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good snack and friendly service! Excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Magog, you cant do it without a poutine from Chez Paul. Poutine, wraps burgers - all good.Very friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good poutine. Good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A classic on the main Magog road. With real Quebecois poutine. Do not miss!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I like this canteen restaurant, it could use a little Reno but the food is good, however the hot dog buns seem to have gotten smaller

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best Poutine in Magog, very friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent fries and hotdogs for a reasonable price!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best canteen in Magog

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I came to Quebec to decide who has the best hot dog and fries in the region. Chez Paul is in the top 3. Super yummy. Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I gave 3 cuisines because 1 is a food fact and 2 they dont have Italian Poutine or Michigan hot dogs . Otherwise the whole thing is VERY GOOD for fast food... The Super smoke meat poutine and the Double Cheese

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The smoke meat poutine wow!! Very very good

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Drived 20 mins to find out they take only cash. I bet the poutine is good but who knows.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent! Clean place, friendly service, really well stocked poutine (smoke meat and bacon). Never had so much cheese in my poutine and it was good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had dinner during our vacation. Good welcome and good value for money.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good poutines, quite generous. However, the establishment does not accept any of our 3 bank cards (debit/credit/revolut). In terms of service, a small order error that had to be justified to obtain the 12th poutine against 11 served.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super service !!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent place

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The smock meat is a treat, fried and excellent pouting

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best poutine in town

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Traditional canteen! Very good poutine!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

An excellent poutine! The service is even better, the lady and the cook are very nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best canteen in Magog

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

There are people around but efficient service for only 2, the young chef (not even 18 years old) hats off! Good with decent price.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very friendly staff, clean, delicious food! Got combo 3 with steamies and small poutine, delicious!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great spot for a quick meal and great value. Very nice staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Legendary Magog canteen, Chez Paul has been delivering all the classic snacks at a more than competitive price for around forty years. All the products are excellent, homemade and very well executed. Their fries are unbeatable, good cheese on the poutine. Correct sauce. Ultra friendly, comical and personalized service, we love going there every time, real good people. Highly recommended in the snack type Parking: The city of Magog has extended the territory of payment by parking meter but unlike other cities, they use the parking meter wisely (reasonable price) in order to create movement.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent quality service as well as the food and whats more, they roast the sausages for the poutines :). For a stop in Magog, its worth the detour ;). The only downside is that the premises are too small for the traffic Ahahahah .

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good and quick snack.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best poutine in town, excellent service and atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The poutine is good and the place is very welcoming.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good address. Paid parking on the other hand.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lack of space to eat and a bit cold but super good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food is really good, and made fast. The service is very friendly, the price is right.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A good big smokmeat poutine with lots of stock!! Thanks to my boyfriend David for the suggestion of an excellent poutine!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

reasonable canteen great service but the potato is made disgusting and the owner dares to take us for idiots it doesnt really make us want to go back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

These always delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The poutine and smoked meat sandwich were so good!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best fries in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent welcome, very good value for money! We are served quickly, warmly, it s a pleasure! To eat on the go or if you want smoked meat, its perfect. We stopped to eat with our children because the restaurants around do not offer a childrens menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent local canteen. The service is fast and courteous

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Steamed and very good poutine!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing Poutine

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious snack!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was very good, and service was quick. Portions were generous.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

A must when I go to Magog

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Just the best hotdog in Magog!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent service, taste is good

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The poutine is worth the detour!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good service and very good poutine for a good snack, its worth the detour...

★★★★
December 22, 2022

A simple but very friendly place to stop and eat on the go. Very very dedicated and smiling team!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent welcome and very good value for money

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Perfect perfect Im leaving Granby to go eat my Smoke meat wow really delicious xxx

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Small but so welcoming! The fries are super good and the poutine....Homer Simpson would die for it!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best poutine and burger! The poutine was steaming hot and the gravy not overly salty. The burger was your old school tiny burger-just perfect! Staff was super friendly as well-will go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Poutine experience. A discovery. Top quality price.....

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent Poutine

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Had a great French fry, just like the old days. Very busy and the line moved very fast. Very friendly service. Fun place to go.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Cheap Quebec-style street food. Frying oil a little old but passable. Ive seen worse. Friendly staff. Pick it up yourself, Ive seen worse.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Parking: Very good place to eat. You have to visit to believe it. Food

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

AVERAGE

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very good, hot, fast and friendly service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good poutine, welcoming staff

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

View of the young people entering the canteen with their lunch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

You want to eat the poutine of your childhood then youve come to the right place. The employees are friendly, the hamburgers, hot dogs and fries are very good. Like in the good old days.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Its good, good service, good food

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fast service