If you want to taste a piece of Montreal history, this is where you start: For over 50 years, Décarie Hot Dogs has been a Montreal institution, serving up steamies, golden fries, and some of the city’s best poutine. Located in Saint-Laurent, this greasy spoon classic hasn’t changed much since 1969, and that’s exactly why locals love it. The Vriniotis family has kept the same no-frills menu for decades, aside from adding poutine in 1984—a decision that would cement its reputation as one of Montreal’s best.

Décarie’s steamies are textbook Montreal hot dogs—soft steamed buns cradling a snappy frank, topped all-dressed (mustard, onions, relish, sauerkraut—no ketchup). The fries are fresh-cut, lightly crisp, and fluffy inside, served solo or drowned in cheese curds and rich brown gravy. Simple, perfect, timeless.

Over the years, Décarie Hot Dogs has attracted politicians, pro athletes, and famous Montrealers, but its real claim to fame is how deeply it’s embedded in the city’s everyday rituals. A pit stop for working folks, families, and late-night snackers, it’s a place where the food is fast, familiar, and always satisfying.