Frite Alors! began as a modest fry shop on Avenue du Parc in 1991, founded by Belgian expat Jean Jurdant. With his mother and partner Aline by his side, they brought authentic Belgian fries to the city—crisp, golden, and fried in animal fat—that they’ve since spun into poutine alongside menus of burgers and other bang-on offerings.

As demand grew, so did the concept, expanding from that small shop to a dozen locations, even crossing the Atlantic to France. While it has a chain vibe today, Frite Alors! remains one of the few places in Montreal where you can get true Belgian-style fries, light in colour and paired with a classic side of mayo.