Jenkins and I were shopping on Commercial Drive the other day and since it was mid-afternoon, I was hankering for a snack. 
Since Jenkins was hungry as well, I figured it would be a good opportunity for us to split something at Belgian Fries since I find a full order of fries to be a bit indulgent for just one person.
After a bit of deliberating between ordering regular fries versus poutine, Jenkins and I settled on the poutine because I had heard that it was quite good. We ordered a medium classic poutine for $5.69. For the price we paid, I felt like we got a really large order of fries. I found that the fries themselves were quite tasty but the gravy was a bit tasteless and had a grainy texture to it. The cheese curds were ok but I prefer my curds to squeak between my teeth and these curds were lacking in that respect. In retrospect, I probably would have preferred ordering just an order of plain fries with a sauce to dip them in instead.
I have to admit that I was not super impressed with the poutine at Belgian Fries and I’ve had better versions at places like Chambar and Boneta. However, I wouldn’t mind going back to try their plain fries with a flavoured mayo the next time I’m in the neighbourhood.
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1885 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Tel: 604-253-4220
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For me at least, I was annoyed that the cheese curds were not melted in my order of poutine. You are right about the regular fries. Viv had them and combined with a dip, it was money.
If you like poutine, I have a post in the queue of a really good poutine restaurant that just opened in Davie Street – La Belle Patate. How good it is? I asked a Quebecois friend to tag along and, beside giving it thumbs up, he said he will bring his kids!
@Sherman – that’s true…the gravy was not warm enough to melt the curds!
@KimHo – ok, I will need to wait for your post and also visit this new poutine place! But perhaps, I will first need to add a couple of extra routines in my workout to make up for this bout of unhealthiness
I have always liked their fries but haven’t been there for over 2 yrs – maybe it’s changed now.