760 Rue Charlevoix, Montreal, Quebec, H3K 2Y2
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a trip back in time: Stepping into Paul Patates is like stepping back into 1950, when popular buzz words like “trans-fat” didn’t exist, and neighbourhood mom-and-pop restaurants ruled. A vision in chrome and neon, Paul Patates is a small corner diner in Pointe St. Charles that is big on charm, complete with black vinyl diner stools, table-top jukeboxes, squeaky poutine, salty string fries, soft serve and ice cream floats, and a genuine feeling of nostalgia. Stop in for an all-dressed toasté or steamée – a grilled hot dog with “the works” - mustard, relish, homemade coleslaw and onions on a toasted or steamed bun. And the real speciality item, bubbly artisanal homemade spruce beer, a Quebecois soft drink, and the perfect aperitif. For a real treat, try a spruce beer float – the answer to the long, hot dog days of summer.