Chalet Bar-B-Q is arguably the originator of Montreal barbecue chicken (a quarter breast or leg, served with fries, sauce and a toasted bun) which has been made famous by chains. This old-school cafeteria-like diner, with its seasoned waitresses, has been serving Montreal’s favorite rotisserie chicken since 1944. Don’t confuse it with Portuguese chicken however, which is also famed in Montreal. Chalet Bar-B-Q slow roasts their chickens over hardwood charcoal in custom-built brick ovens until the skin is slightly crisp and meat is tender and juicy, even the breast meat! Always ask for more dipping sauce, which is an aromatic, peppery, thin sauce just as legendary as the chicken. There is nothing fancy about this dingy place, but it’s nostalgic, consistent and delicious. Note: Regulars enter through the back door.

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