6 Places to Get Poutine in Downtown Jersey City
According to Wikipedia, Poutine is a Canadian dish, originating in the province of Québec, made with French fries and cheese curds topped with a light brown gravy.
Not according to Jersey City. Poutine in Jersey City shies away from the original cheese curds and light brown gravy atop french fries, and takes poutine to a whole 'nother level. Poutine in Jersey City can be found with braised short-ribs, soft-boiled duck eggs, even Asian slaw.
Here's where to get it:
1. The Archer - 176 Newark Avenue
The Archer offers a Duck Confit, Wisconsin Curd, Pomme Frites, Gravy and Soft Boiled Duck Egg Poutine.
2. Pet Shop - 193 Newark Avenue
Pet Shop offers a vegetarian Poutine with hand-cut fries with cheddar cheese curds and roasted mushroom gravy.
3. Würstbar - 516 Jersey Ave
Würstbar's poutine features Haus Cut Fries, Cheese Curds, Shredded Pork, Hoisin Gravy, Asian Slaw, Cilantro.
4. HopsScotch - 286 Washington St
HopsScotch offers a short-rib poutine with in house gravy, mutz, and short ribs.
5. Park & Sixth - 279 Grove St
Park & Sixth has a few different takes on the poutine scene, offering a traditional option with Short Rib Gravy, Gorgonzola and Cheddar, along with a Mac-n-Cheese version, with, you guessed it, gooey mac-n-cheese served over fries.
5. Left Bank Burger Bar - 194 Newark St
Left Bank offers four poutine-type options - a traditional option; Chilltown Fries with butcher's chili, smoked bacon, cheese and jalpenos; Jersey Devil version with buffalo sauce, bleu cheese, and crumbled bleu cheese; and a Kimchi option with short rib, fried egg, spicy mayo, kimchi, and gochujang sauce.