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Chalet Bar-B-Q is a piece of Montreal history. Established in 1944, this NDG haunt has earned a near-cult following for its simple, consistently mouth-watering recipe: fresh chickens, charcoal-roasted ‘til crispy and golden. Marcel Mauron, a Swiss immigrant, opened the place during WWII with a singular vision that endures today—no frills, just flawless rotisserie served with fries and a legendary, almost mysterious, gravy.

The place hasn’t changed much since the ‘40s: the knotty pine panelling and family-style booths are as much a staple as the bird itself. Devoted diners rave about the sauce, a guarded recipe that regulars dip everything into, from chicken to fries to toasted buns (we’ll never forget Derek Dammann’s recommendation of making a taco out of the bun). It’s a nostalgic, finger-licking pilgrimage here, and 80 years later, it’s still delivering the same magic.

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5456 Rue Sherbrooke O

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