What to order at Chez Tousignant

Must order
The cheeseburger with a side of fries and a maple milkshake.
Editor tip
It nails the diner classics with better ingredients; the burger and a shake is the whole point.
CuisineNew American
Price$$
NeighborhoodVilleray
HoursTue-Sun 11:30-22:00
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Location

Address: 6956 Rue Drolet, Montreal, QC H2S 2T3

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