There are combinations that just make sense in Québec, and poutine on hockey night is one of them. The game starts, friends show up, the TV goes on, and at the centre of the table sits a beautiful steaming poutine ready to last the whole evening. It’s almost a sacred ritual, passed down from living room to living room across generations.
But why poutine, more than any other dish, has become the undisputed queen of hockey nights? The answer lies as much in the food as in the spirit of the evening.
Poutine: the meal that gets shared
On game night, you don’t want a meal that requires sitting properly at the table with a knife and fork. You want something convivial that you can eat while watching the play, that gets shared and that lasts. Poutine checks every one of those boxes.
- It’s eaten without ceremony: a fork, the couch, and you’re set.
- It gets shared: one big poutine in the centre, and everyone digs in.
- It keeps you going: three periods is a long time. Poutine keeps the fans energized.
- It sets the mood: generous comfort food always lifts the spirits.
A classic as Québécois as hockey itself
Hockey and poutine share something deep: they’re both emblems of Québec. One on the ice, the other on the plate, but with the same place at the heart of our popular culture. Bringing them together on a Saturday night is celebrating twice what unites us.
In Limoilou, on 1st Avenue, this tradition is alive and well. When there’s a big game, poutine orders pick up — and that’s a great thing. It’s exactly the kind of evening we love to be part of at Casse-croûte Pierrot.
A good game, a good crowd, a good poutine: that’s all you need for a great night in Québec.
Ordering for the crew without missing a faceoff
The challenge on hockey night is feeding everyone without missing a single play. The solution is simple: order ahead. A poutine for each person, or large portions to share, plus a few snack bar classics to mix it up. Check out our snack bar menu to put together the perfect spread.
Hot-dogs, fries, onion rings: everything that snacks well in front of a game has its place. And it can all arrive hot at your door while you keep your eyes on the screen.
Hungry? We've got you covered.
Poutine, snack bar classics and prepared meals — dine-in, takeout or delivered in Limoilou and Québec City.
Poutine delivered during the first period
The great thing is you don’t even have to leave the living room. You order, have it delivered in Limoilou, and the poutine arrives hot in time for the opening faceoff. Since Pierrot is open very late, even games that go into overtime or evenings that run long have their comforting answer. The hockey can go to sudden death — the poutine keeps pace.
Why is poutine perfect for hockey night?
Because it’s eaten casually in front of the TV, shared easily and keeps you full through the whole game. It’s the quintessential social food for watching a game with friends.
Can we order large quantities for a group?
Yes. Casse-croûte Pierrot can prepare enough to feed the whole crew. Call ahead at 418-529-4273 to place your group order without any stress.
Do you deliver late on game nights?
We deliver in Limoilou and across several Québec City areas, and we’re open very late. Even overtime games can count on a hot poutine.