A good snack bar meal isn't just the main dish. It's also all those little extras that complete the plate and make you feel truly satisfied. At the top of the list: onion rings, those golden, crispy rings you pick one by one until there are none left. But they're not alone. Here's a tour of the extras that turn a good meal into a comforting feast.
Onion Rings: The King of Extras
Crispy on the outside, tender and sweet on the inside, onion rings are the perfect side. A good ring is an onion coated in golden breading, fried until it cracks under the tooth while keeping the onion tender and flavourful inside.
What makes a good ring:
- The breading: crispy enough to hold, light enough not to overpower the onion.
- The fry: golden just right, never greasy or soggy.
- The onion: tender and sweet, that doesn't slip out of the breading at the first bite.
They pair perfectly with a burger, a hot dog, or even poutine, and many people order them simply to snack on.
The Other Must-Have Extras
Beyond the onion rings, the snack bar is full of little sides that make all the difference:
- Gravy fries: piping hot fries smothered in brown gravy. Simple, but devastatingly effective.
- Coleslaw: fresh and crunchy, it provides a welcome contrast against richer dishes.
- Cheese fries: one step closer to poutine, for those who want cheese without the gravy.
Each of these extras has its place, and together they form the comforting world of the Québec snack bar.
The secret to a great snack bar meal? Knowing how to balance the extras. A portion of onion rings to share, and everyone's happy.
How to Choose Your Extras
The idea is balance. If your main dish is already well loaded, a refreshing coleslaw will provide contrast. If you're really hungry, onion rings or gravy fries will round things out. And when ordering for a group, varying the extras lets everyone help themselves as they like. You'll find all these sides in our snack bar menu.
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Extras Perfect for Sharing
Perhaps their greatest quality: snack bar extras are made to share. A large cone of onion rings in the middle of the table, and the evening suddenly feels festive. Whether it's a hockey night, a late outing with friends, or a family dinner in Limoilou, these little sides bring people together.
Do onion rings travel well for delivery?
Like all fried food, they're at their best fresh out of the oil. Served and eaten quickly, they hold their crunch well. Check our delivery page for details.
What's the difference between an onion ring and fried onions?
An onion ring is a whole onion ring coated in breading and fried, while fried onions are smaller pieces or thinner strips. The ring delivers that signature contrast between crispy breading and tender onion.
Which extra pairs best with poutine?
Coleslaw for freshness, or onion rings if you're really hungry. The key is to choose a side that complements the poutine without making the meal too heavy.