Poutine Week 2023

September 14 – October 1

What Could Be Better Than Voting For Your Favorite Poutine During Artprize?

Poutine Week on Michigan Street is the perfect place to try out different poutine dishes from local vendors and vote for your favorite. So what are you waiting for? Vote for your favorite poutine today!

Poutine Week Menu

7 Monks
Shoestring cut fries, white cheddar cheese curds, classic beef gravy, white bbq boneless spare rib, roasted bone marrow w/ confit pearl onion & chives

Birch Lodge
Tater tots, steak, red and green peppers, onions, cheese curds, and house-made queso

Bob’s Bar
Tater tots topped with deep-fried garlic and herb cheese curds, smothered in our homemade beef gravy, topped with shredded cheddar, bacon crumbles, and green onion.

Duke’s Bar
Crispy french fries, Chicago-style shredded beef gravy, white cheddar cheese curds and topped with giardiniera peppers

The Elbow Room
Waffle Fries topped with white cheddar cheese curds, roast beef, and mushroom gravy

The Friesian
Braised lamb Poutine: House cut fries with white wine braised lamb shank, garlic cheese curds, lamb gravy, and mint chimichurri.

Glass House
House battered shoestring fries topped with garlic cheese curds, smothered in sesame garlic chicken gravy, and topped with chives and sesame seeds

Grand Coney
Crispy French Fries, Philly cheese steak, brown gravy, cheese curds, green onion and topped with an egg

Kaffeine
Crinkle cut fries, three Menchi katsu cheese balls, mushroom and red wine gravy with a little kick from Korean chili pepper, and grated parmesan asiago cheese

Logan’s Alley
Thanksgiving Poutine: Sweet potato fries, turkey gravy, cheese curds, topped with candied pecans, dried cherries, and scallions

Maggies
Handcrafted fries topped with authentic Indian butter chicken, cheese curds, and fresh cilantro

Taco Borracho
Tater tots topped with queso, corned beef, guacamole, corn, sour cream, and pico de gallo

2023 Poutine Week Map

7 Monks GR

740 Michigan St NE

Birch Lodge

732 Michigan St NE

Bob's Bar

725 Michigan St NE

Duke's

700 Michigan St NE

Elbow Room

501 Fuller Ave NE

Friesian

720 Michigan St NE

Glass House

710 Michigan St NE

Grand Coney

809 Michigan St NE

Kaffeine

637 Michigan St NE

Logan's Alley

916 Michigan St NE

Maggie's

855 Michigan St NE

Taco Borracho

755 Michigan St NE

Poutine in the Press

As Poutine Week unfolds, news outlets are buzzing with excitement over this culinary extravaganza. From TV segments to online articles, media sources are delving into the mouthwatering world of poutine. Experience a creative fusion of flavors as Michigan Street restaurants put their spin on this classic comfort food

Grand Rapids Poutine Week is Back This Year

Featured on: WGRD 97.9

Poutine Week: GR chefs put a twist on Canadian classic

Featured on: WOOD TV 8

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get a passport?

You can get your passport at any of the 12 participating restaurants!

What do I do once I have a passport?

Bring your passport to any of the participating restaurants as you try their unique poutine! Get a sticker from each spot to find your favorite dish. After you try 3 restaurants, you can bring your passport to 7 monks to get your Poutine T-shirt!

How do I get a Poutine T-shirt?

After you go to at least 3 restaurants and have the stickers in your passport, go over to 7 monks to claim your t-shirt.

How do I vote?

You only have to vote once for your favorite! But don’t forget to tell us all the places you tried.

When will the winner be announced?

Poutine Week voting runs through midnight on Saturday, October 1. Winners will be announced on Monday, October 3.