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About
Chez Wally's
Welcome to the charming world of Chez Wally's, a delightful culinary spot located at 333 Rue Notre Dame, Gatineau, QC. Nestled right by the water, this locally adored eatery is celebrated for its vibrant, home-style comfort food. Here, the essence of casual dining meets the warmth of community spirit, all crafted by the hands of Wally and his dedicated family.
Chez Wally's stands out with its small but thoughtfully curated menu, where each dish is made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients that evoke nostalgia. Take, for example, the classic poutine, which has received rave reviews for its generous portions and the memorable yellow sauce that transports diners back to their childhood memories. Customer Ashley MacMillan fondly reminisced, “It was so good! I’ve missed having that sauce!”
The atmosphere here is welcoming and unpretentious, making it perfect for those looking for a relaxing meal without the fuss. As Greylocks61 aptly noted, this isn’t the place for a fancy and pretentious meal; instead, diners are treated to a familial experience, one where every bite speaks of love and care. The friendly staff, including Wally himself, are eager to ensure you have a delightful dining experience.
Among the highlights of the menu is the Dragons Panini, which has become a favorite according to loyal patrons like M G, who praised its perfectly grilled bread and melted cheese. “You will not be disappointed,” they assure, a sentiment echoed by many who have indulged in Wally’s culinary creativity.
Wally’s also offers a variety of other comfort foods—think smoked meat paninis, pogos, and classic fries—all prepared with the same level of passion and quality. Val Cleary noted how the pricing is reasonable for the high caliber of food offered. That affordability, combined with the gorgeous riverside views, makes visiting on a sunny afternoon a must.
While the space may be small and accommodating less-than-ideal seating arrangements, the experience at Chez Wally’s is undeniably heartwarming. Diners appreciate the charm of stepping right up to the counter where friendly faces greet them with smiles. The only suggestion from patrons has been to build on the seating options, which in time, I have no doubt Wally will address.
In summary, if you’re in Gatineau and yearning for comforting food that delivers heart and flavor, Chez Wally's is a destination worth seeking out. The delightful dishes crafted with care will leave you smiling and satisfied, making it clear that this isn’t just a meal—it's an experience.
For inquiries or to plan your visit, give them a call at +1 819-790-8885. Enjoy the charm and flavors of Chez Wally's, where every bite feels like home!
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ Wally's is the new location for one of the best food trucks I ever ate at. For a few years now their truck has been seen at events and regularly parked near the River on Jacques Cartier street during the summer. They have a small menu of creative tweaks for favourites like poutine, fries, burgers, sausages and other goodies many of us have grown with. It is NOT a huge menu; instead they prepare each item with care. All the food is fresh. Many of the ingredients are 100% local. If you're looking for a fancy and pretentious meal, this is not the right place. Come here for comfort foods that those of us who grew up here are used to. You will be served by the owner and his extended family, with a smile and good humour. Note that the building is very small and not setup for protected seating indoors. There are steps to the entrance but the staff will step outside to take your order in person. I'm sure there are solutions to the space and steps coming soon, and that's the only reason for the 4 stars in the atmosphere. ”
“ Right on the water, so cute, not badly priced either. We had the number four smoked meat panini, pogos and a poutine, I actually really enjoyed it, very good. ”
“ A refreshing change. All of Wally’s is amazing. Price point is great too. Wally and his staff are personable and friendly. I recommend Wally’s if you want home style food. ”
“ I had to have Wally's new menu item, Dragons Panini. It was delicious, as expected. Perfectly grilled bread, delicately melted cheese, a little saltiness from the olives, along with all the other ingredients (in photo), blended to make an amazing new panini. I coukdn't wait to bite into it, befire I took the photo. Go check out this new menu item. You will not be disappointed. ”
“ Amazing poutines! the small is huge! I'm officially a Wally sauce addict! A little spice in that gravy goes a long way, amazing staff, always smiling ”
“ What if I told you there is a place you can go where a kind and gentle man will serve you a sandwich he made just for you. He will put two decorative olives on it because he really cares about his food. And you can take that sandwich and sit under a tree near a sparkling river. The autumn sun will kiss your face, and for a few minutes the world will be even more beautiful than usual. ”
“ I went and dined in after going out with my sister's and the food looked good and tasted amazing I ordered a small poutine with yellow sauce and it was so good I've missed having that sauce! My only issue which isn't really much of a complaint personally was my curds were still a little cold but they had just opened so the gravy didn't have time to melt it so lunch time around 12 is the best time to go! Absolutely worth it and very yummy also WILDLY affordable ”
“ I didn't actually go the restaurant Chez Wally's but rather the food truck during an event at Parc Mousette in Gatineau. The explosive panini was was wonderful. Sandwiches aren't usually my go-to meal but this was well balanced between meat, cheese, sauce...easy to eat and very easy to enjoy! Service was great. The wait didn't feel long at all and panini was warm and fresh! It was a very hot day today so the atmosphere could have been better, but I don't think Chez Wally controls the weather, yet! ;-) Highly recommend visiting the Chez Wally's food truck for amazing panini sandwich! Looking forward to visiting the restaurant one day. :-) ”