Lou Fast Food
Downtown Ottawa's legendary poutine food truck operating near Parliament Hill since 1987, serving classic poutine and hot dogs during weekday lunch.
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About Lou Fast Food
Lou Fast Food has been a downtown Ottawa institution since 1987 — nearly 40 years of serving poutine, hot dogs, and burgers to the lunch crowd near Parliament Hill. This family-run food truck operates at Kent & Slater and Queen & Metcalfe.
The classic poutine is the star — multi-layered cheese curds and gravy done right. Simple, no-frills, and exactly what a food truck should be.
What to Order
- Classic Poutine — Multi-layered cheese curds and gravy
- Hot Dogs — Quick and satisfying
- Hamburgers — Classic preparation
- Sausages — Hot Italian, Polish
Visitor Information
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm (weekday lunch only)
- Price Range: $
Getting There
- Address: Kent St & Slater St / Queen St & Metcalfe St, Downtown Ottawa
- Neighbourhood: Downtown (near Parliament Hill)
- Parking: Street parking and nearby lots
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