THE BURGER:
The burger came with a 6oz. patty. It was cooled well with a crispy exterior, yet it was still very juicy. I got it topped with a slice of cheddar cheese. The house aioli was very good. The vegetables were fresh, though I would have much preferred (iceberg) lettuce over the mixed greens. It was all held by a fairly dense sesame seed bun that was nicely toasted.
Burger Rating: 9.3/10
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THE POUTINE:
The fries were a little thinner than standard hand-cut with the skin on. They were quite crispy. There was a generous amount of cheese curds. The gravy was pretty standard brown gravy, but a little too thin.
Poutine Rating: 8.2/10
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Overall, this was a really solid meal. The burger was the standout for me. I don’t know how they managed to keep a burger cooked to that doneness so juicy. The poutine was good too, just not on the same level as the burger.
The Block Public House is located at 122 Main Street West in downtown North Bay.