Nothing says next-level french fries like the addition of squeaky cheese curds and a cascade of piping-hot brown gravy. We have our neighbor to the north, Canada, to thank for this indulgent delicacy known as poutine. Though the exact restaurant of origin has never been definitively decided, the dish was indisputably invented in the Canadian province of Quebec. First served in the 1950s, the snack soon began popping up on menus across the province and became particularly popular in Montreal. The comfort-food staple can now be found in virtually every corner of Canada, with variations that include a hodgepodge of hearty toppings, and its reach has even extended across the border into the United States. Read on to find the best spots in America to score this salty, gravy-soaked snack.

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