Nouveau Système Beaubien: Authentic diner experience

Nouveau Système Beaubien: Authentic diner experience on Beaubien Street

Since 1962, Nouveau Système Beaubien has been a staple snack bar in the Rosemont neighborhood, where people come to enjoy good burgers among other things.

Stepping into owner Georges Giannaras’ establishment is like being transported back in time. Nouveau Système Beaubien boasts a retro décor with jukeboxes, metal stools, televisions, and vibrant colors on the walls. The old-school fast-food spot seats just over fifty people. Unpretentious and welcoming, it is also known for being open from breakfast through late-night snacks, seven days a week—a real advantage for Rosemont locals, who return again and again. Most customers are regulars, chatting casually with the staff or neighbors while treating themselves to a little “roteux” hot dog.

The specialty at Nouveau Système Beaubien lies in its traditional Québécois snack-bar fare. The menu is extensive, with something for every fast-food lover. People come here to indulge in sandwiches (hamburgers, club sandwiches, hot chicken and more), classic breakfasts, and hot dogs (steamed or toasted). The house also serves lasagna, spaghetti with meat sauce, and salads, though the true highlights are the classic casse-croûte dishes. We especially recommend the fully loaded hamburger (with mustard and coleslaw), which could almost earn a spot on our list of the best burgers in town.

Nouveau Système is the kind of place where you come to savor a burger, hot dog, or a hearty poutine in a no-frills setting, with a retro atmosphere that makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.

Written by Élise Tastet


Last update: August 28, 2025

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