I tried the famous Montreal steamie and here's how it compares to a Toronto hot dog
Natalia Buia
created: March 15, 2026, 4 a.m. | updated: March 15, 2026, 8:47 p.m.
No matter the time of day or what you're up to, there's just something about a Toronto hot dog that hits the spot.
And with the Blue Jays' season opener just a few weeks ago, I'm planning on eating my fair share of hot dogs like a true fan.
In Montreal, however, it is the steamie — a hot dog that's steamed in water, not grilled — that reigns supreme, though they are a bit harder to come by than a hot dog stand in Toronto.
A single hot dog there costs $2.89 and comes with your choice of sauerkraut or onions and relish with mustard.
Montreal steamie: 8.5/10Toronto hot dog: 8.2/10
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