Scores

Rotisserie chicken and ribs on a budget shortlist

Post-security at Montréal–Trudeau (YUL), Scores sits in the mid-range $$ bracket but often gets name-checked when people compare cheaper sit-down options to the pricier airport steak and wine spots. Reviews hover around a 2.5-star rating on Google, so expectations should sit closer to “fills you up before AC 4xxx to Toronto” than “last meal in Montréal.” Portions track with street‑side Scores, but the bill does not.

Menu is standard Scores: rotisserie chicken plates, ribs, burgers, salads, and the usual fries-and-gravy sides. A basic chicken plate and soft drink routinely runs several dollars more here than at a downtown Montréal Scores, which lines up with the “way more expensive than Scores in town” complaint from Google reviews. Figure on spending in the mid‑20s CAD for a main and drink, a bit more if you tack on ribs or dessert.

Food quality lands in the “fine, does the job” category. One traveller summed it up as “nothing special, rotisserie chicken that does the job before a flight,” and that’s about right: edible, hot, and predictable. Chicken and ribs are the safest calls; anything that relies on greens or crispiness tends to lose texture under heat lamps and quick prep. If you care about timing, give yourself 30–40 minutes from sit-down to bill in case the kitchen backs up between banked departures.

Watch out for: airport markup compared to regular Scores locations is the number one gripe in reviews, and it shows when the total jumps past 30 CAD for very ordinary chicken and fries. If you only have 15–20 minutes before boarding, this spot is risky; you’re better off grabbing a pre-made sandwich from a nearby kiosk and eating at the gate. Tip: check the menu board prices at the entrance before committing a sit-down; if the numbers feel high, back out and save the sit-down meal for downtown Montréal instead.