Pilot Project
INCLUSIVE DINING ROOMS
Since April 2023, some St-Hubert rotisseries have been welcoming and serving autistic people and their families in a favourable environment. This initiative helps create optimal dining experience for everyone. It is being carried out with the support and guidance of Giant Steps, a leader in education of autistic individuals, training, and inclusion advocates for over 40 years.
Staff at these five restaurants have received training to better meet the needs of autistic people and their families. By dimming the lights for instance, turning down the music, offering preferred seating and providing sensory kits upon request. A virtual tour of a typical rotisserie and various support tools are available online.
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List of participating rotisseries:
The St-Hubert restaurants listed below will be open and eager to welcome all families who wish to take advantage of this inclusive initiative. We strongly recommend that families make reservations to ensure the best experience for everyone.
Make a reservation now by clicking on the rotisserie of your choice!
St-Hubert Lajeunesse (10 520, rue Lajeunesse, Montréal)
St-Hubert Lasalle (7979, boul. Newman, Montréal)
St-Hubert St-Eustache (555, boul. Arthur-Sauvé, St-Eustache)
St-Hubert St-Hyacinthe (1230, rue Daniel Johnson Ouest, St-Hyacinthe)
Project dates and times:
Every Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Optimize your experience
Training for employees on the challenges faced by autistic people and their families.
Support tools
The restaurant atmosphere is adapted to better support different sensory sensitivities (i.e. quieter music and dimmed lighting, pre-selected tables, etc.).
Sensory kits available in the restaurant, upon request (limited quantities).
Reservations can be made by phone or online, and you can request specific accommodations.
Personalized support from Giant Steps expert.
Preparing for my visit
In order to improve the on-site experience for autistic individuals and their families, the St-Hubert Foundation provides its clients with several preparatory tools.
Preparation guide for families
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Virtual visit of a rotisserie
Visual guide
Visual Guide for a Traditional St-Hubert Rotisserie
A Restaurant Outting
Soon, I will eat at St-Hubert.
I can go by myself, with my family, or friends.
I will order a meal during my visit.
To prepare for my meal order, I can look at the menu on the St-Hubert website before going to the restaurant (more meal pictures are also available on the app).
When I get to the restaurant, someone will take me to my table.
The server will give me a menu once I’m seated at the table. I can also ask for my sensory kit if I want it.
The sensory kit includes a Tangle, a stress ball, a Pot it fidget, noise cancelling headphones and a Time timer.
There are also a communication board, notepad, and pen.
Once at my table, I will choose what I want to eat.
A few minutes later, the server will come back to my table and I will tell him or her what I would like to eat.
I will need to wait a few minutes from the time I order my meal until I receive it.
I can use my sensory kit in the meantime.
The server will bring my meal to the table when it is ready.
I can now enjoy my meal.
Once I’m done with my meal, the server will clear the table.
Once the table has been cleared, the server will ask me if I want dessert.
I can easily make a choice by looking at the menu!
I will need to wait a few minutes from when I order my dessert until I receive it.
I can use my sensory kit in the meantime.
The server will bring my dessert to the table when it is ready.
I can now enjoy my dessert.
Once I’m done with my dessert, the server will clear the table.
Until then, I will wait patiently and use my sensory kit if I want to.
Finally, the server will bring the check to the table.
Once the check has been paid, I can prepare to leave!
