Where's the best burger in Montreal

433917 Where's the best burger in Montreal Wed Aug 22 12:56:44 -0700 2007 89 22 Quebec (including Montreal) 0 2870492 I am looking for the best burger. I don't want gourmet - with seared foie gras and caviar - I don't want vegan tofu on gluten free buns - I want a real, honest to goodness burger that I can sink my teeth into. If there happen to be great fries on the plate alongside this burgerfeast - all the better. Wed Aug 22 12:56:44 -0700 2007 118582 maisonbistro 1 2870514 I very much like the burgers at the Old Dublin on University. Wed Aug 22 13:01:33 -0700 2007 2870492 20128 morebubbles 1 2870546 For pub burgers, I like the ones at McKibbins (the size of your head!), and the Lamburger at La Mère a Boire. The burgers at Meat Market are quite delicious, though I'm not crazy about the atmosphere. Wed Aug 22 13:07:23 -0700 2007 2870492 48563 mainsqueeze 1 2870642 Here are a few of the many threads on this subject in the last 12 months: http://www.chow.com/topics/413318 http://www.chow.com/topics/406684 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/368881 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/343927 http://www.chow.com/topics/336175 http://www.chow.com/topics/97719 http://www.chow.com/topics/321298 For more, do a search on burger. I've now had the lamb burger at L'Amère à boire three times. Twice it was perfection, once cooked a little more than I like but still very good. Plus L'Amère's the only place in town where you can order a Cerna Hora to go with your sandwich. Wed Aug 22 13:26:46 -0700 2007 2870492 10520 carswell 2 2870726 Ha. Now I'm craving this like MAD. Wed Aug 22 13:45:14 -0700 2007 2870642 48563 mainsqueeze 3 2871725 I asked the last time I was there: the kitchen stays open till 11 p.m. If you hurry... Wed Aug 22 18:49:17 -0700 2007 2870726 10520 carswell 4 2872743 I went after work and my lamburger was succulent. My dinner partner, however, was quite disappointed with his fish n' chips. It was a tiny portion of tough, overcooked mystery fish. Thu Aug 23 06:19:34 -0700 2007 2871725 48563 mainsqueeze 5 2872793 Agree about the fish and chips. Lamb burgers rule! Thu Aug 23 06:34:37 -0700 2007 2872743 10520 carswell 6 2872819 BTW you were quite right about the Cerna Hora. It's a perfect pairing for the lamburger. Thu Aug 23 06:42:07 -0700 2007 2872793 48563 mainsqueeze 7 4932503 Oh, the humanity. I went to L'Amère à boire this weekend, and they don't have the lamburger anymore. Mon Aug 10 06:33:26 -0700 2009 2872819 48563 mainsqueeze 8 4932529 Oops. Had been meaning to tell you. In May, I went to check on reports of its decline and learned it was extinct. The waiter didn't know why. Bummer, eh? Mon Aug 10 06:43:19 -0700 2009 4932503 10520 carswell 9 4932541 Yeah, and the burger I did have was mediocre, on a pale, lifeless bun, with a soggy piece of lettuce and a sad little slice of unripe tomato. Is it just my memory failing, or did the burgers used to be served with a side of fries or salad? This time, it was just the burger. For $8 or $9, it was not worth it. The service was very disinterested, too. I probably won't go back. Mon Aug 10 06:47:03 -0700 2009 4932529 48563 mainsqueeze 10 4932570 Am pretty sure it came with fries. Didn't try a replacement burger. Sad to hear they've gone downhill. The bun used to be so good. Mon Aug 10 06:58:57 -0700 2009 4932541 10520 carswell 1 2870649 I'm quite partial to La Paryse on Ontario near St-Denis. My vote also goes to Meat Market. Wed Aug 22 13:28:26 -0700 2007 2870492 16017 Campofiorin 1 2870686 The Olde Orchard pub- 2 locations now. Great, fresh burger AND homemade fries. Wed Aug 22 13:35:36 -0700 2007 2870492 14157 C70 2 2870970 Thanks!! Guess what I'm going to have for dinner tonight.. Wed Aug 22 14:35:58 -0700 2007 2870686 118582 maisonbistro 1 2874671 I just got an introductory issue of Canadian Wine Magazine (wait, I'm going somewhere with this) and there was an article on the best restaurants in Canada which also included a 'best of' section. Meatmarket is listed as best burger. I've never had the burger but will make it a priority note. By the way, the Montreal section was pretty solid (unlike En Route's survey) and Lesley Chesterman contributed to the article so I am guessing she had input into those choices. If you are interested I have my own survey on my blog : http://www.montrealfoodie.com/burgers-in-montreal/ Thu Aug 23 13:14:44 -0700 2007 2870492 97533 thelonious777 1 2906971 Hello, While it is difficult to say for certain which is the "BEST", I think it's fun to experience different styles of burgers, and I would recommend: Restaurant La Paryse 302 Ontario St. East Montreal QC 514-842-2040 http://tinyurl.com/2t7sgs Thanks Francois Mon Sep 03 14:37:35 -0700 2007 2870492 124408 Francois_L 1 2932858 - La Paryse gets my vote for the best burger in town that I've tasted up to now. Not much as far as variety is concerned though, but, bah, that doesn't matter much, their good old classic burger is still great. ;) - Comme Par Hasard comes close to kicking La Paryse from the top spot, with it's variety of burgers, which all taste amazingly good. If you're willing to go a bit further down to the south shore in Longueuil, it's definitely worth it. They've got a nice front-side terasse too. Tue Sep 11 19:45:53 -0700 2007 2870492 71295 darwiner 2 2933793 I have to disagree about la paryse. My bun was soggy, the thing falls apart at the first bite, and it's just a mess. Wed Sep 12 07:32:58 -0700 2007 2932858 48563 mainsqueeze 3 2976809 I like the burgers at La paryse - but I believe their fried on a griddle. A true burger, needs to be grilled. I had a pretty decent burger at Café Locale on St-Viateur (where Zorba used to be located), service was professional and the terrasse was fine. I'll have to go again to verify consisitency, but first impessions were pretty positive. They even dealt well with the baby in tow.... Tue Sep 25 21:31:40 -0700 2007 2933793 19457 grillit 3 4918192 Agreed, went once and the burger doesnt hold itself up at all, it just falls into pieces. To me that means the architecture of the burger is not right =P Tue Aug 04 19:32:56 -0700 2009 2933793 1086660 Werzoth 1 2992858 I like the burger at l'auberge du Drangon Rouge on Lajeunesse street north of cremazie. I like Harveys burgers also. Mon Oct 01 10:35:43 -0700 2007 2870492 29575 maj54us 2 2993062 Double up on le Dragon Rouge! Unibroue on tap and a nice terrasse too! Mon Oct 01 11:28:08 -0700 2007 2992858 13079 ScoobySnacks20 2 4918199 Thumps up for the Dragon Rouge! Plus, the saxon fries are just amazing with that sauce, *drools*. Tue Aug 04 19:34:13 -0700 2009 2992858 1086660 Werzoth 3 5090768 I agree. Burgers and fries are very good at the Dragon Rouge. http://www.oyez.ca/auberge/accueil.html Fri Oct 09 07:39:25 -0700 2009 4918199 285732 Foie Gras Lover 1 2993024 I like the burgers they serve @ Avenue on Mont-Royal. Mon Oct 01 11:19:57 -0700 2007 2870492 28209 gerbera 1 2993337 OK PEOPLE, LISTEN UP THE BEST BURGER EVER IS DILALLO'S ON ALLARD STREET IN VILLE EMARD. THATS IT.PERIOD. SO MAINBISTRO CHECK IT OUT. Mon Oct 01 12:36:09 -0700 2007 2870492 131400 heidi.dg 2 2993358 Heidi, I frequented the dilallo's here in NDG - it was good, but I'm looking for ultimate. Will be trying the Dragon Rouge next THanks though PS: And if anyone wants to suggest Dic Ann's don't - not my thing. AT ALL Mon Oct 01 12:42:24 -0700 2007 2993337 118582 maisonbistro 1 3239584 I FOUND IT! Trust me..the best burger ever is at Santos at the old port. NOTHING beats it! I know this is a bit late..but I just recently discovered this place, and had to share it. Thu Dec 27 08:05:56 -0800 2007 2870492 90549 soultana 1 3243415 I agree that the Burger @ Santos is amazing ( the fries too ). Frite Alors have some "special" burger that are amazing too! In few day the restaurant Brgr:M will open its door : Its a "high-class hamburger bar"'. You choose your bread, meat, stuff ect.. Fri Dec 28 14:30:16 -0800 2007 2870492 153064 Axefire 2 3243810 Brgr:M this is the Moishes burger joint? I tried the burger at Santos today & I liked it. Fri Dec 28 17:30:07 -0800 2007 3243415 11610 BLM 2 3244305 Is that the new place on Drummond near de Maisonneuve where Eden used to be? Passed by it and it was packed. Fri Dec 28 22:36:23 -0800 2007 3243415 27713 chilipepper 3 3244766 Exactly chilipepper ;) Sat Dec 29 08:41:24 -0800 2007 3244305 153064 Axefire 3 3244779 So it's already open? Sat Dec 29 08:45:32 -0800 2007 3244305 11610 BLM 1 3245264 I like La Paryse and L'Anecdote. Sat Dec 29 12:30:31 -0800 2007 2870492 28292 eoj 1 3259696 Dusty's (4510 Park, corner Mt. Royal) makes a very solid hamburger. Good patty, fresh toppings and a plump bun. Best of all, it comes with fries, coleslaw and a coke for about $4.75. Go there for lunch, though, because the restaurant closes at 7pm. Thu Jan 03 23:42:46 -0800 2008 2870492 151662 KT MTL 2 3260045 This does sound good! I only go there for breakfast, I'll have to branch out. Do they serve the burgers for breakfast I wonder? Fri Jan 04 06:43:42 -0800 2008 3259696 89969 moh 3 3260287 I think they start serving them at 11 or 11:30am, so if that's breakfast for you, then yeah! Fri Jan 04 07:49:46 -0800 2008 3260045 151662 KT MTL 1 3260147 La Paryse on Ontario and Sanuinet. The special is a truly unique experience. The Old Orchard on Monkland makes excellent burgers, but Find that they are not always consistent. Have to try the Auberge du Dragon Rouge. I hear that they have great burgers as well. Same for Santos. The Millionaire Burger at Queue de Cheval is good, but would fall out of your criteria, as it has Servuga Caviar on top. This must be removed and eaten on its own as the Caviar just gets lost in the highly spiced burger.... which tastes very much like Choriso. Fri Jan 04 07:16:24 -0800 2008 2870492 96721 fedelst1 1 4915418 Discovered on St-Laurent a venezuelian place called. Correct if I'm wrong BROCADILLO. It's next to buns between prince arthur and pine avenue on the east side of st-laurent. Their burger $6.50 (expensive for a student area in my opinion) is freakin GOOD. On the spicy side. Messy to eat with all the sauce. Almost asked for bread to dip in the sauce. Also tried empenada because the guy told me I will like his. Not a fan of south american empenadas because I find them bland to my taste. his had some taste to it. So Yes to venezuelian style empenada also. But the burger is a Big YES. I will try it again soon to make sure I wasn't high ;) Tue Aug 04 00:44:59 -0700 2009 2870492 29575 maj54us 2 4915573 Bocadillo - it's owned by the people who run Sablo Kafe. Tue Aug 04 05:06:41 -0700 2009 4915418 119412 afoodyear 2 4915579 Bocadillo. Mentioned before here and here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/634038 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/593554 Tue Aug 04 05:09:14 -0700 2009 4915418 10520 carswell 2 4915834 Empanada. Tue Aug 04 06:58:48 -0700 2009 4915418 48563 mainsqueeze 1 4919011 I don't know if people are still reading this post but I find the old Harveys on st-Jacques west has the best burger and old fashioned fries that I have had in years. It's called Bistro something now, on the same side of st-Jacques as Super C. Just a little further west of Super C. The burgers are meaty and charcoal broiled and the fries are potatoey and different sizes like they used to be. Well worth the trip. Wed Aug 05 06:59:46 -0700 2009 2870492 1092852 yeggy 1 4923802 My deck:) Couple of teaspoons of Thai green curry paste mixed into the meat, and it just doesn't get any better. Barring that, La Paryse is the closest thing to homemade I've had in Montreal. Thu Aug 06 14:25:15 -0700 2009 2870492 138034 bomobob 2 4924532 Has anyone tried a place on St-Catherine near Faubourg called "Buns" Menu is simple. Single, Double, Fries and Sodas...wondering if it's any goof. Thu Aug 06 18:45:36 -0700 2009 4923802 218342 krazykanuck 3 4924556 It's been discussed in depth, check out: Pick's vs Buns: Burgers http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/616108 Buns: The burger joint! http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/593554 Thu Aug 06 18:56:40 -0700 2009 4924532 66614 kpzoo 3 5092520 Geez, we are truly deprived of quality burger joints in this city. It amazes me that either Picks or Buns is worthy of a debate... Such a mediocre, bland, frozen costco looking burgers. Fri Oct 09 18:34:47 -0700 2009 4924532 1081868 J1836 4 5092573 Disagree there. Their buns are freshly homemade, meat is nice and Picks have some nice sauces and condiments (hmm fried rings). I don't see the bland and frozen you're talking about. Fri Oct 09 19:21:48 -0700 2009 5092520 1086660 Werzoth 5 5095885 What do other burger joints in other cities serve, rotten buns? Seriously - frozen burger patties from a box thrown onto a grill makes it far from a spectacular burger... Unless you have sort of rooting interest, I could not see how either of these places can satisfy a burger craving (unless you are a hungry student). Sun Oct 11 17:52:27 -0700 2009 5092573 1081868 J1836 6 5098468 Most burger joints use crappy buns from a bag, not freshly homemade. Last I checked they don't use frozen patties, but I might be wrong. What's with the attitude, relax a bit. Mon Oct 12 19:12:03 -0700 2009 5095885 1086660 Werzoth 6 5115642 Buns doesn't use frozen patties... that's one of their selling points is that they are freshly made. Mon Oct 19 16:50:36 -0700 2009 5095885 28292 eoj 7 5116407 Maybe I am wrong. I'll give it a shot next time I'm in the area... last chance. Tue Oct 20 00:01:46 -0700 2009 5115642 1081868 J1836 8 5116766 the same with picks for that matter. Tue Oct 20 07:14:37 -0700 2009 5116407 180262 mak2k 9 5118686 And Le Gourmet Burger too. None of these 3 places use frozen burgers. Pick's uses custom made buns made by the owners mother. Bun's and LGB use custom made commercial buns, LGB uses a brioche bun. Tue Oct 20 18:53:43 -0700 2009 5116766 259263 bigfellow 8 5120206 You may not be wrong about the burgers being not good there...I have avoided both those places lately. The price is cheap but i've been a little disgusted by the interiors and i'm just not that into the burgers anymore. Having said that...just because you don't like the burger doesn't mean that it must be a frozen grocery store patty. Wed Oct 21 11:26:03 -0700 2009 5116407 161693 blond_america 4 5098481 You started a thread at the beginning of the summer looking for the best pub burger... did you find anything worthwhile? Mon Oct 12 19:17:24 -0700 2009 5092520 119412 afoodyear 5 5098850 To be honest I haven't looked much. I've tried mckibs and old orch. a long time ago, which was suggested I believe. I haven't had many burgers in this city that move me in any way... nothing that I can say " must have ". Maybe the best burgers are not on the island? I just think ppl forget what an awesome burger taste like vs a decent burger or bad... Too often I get overly sized greasy buns, minced meat that doesn't taste very meaty... and a sloppy mess of sauces and cold tomatos that seem to sog its way through the middle of the bun When I ate at Buns once, I asked " so what's the special hot sauce?" The guy pulls out a bottle of "Franks red hot" just off the shelf of a super market. I mean.. that stuff taste like spicy vinegar... any place that uses that as their signature hot sauce (either for wings, or burgers) has some serious issues in my book. There is no Schwartz's for Burger... and I just don't get why? It's not rocket science... Tue Oct 13 00:47:08 -0700 2009 5098481 1081868 J1836 6 5099465 I see what you mean. The better burgers here almost seem like sliders compared to what I think you're looking for? :) I like the "steak" burger at Pick's and the burgers at Patati Patata, but if you're looking for a burger that's all about grilling up a nice patty of beef, places like La Paryse & Co. that are often touted as the best in the city are bound to disappoint. I've never been to Mechant Boeuf and always see advertisements for their burgers and wonder if they're any good. But their burger is $17. A bit of a step away from a smoked meat sandwich equivilent. Tue Oct 13 08:38:20 -0700 2009 5098850 119412 afoodyear 6 5122566 The guy pulls out a bottle of "Franks red hot" just off the shelf of a super market. I mean.. that stuff taste like spicy vinegar... any place that uses that as their signature hot sauce (either for wings, or burgers) has some serious issues in my book. ----------------- And yet, whenever I go to Buffalo I get wings and in every place I visited, guess what the special sauce was? Yup, the original seasoning for Buffalo wings is Red Hot sauce. Funny, ain't it? You should maybe rewrite this part of your book... Thu Oct 22 08:29:58 -0700 2009 5098850 16017 Campofiorin 7 5124569 Well thank you for sharing that info, it is so interesting how so many restaurants use Franks Red Hot! ;) If you don't mind, I am going to return the favour and inform you of something too. In my world of food, or in "my book" that you refer to, I have this funny rule.... I am the author. Little helpful tip for you, in case you were up for it...Maybe you can write this down and put in your wallet. :) Fri Oct 23 01:07:41 -0700 2009 5122566 1081868 J1836 6 5122773 News from the industry: Most places good and bad use either Frank's or Durkee's Hot Sauce. Thu Oct 22 10:33:15 -0700 2009 5098850 259263 bigfellow 7 5124573 News from a consumer: Not everyone likes red hot sauce. But to its defense, I am going to admit that it also depends on how its prepared with whatever it's used for. Some chicken wings I can taste it right off the bat, and others seem to take it in a bit better. But when I order wings, and they give me the sauce on the side, that is not what I call a vintage hot sauce by any stretch of the imagination. The taste is not even a spicy one for me, but rather a tangy vinegary one... Again, this is my preference, my opinion... frozen pizza is a billion dollar industry too, doesn't make it better than delivery " in my book ". In any event, I would like to think that most people would admire the efforts of a restaurant creating their own signature hot sauce... Fri Oct 23 01:11:21 -0700 2009 5122773 1081868 J1836 8 5124576 From my experience, Bun's only puts it on when you ask for hot sauce. Fri Oct 23 01:14:49 -0700 2009 5124573 259263 bigfellow 9 5124580 Yes that is true.... Fri Oct 23 01:18:07 -0700 2009 5124576 1081868 J1836 1 5090266 I love the burgers and fries at the place on St-Jacques west where Harveys used to be. It's called Bistro something now. . It's not too far from Picasso but still east of Macdonalds on St-Jacques. The burgers are meaty and the fries are the old fashioned kind, different sizes and really potatoey. (I think that's how you spell it). The last time I went I had the vege burger and it was great. too. Thu Oct 08 23:04:39 -0700 2009 2870492 1092852 yeggy 1 5092808 The best Burger i've had is either at Liverpool House for sheer intensity or Griffintown Cafe (east of Guy).... Liverpool is a monster to get through but worth it.... Griffintown's is beef, lamb and duck....ohh and get it with Blue cheese and housemade bacon! :) Fri Oct 09 22:40:09 -0700 2009 2870492 1094291 KzenCass 2 5096749 Okay, let me take this thread further and inquire where the best DELIVERY burgers are... for the southwest Little Burg/St-Henri region? Copolli's doesn't count, that's not a real hamburger. None of the Restaurant Nick style greasy spoons either... I mean a real hamburger! Delivered to my door. B&M is horrible. I'll sometimes order a baked lasgna with mushrooms and pepperoni but other than that, just about everything on the menu is putrid. There's Dunn's through ALCE that I know of, but that's kind of overpriced and just decent at best. Plus their fries and greasy coleslaw tastes awful. There's Burgers and Benedicts also through ALCE that I've only tried once and it was pretty terrible... one of the worst cheeseburgers I've had if memory serves. There's also Cafe Republic through ALCE which is decent enough, a competent hamburger for what you're getting I suppose. But nothing beyond that and their soggy waffle fries stink! Rates under Dunn's imo. Finally the one restaurant I'd actually like to order from through ALCE is Mesquite as their burgers are top-notch but their is a minimum $50 order fee (less taxes, delivery fee, etc)... plus ALCE automatically charges 10% tip on the total which is robbery! On top of that, the delivery menu is slimmed down so that unless you are ordering for seven people, it's almost entirely impossible to spend that much. All of their tasty sides (mac 'n' cheese, creamed corn, fried onions, sweet potatoe fries, etc) are missing, as are their great salads. So this is o-u-t! Believe it or not, they used to deliver from Magnan's also but stopped for some reason. Their hamburger steak with fried onions and mushrooms was great but I never tried a straight burger from them. So now that leaves me with really only Dunn's to turn to for delivery and living so close to Dilallo's and Liverpool House, etc. seems like a crime! There's GOTTA be something better for hungover Sunday afternoons when you just can't pull yourself off the couch and don't want to have to think about things like putting on pants... where else will deliver a proper hamburger to the southwest?? Mon Oct 12 08:00:14 -0700 2009 5092808 193918 OliverB 3 5096844 Well, I'm in luck!! After scrolling through the list of delivery restaurants through ALCE for potential hamburger winners I was sure I'd met defeat... Kansas, Nickels, Briskets, etc. yuck... But I was surprised to find Oyster Shack now on the newly updated list and their angus beef burger and fries for a measly $12! I know where my new go-to burger joint will be for delivery from now on! Mon Oct 12 08:38:11 -0700 2009 5096749 193918 OliverB 4 5097200 I think Buns is a great burger for $4! They get their buns specially made, and their patties are most certainly not of the frozen costco variety, at least not last time I checked. They are on the small side, but well spiced and made there. Are they the best burger in the city? No. I don't think this city really has a great burger joint. Meat Market is ok, but they use Portuguese rolls for buns which are delicious with the right filling, but don't stand up to a juicy patty. I've asked them to toast it, but they rarely seem to do that right (they toasted the top once) so the bun gets soggy and the burger falls apart. La Paryse is ok, but the patty lacks the charbroiled taste and it's too thin to really be in the same category as a burger you can sink your teeth into. Also, they put raw mushrooms on every burger which I think it disgusting. Marche 27 used to have a great burger stuffed with blue cheese. They use bakery style onion buns (unless they run out, which happens sometimes) and they toast them so they stand up well to the meat. Greasy Spoon (same owners) usually has a burger on it's daily menu and it's almost always good. I haven't tried to burger at Griffintown, but I know the chef cures and smokes a lot of his own meat so anything with housemade bacon is sure to be a hit. Not a huge fan of lamb meat though...does anyone know if the flavour is heavy on the lamb? Don't even get me started on the crap they serve at MBRGR. Granted, I've only had the AA meat and it's not terrible, but I just can't get over the fact that they serve their expensive burgers on an Italiano bun...the very same crappy kind you buy in the grocery store. Even toasted those excuses for buns fall apart after two bites. I can't justify paying $9 for a burger with no toppings and no sides when it has such a poor quality bun. I'm still searching for the perfect burger in MOntreal. I have yet to find it. Mon Oct 12 10:38:32 -0700 2009 5096844 242055 Scrumdidiliumptious 5 5097238 For Griffintown.... The duck meat gives the most enjoyable punch..... the lamb isn't a heavy part of the taste.... i think it just helps keep the burger together because the duck has such amazing fat and the lamb is lean.... i have the burger with Blue Cheese (and the house made bacon)... it's pretty good with Goat cheese..... Mon Oct 12 10:51:28 -0700 2009 5097200 1094291 KzenCass 6 5112047 I take back my oyster shack comment... burger was a major rip-off! everything was, the crab cake = blech, coconut shrimp were soggy disgusting batter and the lobster roll was the worst Ive ever had. Will never order a burger or anything else from here again. Unfortunately it looks like Dunns is still the only option for decent hamburger delivery in the city unless you live downtown or the east end. Sun Oct 18 08:56:12 -0700 2009 5097238 193918 OliverB 7 5112138 anything fried will be soggy when you get it to take-out. bad idea. Sun Oct 18 09:38:13 -0700 2009 5112047 14157 C70 5 5115650 I've always liked L'Anecdote's burgers. Mon Oct 19 16:52:36 -0700 2009 5097200 28292 eoj 1 5123535 I had lunch at M:brgr today. A small Fiji water and a regular burger with smoked gouda, bacon, tomato, pickle and lettuce. No fries or anything else. The bill came to $22. plus tip. My problem was the burger wasn't that good. The bun fell apart on me halfway through. Thu Oct 22 14:35:34 -0700 2009 2870492 259263 bigfellow 2 5129703 Dick Turpin is alive and well. Sun Oct 25 13:37:45 -0700 2009 5123535 244720 Shattered 2 5144483 Never mind the price. What about the fact that it's a burger joint that only makes grey burgers? I mean, what about people who like a little juice in their meat. In my opinion, they're missing a key element in the made-to-order process! Fri Oct 30 20:54:23 -0700 2009 5123535 1094796 MTLinNYC 3 5145096 You can say that for just about every eating establishment in Montreal that serves beef burgers(I can only think of maybe 3-4 joints in Montreal, that allows customers to specify doneness, besides well done). Sat Oct 31 09:49:59 -0700 2009 5144483 11610 BLM 4 5148938 I'd love to know which places those are...help! Mon Nov 02 08:46:32 -0800 2009 5145096 167296 devilishlyj 5 5150110 Mechant Boeuf in the Nelligan Hotel on St. Paul, Benedict's on Monkland and Mister Steet will all cook burgers to your specified doneness. I have had medium rare burgers at all three. Mon Nov 02 14:01:21 -0800 2009 5148938 178159 davyboy 6 5150244 Also at Sparrow you can specify doneness for burgers. Mon Nov 02 14:39:11 -0800 2009 5150110 11610 BLM 7 5152609 Nice, thanks both! Tue Nov 03 11:58:07 -0800 2009 5150244 167296 devilishlyj 1 5152635 So I was at Buns today and they had the potatoes!! I had a medium rare burger with hot sauce and it was soooooo good for lunch! Tue Nov 03 12:05:12 -0800 2009 2870492 259263 bigfellow 1 5152837 I can't say "the best" because I haven't eaten my way around town like some other CHders on this thread........I won't name names!!!! There is a new little burger joint called Burger de Ville that took over The Chien Chaud in MoWest on Westminster. Father & Son team, very nice folks! I had the black & blue burger which came with caramelized onions, black pepper mayo and I also added sauteed mushrooms. It was like a burger au poivre with a hunk of blue cheese. Hubby had bacon cheese burger. We split a big bowl of fries, 3 sodas. Came to $19.00. Mine was *really* tasty.....he didn't share, but it was gone in short order. They also have some steaks, salads, soups. Very simple and focused menu. Oh yes, they have like 18 items (like the sauteed mushrooms) to add for free! Tue Nov 03 13:01:44 -0800 2009 2870492 21656 minisma 1 5169978 The best burger in town is Bun's. They have 100% natural beef; they make the buns themselves; it is made on charcoil, with charcoiled deliciously marinated potatoes. The ambiance is super cool and it was started-up by this young guy who had the genius idea of having a small burger shack that simply offered good quality burgers for $4, and for 6$ with potatoes. I love it. There is one on Ste-Catherine and St-Marc and one on the St-Laurent club strip. Tue Nov 10 08:47:00 -0800 2009 2870492 1123075 nanomed 2 5174015 I've eaten my fair shair of burgers around montreal in the last two weeks. Today I went to 'Gourmet Burger' on Bishop, I went to Dillalo and Buns earlier in the week. Gourmet burger was a bit of disapointment, The brioche bun was an inch bigger than the patty, and it was quite a thick bun too, it sort of overwhelmed the rest of the burger. And the burgers come almost bare, no ketchup/mustard/mayo, just lettuce, tomato, onion. The patty was nice enough, good flavour from the wood grill. Fries are pretty good for frozen fries, I wish they fried there fries in duck fat / tallow / or horse fat. Dillalo is great value, I love it, no frills or bs. I can't believe how tender their patties are. I love that they use iceberg lettuce, there fries need some improving. And I'm not sure if I really like there bun, its so soft in a wonderbread kind of way. Buns was good value as well, they do have the best buns out of these three anyway, I got my buger all dressed, with bacon and cheddar. It tasted a bit like an A&W Teen burger, but in a natural more delicious way. There grilled potatoes are great too, they reminded me of camping and cooking potatoes in a cast iron frying pan over the fire. Some of the pieces are a bit charred, while others are still a touch raw. Wed Nov 11 15:48:08 -0800 2009 5169978 1120293 jtothe 3 5174228 I thought the Buns potatoes were so-so, personally. I like their bun it's quite nice, plus you can add bacon, and that's always a plus for me. I wish they had homemade sauces though. As for Le Gourmet Burger, they have several homemade sauces at the counter, that's what you put into the burger ;) They have a lot of stuff you can add to the burger, just pick what you want (of course it's extra, but you do have lots of choices). I liked the bun, it keeps everything in place, perfect balance (it is big though!). Wed Nov 11 17:06:11 -0800 2009 5174015 1086660 Werzoth 1 5181905 There is a restaurant in the train station Gare Centrale with tables facing the train entrances. I forget the name...but it's a big place with self-serve salad bars and a grill at the rear. They grill your burger to order and dress it to order and it is without doubt the best urger in the city. Sat Nov 14 15:36:56 -0800 2009 2870492 120071 SpellMan 2 5182002 It is called Dame Nature. Notwithstanding your certainty, I continue to have many doubts that it is the best burger in the city. Sat Nov 14 16:21:13 -0800 2009 5181905 97533 thelonious777