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21 Spots Flipping the Juiciest, Beefiest Burgers in Montreal

A meaty collection of old-school classics and fast favourites

by Valerie Silva and Eater Staff Updated
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by Valerie Silva and Eater Staff Updated
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Make no mistake: Montreal is a solid burger town. You’ve got the classic spots, like Dic Ann’s and Dilallo, slinging patties and buns to hungry crowds for decades, and then several newer sensations also specializing in the diner favourite. A wide range exists, from souped-up bistro cheeseburgers to thinly pressed “smash” varieties and various fusion concoctions in between.

Old or new, classic or modern, the places on the map below make Montreal a damn fine place to grab a juicy burger.

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Dic Ann's (multiple locations)

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Dic Ann's famously thin burger originated out of efficiency's sake — but now it's a quintessential Montreal eat. "My grandfather wanted to work with volume, assembly line style, but with simple, good-quality products. That's how he came up with the idea," Anthony Zammit, the grandson of Dic Ann's founder, previously told Eater.

10910 Boulevard Pie-IX, Montréal-Nord, QC H1H 4B3, Canada
(514) 322-2276
(514) 322-2276

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Chez Tousignant

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With Chez Tousignant, former Impasto chef de cuisine Yann Turcotte was able to realize a casse-croûte dream and, in the process, created one of the best diner-style burgers in town. Expect potato buns made in-house, top-quality beef, and a tasty special sauce.

6956 Rue Drolet, Montréal, QC H2S 2T3, Canada
(438) 386-6368
(438) 386-6368

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L'hamburger

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L’hamburger is all about those patties: smashed thin for crisp, caramelized edges and doubled even in their standard burger options. Add a milkshake and poutine for good measure.

933 Rue Saint-Zotique E, Montréal, QC H2S 1M9, Canada
(438) 375-9400
(438) 375-9400

Restaurant Mile-Ex

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Chef Greg Paul’s raunchily named Motherf**ker Burger at Mile-Ex is big, and with double- and triple-stacked versions, it can be challenging to wrangle. But it checks off all the right juicy burger boxes.

6631 Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, QC H2V 4L1, Canada
(514) 272-7919
(514) 272-7919

La Boulette

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The meat patties at this Rosemont favourite are thick-set and, when encased in their buns and joined with toppings, also quite tall. If the classic beef options aren’t calling out, give their fantastic crispy fried chicken burger a try.

2223 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2G 2M8, Canada
(514) 903-5599
(514) 903-5599

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Provisions Bar à Vin

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A very well-regarded butcher shop and wine bar in the city, Provisions is also known to dish a mean cheeseburger. Pair yours with a poutine and some “purple rain” (blueberry and cream cheese-flavoured ice cream), and you’re in business.

1142 Av. Van Horne, Outremont, QC H2V 1J8, Canada
(514) 277-7788
(514) 277-7788

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Nouveau Palais

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This converted Mile End diner offers a hearty burger topped with cheese, tomato, onion, and lettuce. Its macaroni and cheese is another crowd-pleaser.

281 Rue Bernard O, Montréal, QC H2V 1T5, Canada
(514) 273-1180
(514) 273-1180

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Larrys

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This Mile End restaurant serves a superb burger made with Quebec Angus beef sourced from its sibling butcher shop (Boucherie Lawrence) just up the street.

5201 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 2L9, Canada
(514) 503-1070
(514) 503-1070

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Chez Simon Cantine Urbaine

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Anyone on the hunt for cheesy American diner-style smash burgers should head to Tétreaultville newcomer Chez Simon Cantine Urbaine. Grab a side of chili cheese fries or a one-pound poutine to complete the meal.

8517 Rue Hochelaga, Montréal, QC H1L 2M1, Canada
(438) 375-9281
(438) 375-9281

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Patati Patata

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Toeing the line between classic diner and cool burger-and-poutine innovator, Patati Patata is pretty much Montreal's perfect greasy dive. It churns out eats from before noon until the bars are about to close, and its micro-burgers are a Plateau staple.

4177 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Y7, Canada
(514) 844-0216
(514) 844-0216

Resto-Bar Le Pick-Up

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Head to this Hochelaga-Maisonneuve hangout for the carnivore classic — though they’re also serving it with Impossible patties and vegan cheese. Le Pick-Up’s special “Bernie Mac” burger sauce brings it up a notch, and its coriander and garlic fries are an exceptional side. (Burgers are also available at Le Pick-Up’s original dépanneur-meets-sandwich-counter in Mile End.)

3739 Rue Ontario E, Montréal, QC H1W 1S3, Canada
(514) 526-3739
(514) 526-3739

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Le Petit Vibe

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Now operating out of food hall Le Centrale, Le Petit Vibe gives the patty, bun, and cheese trifecta a boost with the very welcome addition of atchara, a tangy, pickled green papaya salad.

30 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 0C8, Canada

Burger T

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Normand Laprise’s Brasserie T! spinoff, Burger T, in Downtown Montreal’s Time Out Market, solidifies the famed chef’s reputation for perfect patties. Available in beef, lamb, and veggie options.

705 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3B 4G5, Canada

Mister Steer

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The original Mister Steer opened in 1958 in the Latin Quarter, and while it’s now downtown, the restaurant still uses kosher beef, shaped by hand, spiced, and charcoal-grilled.

1198 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3B 1K1, Canada
(514) 866-3233
(514) 866-3233

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Burger Bar

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This restaurant's widely known hangover burger — filled with smoked bacon, poutine, an over-easy egg, caramelized onions, and truffle oil — defies all logic. Diners looking for something easier to manage will find an extensive selection to choose from.

1465 Rue Crescent, Montréal, QC H3G 2B2, Canada
(514) 903-5575
(514) 903-5575

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Restaurant Picks

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Korean-influenced burgers take the stage at this Shaughnessy Village casse-croûte, which features an à la carte list of toppings, including kimchi and wasabi mayo. Be sure to try a Kogo (Korean pogo) while there.

1407 Rue Saint-Marc, Montréal, QC H3H 2G4, Canada
(514) 937-1937
(514) 937-1937

Le Boucan

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A half-dozen condiments — including fried onions, cheddar, jalapeño mayo, and barbecue sauce — sit atop Le Boucan’s hickory smoked beef burger. Sandwiched in a brioche bun, the appropriately named Five Napkins burger has earned a reputation as one of the best burgers in the city.

1886 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H3J 1M6, Canada
(514) 439-4555
(514) 439-4555

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Foiegwa

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The five-ounce cheeseburger at Foiegwa comes in a brioche bun and gets topped with caramelized onions and a port wine demi-glace sauce for a somewhat fancier, French-leaning take on the diner classic.

3001 Rue Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1N9, Canada
(438) 387-4252
(438) 387-4252

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Loïc

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This popular Saint-Henri spot recently revamped its interior, but its much-loved brioche bun cheeseburgers haven’t left the (former bank) building. Paired with crinkle-cut fries, they make for a decidedly fuss-free accompaniment to Loïc’s savvy natural wine list.

5001 Rue Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1T2, Canada
(438) 372-2188
(438) 372-2188

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Uniburger

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Consistently voted top-tier on several channels, Uniburger flips burgers made with a blend of fresh Canadian AAA beef. Now with six locations, including an Old Montreal bar.

4621 Rue Wellington, Verdun, QC H4G 1X1, Canada
(514) 419-1135
(514) 419-1135

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Dilallo (multiple locations)

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Dilallo's no-frills burgers have fed generations of Ville-Émard residents. Opened in 1929, it now counts three locations across the city, plus one in Saint-Jérôme.

2851 Rue Allard, Montréal, QC H4E 2M1, Canada
(514) 767-9921
(514) 767-9921

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Dic Ann's (multiple locations)

10910 Boulevard Pie-IX, Montréal-Nord, QC H1H 4B3, Canada

Dic Ann's famously thin burger originated out of efficiency's sake — but now it's a quintessential Montreal eat. "My grandfather wanted to work with volume, assembly line style, but with simple, good-quality products. That's how he came up with the idea," Anthony Zammit, the grandson of Dic Ann's founder, previously told Eater.

10910 Boulevard Pie-IX, Montréal-Nord, QC H1H 4B3, Canada
(514) 322-2276
(514) 322-2276

Chez Tousignant

6956 Rue Drolet, Montréal, QC H2S 2T3, Canada

With Chez Tousignant, former Impasto chef de cuisine Yann Turcotte was able to realize a casse-croûte dream and, in the process, created one of the best diner-style burgers in town. Expect potato buns made in-house, top-quality beef, and a tasty special sauce.

6956 Rue Drolet, Montréal, QC H2S 2T3, Canada
(438) 386-6368
(438) 386-6368

L'hamburger

933 Rue Saint-Zotique E, Montréal, QC H2S 1M9, Canada

L’hamburger is all about those patties: smashed thin for crisp, caramelized edges and doubled even in their standard burger options. Add a milkshake and poutine for good measure.

933 Rue Saint-Zotique E, Montréal, QC H2S 1M9, Canada
(438) 375-9400
(438) 375-9400

Restaurant Mile-Ex

6631 Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, QC H2V 4L1, Canada

Chef Greg Paul’s raunchily named Motherf**ker Burger at Mile-Ex is big, and with double- and triple-stacked versions, it can be challenging to wrangle. But it checks off all the right juicy burger boxes.

6631 Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, QC H2V 4L1, Canada
(514) 272-7919
(514) 272-7919

La Boulette

2223 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2G 2M8, Canada

The meat patties at this Rosemont favourite are thick-set and, when encased in their buns and joined with toppings, also quite tall. If the classic beef options aren’t calling out, give their fantastic crispy fried chicken burger a try.

2223 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2G 2M8, Canada
(514) 903-5599
(514) 903-5599

Provisions Bar à Vin

1142 Av. Van Horne, Outremont, QC H2V 1J8, Canada

A very well-regarded butcher shop and wine bar in the city, Provisions is also known to dish a mean cheeseburger. Pair yours with a poutine and some “purple rain” (blueberry and cream cheese-flavoured ice cream), and you’re in business.

1142 Av. Van Horne, Outremont, QC H2V 1J8, Canada
(514) 277-7788
(514) 277-7788

Nouveau Palais

281 Rue Bernard O, Montréal, QC H2V 1T5, Canada

This converted Mile End diner offers a hearty burger topped with cheese, tomato, onion, and lettuce. Its macaroni and cheese is another crowd-pleaser.

281 Rue Bernard O, Montréal, QC H2V 1T5, Canada
(514) 273-1180
(514) 273-1180

Larrys

5201 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 2L9, Canada

This Mile End restaurant serves a superb burger made with Quebec Angus beef sourced from its sibling butcher shop (Boucherie Lawrence) just up the street.

5201 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 2L9, Canada
(514) 503-1070
(514) 503-1070

Chez Simon Cantine Urbaine

8517 Rue Hochelaga, Montréal, QC H1L 2M1, Canada

Anyone on the hunt for cheesy American diner-style smash burgers should head to Tétreaultville newcomer Chez Simon Cantine Urbaine. Grab a side of chili cheese fries or a one-pound poutine to complete the meal.

8517 Rue Hochelaga, Montréal, QC H1L 2M1, Canada
(438) 375-9281
(438) 375-9281

Patati Patata

4177 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Y7, Canada

Toeing the line between classic diner and cool burger-and-poutine innovator, Patati Patata is pretty much Montreal's perfect greasy dive. It churns out eats from before noon until the bars are about to close, and its micro-burgers are a Plateau staple.

4177 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Y7, Canada
(514) 844-0216
(514) 844-0216

Resto-Bar Le Pick-Up

3739 Rue Ontario E, Montréal, QC H1W 1S3, Canada

Head to this Hochelaga-Maisonneuve hangout for the carnivore classic — though they’re also serving it with Impossible patties and vegan cheese. Le Pick-Up’s special “Bernie Mac” burger sauce brings it up a notch, and its coriander and garlic fries are an exceptional side. (Burgers are also available at Le Pick-Up’s original dépanneur-meets-sandwich-counter in Mile End.)

3739 Rue Ontario E, Montréal, QC H1W 1S3, Canada
(514) 526-3739
(514) 526-3739

Le Petit Vibe

30 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 0C8, Canada

Now operating out of food hall Le Centrale, Le Petit Vibe gives the patty, bun, and cheese trifecta a boost with the very welcome addition of atchara, a tangy, pickled green papaya salad.

30 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 0C8, Canada

Burger T

705 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3B 4G5, Canada

Normand Laprise’s Brasserie T! spinoff, Burger T, in Downtown Montreal’s Time Out Market, solidifies the famed chef’s reputation for perfect patties. Available in beef, lamb, and veggie options.

705 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3B 4G5, Canada

Mister Steer

1198 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3B 1K1, Canada

The original Mister Steer opened in 1958 in the Latin Quarter, and while it’s now downtown, the restaurant still uses kosher beef, shaped by hand, spiced, and charcoal-grilled.

1198 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3B 1K1, Canada
(514) 866-3233
(514) 866-3233

Burger Bar

1465 Rue Crescent, Montréal, QC H3G 2B2, Canada

This restaurant's widely known hangover burger — filled with smoked bacon, poutine, an over-easy egg, caramelized onions, and truffle oil — defies all logic. Diners looking for something easier to manage will find an extensive selection to choose from.

1465 Rue Crescent, Montréal, QC H3G 2B2, Canada
(514) 903-5575
(514) 903-5575

Restaurant Picks

1407 Rue Saint-Marc, Montréal, QC H3H 2G4, Canada

Korean-influenced burgers take the stage at this Shaughnessy Village casse-croûte, which features an à la carte list of toppings, including kimchi and wasabi mayo. Be sure to try a Kogo (Korean pogo) while there.

1407 Rue Saint-Marc, Montréal, QC H3H 2G4, Canada
(514) 937-1937
(514) 937-1937

Le Boucan

1886 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H3J 1M6, Canada

A half-dozen condiments — including fried onions, cheddar, jalapeño mayo, and barbecue sauce — sit atop Le Boucan’s hickory smoked beef burger. Sandwiched in a brioche bun, the appropriately named Five Napkins burger has earned a reputation as one of the best burgers in the city.

1886 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H3J 1M6, Canada
(514) 439-4555
(514) 439-4555

Foiegwa

3001 Rue Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1N9, Canada

The five-ounce cheeseburger at Foiegwa comes in a brioche bun and gets topped with caramelized onions and a port wine demi-glace sauce for a somewhat fancier, French-leaning take on the diner classic.

3001 Rue Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1N9, Canada
(438) 387-4252
(438) 387-4252

Loïc

5001 Rue Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1T2, Canada

This popular Saint-Henri spot recently revamped its interior, but its much-loved brioche bun cheeseburgers haven’t left the (former bank) building. Paired with crinkle-cut fries, they make for a decidedly fuss-free accompaniment to Loïc’s savvy natural wine list.

5001 Rue Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1T2, Canada
(438) 372-2188
(438) 372-2188

Uniburger

4621 Rue Wellington, Verdun, QC H4G 1X1, Canada

Consistently voted top-tier on several channels, Uniburger flips burgers made with a blend of fresh Canadian AAA beef. Now with six locations, including an Old Montreal bar.

4621 Rue Wellington, Verdun, QC H4G 1X1, Canada
(514) 419-1135
(514) 419-1135

Dilallo (multiple locations)

2851 Rue Allard, Montréal, QC H4E 2M1, Canada

Dilallo's no-frills burgers have fed generations of Ville-Émard residents. Opened in 1929, it now counts three locations across the city, plus one in Saint-Jérôme.

2851 Rue Allard, Montréal, QC H4E 2M1, Canada
(514) 767-9921
(514) 767-9921