Dominic "Dick" Potenza was born in West Virginia and grew up in Utica, New York. He became well known in the Rochester - Buffalo area during the 40’s as a head-waiter in the supper-club type restaurants of the era. It was at one of these supper-clubs that he met his future wife, jazz accordionist Ann Collecchia, who performed using the stage name of Ann Russell. Together, they envisioned a fast food restaurant that would serve an original style hamburger with their own special sauce. After much thought, this original style hamburger took the form of a toasted bun containing a thin patty that would cook quickly. After they modified and combined two recipes that they brought with them from Rochester, Dick and Ann developed their famous hot sauce.
Dic Ann's Hamburgers is described across reviews as a nostalgic, no-frills spot that serves simple, well-made burgers with fresh ingredients and a flavor that feels authentic and timeless. The atmosphere is repeatedly called a classic diner vibe, with a time-honored approach that fans say still stands out amid fast food trends, and the burgers are frequently labeled some of the best in Montreal. Fries are often highlighted as a great accompaniment, while poutine quality varies and can be hit or miss. The original location is noted for being clean and well kept, with limited seating that makes it feel like a dine-in or takeout favorite. Some comments mention service at the counter as not perfect and note concerns about franchising and training, though the core product and the iconic burger experience remain the main draw.
You can truly taste the authenticity of the ingredients. It's been a long time since I've had a burger that felt this genuine - probably not since the mid-2000s. There's something refreshingly simple about it: no gimmicks, no trends, just a classic burger made the way it used to be.
I'm grateful this place is still around. It feels like a time capsule to when fast food wasn't pretending to be healthy - it was just honest, flavorful, & made with care. Dic Ann's is a rare reminder that simple done right will always win.
Best burger I've have in ages. The fries were amazing, too. &, to top it all off, I didn't have to pay an arm & a leg for it. A double cheeseburger with fries & a drink costs like 13.50
Une joli expérience Montréalaise typique années 50. Leurs hamburgers aplatis sont savoureux ! Le petit bâtonnet sert à soulever le hamburger qui est servi dans une petite assiette en carton. La boisson fontaine à 2.20 & le double cheese Burger à 6.60 sont très abordables ! Si vous êtes touriste, demandez le all dress, c'est délicieux. La déco est vintage à souhait. Bref un détour à faire !!!
Vraiment bon & pas cher. J'ai pris le HiBoy burger (boulette, fromage, condiments, laitue & tomate), avec frites & un Pepsi. Bon service rapide par le gars qui m'a servi. Très propre comme resto. Merci :)
Ordered after hearing & reading good reviews. The burgers were amazing. The poutine, on the other hand, was really bad. The fries felt like frozen fries that weren't cooked enough, no gravy (instead some weird spicy red "sauce") & no cheese curds.
This place just oozes nostalgia. It's a nothing place really. But it's their kosher beef hamburgers as thin as a pancake with burger buns squished as thin as a pancake or less, piles with minced onions & their special sauce. I can't explain it just tastes soooo good. & the pricing is totally not worth it at all. But it's so unique & tasty so I go & get my fill once in a blue moon & pay too much money for a baby sized burger lol. Their fries are like match sticks & I don't like them as the also don't retain heat well & by the time you get them to the table they are nearly room temp. Service is nothing to talk about as it's good. But all in all every location is consistent & awesome.
Mar 12, 2024
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Love this place, location, staff, service & authentic burgers. Thin smash burger type with a unique sauce. Hotdogs are quite good too, prepared quite different from the usual steamed style & on toasted buns. Thin crispy french fries too.
Dic Ann's in Montreal is a true gem! 🍔 The burgers, a perfect blend of flavors & textures, showcase a meticulous attention to detail. A must-visit for anyone seeking burger perfection in Montreal. They also offer delivery in some branches but no combos or trios, just your choice of burger with whatever add-ons.
Best old fashioned burgers in town !! always love that special sauce.. thing to take note of , is the sauce has become watery, gotta be thick like it used to be so it STAYS in the burger. & last thing dont change the buns keep them the same as before.
Pas beaucoup de place pour s'asseoir, mais surprenant bon pour des burgers. J'ai adoré leur sauce spécial & le fait que ce soit du fromage blanc plutôt que du fromage orange traditionnelle ! Les prix sont responsables.
Le fameux burger applati avec la sauce spéciale. Les temps changent, j'ai été servi par une nouvelle serveuse moins expérimentée que celles à qui je me suis habitué depuis toutes ces années! Merci à toute l'équipe.
