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.
Overall, Dic Ann's Hamburgers is described as a nostalgic, no frills favorite where simple, well made burgers with fresh ingredients and a flavorful sauce stand out, and where the vibe feels timeless and welcoming with a focus on care and consistency; some reviewers note occasional flaws like fries not cooked long enough or poutine issues and a few service hiccups at the counter, but the sentiment is overwhelmingly positive with calls that the burgers are among the best in town, the atmosphere and cleanliness of the original location are appreciated, and the plate shows that classic fast food done right can still win.
Amazing after all these years, the recipe & taste of the amazing smash burgers with their signature sauce hits the spot ALL the time.
The diner look of soo many years ago brings you back in time….
Want to live a nostalgic moment? Or you want to try what your parents lived when they were young? Do the detour! It's a must
Apr 22, 2026
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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.
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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.
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.
