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 Quebec franchise that uses quality ground beef to craft flavorful burgers, often with a hint of spiciness, and as a no frills fast food spot with a distinctive fry sauce; the burgers are generally praised for being substantial and tasty, offering a solid alternative to more generic fast food while some note the price can be high for what is offered. The atmosphere is consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and efficient, with staff who explain the concept and make families feel at ease in a clean setting. Value perspectives vary, with many reviewers feeling the quality and originality justify the cost, while a few feel portions or items can be small or pricey. A few critiques mention issues like undercooked fries or a mozzarella hot dog that seems tiny and not true to its description, leading to disappointment for some. Overall, the reviews present Dic Ann's Hamburgers as a reliable, flavorful option that delivers a nostalgic burger experience and a memorable fry sauce, with broad appeal and steady popularity.
Ne vous fiez pas à ma tête de Terminator T1000, je ne me restaure pas qu'avec de l'huile… mdr
Resto avec un choix intéressant, les produits sont de première qualité.
Faut d'abord connaître cette franchise québécoise qui a fait sa renommée avec des hamburgers très goûteux & un peu épicé.
Les hamburgers sont des plats faits avec du boeuf haché de qualité, pour ceux qui cherchent un gros hamburger.
Dic Ann's Hamburgers est à l'antipode de vos attentes.
Mais, si vous cherchez un resto qui sort de l'ordinaire, qui vous surprendra…
& que vous êtes ouvert à la nouveauté,… Vous avez un rendez-vous savoureux… vous allez découvrir un hamburger délicieux & que dire de leurs frites sauce épicée particulière.
La question du prix est-elle vraiment importante quand on vous offre la qualité & de l'originalité ?
On dirais que les frites on ete cuit avec du vieux huile.
Employées qui se promenent entre les tables avec des mauvais caracteres.
Trop cher pour etre du fast food compare aux autres chaines.
Super service, la dame a pris le temps de nous expliquer le concept sans avoir l'air pressée, super aimable avec les enfants. Les burgers etaient excellent! Merci
Nov 29, 2025
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This is a nice, no-frills fast food spot. The place is clean, & the staff are friendly & attentive. The menu offers a good variety of options at reasonable prices. The food was decent-served warm & tasted good overall.
The special sauce is tasty, though it could use a bit more distinctive flavor to stand out. I found the fries slightly undercooked; with the sauce, they turned a bit soggy. If they were a little crispier, they'd be just right.
I can see why this place is popular. It's a solid meal & a pleasant experience.
Jul 5, 2025
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Trop cher pour ce que c'est: un Mozzaretti à 5,70$+ taxes (6,56$) pour un pain hot dog grillé avec un peu de viande hachée, 2 petits morceaux de frites & 3 minis grains de fromage. Miniscule, rien à voir avec la description ni la photo. Je ne me ferai plus avoir. Très déçue.
Comme les autres Dic Anns que j'ai été, j'ai pas été déçu par celui ci. J'y ai été avec ma blonde, & ça m'a coûté comme la moitié du prix de deux trios au mcdo, même avec le tip. Fortement recommandé
