Across the reviews, Picks is praised for juicy flavorful burgers made with fresh ingredients, a wide range of customizable toppings, and a welcoming fast service that creates a warm hole in the wall vibe, with many noting good value and dependable quality, standout items like poutine and inventive options such as kimchi and Korean corn dogs, and a strong emphasis on takeout and an easy downtown Montreal location; some feedback mentions a recent change in ownership bringing mixed consistency, with praise for maintained high standards and friendly service but occasional misses like drier bread or order mix ups, yet the overall impression remains highly positive and many describe it as a reliable affordable favorite for burgers with good vibes.
L'attente assez longue a été largement compensée par le professionnalisme & l'attention de la jeune femme au comptoir. Petit restaurant avec un vrai service client. En plus je me suis régalé avec la poutine !
Apr 10, 2026
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another one of those hidden gems in montreal that hits the right spot. built my own burger with a hasbrown & poutine & everything was exactly how you would want it.
Très petit restaurant, excellent acceuil de la dame à la caisse. Prends le temps de tout m'expliquer le menu. J'opte pour le double patties, avec une poutine en accompagnement. La poutine, j'aime quand il y a beaucoup de sauce & là, il n'y avait presque rien. Le hamburger, sur lequel je fondait tout mes espoirs...assez décevant. Pas le pire,mais il y a mieux. Sauce chipotle maison, trop de salade.
Came to try because of the raving reviews. Burger meat was frozen & cooked till it's hard. Special sauces were not felt in the sandwich. Regular poutine. For $20 you could get a better deal & quality of food in McDonald's or A&W. Food: 3, Service: 5 Atmosphere: none.
Picked this place because we wanted a poutine & they came up with several good reviews on their poutine. Walked up & found a tiny hole-in-the-wall place steps off of Sainte-Catherine that couldn't hold more than 10-12 people. Looks like they are family run.
Wife & I shared a double burger & poutine & I have to admit both were excellent. The portion was large enough that it was sufficient to feed both of us for lunch. Hot & fresh, I guarantee I'll come back next time I am in Montreal.
May 8, 2025
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Was staying at a local hotel & saw great reviews for this place within walking distance so gave it a try. We got poutine & a steak burger. The employees were friendly, & the food was both cheap & delicious!
My son wanted me to give this ten stars out of five. The poutine was really great, & the burger I had was fantastic. The people running the place are delightful & kind, & if you like little family run places with great vibes & good food, then this is the place to go.
Neighborhood pillar!!! When I'm thirsting for poutine fries, this is my place! The owner cooks it quickly & he & his wife are friendly. Prices are great. I prob go there twice a week or so when I visit.
As others have stated, run by an older couple who seem nice. Very hole in the wall. I got there 15 minutes to closing & ordered a poutine. They took my order, but didn't offer any toppings (even after I'd asked) - just the standard cheese & sauce. It was affordable - I think 7CAD. Didn't see it on the menu. The poutine, however, was too salty. I avoided the sauce as much as possible & just ate the cheese & fries. I still could barely finish just that. People seem to love the burgers, but poutine is definitely not the move here.
Picks is operated by a lovely older couple out of a tiny, smokey storefront with three small tables inside. It epitomizes a hole-in-the-wall. The burger patty was cooked perfectly although was a tad overworked, it was elevated by a high quality roll & fresh, quality toppings. The poutine was generously topped with curds & a typical sauce, the fries were frozen but crisp, fluffy inside & seasoned well. I would definitely return in the future as I felt it was greater than the sum of it's parts.
Amazing!! I love their poutine & burgers. They are good quality, tasty & for a very good price. The owners are super nice & get the orders ready very fast
