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Picks

Downtown
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Picks Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
BurgersComfort FoodKorean

About

Picks delivers a bold fusion of Korean culinary traditions and classic comfort food staples, emphasizing high-quality ingredients and vibrant flavor profiles. The menu features signature burgers that blend American grilling techniques with authentic Korean seasoning, offering a distinctive gastronomic experience for patrons seeking substantial fare. Diners can expect meticulously prepared proteins glazed in spicy, savory sauces that complement crispy textures and fresh garnishes. The interior environment focuses on functionality and casual ease, providing an efficient setting for enjoying hearty, flavor-forward dishes. Each plate reflects a precise balance between traditional culinary methods and contemporary preparation styles. This establishment maintains a focus on consistency, ensuring that every order arrives with the intended complexity of spices and textures. The result is a robust, satisfying meal that highlights the versatility of East Asian ingredients within a familiar, informal format.

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5★
88%
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Reviews for Picks

Food
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on Google4.6 (900+)
*as of 2026-07-01
5★
88%
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Review Summary

Picks is widely regarded as a beloved downtown Montreal staple that maintains a reputation for high-quality, customizable burgers and unique menu items like kogos despite recent changes in ownership. Most patrons praise the restaurant for its warm, family-oriented atmosphere, welcoming staff, and affordable pricing, often describing the experience as a genuine hidden gem. While the vast majority of visitors appreciate that the new management has successfully preserved the original recipes, flavors, and inviting environment, a small number of customers have noted inconsistencies in quality or personal preferences regarding patty thickness and preparation. Overall, the combination of excellent customer service, fresh ingredients, and a quaint, community-focused vibe ensures that this spot remains a top recommendation for locals and visitors alike.
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Picks used to be the best smash burger in the Concordia ghetto, but now under new management, while very friendly, its a far cry from the original quality - over cooked fries, cheaper condiments, flavourless patties. RIP Picks

May 8, 2026
on Google
1.0

Extremely disappointed with our experience at Picks. We were served chicken wings that were cold straight out of the fryer. Even after sending them back, the second'fresh' batch arrived just as cold as the first. Completely unacceptable service & quality control.

Apr 18, 2026
on Google

Amazing experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The burgers were absolutely delicious-juicy, flavorful, & perfectly cooked. The ingredients tasted fresh & high quality, & the menu had great options to choose from. The staff was friendly & welcoming, & the service was quick. The atmosphere was also really nice & comfortable. Definitely one of the best burger spots I've been to. Highly recommend! 💓💓💓

Mar 29, 2026
on Google

Best burger in Montreal. Quality meat for the best price I have seen out there, along with delicious sauces & soft yet crunchy buns are undeniably good!
I used to go weekly when the owners 10 years ago & I was in college (very understanding prices) & nowadays it still has the same tasty food & warm ambiance. Highly recommend it

Feb 14, 2026
on Google

One of my personal enjoyment of Picks is the old korean couple who move with little urgency but produce high quality foods at the blink of the eye.

Regulars are in for a surprise as they have sinced retired & sold this beloved hole in the wall. I hope this review will provide confidence to those who come by & see news faces behind the cash register that the quality & taste is exactly the same. The new proprietors were trained for a month & it shows. They even kept the wall of drawings.

Buy with confidence.

Jan 2, 2026
on Google

Phenomenal food, super friendly staff & great prices for the quality of food. One of the best spots in Montreal for a delicious quick bite.

Dec 28, 2025
on Google

Best place for a burger!! Amazing flavors & quality in every bite. Family owned, just amazing vibes. When we went, we could put our ticket order on the wall, which adds a warmth to the decoration. Great for takeout.

Nov 13, 2025
on Google
3.0

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.

Oct 2, 2025
on Google
5.0

Amazing little spot, good quality fast food, one of my favourite burger spots.

Oct 1, 2024
on Google

This is legitimately good "fast food". Service is quick, quality is consistent, & the everything is very flavorful. It's always good & doesn't hurt my wallet. (Photos from two different days)

Jun 22, 2024
on Google