Reviews describe Picks as a small, family run burger spot in downtown Montreal known for fully customizable burgers, fresh ingredients, and strong value. The menu invites personalization with a wide range of toppings and sauces, including smoked Gouda and kimchi, and even options like poutine on the side. Patty thickness is debated, with some diners finding thick patties hard to bite while others praise burgers cooked to perfection and juicy, and several notes suggest thinner patties could yield a nicer crust. The atmosphere is described as warm and welcoming, a hole in the wall with drawings on the walls and friendly staff. Many reviews highlight fast, courteous service and affordable prices, and a sense that the recipes and vibe have remained consistent even after new ownership. Poutine is a common pairing, with large portions and flavorful sauces, though a few readers wished for more sauce on the poutine. Takeout is convenient and the location near Sainte-Catherine and St Marc makes it easy to grab a quick bite. A recurring note praises the loyal, returning customers and the sense of community and value, with veggie burgers and other crowd favorites mentioned. Overall, it is seen as one of the best burger spots in Montreal by many, with consistent quality, generous toppings, and a warm, approachable vibe, though there are occasional mixed experiences.
Been in Mtl since 2017, but I didn't know this place existed until my fiancé told me where he usually gets his kogo, & i am glad that he introduced this place to me😎😉💜 Food: Oh Em Geeh, yes for sure tons of fats, but hey, it's what I came for, lol. Love the burger. You get to choose what you want in your burger. Deep fried potato Kogo 😋 👌 *raawwr* it was goood & good value =) Atmosphere: a diner experience, don't expect too much 💜😘❤️ Service was good, I think this is a family business, & it's well run 😀
Dec 30, 2023
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Aucune idée de l'état & ambiance des lieux, j'ai fais livrer via Doordash. J'ai pris le pick Burger que tu garnis à ton goût. Très bon burger. Le seul hic c'est que j'ai sélectionné laitue dans les choix en m'attendant à de la belle iceberg croquantes c'était une bonne poignée de mélange printanier ramolli par la chaleur de la boulette. J'ai tout enlevé ça après 3 bouchées. Ça n'y avait pas sa place. Je ne sais pas s'ils mettent toujours autant de mayo mais je vous suggère de la demander à part à moins que vous aimez que votre burger goûte juste la mayo. La boulette était froide mais ça ce n'est pas la faute du resto. On s'y attend avec doordash vu qu'ils n'utilisent aucune outils pour garder la nourriture au chaud.
Picks will always have a place in my heart. They're so unique with such high quality food for the best prices..... Always consistent. For me, it's the best burger joint in Montreal. The best.
Little gem of a burger spot tucked away on St. Catherine run by a courteous old Korean couple. They have a perfected sequence to their craft that is admirable to watch. Orders are submitted with a slip, old deli style. The housemade patties are no joke. Some great customizable options such as other types of cheese or grilled onions.
The burger was okay, a bit undercooked with spring mix instead of lettuce. The bun was really tasty, fluffy & toasted nicely. I got the fries & sauce on the side, they were crispy & delicious. The sauce was very good too! I would go back to try a wrap & poutine next time for sure.
Nov 14, 2023
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Delicious beef burger can customize to your liking, good filling poutine, really nice owners, they waited for me to come in to pour the sauce on the poutine.
Oct 23, 2023
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Bella esperienza
La coppia che gestisce il locale è molto cordiale e disponibile
Cibo buono e abbiamo apprezzato soprattutto il fatto che puoi comporti L hamburger con gli ingredienti che preferisci
Unica pecca il locale che andrebbe un pochino rinnovato ma comunque merita la visita
Great to talk with the restaurant owners, a couple from South Korea. The burger was excellent with a slight crunch to the bun & cooked on the grill. Definitely good value here! You can customize your burger as you like it.
When I entered, I was taken aback. The place was quite small, the decor very simple & the menu written on a blackboard alongside a list of add ons & free toppings. The prices reflected the ambiance of the joint. Nothing exuberant. Very straightforward. There wasn’t a single person other than the couple working there.
The man took my order: Their Pick burger, the most basic burger you can get. I garnished it to my liking, got a fry. Ordered one for my roommate. Everything was prepared very quickly & he handed me my order in what seemed to be 5 minutes
When I got home & opened the paper bag he had given me, I was hit with a smell I haven’t smelt since childhood. This isn’t a McDonalds, thawed out, plastic looking fast food burger scent, or the nauseating smell of a ridiculously priced, over-the-top, heart attack causing, artery clogging burger you’d order from one of those ‘sit down’ burger joints in the city.
This is the type of burger you can only expect to see in movies. The smell, the packaging, the colours & the textures of this meal are everything you would think about when you crave a cheeseburger but it’s existence feeling as distant & unrealistic as a mirage in this world of culinary failures & deception. Well guys, search no further because this is where heaven meets earth.
Everything about this experience was perfect. Eating this burger single-handedly brought me back to the early 2000s. This is how cheeseburgers were meant to be enjoyed. This is the sweet spot between the fast-food experience & the love & soul of people who know what they’re doing in a kitchen. I wish I could relive the feeling of that first bite but the best I can do is recommend you go & experience this for yourself.
Burger: 9.5/10 - Staff: 10/10 - Place: very nice local small burger shop ambience.
Details: very, very, good burger! I went for the double burger with both smoked gouda & mozzarella cheese. For the sauces I added chipotle mayo & ketchup. & I added fried onions & mushroom, lettuce, tomato, regular onions & pickles. It is very good. Price is ok.
I would advise them to place the bun over the heat a little to make it crispy & to make the burger meet slightly fattier & more tender. & to make the taste of the fire smokiness more visible in the meet. With the those modifications it would the best burger in Montreal. But it is definitely one of the best burger places.
