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| - Ok Ok--this place is ok, not stupendous by any means but decent. The place is a little walk-up resto on a side street in downtown Montreal. Please note--and this is important--it is CASH only. They have an ATM machine in the resto but its a white-label one that charges you $1.50 to withdraw, and you're bank will also charge you at least another $1.50 but BRING CASH. Many patrons find this out only after having ordered their burger and they're forced to make the trek to the bank machine even though they'd really rather not. Anyways to the food. The burgers are DRY, like not juicy goodness like you'd hope but well-done, cooked a little too long, and DRY, let me emphasize DRY. you need to put condiments on there. My boyfriend and I spread garlic mayonnaise on the bun and that made a world of a difference. I agree with another reviewer who says you cannot--I repeat, cannot--taste the caramelized onions. So don't thing those will hold you over, you'll need to pony up the dough and add something from the optional menu. I suggest a cheese--brie is nice, etc. etc.--and probably bacon, just to add to the flavour (which is, quite honestly, lacking).
The burgers are much better at a chain restaurant like Harvey's. I know know the hipster side of me is scolding me for encouraging people to go to a corporate behemoth like Harvey's, but truth be told their burgers really are much better (and they're grilled; not microwaved like McDonald's). This place is nice for a different burger experience; it is definitely higher end than a typical Harvey's location, for example. As others have noted be prepare to wait wait wait. Today there was a group of 5 people in front of us and literally took us 20 minutes to get our burgers. Yes, 20 minutes. You can phone ahead and they'll place you're order for you in advance and then you can pick it up, but often I'm not planning in advance to go to a burger place. I just wanna walk in, order, and eat soon after ordering. This is not an option here. You will have to wait, longingly looking at your fellow diners as they chow down.
SO: why the three stars? I like the fries, and the different kinds of mayo available. They have spicy mayo, wasabi mayo, garlic mayo, regular mayo ... and another one which I forget at the moment. But I highly recommend the spicy mayo. If the pumps do not work, just ask the associate and he/she will provide with you a small container of it. The pumps are often out of commission so be prepared to ask. Also, the homemade lemonade is phenomenal. Today, not so much, a little watered down, but usually its amazing. I would definitely order the lemonade over any other beverage available. Also, you can spike the lemonade with vodka (its a licensed restaurant). This is always a good option if you're visiting/on vacation, stopping in before a night out on the town.
This restaurant is good for those who are staying in hotels in the area: Le Centre Sheraton, the Marriott, etc. because its close to the hotel, and its not outrageously expensive (I think my burger, fries, and drink was $12 which, while a little pricey for what its worth, is not too too bad). Maybe you'll have a better experience with your burger and pay the price to dress it up, but I was underwhelmed.
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