Picks

Went in to order take out fries… After ordering, i had to wait for five minutes for them to even drop the fries into the oil. The workers were all huddled around an iPad watching TV.

Fantastic custom burgers with some funky options like wasabi, kimchi, and spicy mayo!

I have indeed fell in love with the kimchi burger and lots of sauce. The fries are average quality, they’re okay. Edible.
I looooove sauces, which they are generous with! When you pick up your burger, the sauces are dripping down. The beef patties are not flat and small, they are juicy and delicious. I usually end up paying about $ 9 for the burger as I add a bunch of things to it.
They are open late so classmates and I end up here after classes. It’s just so tempting! They are super small with only three tables. The door does not close properly and is so cold in the winter.

I kind of liked this place, the ambiance is cool and the food was quick.
Now the food: (I have to preface this by saying I’m a bit of a burger snob and haven’t found a burger that I’ve really liked outside of the states ever) the burger meat was over seasoned and well done. I liked the fries, they were crispy, and not overcooked. Seasoned perfectly.
The burger did not agree with my stomach at all, which sucked cause I was really looking forward to it. If I could give this place a 2.5 stars I would, but since I liked the fries so much I will round up.

Man, I love Picks so much! When you just need a tasty, salty, beefy experience, they’re the ones to go to! This little burger joint is run by a nice Korean couple – they offers k-​tacos and kimchi, which you probably won’t see elsewhere.
Their burgers are usually a little dry, but not to worry, they offer a bunch of delicious sauces and toppings. Their fries are always crispy and golden, and so, their poutine is one of my favourites.
If you’re looking for a delicious meal on a budget, go to Picks!

Our first dinner in Canada because they accepted credit cards.
This place is bomb. Its owed and run by old Korean couple. You order by marking your order on their paper and marker.
Very reasonable price for a well made burger that doesnt have the greasy after taste.

A small little hideout. Reasonably priced. They offer various options that you can choose to pair up your burger with. The veg burger was the best I have had so far for this price (around 6 $). Must try!

The sirloin STEAK BURGER is the ONLY way to go. *Tiny* price difference for MUCH better quality & tasting meat. I make it a double :)
Option to have it wrapped in lettuce for gluten-​free /​paleo diet.
The place itself, aside from being quite small, is pretty dingy :/​so don’t expect a nice sit-​down environment. The food negates this tough :))
Korean tacos look amazing and are a really good value.
(I personally haven’t tried as they are wrapped in a soft wheat tortilla and I don’t eat gluten.)

I am something of a burger connoisseur and these burgers are AMAZING! My husband and I eat here for $ 13 total and we are always super satisfied. The owners take pride in making everything fresh and presentable, and the care that goes into their cooking can’t be beat. I do not understand why people complain about the wait or ambiance and let that negatively affect the score– it’s the FOOD that matters, and the food is incredible for the price.

The best homemade burgers! The owners are an adorable couple and they are very kind.
Everything is customizable so if you don’t like your order, you need to re-​evaluate your taste palette decisions. This place is quick and convenient, you can call your order in and pick it up!
It’s not fast-​food chain cheap, but it is well worth the price.

Not shabby! Their poutine rating: 3/​5, decent gravy, lots of curds, and golden fries. The burgers are pretty good as well, with the meats being rather flavorful and moist. They do toast their buns, which isn’t too bad. However, the wait time can be a bit long. Worth checking out.

Best burgers in the Concordia ghetto. The selection of cheeses and sauces is second to none!

Very small shop, with decent burgers I guess, although I don’t see how it calls itself specialty burger.
What I ordered:
— Double patties
— egg, bacon, grilled red peppers, smoked gouda, fried onion rings.
Breakdown:
Due to its size, I had to eat it with a fork and knife, as even half that pile of food wouldn’t fit in my mouth.
I took out a patty for the taste test. The patty was cooked well done (they didn’t ask how I wanted it cooked) which means it was dry. In terms of seasoning, it tasted better than most patty I found in Montréal, but it’s not amazing either, it can use some additional flavoring.
The grilled pepper was grilled inconsistently. One was charred (turned black) and the other was barely grilled.
The slice of smoked gouda was a shame. It was cut so thinly you wouldn’t taste it at all, even when you eat it individually. Not worth the 87¢ or whatever it was.
As for the egg… it was cooked ‘over hard’. The yolk was solid and tasteless in general. Eggs are supposed to be cooked ‘over medium’ at most, else the flavor is gone. As a matter of fact, a runny yolk would even have compensated for the dried out patty.
Also, don’t take the fried onion rings, they were greasy as hell and funnily didn’t taste much like onions.
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KOGOS:
It’s actually just a corn dog with chunks of fried potato coating the usual batter (coating), definitely not something I would take again. You can imagine the taste: bland over bland. The extra potato did not provide extra flavor, it only diluted the bit of flavor of the sausage.
The chipotle mayo that came with the kogo was not good. It wasn’t chipotle smokey. It was just mayonnaise and some kind of hot sauce.
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The food was overall disappointing, mainly because I had high expectations when I walked through the door.
Objectively speaking, I can see why people like these burgers. There aren’t many burgers that would make the ⁵⁄₁₀ mark in Montréal.
From the food I got, I think it’s pretty clear the chef and cooks in Picks haven’t undergone culinary training, at least in american cuisine.

Stack it till it can’t fit in my mouth. Everything there is fresh and full of love. Bring the kogos: p

I helped a friend move a few months back and in the spirit of friendship he purchased beer and burgers. He took me here and holy $HIT! THIS PLACE IS GOOD! An absolutely customizable burger in every way with a friendly, what seems to be husband and wife staff and a whole plethora of unique toppings, sauces and patties! The prices also compare or beat almost every other burger joint plus you get the quality of a high end place!
I have been coming back ever since. The only reason I wouldn’t give it 5 stars is because its not much of a sit in place. Hopefully if we all come here more they can expand and get a bigger place! :)
Now go try it! I guarantee you will not regret it!

Excellent place for what it is, a good Korean quality burger to go with some onion rings and kimchi. Will take this over McDonald’s all day all night its somewhat unique. I wouldn’t actually sit and eat there, the place is quite small and not much of an ambiance

Always good solid burgers totally customizable and the kogos are great don’t forget to drink an Arnold Palmer they stock em

I got a Kogo. It’s effectively a Pogo (but higher-​quality) with built-​in fries, and the batter’s a little more potatoey, so it’s got this nice texture. It should taste good with any dip, but I’d suggest the aioli. Didn’t try the burger but they looked pretty fly.

It’s not much to look at, and it really could use a new coat of paint but Picks remains a go-​to place for me.
I’ve tried their kogos and was okay with them but where they shine despite themselves is in the burger topping department.
Understand this: they are re-​firing your patty so don’t expect a plump and juicy burger. Rather, you will get a patty that does not interfere with the toppings that you chose to grace upon your burger. This, actually, is a good thing, and I’ll tell you why.
The lettuce, kimchi, and wasabi mayonnaise burger that I ordered not once relinquished a single drop to the plate. Nope, every last nose-​hair singeing molecule of wasabi stayed on station and every drop of pungent kimchi juice assaulted my mouth and lips.
My face was on fire from the delicious double whammy of spices yet I continued to smile like the Buddha. Ohm nom nom…

L’hamburger steak est ok mais trop chère. Il commence à 4.50 $ mais peut monter facilement à une dizaine de dollars avec les extras. Le take out peut prendre facilement une quinzaine de minutes (pour un hamburger). Trop de boucane à l intérieur aussi lorsque il est en pleine production.

I’ve only eaten here once, however I’m more loyal to Buns’ burgers, which is literally around the corner. The (better) difference here is that you can choose your burger toppings and have more of a variety of options to choose from, which can make it more appealing.
My definite recommendation: The «Kogo,» or Korean Pogo, is absolutely delicious and what the majority of this review is riding on.