burger bar crescent

last friday we experienced for the firsttimethe amazing burger bar hamburgers..
all 4 of us chose a different topping of hamburger. what we received was totally out of our expectations as the hamburgers were each uniquely prepared.
then came the taste test which at first seemed challenging to eat as the buns, toppings and hamburger were piled high with a long toothpick to hold everything together.
but we perserved and managed to eat every single morsel of this spectacular hamburgers as well as burger bar's spectacular side orders, sweet patatoe fries, regular fries, onions rings .

just to say, it is definitely a restaurant to re-visit and brag about to many people as i have been doing already.....

i was meeting my ex boss (and without sounding like a suck up, one of my alltimefaves) to discuss my almost six year old blog. i know, it makes me sound totes old. well, maybe cause i am. but let's not dwell on my 35, almost (yish) 36 year old self. we wanted something close to his office so it had to be downtown. i am so not an expert on downtown; i'm more of a sud-ouest specialist.

i have been here several times and everytimei have tried a different burger! they are really tasty and fresh meat! i've tried "the boss" "the hangover burger" "burger week burgers" and a lot more! if you like lots of topping and great service this is the place for you

you seem to not understand. it's clear that you say the same thing over and over in your replies. you do not use fresh cut fries. thats a lie. your portions are very small. you are selling potatoes and cheese an sauce. it's shows that your business plan to thrive on crescent street is terrible. you will shut down soon. for god sakes mcdonalds has a better poutine than you. anyways doesn't matter what i say. all i know is that i'm never stepping in that place again to get ripped off. good luck. you'll need it.


-----08 aug, 2014-----

best burger in town?? you're kidding right? firsttime& last time. so overpriced for nothing. $14.00 for a poutine of that size & quality?? i'll stick with poutineville or paolo & suzanne. it's potatoes with curd cheese & sauce. not gold for god sake. sorry burger bar. you suck bad. never again.

to wrap things up, we had a goodtimetonight as far as the vibe and service went. food-wise, we had better luck with the burgers than the rest, so we would advise our readers to stick to the former (this is a burger joint after all).

perfect burger. i'm a longtimeburger eater who loves a good cheese burger and i must say burger bar offered me one of the best cheese burgers i ever ate. the meat was tasty and juicy, the toasted bun was really good too. i had the royal with cheese which was cooked perfectly as were the fries. the bar was friendly and they had a good selection of local and imported beers on tap. i will return to try the mac n cheese which looked amazing.

watch out for included tips. food is great, service is fine. but one problem stands out for me. lasttimewe went, we were a group of 8 and the waitress had already included the tip on our bill, but this is common practice for groups.

the problem lies on the amount of tip they include. generally, it should be 18%. on my bill, there was a written indication showing that 15% tips was included but in reality, it was a 21% tip they charged.

i didn't mind that much because i always tend to overtip, but still, they should clearly indicate the amount of tip i'm paying, instead of writting a false percentage. i think it's a really bad practice that customer's should be aware of. one of my friend argued with the waitress, and finally got his included tip changed, so don't be afraid to do so.

i think it's sad to see that because it brings some unsatisfaction on wath is otherwse a great experience.

amazing. i went for the firsttimeafter hearing good things, and i wasnt disapointed what so ever. it was excelent honestly best burger place in all of montreal . i had the supersonic just perfect in everyway(burgers are fresh and huge barely fits in your mouth) my girlfriend is vegeterian she had the black bean vege burger she found it delicious and fresh. and also the fries are adictive and seasoned very well. i have nothing negative to say service was excelent food was excelent . i will definitly be going back soon.

p.s for dessert try the deep fried mars bar with ice cream worth every penny dilicious to the point were i still grave it and big enough to share with two people.

it's all about the burgers. after 2 visits, the burgers are definitely worth a shot. i tasted the foie gras burger and the jack daniels pulled pork and they are both very good.. a friend of mine tasted their awarded "best burger of mtl" which included a poutine in the burger and it wax pretty big and tasty. my girlfriend also tasted the tuna burger and it was surprisingly very good for a fish burger.
you do not want to go there if you're on a diet, this is not gastronomy, but good old tasty and comforty food. though you can choose between fries and salad i'd recommend the fries; i found the salad vinaigrette to be too sweet.
a downside is the long service, the secondtimei went there it took 20 min to get the drinks we ordered and another 30 min to get our meals. it may have been due to the fact that we were sitting upstairs and therefore tend to be forgotten, because the firsttimei went there it was not that long. in the end, i will go back because their burgers make up for the delay and it's fairly priced.

changed my mind. the firsttimei went to burger bar, back when it opened, i firmly disliked it. i went back a few weeks ago and i have changed my mind.

given the current burger trend in north american cuisine, the city has been saturated in $15-20 burgers. they pretty much are all a waste of money. however, the boss burger at burger bar is all you could really ask for. it's classic, juicy, tasty, messy and $14. probably my favorite burger in montreal for now.

a burger doesn't need foie gras, fancy cheeses or need to cost $20+. it's meant to be grimy and cheap.


-----12 feb, 2012-----

trying to be upscale gourmet burgers. it does okay but lacks the refinement - don't expect much more for $13 a plate. flavor and ingredient combos are average. service is good. kitchen is slow. chez vallier does it better.

terrific in every aspect! the food is amazing. the servers are friendly and prompt. the atmosphere is perfect. our firsttimevisiting montreal from daytona beach, fl. highly recommend. we liked it so much we had to eat here twice in our weekend trip. morrie, welcome to the world of ufc fans. look forward to seeing you if we make it back to montreal.

the burgers are above the bar. i've been here several times now, eachtimewith a craving for a rather exotic variant of burgers. the establishment has casual vibe, somewhere between a sports bar and a remotely fancy restaurant. the friendliness of the staff really puts you at ease, and it only adds to the overall atmosphere of a "hip, young, downtowny" welcomeness. did i forget to mention the brick walls?

i've had several burgers here now, and i find myself watering just a little from my mouth each time. their burgers are all cooked beautifully; the meat, never dry and always juicy, the buns, toasted just enough to give it a light, crisp exterior, and the sauces (which you may find oozing between your finger tips as you take a bit) blend together nicely with the toppings. the jack daniel's bbq burger, a nice bold, slightly sweet flavor, definitely capturing the essence of what barbeque would be with a little bit of alcohol. the wild shroom burger, a beautiful combination of grilled mushrooms, caramelized onions, and even roasted garlic mayonnaise, which for someone like me who loves those three things together, was one i definitely enjoyed picking at the toppings that fell over onto the plate. the baba burger, with babaghanoush, definitely surprised me; its overall authenticity as a "burger" was not overwhelmed by the slight acidity and boldness of its babaghanoush flavor, definitely something to try if you're in the mood for something "slightly" vegetarian. they even have a pulp-fiction inspired, bacon "royale with cheese." a rather simple burger, but definitely one that packs a punch. my personal favorite, the hangover burger. i don't know what it is about fried eggs, but i just love having one in the middle of the burger. the runny yolk oozing along the beef patty as well as on to the bun just gives the entire burger a little more cohesiveness, figuratively and literally. of course they have their famed poutine burger, which i have seen to be towering delight of what appears to be a 4-inch thick layer of poutine smack in the center of the burger. something i have yet to try, but definitely something i will try soon.

they serve each of their burgers with a fries or salad option, and though i do love fries, their lightly marinated green salad is an appetizing option. the prices are not cheap, but nothing outrageous either, a solid $25 for a meal (with tax and tip included) would fill your stomach and keep you happy. burger bar definitely has a place right around the top of montreal's long list of burger joints, and definitely one you'll want to go more than once

poutine is good. i loved the food and atmosphere at burger bar. i also have to add that the women working there were out of control pretty and very friendly. we heard from friends back home that burger bar was “a must go” so we stopped in. i really wasn’t expecting the great food, service and ambiance. it was busy so it was really fun with many different groups of people to talk to as well as enjoy our own company. montreal is a great city which we will return too soon. we sat at the bar and ended up spending a lot of goodtimewatching the game on tv, eating crazy great burgers and drinking lots of beer. we also tried a dish called poutine which was really good.

today, my friends and i experienced for the firsttimethe amazing burger bar crescent hamburgers. our burgers were pretty big therefore we weren't exactly sure where to take our first bites. i ordered the firestorm burger with a green salad. to be honest, it is the spiciest thing i ate in my entire life. everytime i put too much sriracha sauce in my food, i would cry but for the first time, i was sweating while eating. this is just how spicy it was.

i've been to burger a few times and felt compelled to share. their burgers are melt in your mouth delicious. my favorite is the mushroom burger. the sweet potato fries and marshmallow milkshake make the meal unbelievable. i leave and wish the experience didn't end. the staff makes you feel welcome and is very accomodating. i love it and hope you try it out nexttimeyou're downtown, your tastebuds will thank you:)