Dic Ann's (Pie-IX)

Dic Ann’s has been doing things its own way since 1954, when Dominic “Dic” Potenza and Ann Collecchia opened the first location and started serving ultra-thin patties on toasted buns with a tomato-based sauce that still sparks debate. There’s no ketchup, no Coke, and definitely no substitutions—the menu is built around speed, consistency, and a style of burger that feels frozen in time. It’s a system, not a suggestion.

Now run by Dic and Ann’s grandchildren, Delbina and Anthony, the family business has expanded to include multiple locations and a roaming food truck, but the formula remains unchanged. Even the iconic “soupeveur”—a wooden stick used to keep the burger intact—still comes with every order. For Montrealers who grew up on it, Dic Ann’s isn’t just a burger joint—it’s a ritual. For everyone else, it’s worth trying just to see what the fuss is about.