Open since 1929, Dilallo Burger is a living piece of Montreal history. Its Ville-Émard location has been flipping handcrafted patties for nearly a century, sticking to the same family recipe Luigi Di Lallo created for his children long before customers got their first taste. Their signature Buck Burger, served upside-down with Luigi’s signature peppers, is a time-tested classic that captures the essence of the joint’s old-school charm.

Inside, it’s a museum, with walls covered in photos of local legends that go from Canadiens great Ken Dryden to speed skater Nathalie Lambert. The Di Lallo family remains at the heart of it all, with generations keeping the tradition alive.