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| Photo by Andrew Hockridge |
Date Visited: March 25, 2023
Location: Montréal, QC
BurgerTours Rating: 7.25/10
| Taste | Messiness | Price | Venue | Pluses |
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| Awesome | Very Messy | $16-$20 | Fast Food | Veggie, Gluten Free, Alcohol |
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Drew's Review
Bonjour!
Je m'appelle Andrew and bienvenue chez BurgerTours!
For the month of March, Mark and I decided to travel out of the city, and out of the province for that matter to Canada’s poutine capital, Montréal. But instead of indulging ourselves with Canada’s renowned delicacy, we decided to treat our pallets to burgers, burgers at a fine Montréal burger establishment, La Belle et la Boeuf.
Roughly translated to Beauty and the Beef, this bar/restaurant/pub offers a handful of burger creations from their menu, including a massive tower of a burger simply called Epic with quadruple beef patties for just a low, low price of $57.95. And that’s not even the priciest burger on the menu. But for what you get on the Epic, including a picture for their wall of fame, it’s a really comical value. Had I better prepared for this burger, I would’ve opted for it. The most expensive burger on the menu belongs to a 5 pound, 10 inch burger, riotously called Spank Me – because if you, or a group of your very hungry friends don’t finish it, you’ll get spanked by a wooden paddle lmao. Nonetheless, we knew that these burgers were going to be enormous.
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| The Big Jack/Photo by Andrew Hockridge |
Our combos arrived with a few drinks a couple of minutes later and it was a gorgeous sight.
The Big Jack was very filling. The toppings were very flavorful and even though it was tough to wrap both my hands around it, I enjoyed every bite of it. The beef patty was juicy and tender and, while the meat was slightly undercooked, the additional toppings were a perfect complement to the minor inconsistencies of the burger.
Overall, La Belle et la Boeuf was a pleasant dining experience and I really enjoyed my meal. There are many burgers to choose from the menu, and they have options catering to every desire. The dining area is huge and the mood is vibing. It’s a great atmosphere for a party or even just a small group to grab a fulfilling bite to eat. With a handful of locations across the Montréal region, including one in Gatineau and one in Laval, La Belle et la Boeuf is growing in popularity, but just a fair warning: their burgers aren’t for the faint of heart.
7.0/10
Mark's Review
Bonjour once again from Montreal!
We are back to bring you, yet again, another special burger tour. But, this time for a special occasion… Andrew's birthday. To celebrate, he chose the burger joint for this tour and I don’t think there was hesitation with his choice. We bring you to… La Belle et la Boeuf!
This was a rather exciting choice as they are known for their outrageous and monstrous burger creations. Having multiple chains across Montreal, we visited their Rue Ste. Catherine location conveniently situated near the heart of downtown.
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| The Avocado/Photo by Mark Avila |
Taking that first bite took a good minute, as I was trying to work my way around this burgers’ sheer size. Eventually, I had to give up using my hands and start picking at it with a knife and fork. But let me tell you, when they called this the Avocado they weren’t short when it came to the Avocado.
This burger was loaded with Avocado from top to bottom! It unfortunately made it incredibly messy when I made my way eating through it, as the avocado together with the Pico de Gallo squirted out and ran down the sides of my mouth onto the plate.
Flavour wise, it was pretty good. I thought the avocado would be too overpowering, but there was nice balance with the whole composition. Probably the tastiest burger I’ve had so far this year. The beef patty was cooked and seasoned nicely, and the flavours were light and surprisingly refreshing.
Overall, it was a nice new discovery in Montreal. This city never stops to surprise us with new flavours and burgers to try. I think this tops my list as my favourite burger joint in Montreal to date!
7.5/10
