Wild Cherry Pepsi Aioli? Smoked brisket patty and BBQ Baconnaise? Fried banana, Nutella, maple syrup, red pepper jelly sandwiched between French toast?
Le Burger Week swept the country this September, and the public had the chance to eat and vote for their favourite burgers across Canada.
Next-level burgers from Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Regina, Calgary, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Saskatoon were in the mix, with 5 burgers topping the charts—wacky, delicious and out-of-this-world ingredients included.
Awarded the prestigious Judge’s choice (and one of the top 5 burgers in Montreal) was the mouthwatering Zestee Big Marthy! burger from Chez Simon Cantine Urbaine at Time Out Market Montréal—home to some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city.
A beef patty smothered in bacon, crispy onion tanglers, Emmental cheese, crunchy lettuce, and Zestee sauce with parmesan, lemon, and garlic, it comes as a surprise to absolutely no one that the king of the smashburger won this coveted award.
Where to find the best burger in Canada?
From burgers with blueberry/strawberry-infused buns to deep fried jalapeño bottle caps, here are the winners:
Top 5 Burgers across Canada:
Who: Carlo’s Cucina - OH Canada
What: 5oz smashed certified angus patty (toledo), wojapi (dakota berry sauce), blueberry/strawberry infused Arborg bakery bun, maple chili pork belly grillades (tc) by big smoak bbq bothwell, old white cheddar cheese spring mix provided by sobeys cash & carry topped with wild cherry pepsi aioli served with yukon gold fresh cut fries drizzled with wild cherry pepsi aioli.
Who: BBQ Québec Smokehouse - Cheese Bacon Brisket Burger
What: Flame-grilled, 12-hour smoked brisket patty paired with BBQ Quebec Nashville Baconnaise, mild cheddar, caramelized onion fondue, and dill pickles with Montreal spices by BBQ Quebec.
Who: Le Gras Dur - Banana Split Burger
What: AAA Beef Angus, cheese, fried banana, Nutella, maple syrup, red pepper jelly and 2 pieces of French toast.
Who: Jonesy’s Restaurant + Lounge - Here’s the Beef
What: A half pound angus chuck patty with house roasted shaved beef, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, banana peppers, secret sauce, horseradish aioli and crispy onions on a Harvest Bakery brioche bun with a choice of side. Sub an Impossible patty for a vegetarian version.
Who: PVG Street Eats - The Weekender
What: Two Wagyu Beef smash patties, double smoked peppered bacon, double cheddar cheese, caramelized jack onions, deep fried jalapeño bottle caps, with black garlic aioli and Saturday sauce on a brioche bun.
Judge’s Choice:
Restaurant Paulo et Suzanne - Spicy Burger 3D
Kyu Bistro - Flying Fire Ramen Cheeseburger
Chez Simon at Time Out Market Montréal - Zestee Big Marthy!
Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery - The Big Yardie
La Buchette - BBW
Top 5 Burgers in Montreal :
Le Gras Dur - Banana Split Burger
Restaurant Paulo et Suzanne - Spicy Burger 3D
Patty Slaps - Bacon Blaze
Casse-croute MangeDansMonHood - Aloha
Chez Simon Cantine Urbaine - Zestee Big Marty
For more information about Le Burger Week, click here.
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