Canadian burger lands on world's best list

A Montreal smash burger has earned a spot among the world's best, according to TimeOut's recent roundup. Casse-Croûte MangeDansMonHood, a snack bar in Montréal, is known for its bold flavours and standout smash burgers — but it's the secret menu Happy Ending Burger that's gained international attention. The burger combines the restaurant's two regular menu items into one mouthwatering creation. It's made with four house-ground beef patties with perfectly crisped edges, served with homemade sauce, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and thick slices of pickles between layers of soft brioche bun. "It's so juicy it'll have you reaching for a stack of napkins, but so unbelievably delicious that you'll almost definitely be back for more," TimeOut wrote. The restaurant was founded by childhood friends Michel "Mitch" Nguyen and Michel "Boom" Lim, who decided to sell burgers because they "evoke a sense of nostalgia." Beyond the signature burger, the spot also serves sides like poutine, homemade fries cooked in tallow, and "the ol' dirty fries" topped with house-made sauce, onions, pickles, and cheese sauce.