Resto-Bar Le Pick-Up
Bar · Prefontaine ·
Nashville chicken sandwich, cilantro-garlic fries, doughnuts
Nashville chicken sandwich, cilantro-garlic fries, doughnuts
"Walking along Hochelaga’s main east-west thoroughfare Ontario Street, the contrasts hit you. Old-school diners and watering holes, newly minted wine bars and pizzerias, empty graffitied storefronts, and trendy home decor shops all sit side by side, telling the story of a neighborhood both holding on to its past and shifting in real time. This after-dark offshoot of Mile End’s dépanneur-meets-sandwich-counter Le Pick-Up toes the line — part of the next gen, yet projecting a lived-in feel, thanks in part to some holdover features of the former La Belle Province diner that stood in its place. The short menu at this 5-year-old haunt includes must-tries like a Nashville fried chicken sandwich, crispy cilantro-garlic fries that might be the best in the city, and killer house-made doughnuts. For drinking, there are some solid cocktails, natural wines, and beers from neighborhood brewers L’Espace Public. Vibe check: Laid-back, loud, and rough-around-the-edges — a quintessential Hochelaga hang." - Valerie Silva
"This Hochelaga hangout is the perfect after-dark counterpart to Mile End dépanneur-meets-sandwich-counter Le Pick Up. Since 2021, Resto-Bar Le Pick Up has been serving up laid-back vibes, blaring music, and some mean burgers in a rugged Ontario Street locale. A small menu delivers big flavors with must-try items like a juicy Nashville fried chicken sandwich, the ultimate crispy cilantro-garlic fries, and some killer house-made doughnuts. For drinking, there are some solid cocktails, natural wines, and beers from neighborhood brewers L’Espace Public. If you’re lucky enough to snag a burgundy booth on a Thursday, rejoice — it’s gin and oyster night." - Valerie Silva
"The combination of beyond-crisp coriander-garlic fries, a juicy chicken burger, and a refreshing pint of craft beer from Resto-Bar Le Pick-Up is hard to beat. From the folks behind much-loved Mile-Ex joint Dépanneur Le Pick-Up, this newer Hochelaga outpost is geared toward the evening crowd, but it keeps the original’s iconic pulled pork (and veggie alternative) sandwich on the menu." - Valerie Silva
"Head to this Hochelaga-Maisonneuve hangout for the carnivore classic — though they’re also serving it with Impossible patties and vegan cheese. Le Pick-Up’s special “Bernie Mac” burger sauce brings it up a notch, and its coriander and garlic fries are an exceptional side. (Burgers are also available at Le Pick-Up’s original dépanneur-meets-sandwich-counter in Mile End.)" - Valerie Silva, Eater Staff
"Head to this Hochelaga-Maisonneuve hangout for the carnivore classic — though they’re also serving it with Impossible patties and vegan cheese. Le Pick-Up’s special “Bernie Mac” burger sauce brings it up a notch, and its coriander and garlic fries are an exceptional side. (Burgers are also available at Le Pick-Up’s original dépanneur-meets-sandwich-counter in Mile End.)" - Valerie Silva