obin des Bois can’t be the only restaurant in Montreal cashing in on the feel-good, eat-for-charity idea. Although they were the pioneers, it was only a matter of time before somebody ripped off the idea. The capitalizing m:brgr “is proud to donate a portion of all sales to Montreal Children’s Charities.” I’m sure the plan may be to file some fancy taxes during that time of the year, but the sentiment is sugar sweet, nonetheless. The strategy almost makes diners feel less guilty about what they’re eating because they know they’re at least eating for a cause. Dirty, dirty psychological tricks.

Motivations aside, the menu at m:brgr is a lot of fun and any sensations of guilt you feel should immediately be crushed by an order of sweet potato fries. The owners of Moishe’s Steakhouse have put their talents to the test at the new burger joint, which takes over the old EDEN space. Burger choices include the AAA cut ($8.75), the organic patty ($12), the Kobe cut ($19.75), the veggie burger ($9.95), and a surprisingly tasty tuna burger ($17.75) for those with more aquatic tastes.

The tasty burgers here are beckoning to be tricked out with bombastic, impossibly unique condiments that make your options at Burger King undeniably bland. Diners will find it hard to resist filling their burger with splatterific goods. Once you order your patty, there is a long list of gourmet toppings to add on if the mood strikes. Luxe choices include smoked gouda ($1.50), fried egg ($1.50), grilled pineapple ($1), goat cheese ($1.75), apple-wood bacon ($2) and black truffle carpaccio ($10).

For those less inclined toward meat between buns, there is a fabulous mac ‘n’ cheese complete with a truffle potato chip crust that goes for $13. For the more health savvy, whole wheat buns and meal-sized salads are an option as well. The Cobb Salad is a delicious rendition of this classic mix, and the seared tuna salad is perfect for those looking to step outside the box.