Le Jus is an Afternoon to late-night Comfort food Restaurant in Montreal. We serve smashburgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and sides fast, fresh, and made with care. Our menu is simple but bold. We’re open late so people can grab real food when most places are closed. No gimmicks just good comfort food, halal-friendly, and made for the Montreal night crowd.
Le Jus is described as a welcoming, casual spot with friendly staff, quick service, and strong value where smash burgers and fried chicken stand out for flavor and crisp textures. Reviewers note the intimate neighborhood vibe, cozy seating, and the option to chill with board games, while the staff are repeatedly praised for hospitality and energy. The burgers are praised for being juicy and well cooked with crispy edges, though a few comments mention overly salty or too saucy burgers and some patties that feel thin compared to the bun. Fries and cheese fries are often highlighted as a highlight, with crispy fries and generous portions, and spicy toppings or jalapeno kicks adding zest. The menu is compact but versatile, with a student discount option and the possibility of takeout; most diners say the quality far outweighs the price and that Le Jus is worth a return visit. Overall impressions converge on delicious food, a friendly atmosphere, and a place that delivers a solid smash burger experience in NDG.
Excellent burgers. I tried their classic beef burger, & more recently, one of their chicken burgers.
The beef burger was good, but the chicken one was excellent & super generous. I ordered fries with it, & it was too much.
If you're looking for a great burger in NDG, look no further. It is a bit pricey, but you get quality stuff & the fries are not needed to be full (also, I found them disappointing compared to the burgers).
Hands down best smash burger & chicken sandwich spot in montreal. Chef is an absolute assassin in the kitchen, I casually walked in & ordered 1 smash & 1 chicken, I was so shocked I got up & asked for another burger & the guy suggested the smash with honey & jalapenos/cream cheese, unforgettable. Chef knows how to make a proper skirt for a smash burger, thin crispy perfection. Only sad part about my experience was not having enough room to try more things. Highly recommended, absolute gem for montreal.
Mar 21, 2026
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A Five-Star Masterpiece of Culinary Aggression
Oh, please-strap yourselves in. If you're tired of'edible' food &'reasonable' textures, you simply must visit Le Jus on Monkland. I'd give it five stars, but honestly, five stars feels like an insult to the sheer, unbridled local heroism happening in this tiny room.
Here is why you need to drop everything & support these'good local people' before they accidentally fix the economy entirely:
The'Smash' in Smashburger
We started with the classic hamburger. It's a'smashburger,' & they really took the name to heart. Most places just sear the meat; these visionaries apparently pulverized it into a state of crispy, lacy defiance.
The Bun: Suspiciously soft. Like a cloud that's given up on life.
The Cheese:'Delicious' in that way that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with fancy imports when you could have this molten yellow joy.
The Fries: Let's talk about the oil. It was so fresh I suspect they pressed the olives (or canola, or whatever magical elixir they use) right behind the counter while staring me in the eyes. Lightly spiced, crispy, &-thank the heavens-not frozen. Because nothing says'I'm a culinary elite' like identifying a potato that hasn't seen the inside of a freezer.
The Weaponized Chicken Sandwich
But the pièce de résistance? The Fried Chicken Sandwich. This isn't a meal; it's a structural integrity test for your jaw.
'I have to tell you, it was the best fried chicken sandwich I've had in Canada. It was so crispy that I remarked to my son that I'm afraid I'm going to break a tooth.'
Finally! A restaurant that offers the thrill of a high-stakes dental emergency with every bite. If you aren't risking a $2,000 crown for a spicy honey glaze, are you even eating? The combination of that glaze & the jalapenos provides a lovely distraction while you pray your molars hold up against the sheer, tectonic crunch of that breading.
Why You Must Go
Support them. Not because the food is good (which it is, in a terrifyingly crunchy way), but because they are'local.' & as we all know, local calories don't count, & local grease is basically a charitable donation to the neighborhood.
Go to Le Jus. Bring your son. Bring your dental insurance card. It's a riot.
It's hands-down the best Smash Burger on this side of town. I had The Rookie, & it was a work of art. Seems like a busy little spot, but I arrived at 6pm on a Thursday night & was still able to have'date night' vibes with a friend that gave us plenty of time to eat & get in a good visit/chat. May have been a bit too crowded for that if we'd have gone at 7pm. I will be going back to try the chicken sandwich soon. The anime decore was unique & a welcome addition to NDG.
?The Food: Fast, fresh, & packed with flavor. ?The Price: Unreal. ~$15 or less for a burger & a cheap upgrade to a combo. ?The Vibe: Chill, non-formal, & the staff are incredibly welcoming.
?It's rare to find quality food at this price.
The sauces & concepts are very well thought of a little wink to the Philippines & the montreal culture is all over this menu.
The fried chicken is generous & flavourfull definitely worth the try.
Cooper & Joey truly made our visit to Le Jus a great one! Cooper (the chef) made absolutely amazing burgers - my friend Munir & I ordered 2 chicken burgers & 2 beef burgers, & every single one was fresh, flavorful, & perfectly cooked. Joey, the cashier/server, was welcoming, respectful, & brought great energy the whole time. We had a good laugh, felt genuinely taken care of, & the hospitality was top tier. Management should recognize both Cooper & Joey. They represent the restaurant extremely well. We're definitely coming back & looking forward to eating here again
I went there with a friend who had been raving about the honey chicken. He did not oversell it. Super crispy & perfectly cooked. The jalapenos added just the right kick to balance the honey. The fries were delicious too!
Food is amazing! Crispy chicken is CRIS-PY! Staff is super sweet! Not much seating, but it's cozy. Stumbled on this place cause of an Instagram post. Thought it might be overhyped but it isn't!! It's really really good!
Dec 13, 2025
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Stopped in for lunch with my son. I had the Honey Chicken burger & he had the classic smash burger. The chicken burger was 10/10! My son said the smash burger was one of the best he's had. The flavours were excellent. Would highly recommend!
I was craving a juicy, fresh, comforting cheeseburger & Le Jus delivered. I will absolutely be going back every time I want the perfect smash burger. I also tried one of the chicken burgers on their menu & it was fantastic. The Honey has the perfect crunch with the right sweetness & a little jalapeno kick. You can tell the staff makes everything with care. There is heart & soul in the food.
Oct 30, 2025
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Amazing food! I tried the BBQ smashburger & the buffalo chicken burger with cheesy fries. The cheese fries were so worth it, they give you a good amount of fries with cheese on every layer. 10/10 I loved everything. Prices are very fair as well. Also the staff was very polite & nice.
Honestly just looking at these pictures myself is remind me of every juicy bite I had when I went to go visit @lejus_mtl! & I can still feel the juices running down my arm as I took a bite of these burgers! Even the fried chicken was super juicy & moist inside with a crunchy layer.
They took over the spot of Buboy & of quickly turned it into their new home serving up NDG with some amazing Smash Burgers just with the neighborhood needed! Justin is a real burgersmith even testing out new Burgers to put on the menu while I was there & I got to get a sneak peak into what the mad scientist was cooking!
The menu is limited to about two to three burgers on each side & two to three fried chicken burgers but honestly that's all you need that & some good cut crispy fries really is all a Smashburger place can hope for. When you end up doing too much you end up losing the quality but here you have quality from end to end the meat is perfectly seared but still juicy the Buns toasted to perfection the condiments & sauces really accent & give life to the Burger into the meats! 10/10 would recommend to a friend, FOODGASMIC 💦 in every bite!.
Amazing food, super friendly environments. The atmosphere is great, & the interior decor is awesome as well, the best restaurant for smash burgers & chicken sandwiches
