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.
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.
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 $2,000 crown for a spicy honey glaze, are you even eating? The combination of that glaze & the jalapenos provides a lovely distraction while you pray your molars hold up against the sheer, tectonic crunch of that breading.
Why You Must Go
Support them. Not because the food is good (which it is, in a terrifyingly crunchy way), but because they are'local.' & as we all know, local calories don't count, & local grease is basically a charitable donation to the neighborhood.
Go to Le Jus. Bring your son. Bring your dental insurance card. It's a riot.
Mar 18, 2026
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Going in, there's a few place to sit & seems to invite you to chill with board games available. You're welcome by a small counter to order where the staff is friendly & will just openly chat with you.
The service is quick as you'd expect with flavorful food. The smashburger is well executed letting the beef shine in all of its crispy edge glory! The price is decent too. Not to take away from the star, but the fries are amazing & for me, were the highlight.
If you're in the neighborhood & craving for a burger, you can't go wrong here.
I went there with a friend who had been raving about the honey chicken. He did not oversell it. Super crispy & perfectly cooked. The jalapenos added just the right kick to balance the honey. The fries were delicious too!
My honest review as a food reviewer/foodie on tiktok/insta:
The burger tastes okay. I would give it a solid 6.5/10. In terms of portion for the price of a 15$ (tax included) rookie burger, it's pretty expensive considering its small size. The staff claimed that it was filing, however, it turns out that I finished it in two bites. As mentioned in another review, I agree that'The burgers were super thin & crispy, toppings were alright, I think it needed more meat compared to the bun.'
As for the price of fries (5+tax), it is expensive. Fries were not my favourite but the seasoning is good. I would just recommend to have them a bit more crispier (personal preference) & longer. Add more dipping sauces to your menu like spicy mayo, chipotle, algerian, etc (suggestion).
As for the trio, other restos charge fries & drink for 3.99-4.99$. Fries are a cheap ingredient, but 5$+tax is expensive in a fast food setting.
Personally, it's not a burger joint that I would randomly have a craving for considering that it's not too far from where I live
Tiktok reviews overrated & overhyped it
I would focus increasing meat portion & having a fixed price for making a combo (drink+fries) for the burge
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!
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!.
