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 food & even better staff. Started coming towards the opening & now it's a part of my routine. My girl & I come here once every two weeks, have tried everything on the menu & ordered so many Rookies that I've started to get called out on it. Amazing place & I can't recommend it enough. Locals are lucky this opened on Monkland, definitely a staple.
Le Rookie is so good. Cream cheese & hot honey is an incredible mix of flavors that blend so well together. +2$ for extra patty (very reasonable price). Cheesy fries were really good too. All around fantastic burger experience. Definitely recommend for all burger lovers.
Service was super friendly. Atmosphere in the restaurant is great with nice decor & games available to play too.
Mar 22, 2026
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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.
The Smash burgers are really good. I would definitely recommend, they also have student discount combo, which is great for students & is also less expensive than a single Smashburger. It is really cold inside so I would recommend taking out.
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
Dec 21, 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!
Hands down the best burger I've had in a long time. Cheese fries are absolutely recommended but they're great without the cheese too.
We were 4 so we ordered all 4 burgers. Adding spicy honey butter to a burger isn't something I would've thought was good but I'm a believer now. I dunked my fries in the leftover honey butter on my plate it was that good.
Service was great & two picky kids loved it as well.
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!.
If you ever stop by this place, don't forget to try The Rookie burger. It's the best one out of all though all their sandwiches are amazing. Great cozy spot with immaculate vibes. 10/10 would recommend
The burger was great. Good bun, just the right amount of sauce. The poutine was really good too. Lots of cheese which was great! The atmosphere was nice too. We played games while waiting for our food & watched some football. Overall would def recommend!
