With a passion for restaurants and more than 30 years of experience in the food industry, Papa Elie and his son Ziad were able to create a unique family business: ZEEZ.
Ziad began his career at hospitality school and pursued a specialization in culinary arts at the Paul Bocuse Institute in France to later work in the most prestigious hotels and restaurants. Ziad is the creator of the ZEEZ menu and is responsible for quality assurance. Filled with energy and passion, you will always see him dedicated to providing the best customer service.
Papa Elie is a master of management and organization with an entrepreneurial career spanning more than 40 years. A pillar of the company, he always ensures that everything is in order and that the shift runs smoothly. In fact, you'll probably see him working on his computer at a ZEEZ table.
ZEEZ's mission is to create moments of pleasure through delicious burgers. Elie and Ziad's goal is not only to offer quality burgers using fresh, homemade ingredients, but also to make them accessible to Montrealers by offering affordable prices. 🧡
ZEEZ is widely praised for its smash burgers with juicy patties, crispy exteriors, and flavorful house sauces that make each bite memorable, with standout options like chili crisp and mushroom melt. The value is a recurring theme, thanks to affordable prices, generous portions, and a loyalty program plus student discounts that many reviewers appreciate. Free popcorn when waiting and a friendly, welcoming staff add to the experience, which many describe as cozy and casual despite the small space. While service is often praised, occasional delays during peak hours are noted, along with the compact seating that encourages takeout or outdoor options when weather allows. Vegetarian and vegan patties are appreciated by diners seeking plant-based choices, and the smashed potatoes and fries regularly receive praise for crunch and flavor. Overall, the spot is celebrated as a standout in Montreal for burgers, with repeat visits common as different menu items are explored and the vibe stays upbeat and family friendly.
Decent burger spot. The service is good the food is delicious, a tad too greasy though. The vibes are nice & fit the theme of the food, be ready to wait during peak hours as it can get really busy.
Visited ZEEZ on a whim & it has quickly become a new favorite burger spot in the Plateau. This hole in the wall offers a small selection of double smash burgers & sides done well.
The classic smash burger fills all cravings for a really good burger. The patties are smashed thin & cooked until crispy. The whole, with the steamed brioche buns, melted American cheese & sauce, turns into one soft meaty homogenous mass. Dirty & terribly indulgent, but delicious.
ZEEZ has gained much popularity since its inception & a line often forms. Regardless, the wait is worth it for a fresh burger done very well at affordable prices. I look forward to coming back to try all that they have to offer.
Jun 25, 2025
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This is a 100% food spot that I would recommend & would definitely come back. Their food & service are amazing!! I took the BBQ (crunch) , it was delicious! They even give popcorn while waiting for our food. Now speaking about the price , it was very affordable mostly when you are student ( student discount 20%). Also when its your first time going there you get a'membership' card where each time you go there & buy, you get a stamp , on the fourth one you get a free burger
It was one of those gorgeous hot days where all you want is something crispy, saucy, & satisfying… so I took myself on a solo date to Zeez Burger, & they understood the assignment.
I went for the Chili Crisp Burger - 2 smashed patties , crispy house-made onions, & fresh jalapenos that matched the summer feeling. Paired it with their signature Patates Zeez, which were topped with a beef patty , cheddar, & creamy house sauce.
As a sauce girl, I had to dip into a few extras … the truffle mayo was rich & earthy, & the BBQ added a little sweetness that balanced the spice beautifully. (Most of the sauces are house-made too .. love that.)
For dessert, I cooled down with the moka pudding . Creamy & sweet, though I found myself wishing for a little cookie crumble or crunch on top to add some texture.
The staff were lovely, & the soundtrack? Classic throwbacks & oldies - think Michael Jackson & sunny day singalongs.
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Jun 19, 2025
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Haven't had something this good in as long as I can remember! Food & quality were top tier. Highly recommend if you're looking for the best burger there is out there!
Jai pas trop aimé la viande était trop gras le burger coulé de gras , par contre j'ai adoré lidee de servire des pop corn en attendant que ta commande se prépare idée genial
Je suis allé tester le Zeez burger & malheureusement je ne suis pas ressorti avec le woww attendu, j'ai attendu 25 min pour avoir ma commande & une fois servi les burgers étaient tièdes presque froids.. ma commande est resté 5 minutes sur le comptoir le temps que les smash potatos soient prêtes. Après le service est très agréable mais le burger est surcôté, trop gras à mon goût & trop petit pour le prix. Le smash potato est bon mais rien d'incroyable non plus. Le lieu est fort petit & très bruyant. Je recommande pas spécialement.
Jun 1, 2025
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I've made the mistake of coming here late at night for dinner twice now & I would say that if you come here when it's late & busy don't expect the staff to be nice, they're clearly really tired…the wait times are very long, I thought I could avoid that by doing Uber pick up but still ended up waiting almost 20 mins after the pick up time. The food doesn't come out at the same time which means your fries might be waiting on the counter for your burger to be done…one or all of your food will be cold by the time you get it. Also, I've never been offered the complimentary popcorn until I finally asked for one cause I was starving while waiting. I got a trio: the mushroom burger with 3 patties which was very well done…crispy even. It wasn't as good as the other reviews claimed & I had to add my own pickles at home to make it taste better. I upgraded my fries to a poutine which tasted like the one at Costco…don't expect fresh cut fries bc they don't exist here. I've had their zeez potatoes which are good the first time/once. Next time, I will just go to uniburger for my burger fix & if you're like me (needing to eat something late at night) just make something at home & avoid the food regret. Or if you must, go to Kahwa down the street for their panko chicken sandwich if they're still open. It always slaps & their bread is fresh & made to order.
Reasonable price for a really good smash burger.
For a popular place in a'trendy' location it wouldnt be suprising for the staff to be stuck up if not a bit anal but Zee's are the opposite. Kudos
