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 regarded as a standout destination in Montreal for those seeking high-quality smash burgers. Guests frequently praise the juicy, flavorful patties and soft buns, with specific mentions highlighting the popular chili and mushroom varieties. While the space is compact and can get busy, the experience is consistently enhanced by exceptionally friendly service, fair pricing, and the unique touch of complimentary popcorn while waiting for orders. Although some visitors note that the burgers can be quite greasy and seating is limited, the general consensus remains that the food is delicious, fresh, and well worth the visit.
Best burger ever! 🍔
The smash burger was incredibly juicy, flavorful, & cooked to perfection. Every bite was amazing! The fries were crispy, the service was friendly, & the whole experience was 10/10. If you're looking for the best burger in Montreal, I highly recommend ZEEZ. I'll definitely be coming back!
Always got delivery in this place & tried it in store for the first time, I think i'll stick with deliveries for now cause the place is very small & the quality was the same anyway. Sometimes they're not very consistent with the crunchy part of their chili crisp, sometimes it comes crunchy sometimes it is not & when i was in the store, to my surprise it wasn't crunchy either that's why i was lowkey disappointed.
First time trying Zeez & I was blown away. We got the classique & the mushroom with onion rings & smashed potatoes, safe to say, it was absolutely amazing! The burgers are so juicy & flavourful, the onion rings are fried to perfection, & the smashed potatoes are somehow fluffy & crispy at the same time. 10/10 service too, the lady that helped us was so nice & recommended the hot honey (get the hot honey!) Definitely coming back soon, been dreaming about that burger...
Apr 4, 2026
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Probably one of the best burgers I have ever had, 11/10. The chilli crisp burger has the perfect bite with a sweet spicy aftertaste. Enjoyed it so much I had to go back & get another one the next day. Not from here but anytime I am back in the area I will definitely be looking for another one.
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.
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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This meal was comped as part of a media invite - sharing my honest thoughts above. 🫶🏽
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.
