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.
One of the best affordable burger spots in town. The small menu offers about four delicious, budget-friendly options. Portions are satisfying, though the burgers can be a bit greasy. With limited seating inside & out, it's best for a quick, tasty late-night crave.
I heard about this place from a family member
I decided I should give it a try
IT WAS AMAZING
Greeted by super friendly smily Silvia ❤? who offered us cute bags of free pop corn while we wait for our order
The food was really really delicious
I was told the onion rings are a must try & I totally agree they were delicious
We ordered three different kinds of burgers & they were all so good
I will surely go back again & again
As we were finishing off Silvia comes & checks if we liked the food & offers us a yummy moka pudding which I loved
You feel like ur home with your friends & family having a delicious meal
Service was amazing
Prices are very reasonable
It's a must try 👍❤?
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.
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I had the mushroom smash burger & it was sooo good. Fries are excellent too they are battered style fries which are the best in my opinion. Overall great experience. Lady there was nice as well.
Very nice staff. Simple, yet perfect. I recommend the whole menu, but my favourite is the chilli burger. Their fries are really good as well. One of the best, I believe.
Me & my friend really enjoyed our food here, probbsly one of the best smadh burgers if not the best i have ever eaten, the poutine is good as always & their smashed potatoes with their home sauce is an excellent combo, 100% will come back in the future
Food was good.. good price too..
However, we waited 20 MINUTES at the cash before someone even said hi to us or took our order.. yes 20 minutes..
After taking my order (with an attitude) it took them another 30 MINUTES to make 2 burgers.
sooo.. 50 minutes for 2 burgers? is wild.
yes, the staff was working hard, they were indeed very busy, but the issue is that they are SO understaffed.. there were only 2 people in the restaurant while the orders were piling up..
Since your business is doing well, & you are so busy, HIRE MORE PEOPLE & divide the responsibilities..
The cashier was making fries & flipping burgers, while the costumers were waiting at the cash.. don't be cheap on your staff.
NO place not matter how busy it is should need 50 minutes to make 2 burgers.. & no place should not even acknowledge the costumer when they walk in... cheers.
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FOOD: I had the Mushroom Melt (tripple) smash burger & an order of the Zeez Potatoes w/crispy chicken pieces as a protein topping. The burger was juicy, flavorful & filling. The bun was OK/good but nothig special there. I'll give it an overall solid 8.5 out of 10. The Zeez potatoes though fell a bit short for me as it wasn't crispy at all, it had bits of a cut-up yellow processed cheddar cheese that was not melted on it & the'spicy' sauce has not kick nor was it'flavorful'. I'll give this an overall 6.5 (I'd recommend the smashed potatoes by itself though.
SERVICE:, the young lady serving was nice but it wasn't busy at the counter (we were there at 5:05) but I watched as my burger & potatoes orders were ready & just stood there for 6mins18seconds (on the counter) until I finally made eye-contact with here before she called me up to take my order (her priorities were incoming orders from online orders, I guess)..
ATMOSPHERE: Hard to judge as it wasn't super busy & it's really a small whole in the wall restaurant but I'll give it the 4 stars here since it serves its purpose & should not be dinged for it.
I'd definitely recommend the burgers -we were a party of 3 & we had 4 diff burgers & we enjoyed them all. I'd also recommend the fries only (not the poutine as I found the sauce lacking...but I did not go for their poutine anyways) & also recommend the smashed potatoes (not the Zees Potatoes with the sauce & protrin toppings..).
Zeez has a hold on me!!!! This is my one & only cheat meal!! I try to hold off but damn sometimes I go to Zeez more often than I should lol The fries are always hot & fresh & the burgers are halal & delicious. I always get a little bag of free popcorn with my take out /delivery order.
Great, friendly, & generous service. Stays late on the weekend. Affordable prices & great rewards program. Lovely menu. Its amazed me that this small joint had a great customer service compared to many big restos that treat you like whatever.
I highly recommend it to be tried at least once. Planning on getting one of those cool ZEEZ shirts 😁👌
such a cozy place with friendly service ! the food was really tasty & came out quickly. got the classic, bbq & a poutine & everything was awesome ! the moka pudding is a lovely treat for dessert too :) & in the summer there's seats outside as well which is nice
