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.
This is one of the greatest secrets of Mont-Royal street. The smash burger is just pure awesomeness, the fries are crispy, also kind of flaky, & such tender & smooth inside. The truffle sauce will knock you down. It's a no braine
Wicked undercover burger joint. Friendly bloke offered us popcorn in the way in, served a nice truffle & mushroom beef burger. Great gluten free option on smashed potato. Normally the gfree option is half the size, this was double the size
Aug 3, 2024
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Friendly smashburger joint featuring delicious, decadent burger creations & sides. Modest interior space is geared more for takeout. The burgers are the star here - the chili crisp is absolutely incredible.
Genuinely the tastiest burger in Montreal. Furthermore, it's extremely affordable. I've tried all varieties & they're all excellent. However, the chili crisp stands above all. Also, the fries & onion rings are marvelous. However, in the most honest way, sometimes the customer service could be a bit friendlier & welcoming. Initially they would greet us with a big smile & have a big bag of popcorn ready for us. With time, it became less & less welcoming. Regardless, it's still my favorite burger in Montreal. Customer service is easy to improve so Zees gets my 5/5. Will keep going.
We had a BBQ Crunch & a Chilli Crisp burger. Both smash burgers cooked really well, nice ratio of sauce. Brioche bun was fine. Also had some popcorn. Server was really friendly despite them being rammed & having a large order & lots of people walking in
I think I've been here 20 times in 4 months, it's a problem lol. Staff is always super friendly & nice! it's the only burgers I want, the food is so consistently good & the prices are very fair. (Also my friend is vegetarian & she loves the veggie patty so it's got some good non meat options as well)
BE CAREFUL! I HAD AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE. It was a Wednesday night at about 11:30. We thought why not try this place for a quick midnight snack. I should not have come. There were two guys in there, severely understaffed for the amount of incoming orders. Nothing was cooking but papers of orders & Ubers were stacking up. We waited about 45 minutes for what you see in this picture. I don't like being mean in reviews but my god this was not edible (& I did not eat it) The mushroom burger was dry & sloppily put together, I mean look at it, it tasted so greasy & heavy I could not finish it. I had MUNCHIES could not finish. The fries were dry & the dipping sauce it came with actually had the aftertaste of vomit. I'm not exaggerating, that's what I described to my friend. The poutine ? Tabarnak man c'est insultant qu'on estokebecicitte pi que la poutine soit si bland. Please lord. There are great reviews on this resto. I'm assuming this is a bad experience on an understaffed night with no time to cook up a meal that is acceptable. Again I feel bad with this review cause the guys working seemed stressed & overwhelmed. They don't pay yall enough to deal with what you dealt with this Wednesday night. But bro, this is my experience. To all readers just be careful when you order here. I genuinely regret the 27$ I spent on this bad food that I ended up THROWING OUT & going to AnW down the street. 3 stars so that it doesn't negatively affect rating but I would give 0 stars if I was honest
Jun 7, 2024
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Amazing burger place, extremely friendly staff. My friends & I were extremely hungry after playing tennis & this stop slappedddd. Tremendous burger & ultra crispy fries, staff was extra kind & even gave us free home made puddings. A great hidden gem with amazing food, highly highly recommend!
A small corner restaurant that serves the best burgers in Montreal. A hidden gem. If you're a burger geek then you must try this place. You can eat in the restaurant but I recommend a takeout. Prices are reasonable & the taste is great. The staff were friendly & helpful. Will definitely come back!
May 13, 2024
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We got the cheeseburgers, smashed potatoes, fries & poutine - food wise everything was delicious! They also give out complementary popcorn, which is simple yet quite nice. Regarding the space, there's not much place to sit, so be ready to potentially* take your food to go. As for the extra sauces, for the fries, we got their spicy mayo (mid), BBQ (wouldn't get again), & their house sauce (pretty good). Service was quick & efficient & extremely friendly! Overall, would definitely recommend to try this place out!
I got the chilli crisp & it was honestly really good. Hands down one of the nicest burgers i've tried. The lady serving me was superrrr sweet & friendly. I got smashed potatoes too & they were alright. If you dine in, the place doesn't anywhere to wash your hands afterwards , but they have paper towels so you can wet them with a water bottle & use them as wet wipes after your done eating. Overall tho I deff recommend.
Best burger ever!! The hospitality of the staff was so friendly, you can tell its family run! The ingredients were all so fresh & the variety of sauces all delicious. Highly recommend. Definitely worth the drive from the West Island!
Incredibly tasty food, incredibly welcoming vibe. The classic smash burger was amazing, the fries were perfect & plentiful, & they gave me a random dessert on the house. Highly rated spot for a reason!
