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.
First time at Zeez Burger & it was really good! I've took the mushroom melt & it was juicy, tasty, & fresh also the service is quick. I've tried the patates zeez & it was succulent!!
I've tried the Mushroom & swiss burger, it's so yummy & I really recommend it... The BBQ burger is not bad... The fries are awesome!
Limited capacity btw.
I'd like to thank Zeez Burger in Montreal for a great experience. I tried the truffle mushroom burger & it was absolutely amazing - rich flavor, perfectly cooked, & very well balanced. You can really tell that quality ingredients are used.
The service was excellent as well: friendly, professional, & fast, which made the whole experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu. Highly recommended
Best Smash burger I've had in the city. So delicious, I've had the Original, BBQ, Mushroom Melt, & as always, the complimentary Popcorn 👌 Atmosphere is always awesome, great music, my friends always end up dancing to it. Open late too.
Great place for a halal eat. We were recommended this by a taxi driver. The mushroom melt was sold out but the classic burger was delicious! Definitely recommend - a true local eat!
J'y suis allée car un ami me les a recommandé
J'ai pris le Mushroom , la viande était bonne mais sans plus , j'ai trouvé ça très gras
Le service était impeccable par contre
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.
May 27, 2025
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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.
Un des meilleurs smashed burger en ville, le classique & le mushroom melt sont super bon. À conseillé. Dommage qu'ils n'ont pas de terrasse pas grand places à l'intérieur mais tant que la recette est bonne it's a must try! & pas oublié leur smashed potatoes
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..).
Hi I was recommend by a friend & I tried the burger for the first time & Jeeez it was so delicious & fullfilling! The mushroom melt was amazing & will surely recommend it & order it again
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Free popcorn……& the chicken sandwich with either the mushroom melt or the chilli crisp is great! Better for take out since the seating area is quite small.
I've tried so many burger joints in Montréal, this is definitely my favorite spot. I tried 2 burgers, the chili burger with fried chicken, it had an amazing taste & sauce, & the mushrooms swiss burger, best burger I've had in Montréal, hands down, a must try
