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.
Really good burger spot (A MUST TRY IN MTL AS ITS DARE I SAY THE BEST SMASH BURGER SPOT). Amazing customer service AMAZING FOOD must try the mushroom & Zeez potatoes they are heavenly.
I have tried zeez for a few times now & everytime I went I was impressed with how the staff is welcoming & kind, great customer service! They even give out popcorn while you wait for your burgers! I recommand the mushroom melt & the zeez potatoes! Real smash burgers that are cruspy & juicy at the same time! Perfection.
You cannot do better. Period. Excellent food, fast service & best prices. Portions are generous & it stays open late at night which makes it a perfect destination. We ordered two burgers (chili with vegetarian patty & classic), & a "zeez" smashed potatoes which is a specialty of the house. Honestly I never seen such a special & tasty item before in Montreal. The place is also run by amazing & welcoming people. Highly recommended.
Best Burger in Town!!! the Sauce quality of the beef if Amazing! Definitely coming back! Must try their Classic Cheese Burger & Zeez smashed potatoes! The service was amazing & the staff is SUPER nice! 👍🏼
I firstly want to say, I love how late this restaurant is opened. The staff was great & the service was quick for how busy it was! That being said, I have definitely had better burgers. The burger itself was good, but the grease that was emanating from this thing was out of this world. The potatoes were a solid 5 though. I would definitely come back if I was craving some greasy food hella late, but it would not be my first choice for a smash burger.
Jul 15, 2024
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As a burger enthusiast with high standards, I can confidently say this place excels in the burger game (in my top 3 all over the world). The patties are perfect-crispy on the edges & incredibly juicy. The flavor is outstanding. The sauce & toppings are well-balanced, & the bread is fantastic. It checks every box. The smash potatoes are a brilliant & delicious innovation that sets them apart, though I do wish they would fry them a bit longer. Bravo to the team! ---
Classic Smash cheeseburgers were awesome, smashed potatoes are a must. The owner's mom is a sweetheart & gave me a chocolate coffee pudding to try on the house & a free bag of popcorn. Pleasant staff. You can't go wrong.
burgers were very yummy. really liked the zeez potatoes. very unique service was fast. complimentary popcorn was nice :) open quite late, bless them would come back
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!
May 7, 2024
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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.
The burgers are just to die for!!! I had the chilli crisp burger & the mix of flavors was just divine! My friends had the classic burger & they loved it! The smashed potatoes are also super recommended! Basically everything is super good!
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Amazing burgers at a better price than most burger places, great variety & the Zeez Potatoes are fabulous. Great spot if you want to take a quick bite or want to take some comfort food at home!
Ooh boy! What a treat this was, went for the chili burger, wasn't as spicy as I would have hoped. But regardless had really enjoyed the burger, I personally would go for 3 patties or more, I take big bites so the 2 patties make it seem like it's small. Had a trio with the smash potatoes & it's different side order, but I like that they at least keep the skin of the potato that gives it its crisp. Defo coming back & it's open late!!
On y est allé avec ma blonde & on a vraiment adoré! Déjà l'équipe est vraiment super (gentillesse, générosité & réactivité), la bouffe y est vraiment super bonne & qualitative. Sans parler des prix qui sont plus que raisonnables quand on voit la qualité & la quantité de ce qui est servi. On reviendra, c'est sûr & certain! Merci encore pour le bonus de smashed potatoes.
