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.
THE best smash burger i've ever eaten in Montreal. Fries are top notch & the house sauce is so good. Best customer service too, extremely helpful & friendly!!!
This burger is out of this world everything works so well from the fresh veggies to the meat to the nice orange cheese on top to the beautiful sauce best burger in the city in my opinion
Nov 9, 2025
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We tried two burgers with vegetarian patties, & honestly, they were surprisingly good. I'm really glad to see that they offer a vegetarian option for all their burgers, so vegetarians don't have to miss out on their delicious flavors. The only improvement I'd suggest is offering an egg-free/dairy free sauce to make the burgers fully vegan.
Keeping this short & sweet: this is easily one of my top 3 burgers of all time.
It's fresh, juicy, simple & it hits straight to the soul.
You have to try it.
While you wait for your food, they give you popcorn to munch on & once the burger arrive….oh my god. The sauce, the meat, the bread, the potatoes …everything is a solid 12/10.
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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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Excellent. Bon service pas long malgré le monde, bon smash bien rempli, je recommande. Portions de patates très généreuses & frites excellentes, pas molles, sauces super. On y est allés un peu au hasard en passant devant, au final on était super contents de notre choix. Tout ça à prix correct. Merci ZEEEEEZ
(Je précise pour les sensibles que c'est pas vraiment diététique, mais en même temps c'est un burger, on sait pourquoi on y va. Aussi la salle est toute petite, y faudra surement attendre un peu pour s'y asseoir aux heures d'achalandage ou prevoir à emporter. Cela n'altère en rien la qualité de leur cuisine)
I ordered a BBQ burger, but the patties were so burned that I couldn't taste the meat. They also added way too much BBQ sauce-it was overly sweet. I didn't like it at all 🙁
May 10, 2025
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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: 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..).
Our current go to burgers, the staff are always so kind & attentive no matter how busy it gets. The only thing is the place is so small, very limited seatings & it can get really cramped in there when it's busy. The house sauce is delicious. I recommend the spicy honey sauce if you get the onion rings, they pair so well together!
Apr 8, 2025
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Si vous ne savez pas quoi manger aujourd'hui, n'hésitez pas à venir à cette adresse.
Excellent burger j'ai pris le classique, les frites sont bonnes, la sauce aussi. Bref y mange tres bien.
Le personnel est également génial !
