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.
So many good things to say about this place, I had a small mistake happen on my order that was not even the fault of the restaurant but was the fault of the delivery service. The owner of the restaurant called personally to apologize & make up for the error. Besides all of that the burgers we received were the best smash burgers we have ever had unbelievable flavour & just all around an amazing place to eat. Cannot stress enough how much we enjoyed this spot 10/10 recommendation.
2 Tiny smash burgers & a frozen french fries for 35$, taste is ok, but nothing special. Owners should control quality instead of letting employees let their brand down.
Aug 1, 2025
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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.
Je suis allé tester le Zeez burger & malheureusement je ne suis pas ressorti avec le woww attendu, j'ai attendu 25 min pour avoir ma commande & une fois servi les burgers étaient tièdes presque froids.. ma commande est resté 5 minutes sur le comptoir le temps que les smash potatos soient prêtes. Après le service est très agréable mais le burger est surcôté, trop gras à mon goût & trop petit pour le prix. Le smash potato est bon mais rien d'incroyable non plus. Le lieu est fort petit & très bruyant. Je recommande pas spécialement.
Reasonable price for a really good smash burger.
For a popular place in a'trendy' location it wouldnt be suprising for the staff to be stuck up if not a bit anal but Zee's are the opposite. Kudos
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.
May 19, 2025
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My #1 spot for smashburgers. They are tasty & juicy just like you want it. I tested a lot of smashburgers in Montreal & this is always my #1 recommendation. The space is small but there is always a place to sit. The service is amazing & they give you free popcorn to wait. If you are a student, you'll get a significant discount. Enjoy it.
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)
Une super découverte ! Un burger au poulet frit méga trop bon & un service remarquable! Merci à Sylvia pour son sourire & sa générosité. je reviendrais pour goûter le smash
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..).
C'est le meilleur, smash burger que j'ai mangé dans toute ma vie , toujours la même qualité, vraiment le meilleur en ville ! Vous ne le regrettez pas , en fait vous allez regretter de ne pas être venu plutôt !! Top du top bravo à l'équipe zeez!!
