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.
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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Very nice staff. Simple, yet perfect. I recommend the whole menu, but my favourite is the chilli burger. Their fries are really good as well. One of the best, I believe.
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)
May 11, 2025
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Cute that u get a small bag of popcorn upfront. The cashier was a supernice lady that helped us ( tourists) really well, i took the smashed potatoes zeez abd the classic burger & both were FE-NO-ME-NAL
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 🙁
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
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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