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.
Amazing staff, great quality ingredients they have a small menu which made it easy to try all the burgers & all were delicious my favourite is definitely the mushroom one its insane plus they gave us a dessert to try for free at the end. 1000% recommend this place!!
Jun 10, 2024
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Honestly my favourite burger place in the entire city. The staff are always wonderful & remember you, & beyond that the food is incredible. Highly recommend!
Excellent burger, they delivered what they promised. It is a small local burger, out of curve & you see how much hard work they put in to make the magic happen. Got to get some burgers & support local businesses!
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! ---
Great smash burgers. I've been there twice already. Had the classic & chili crisp. Both great. I prefer the classic. The chili crisp loses some of the beefy flavor. I will be going many times more. I already tried going a third time but they were closed. That's how good the burgers are, at the writing of this review, I've only known about the place for 2 weeks.
BE CAREFUL! I HAD AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE. It was a Wednesday night at about 11:30. We thought why not try this place for a quick midnight snack. I should not have come. There were two guys in there, severely understaffed for the amount of incoming orders. Nothing was cooking but papers of orders & Ubers were stacking up. We waited about 45 minutes for what you see in this picture. I don't like being mean in reviews but my god this was not edible (& I did not eat it) The mushroom burger was dry & sloppily put together, I mean look at it, it tasted so greasy & heavy I could not finish it. I had MUNCHIES could not finish. The fries were dry & the dipping sauce it came with actually had the aftertaste of vomit. I'm not exaggerating, that's what I described to my friend. The poutine ? Tabarnak man c'est insultant qu'on estokebecicitte pi que la poutine soit si bland. Please lord. There are great reviews on this resto. I'm assuming this is a bad experience on an understaffed night with no time to cook up a meal that is acceptable. Again I feel bad with this review cause the guys working seemed stressed & overwhelmed. They don't pay yall enough to deal with what you dealt with this Wednesday night. But bro, this is my experience. To all readers just be careful when you order here. I genuinely regret the 27$ I spent on this bad food that I ended up THROWING OUT & going to AnW down the street. 3 stars so that it doesn't negatively affect rating but I would give 0 stars if I was honest
Amazing burger place, extremely friendly staff. My friends & I were extremely hungry after playing tennis & this stop slappedddd. Tremendous burger & ultra crispy fries, staff was extra kind & even gave us free home made puddings. A great hidden gem with amazing food, highly highly recommend!
C'est pas "DEEEGEULASSE". Mais c'est pas le meilleur Smash que j'ai manger. Le concept es cool. C'est Jolie à l'intérieur du resto. La serveuse on dirait qu'elle était Geler sur l'acid. Elle comprenait rien dutout. On dirait des Français qui sont propriétaires alors peut être à cause de mon accent... je sais pas mais je m'en fou. A la base le resto es un resto de Burger & j'ai pas vraiment aimer. Burger champignon 3.5/5 Burger classic 3/5 Fritte 2.5/5 Merci pour l'expérience ! Allez essayer ZEEZ !!! C'était mon avis. Peut être que vous allez adoré !
