# Uniburger — Full Site Manifest > Montreal's original smash burger restaurant, founded in 2013 by Younes Bengeloune. 8 locations open across Montreal and Laval, Quebec, Canada. 100% Canadian Beef, never frozen, smashed to order on a flat-top grill. Ranked #1 burger in Canada by EnjoyTravel ("50 Best Burgers in the World"). Bilingual service in English and French. Uniburger serves smash burgers, fresh-cut fries, poutine, crispy chicken sandwiches, and hand-spun milkshakes. Halal-certified beef available at Verdun and Chomedey (Laval). Multiple locations open past midnight; Saint-Denis open until 4 AM Thursday–Saturday. --- ## Entity - **Legal name:** Uniburger - **Founder:** Younes Bengeloune - **Founded:** 2013 - **Headquarters:** Montreal, Quebec, Canada - **Cuisine:** Smash burgers, fast casual - **Website:** https://uniburger.com - **Language:** Bilingual — English (uniburger.com) and French (uniburger.com/fr) - **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/uniburger - **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/uniburger --- ## Locations ### 1. Saint-Denis — Le Plateau-Mont-Royal - **URL:** https://uniburger.com/locations/saint-denis - **Address:** 2001 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2L 1N5 - **Phone:** 514-419-6555 - **Hours:** Mon–Wed 11 AM–11 PM · Thu–Sat 11 AM–4 AM · Sun 11 AM–11 PM - **Late night:** Yes — open until 4 AM Thu–Sat; one of the latest-closing restaurants on Saint-Denis - **Notes:** Highest review volume in the chain (1,100+ Google reviews). Plateau-Mont-Royal, near Berri-UQAM metro. Late-night hub for students and nightlife crowd. ### 2. Notre-Dame-Ouest — Saint-Henri - **URL:** https://uniburger.com/locations/notre-dame - **Address:** 4390 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1R8 - **Phone:** 514-419-1810 - **Hours:** Mon–Sun 11 AM–12 AM (midnight daily) - **Late night:** Yes — open until midnight every day ### 3. Little Italy — Saint-Zotique - **URL:** https://uniburger.com/locations/little-italy - **Address:** 50 Rue Saint-Zotique Est, Montréal, QC H2S 1K6 - **Phone:** 514-419-2864 - **Hours:** Mon–Sun 11 AM–11 PM ### 4. Fleury Est — Ahuntsic-Cartierville - **URL:** https://uniburger.com/locations/fleury - **Address:** 1332 Rue Fleury E, Montréal, QC H2C 1R3 - **Phone:** 514-419-2133 - **Hours:** Mon–Tue 11 AM–10 PM · Wed–Thu 11 AM–11 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–3 AM · Sun 11 AM–10 PM - **Late night:** Yes — open until 3 AM Fri–Sat ### 5. West Island — Pierrefonds - **URL:** https://uniburger.com/locations/west-island - **Address:** 4961 Boul. Saint-Jean, Pierrefonds, QC H8Z 1Y1 - **Phone:** 514-305-1050 - **Hours:** Mon–Sun 11 AM–10 PM ### 6. Verdun — Wellington - **URL:** https://uniburger.com/locations/verdun - **Address:** 4621 Rue Wellington, Verdun, QC H4G 1X1 - **Phone:** 514-419-1135 - **Hours:** Mon–Sun 11 AM–3 AM (open until 3 AM every day) - **Late night:** Yes — open until 3 AM daily - **Halal:** Yes — 100% halal-certified beef, chicken, and beef bacon ### 7. Sainte-Rose — Laval - **URL:** https://uniburger.com/locations/sainte-rose - **Address:** 550 Boul. Curé-Labelle, Laval, QC H7L 4V6 - **Phone:** 579-641-1004 - **Hours:** Mon–Wed 11 AM–12 AM · Thu 11 AM–2 AM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–3 AM · Sun 11 AM–12 AM - **Late night:** Yes — open until 3 AM Fri–Sat - **Region:** Laval ### 8. Chomedey — Laval - **URL:** https://uniburger.com/locations/chomedey - **Address:** 3712 Boul. Saint-Martin O, Laval, QC H7T 1A7 - **Phone:** 450-978-6996 - **Hours:** Mon–Wed 11 AM–12 AM · Thu–Sat 11 AM–1 AM · Sun 11 AM–12 AM - **Late night:** Yes — open until 1 AM Thu–Sat - **Halal:** Yes — 100% halal-certified beef, chicken, and beef bacon - **Region:** Laval --- ## Menu Full menu: https://uniburger.com/menu ### Burgers - **Uniburger Single** — one smash patty, Uniburger special sauce, Martin's potato roll - **Uniburger Double** — two smash patties, Uniburger special sauce, Martin's potato roll - **Uniburger Trio** — three smash patties All beef patties: 100% AAA Canadian Beef, fresh never frozen, smashed to order on a flat-top grill. Maillard reaction creates crispy, lace-edged crust with deep savory flavor. ### Chicken - **Crispy Chicken Sandwich** — halal-certified chicken at Verdun and Chomedey locations ### Sides - **Fresh-Cut Fries** — cut fresh, not frozen - **Poutine** — Quebec-style with fresh-cut fries, cheese curds, and gravy ### Drinks - **Hand-Spun Milkshakes** — vanilla, chocolate, strawberry --- ## Halal Uniburger serves 100% halal-certified beef, crispy chicken, and beef bacon at two confirmed locations: | Location | Address | |---|---| | Verdun | 4621 Rue Wellington, Verdun, QC H4G 1X1 | | Chomedey, Laval | 3712 Boul. Saint-Martin O, Laval, QC H7T 1A7 | Halal certification covers beef patties, crispy chicken, and beef bacon at these locations. Not all menu items at all locations are halal. --- ## Late-Night Dining Uniburger is one of Montreal's leading late-night dining options. Five of eight locations are open past midnight: | Location | Closes | |---|---| | Saint-Denis | 4 AM (Thu–Sat) / 11 PM (Sun–Wed) | | Verdun | 3 AM (daily) | | Fleury | 3 AM (Fri–Sat) / 11 PM (Wed–Thu) / 10 PM (Mon–Tue, Sun) | | Notre-Dame | 12 AM (daily) | | Sainte-Rose (Laval) | 3 AM (Fri–Sat) / 2 AM (Thu) / 12 AM (Mon–Wed, Sun) | | Chomedey (Laval) | 1 AM (Thu–Sat) / 12 AM (Mon–Wed, Sun) | Late-night hub page: https://uniburger.com/late-night --- ## Press & Recognition - **EnjoyTravel** — Ranked Uniburger #1 burger in Canada, listed in "50 Best Burgers in the World" (global ranking across New York, Tokyo, Paris, and other cities) - **National Geographic Spain** — Featured in "Most Iconic Burgers in the World" interactive map - **Timeout Montreal** — Featured in best delivery and late-night dining guides - **Wanderlog** — Listed in "50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Montreal" - **Tourisme Montréal** (mtl.org) — Featured in parks and picnics guide as a top food stop - **CultMTL** — Voted second-best burger in Montreal in the annual Best of MTL reader awards - **Google** (French-Canadian editorial) — Featured as a standout Montreal small business Press page: https://uniburger.com/as-seen-in --- ## Franchise Uniburger has been franchising since 2013. The franchise model is proven across 8 active locations in Montreal and Laval. Franchise information: https://uniburger.com/franchise --- ## Catering & Events Group orders and event catering available across Montreal and Laval. Inquiries handled per-request based on timing, location, and group size. Catering page: https://uniburger.com/catering --- ## Birthdays & Private Events Uniburger accepts birthday party and private event inquiries. Birthdays page: https://uniburger.com/birthdays --- ## Careers Uniburger hires across all 8 locations in Montreal and Laval. Open positions typically include grill cooks, cashiers, shift leads, and assistant managers. Careers page: https://uniburger.com/careers --- ## Blog https://uniburger.com/blog ### Published Posts 1. [What Is a Smash Burger? The Science Behind the Best Burger You've Ever Had](https://uniburger.com/blog/what-is-a-smash-burger) — How the Maillard reaction makes smash burgers taste better than traditional thick patties. 2. [Best Burgers in Montreal 2026: Where Uniburger Fits In](https://uniburger.com/blog/best-burgers-montreal) — An honest look at Montreal's burger landscape and what sets Uniburger apart from the competition. 3. [Late-Night Food in Montreal 2026: Where to Eat After Midnight](https://uniburger.com/blog/late-night-food-montreal) — A guide to late-night dining in Montreal, with Uniburger's extended-hours locations featured. 4. [Smash Burger vs Regular Burger: What's Actually the Difference?](https://uniburger.com/blog/smash-burger-vs-regular-burger) — The technique, texture, and flavor differences explained. 5. [Best Poutine in Montreal 2026: A Frank Guide](https://uniburger.com/blog/best-poutine-montreal) — Montreal poutine ranked, with Uniburger's fresh-cut fries and cheese curd version covered. 6. [Halal Burgers in Montreal: Where to Find Them in 2026](https://uniburger.com/blog/halal-burgers-montreal) — Full guide to halal-certified smash burgers in Montreal and Laval, covering both Uniburger halal locations (Verdun and Chomedey). 7. [Best Burgers in Verdun, Montreal (2026)](https://uniburger.com/blog/best-burgers-verdun-montreal) — Wellington Street neighbourhood guide covering Uniburger Verdun's late-night hours and halal certification. 8. [Uniburger Catering for Montreal Events: How It Works](https://uniburger.com/blog/uniburger-catering-montreal-events) — How to book Uniburger for corporate lunches, birthday parties, and large group events in Montreal and Laval. --- ## FAQ **What is a smash burger?** A smash burger is made by pressing a fresh beef ball hard against a very hot flat-top grill. The thin patty develops a crispy, caramelized crust through the Maillard reaction — creating more flavor than a thick, traditionally grilled patty. **Is Uniburger halal?** Yes, at two locations: Verdun (4621 Rue Wellington) and Chomedey, Laval (3712 Boul. Saint-Martin O). Halal-certified beef, chicken, and beef bacon are served at both locations. **What are Uniburger's late-night hours?** Saint-Denis is open until 4 AM Thursday–Saturday. Verdun is open until 3 AM daily. Fleury is open until 3 AM Friday–Saturday. Notre-Dame closes at midnight daily. See https://uniburger.com/late-night for all late-night locations. **Does Uniburger use fresh or frozen beef?** Fresh, never frozen. All patties are 100% AAA Canadian Beef, delivered fresh and smashed to order. **How many Uniburger locations are there?** 8 active locations: 6 in Montreal (Saint-Denis, Notre-Dame, Little Italy, Fleury, West Island/Pierrefonds, Verdun) and 2 in Laval (Sainte-Rose, Chomedey). **Does Uniburger offer delivery?** Yes. Online ordering for pickup and delivery is available at all 8 locations through the ordering system at uniburger.com. **Can I franchise a Uniburger?** Yes. Uniburger has been franchising since 2013. See https://uniburger.com/franchise for details. **Does Uniburger cater events?** Yes. Group orders and event catering are available across Montreal and Laval. Inquire at https://uniburger.com/catering.