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La Banquise

La Banquise is known throughout the world for its famous poutines.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$ & $$
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About

La Banquise, originally a small ice-cream shop, first opened its doors in May 1968. In fall of the same year, its founder, local fireman Pierre Barsalou, decided to transform the enterprise into a 24-hour snack bar. At the time it specialized in exceptionally good hot-dogs and great fries. Poutine first appeared on the menu at the start of the 80s and originally just two varieties were offered, classic and Italian. However, in response to repeated requests from very satisfied customers, the restaurant’s poutine varieties quickly multiplied. Today we offer no less than 25 different types of poutine. Today, La Banquise remains a family business. Mr. Barsalou’s youngest daughter Annie took over in the 1990s along with her partner Marc Latendresse. Together, they maintain both the tradition of quality and the excellent reputation of the La Banquise Restaurant. In summer 2006, La Banquise underwent major renovations and a much larger dining area was made available. 40 years on, La Banquise is now much more than a simple snack bar or poutine joint. Today it is also a warm, friendly venue where customers can enjoy micro-brewery beers, a complete menu du jour and excellent breakfasts. So here’s to you, our loyal customers, the night owls, the groups of friends, the workers, students, families and more, because all of you have contributed to shaping and enriching the success story that is La Banquise today. Many, many thanks.

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Our Specialties

Poutine

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We accept:  Interac, ATM machine
We are located near Lafontaine Park. Gift Certificates available.
Paying parking across the street and free parking on the side street of restaurant.
30 seats.
4.51424 ratings
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Reviews for La Banquise

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*as of 2026-06-29
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La Banquise is widely recognized as a legendary destination in Montreal, celebrated for its extensive menu and generous portions of delicious, authentic poutine. The atmosphere is vibrant, cozy, and perfect for groups, making it a popular hotspot that often draws long lines, though guests generally find the experience well worth the wait. While the seating can be snug and the environment busy, the efficient service and high-quality food, including a variety of creative meat and vegetarian options, consistently impress both locals and visitors. Whether stopping by for a late-night craving or a daytime meal, guests appreciate the reasonable prices and the iconic, welcoming energy that makes this establishment a must-visit staple when exploring the city.
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Jaja64_
5.0

Restaurant très agréables, poutines aux saveurs diverses & variées, délicieux !! Très copieux & bonne ambiance !

Jun 26, 2026
on Google
Hugo
5.0

Excellent! Je suis passé à 2h du matin, & le service était vraiment bon. L'ambiance était super le fun & on a reçu nos poutine en 4 minutes. Je recommande!

Jun 26, 2026
on Google
Oleg
5.0

Probably the best poutine period. Dirty toilets though.

Jun 25, 2026
on Google
Danielle
5.0

Ordered the regular poutine off of uber… exquisite

Jun 25, 2026
on Google
Milo
4.0

Une institution à Montréal. Le service est rapide & le choix de poutines est incroyable ! Ma préférée est la Sud Ouest

Jun 25, 2026
on Google
Catherine
2.0

Personnel débordé donc pas gentil,service ?ent car surchargé, ambiance naze,surchargé, frites molles,noires & pleines de graisse saturé, attente interminable dehors,je ne reviendrai pas !

Jun 25, 2026
on Google
Mathieu
4.0

Endroit mythique!

Mais... En soirée la file d'attente omg !

Jun 24, 2026
on Google
Maxim
5.0

Très bonne expérience , j'ai pris la Scooby pour tenter quelque chose de nouveau après avoir tenté une classique ailleurs & c'était vraiment bon ! Possibilité de manger en terrasse, serveuses sympathiques

Jun 24, 2026
on Google
Maria
4.0

Une des pires expériences de service à la clientèle que j'ai vécues à Montréal.

Après avoir mangé sur place & payé notre repas, nous attendions simplement notre Uber pendant quelques minutes. Il faisait froid à l'extérieur & mon mari se déplace avec des béquilles à la suite d'une blessure au pied.

Au lieu d'être traités avec un minimum de respect, nous avons été abordés de façon agressive & condescendante. L'employé à l'entrée nous faisait des gestes répétés pour nous faire partir immédiatement, comme si nous étions un problème ou des intrus, alors que nous étions des clients qui venaient tout juste de consommer dans l'établissement.

Quand une serveuse est sortie, je pensais qu'elle allait calmer la situation ou au moins faire preuve d'un peu d'empathie. Au contraire, elle a appuyé le comportement de son collègue & nous a demandé de quitter les lieux.

Personne ne nous a offert d'explication polie, personne n'a démontré la moindre compréhension de la situation, & personne ne semblait préoccupé par le fait qu'une personne blessée devait attendre son transport dans le froid.

La nourriture ne compense pas un manque aussi flagrant de respect, de professionnalisme & d'humanité. Nous ne reviendrons pas.

Jun 20, 2026
on Google
Keven
5.0

Nous avons adoré! Merci pour l'expérience!

Jun 19, 2026
on Google
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