La Banquise
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La Banquise
ouvert 24h
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| samedi | ouvert 24h |
| dimanche | ouvert 24h |
Infos & emplacement
À propos
La Banquise, une petite crémerie à ses débuts, a vu le jour en mai 1968. Son fondateur, Pierre Barsalou, un pompier du quartier, transforma celle-ci en casse-croûte ouvert 24H dès l’automne 1968. On pouvait alors y déguster d’excellents hot-dogs et des frites succulentes. La poutine fit son apparition au début des années 80, avec la poutine classique et l’italienne. Devant le succès populaire, et à la demande répétée de plusieurs clients, les choix de poutines se multiplient. On compte maintenant pas moins de 25 poutines différentes. La Banquise est encore aujourd’hui une entreprise familiale. La fille cadette de M. Barsalou, Annie, a pris la relève dans les années 90, en compagnie de Marc Latendresse, son conjoint. Ils continuent ensemble de perpétuer la tradition de qualité et la renommée du Restaurant La Banquise. À l’été 2006, La Banquise fait d’importantes rénovations et agrandi considérablement sa salle à manger. Une quarantaine d’années plus tard, La Banquise est devenu bien plus qu’un simple casse-croûte ou une «place à poutine». Il s’agit également d’un endroit convivial et chaleureux où l’on peut déguster des bières de micro-brasserie, un menu du jour complet ainsi que d’excellents déjeuners. Merci beaucoup à notre fidèle clientèle, les oiseaux de nuit, les groupes d’amis, en passant par les travailleurs, les étudiants, les petites familles, etc... d’avoir façonné à votre image, l’histoire de La Banquise et d’en avoir fait le succès actuel.
Nos Spécialités
Poutine
Commodités, services et plus
Nous acceptons: Interac, Guichet AutomatiquePlus de détails
Nous sommes situés près du Parc Lafontaine. Certificats cadeaux disponible.
Stationnement payant en face & stationnement gratuit sur la rue adjacente du restaurant.
30 places.
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Les avis mentionnent souvent
poutine(534) recommend(36) options(35) fries(31) cheese(27) sauce(26) gravy(26) prix(25) busy(24)Page 1 de 28 - 554 Avis
Pauline
C'était super bon. Cependant le soir où nous y sommes allés, il y avait beaucoup de monde. Nous avons donc mangé à 6 sur une table de 4 ce qui n'était pas très agréable puisque la table derrière nous était pareille & nous avons eu très peu de placeVoir plus
Brigitte
Découvrir la poutine traditionnelle & des dizaines de recettes en variation, super endroitVoir plus
Sarah
A must visit if you're in Montreal. The service is crazy fast & efficient & the poutine is authentic & crave able! Sometimes I think I need some at 4am... There will probably come a day 😂
Tight quarters in the restaurant, but they are moving people pretty fast & the staff knows what they are doing. Must try! I'll be back again soon.Voir plus
Nikki
When I used to visit Montreal pre pandemic, there was no huge line like it is now. We came to grab a takeout at 930pm on a Sunday night. It was about 20-30 wait. Good for local business being so popular! We ordered poutine with smoked meat, bacon, spicy sausages, & pepperoni on it. You can't go wrong with any of their poutine. My wife & I devoured the entire grande serving box!Voir plus
Mathieu
Longue attente, bruyant, mais jamais déçu, ça répond au besoin : manger gras & bienVoir plus
Hannah
Pretty good! I got the smoked meat poutine & it was very tasty. There was a large portion of meat & even though the plate itself seemed small, I could only finish half because it was so filling. You could definitely share one between two people depending on how hungry you are. We were a large group right at dinner & they worked quick to get us seated as soon as possible. Service was good, relatively quick, & friendly.Voir plus
Nathan
J'ai testé pour la première fois la poutine. Eh bien c'était le lieu idéal ! C'était bon ! Au sujet de la fréquentation le lieu est victime de son succès, beaucoup de monde au heures de pointe. Mais malgré cela une bonne gestion du flux.Voir plus
Jared
If your willing to wait then you have to eat at LA Banquise!! The line was down the block!! The crazy part was no one minded. It was as if they knew it was going to be worth it. They are famous for thier poutines & they take it seriously. There are enough choices of poutines to satisfy everyone. I am glad I waited. I will never come back to Montreal without stopping by. All foodies...report to LA Banquise!! Your stomach will thank you!Voir plus
Camellia
Service was very fast & the routine delicious.Voir plus
Raiza
Tuvimos suerte y esperamos poco tiempo en fila, había muchísima gente dentro, en el menú había unos 50 tipos de Poutine, buen servicio, super recomendado.Voir plus
Agnes
Great food & fast service. Must check it out while in Montreal.Voir plus
Colten
The poutine here is incredible. They are not shy with the cheese or gravy.Voir plus
Asakiyo
On a pris La Savoyarde + Lemoncoco, c'est très délicieux. Mais il n'y avait pas beaucoup de service.Voir plus
TracklocrossYEG
Over hyped for the 15minute wait outside to get in. Worth trying if you have never been, though.Voir plus
Stephen
Definitely the OG in the world of poutine! Loads of different flavours to suite most palettes & lifestylesVoir plus
Michael
Like everything else is this city when it comes to F&B this place changed & not for the better.
Food:
Taste - the main & only ingredient being used is salt. There was no flavors in this poutine like it used to be, it's just salty
Portion - not in the bowls they used to have that were truly big & well plated with lots of cheese. Also for 26$ plus tax perhaps put the toppings on your full plate not just half of it as per the picture
Service:
Unfortunately we got stuck with potentially the worst waitress in the restaurant. Miss'self love' tattoo should have a little more'respect for others'. Horrible attitude from taking the order to giving the bill when I was denied a copy of my receipt because she assumed I didn't want & never asked & printed her copy. Working in this industry is not for everyone. I feel bad for the other hard working staff members that were picking up her slack & serving us after. It sucks to pool tips with someone like that who doesn't deserve it.
Atmosphere:
Lively, fast, buzzing with people & energetic vibe. From tourists to locals side by side & loud conversations with laughter & anecdotes. Thank God one thing remains the same...Voir plus
Roxanne
La Banquise has been serving up poutine magic since 1968, & with 35 different poutines on the menu, it's hard not to find something you'll love.
As part of a collab for my summer picnic series, I stopped by to pick up takeout with my friend Hady. I went for the Royale (pulled pork, bacon, & apples), & she chose the Reggae (ground beef, guacamole, tomatoes, hot peppers, & Swiss). Both were generous, loaded, & full of flavor. Sweet & smoky vs. spicy & bold … we had the best of both worlds.
The pickup process was smooth, the staff was super sweet, & the fun, retro-style decor added to the charm. We grabbed two cold drinks (a lemonade & a lemoncocco) & walked across the street to Parc Lafontaine to eat, chat, & people-watch in the sun.
Open 24/7, La Banquise is the kind of spot that works whether you're craving a midnight snack or planning a sunny park lunch. It's a Plateau institution for a reason.
Foxy Tip: Pick your poutine, grab a drink, & head to the park across the street. It's the perfect setup for an easy picnic date or chill afternoon with a friend.
Video coming soon. ✨ I spotlight my favorite local gems on TikTok @foxy.appetite & IG @foxyappetite - come hang out!
This meal was comped as part of a collaboration - sharing my honest thoughts above.Voir plus