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La Banquise
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La Banquise

4.5$ & $$
Open 24Hrs
MondayOpen 24Hrs
TuesdayOpen 24Hrs
WednesdayOpen 24Hrs
ThursdayOpen 24Hrs
FridayOpen 24Hrs
SaturdayOpen 24Hrs
SundayOpen 24Hrs
Casse-Croute (Snack Bar)PoutineBurgersRegionalBreakfast

About us

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.

Our Specialties

Poutine

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We accept:  Interac, ATM machine

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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.
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4.5 with 889 ratings on RestoMontreal.ca

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Filipe
5.0

Dizem que é a melhor poutine de Montreal. Os garçons sao sempre muito gentis, mas o ambiente é meio caótico, se vc é turista e tá vindo pela primeira vez, vá sabendo que lá é um fast food de fim de festa, nao espere nada arrumado.View more

Apr 13, 2025
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Jackie
5.0

Do yourself a favor & order a poutine of your choice. Do it, your taste buds will thank you & you'll end up licking the plate, like I did. Friendliest smiles all around too, I shall return to knock one poutine after another, menu is my muse nowView more

Apr 5, 2025
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Dennis
5.0

La Banquise is a must-visit spot in Montreal, especially for poutine lovers like me. During my trip, it was the first place on my list, & it definitely lived up to the hype. The place was packed, but we were lucky to grab the last available table. However, others had to wait quite a while for a seat.

We tried three different poutines: breaded chicken, smoked meat, & La Savoyarde. The smoked meat poutine was by far the standout - it was absolutely mouthwatering & a must-try! The breaded chicken poutine was also really good, with tender, juicy chicken. While La Savoyarde was an interesting twist on poutine, it wasn't our favorite, as it was a bit different from the classic. Overall, I highly recommend La Banquise for an authentic poutine experience.View more

Mar 28, 2025
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Guillaume
5.0

Super expérience ! On nous avait grandement conseillé de tester la poutine à La Banquise & je suis conquis ! Nous avons été superbement bien accueillis par Clara. Étant un bon mangeur, je suis quand même parti sur la regular & j'ai bien fait, les quantités sont énormes. Je vous conseille également de vous y rendre, nous avons pris la classique & la Elvis.View more

Mar 27, 2025
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Sean
5.0

Babes... The food here is literally a warm hug. Who needs drugs when you can have poutine?View more

Mar 26, 2025
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Jamison
5.0

Amazing poutine'must visit' if you're on the search for it! Melanie was an incredible server, all the others appeared very pleasant!
Highly recommend as a US citizen!View more

Mar 25, 2025
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Satya
5.0

The poutine here is great. There's a ton of different options to choose from, but
La Classique was my personal favorite.View more

Mar 19, 2025
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Jason
5.0

This is a must try for anyone visiting Montreal for the 1st time. Great poutine, lot of choices.View more

Mar 19, 2025
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Mehak
4.0

Popular 24/7 poutine place with a lively atmosphere & plenty of options. Worth a visit.View more

Mar 18, 2025
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Dominick
4.0

Très grand choix de poutines.View more

Mar 12, 2025
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Florina
5.0

The bacon poutine was amazing & so much food for the regular portion. I also tried the chicken club sandwich. Servers were friendly & service was great. Highly recommend.View more

Mar 12, 2025
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Tristan
5.0

C'est un endroit mythique ! La poutine y est excellente. Je n'ai pas écouté les avis & j'ai pris la taille la plus grande. Impossible de finir & la regular convient parfaitement à un gros mangeur comme moi. Mais d'un autre côté emporter les restes pour continuer le plaisir plus tard fonctionne très bien aussi !View more

Mar 12, 2025
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Renee
5.0

Excellent spot for my first ever poutine!! It was delicious, & the service was fantasticView more

Mar 11, 2025
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Elsa
5.0

Excellente poutine, service très bien, serveuse très agréable!View more

Mar 4, 2025
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Quorentin
5.0

De passage en provenant de France avec mon ami, nous souhaitions goûter la fameuse poutine du Québec !
Nous avons été super bien accueillis par les restaurateurs, super belle découverte. Je projette de revenir lors d'un prochain voyage à Montréal :) C'était vraiment excellent & la bière était bonne.View more

Mar 4, 2025
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Glesy
5.0

The classic poutine wi the Montreal smoke meat was the best I've had! We also tried a Mexican approach with guacamole which was surprisingly delicious as well. If you're not a fan of gravy on fries, definitely try the one with guacamole (forgot the name). Can't wait to go back!View more

Mar 3, 2025
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Amanda
5.0

This is such a gem. I usually get to visit Montreal once a year for a few days, & as much as I feel I ought to try different eateries, I just can't bring myself to skip La Banquise any time I visit. It's fun, energetic, the service is great (& always very understanding of my rudimentary French, quick to switch to English so I'm not flailing), & this is definitely the best poutine. So many incredible options. & great burgers too. I leave nourished in my body & soul - seriously. It's such a comforting meal. They also have great beer options, & non-alcoholic options. The only thing I can possibly imagine to make it better would be one or two sweet/dessert options. While the meals are very filling, once in a while it would be nice to share a dessert with a friend after the main course. Maybe something fried, to stay on theme? Beighnets perhaps? Or even just a basic cheesecake or lemon tart.

If you're in Montreal, definitely don't miss La Banquise. It's a treat. Every single time.View more

Feb 28, 2025
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Sébastien
4.0

vraiment bonnes poutines 🙂
un peu cher quand même
service un peu trop industriel (une fois assis, on sent un peu une pression pour partir vite, mais en vrai ça va)
& le pourboire se base sur le prix taxé 🙁View more

Feb 26, 2025
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Marie-andrée
5.0

Superbe ambiance, poutine incroyable, service rapide, trop de choix, toutes les poutines sont bonnes , a s'en lécher les doigts !View more

Feb 26, 2025
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N4THAN
5.0

Je suis venu à Montréal en vacances, & honnêtement, c'est sans doute la meilleure poutine que j'ai mangée ici ! En plus, l'ambiance est très agréable & les serveurs(se) sont super sympas.View more

Feb 20, 2025
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Kenza
5.0

2 mois que je suis en Ontario, 2 mois que j'attends mon voyage à Montréal pour goûter la fameuse poutine.. tous les réseaux sociaux & bouches à oreilles me disent de foncer à la banquise, & je les remercie. Quel restaurant incroyable, la poutine est délicieuse & je pèse mes mots !! De plus, la sauce est végétarienne donc accessible pour tous !! Le staff est super sympathique & l'endroit chaleureux, même la file d'attente a été agréable grâce au chauffage ! Merci à vousView more

Feb 19, 2025
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Rianne
5.0

The best poutine I've ever had!View more

Feb 19, 2025
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Cedric
5.0

Went here for lunch, it was fairly packed but I didn't have to wait. I got the large southwest poutine which came with guacamole, onion rings, bbq sauce, & everything else you'd find in a normal poutine. La Banquise has a big reputation & thankfully I'd say it lives up to it. Definitely not the cheapest poutine you can get in the city, but due to the massive amounts of customizable toppings you can defintiely find something that fits your taste. 24h operations is also a plusView more

Feb 19, 2025
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Thomas
5.0

Très bonne ambiance & service, un excellent rapport qualité prix pour manger de typique poutine. Merci!View more

Feb 13, 2025
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Julie
4.0

Bon lieu pour manger une poutine ! Le plat étant assez bourratif, ils proposent de repartir avec ce dont on a pas mangé dans une boîte pour éviter le gaspillage 👌

Le service était rapide & efficace, même pour rentrer nous n'avons pas eu à attendre. Ce n'est pas très fancy, c'est plutôt un fast-food, mais ça en vaut la peine de tester.View more

Feb 12, 2025
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Tiphaine
5.0

Nous avons très bien mangé, les poutines sont bonnes (à noter : le fromage fond).
Il peut y avoir un peu d'attente le midi ou le soir.View more

Feb 12, 2025
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Georgia
3.0

Service is friendly & the atmosphere is very cozy. There was a line upon entering but it moved very fast & we were seated within 5-10 minutes. I ordered the classic poutine & it was just alright. The fries were good but the gravy was quite watery & unfavourable & there wasn't quite enough cheese curds for my liking. Not a terrible meal but any means & decently priced just expected a bit more from such a classic establishment.View more

Feb 11, 2025
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Peter
5.0

Best poutine I've ever had. Amazing. Je suis la 🍕🍕View more

Feb 9, 2025
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Juliette
5.0

Sans aucun doute, l'une des meilleures poutines de Montréal. Leur réputation n'est plus à faire & cela grâce à leur accueil, aux personnels & à la qualité de la nourriture.
Nous y sommes allées (à deux) un dimanche soir vers 18h & avons attendues une dizaine de minute avant d'avoir une table.View more

Feb 4, 2025
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Manon
4.0

Excellent, je met la note de 4 car j'ai pas aimé comment la «patronne » a parlé à son employé, sinon la poutine était excellente, manque un peu de places pour une aussi grande réputation, il ne faut pas avoir peur de manger à quelques cm d'inconnus :)View more

Jan 25, 2025
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