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La Banquise

4.5$ & $$
Open 24Hrs
MondayOpen 24Hrs
TuesdayOpen 24Hrs
WednesdayOpen 24Hrs
ThursdayOpen 24Hrs
FridayOpen 24Hrs
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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

More details

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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Anya
5.0

The food here tastes good. Excellent value for the poutine based on market rates per pound of food. I appreciate the selection that included the fried nugget pieces. MerciView more

Jan 19, 2025
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Sarina
5.0

We got royal poutine & sud-ouest... both were great, sud-ouest had guacamole & onion rings which was amazing... we (2 people) waited in line about 30 minutes.View more

Jan 18, 2025
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Calcifer.e
5.0

Super pour découvrir la poutine à Montréal ! Prix abordables : 9,9 $ la classique régular, portions très généreuses & service de qualité! On recommande!View more

Jan 17, 2025
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Ellen
4.0

Un bon endroit pour manger une bonne poutine, l'endroit reste bruyant & il y a parfois du monde donc de l'attente à prévoir à l'arrivée. Vaste choix de poutine, il y en aura pour tous les goûts !View more

Jan 13, 2025
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Philippe
5.0

Pas d'autres options pour la poutine.View more

Jan 12, 2025
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Jonathan
5.0

Banquise en soirée après une cold plunge pour l'équipe ELZi.ca. Nos poutine étaient chaude, délicieuses & réconfortante. Elvis is King c'était un bon choix pour un premier JanvieView more

Jan 11, 2025
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Lea
5.0

Incroyablement délicieux. Meilleure poutine de MontréalView more

Jan 10, 2025
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Jean-Gabriel
5.0

J'ai bien aimé la poutine que j'avais pris mais ce qui m'as surpris c'est la grosseur des portions pour la poutineView more

Jan 5, 2025
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Marc
5.0

Some of the best poutines in Montreal!View more

Jan 5, 2025
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Julian
4.0

You know I think it would be a good idea to open up like a lil cart where you can serve people outside at least the basic poutine options & that way you can get the line going faster faster - like a hot dog stand but instead of hot dogs it's poutine. EzpzView more

Jan 4, 2025
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K
5.0

La Banquise is the best poutine spot in all of North America. There's just nothing quite like it. There's a wide selection of different poutine's to try, but just the original classic poutine on its own is SO GOOD. It may even concert a poutine hater to a poutine lover. Now I know what you're thinking, "It's just fries with cheese & gravy on top. How good could it be?" Well it's pretty darn good because we have kept coming back time after time on our visits to Montreal & we're from Toronto. I've attached pictures & videos of our visit on two separate occasions, one year apart. Here's something you have to know: you will have to wait & it will be crowded. There are so many people that want to try this poutine & come back because it is quite literally world famous so there's always a line out front. Also, once you get inside, it is a pretty small restaurant, but there are many tables that are very closely placed together so you might feel a little bit cramped. However, the service is quick because they need to be to accommodate all the people constantly coming in & out, & they're pretty helpful at helping you choose what you might like. We recommend the classic poutine & La Royale. We also heard that a lot of locals prefer the poutine across the street at La Poule Mouillée but we realized they only serve one type of poutine there so we chose to try a well-known & widely popular restaurant instead, & we're glad that we did. It lives up to the hype & you have to try it the next time you're in Montreal.View more

Jan 4, 2025
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Monsieur
5.0

Le lieu incontournable de Montréal pour les PoutinesView more

Dec 28, 2024
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EMILIE
5.0

une poutine excellente qui nous fait oublier l'attente à l'extérieure! Beaucoup de sortes de poutines & une équipe sympa & cool!View more

Dec 28, 2024
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Dorian
5.0

One of the best poutines in Montreal!View more

Dec 28, 2024
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Erwin
5.0

My favorite poutine in all of Montreal. I got the classic & I loved it.View more

Dec 28, 2024
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Lidia
4.0

One of the most popular poutine spots in Montreal. We tried the classique poutine, but found the gravy a bit too salty & the overall dish wasn't anything special-it felt a bit overrated. We went on Christmas Eve morning, & the atmosphere was warm & cozy. The restaurant is on a charming street, & the service was great-everyone was friendly. I wouldn't recommend coming just for the poutine (the menu is quite diverse, so it's worth trying other dishes & enjoying the small-town vibe.View more

Dec 28, 2024
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Ben
5.0

Best poutine in MontrealView more

Dec 27, 2024
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Captain
2.0

Déçu de ma première expérience. J'en ai entendu parler depuis si longtemps & j'ai décidé de l'essayer. J'ai pris la poutine "la Mart" & ma conjointe a pris "la Rachelle". Ma poutine étais tiède en surface & froide à l'intérieur & celle de ma conjointe tellement chaude qu'elle s'est presque brûler la bouche.. Le fromage n'étais pas à la hauteur de la SUPPOSÉE "meilleure" poutine à Montréal, sérieusement j'en ai presque honte.View more

Dec 20, 2024
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Arthur
5.0

Pourquoi t'es encore là ? Va prendre une poutineView more

Dec 18, 2024
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Neil
5.0

Excellent poutine! They have a variety of toppings. I was expecting more fries than toppings, but it was the opposite! I had the pulled pork with bacon & apples. It was loaded with gravy & curds throughout the dish. Absolutely delicious!View more

Dec 18, 2024
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SAM
5.0

24/7 poutine. We had la classique & la Elvis & I loved the latter more because of the beef & mushrooms. The service was okay. They were very busy at this cozy & lively restaurant.View more

Dec 17, 2024
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Monica
5.0

Incredible poutine & that's coming from a Canadian. I ordered the Savoyarde poutine & it was so delicious & filling especially in the cold weather. Highly recommend you checking The Banquise out.View more

Dec 17, 2024
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Leonard
5.0

Excellent poutine...& so much choice! I would definitely go back to try others. Just beware that it's a bit heavy, but it helps build up your lipid layer to counteract the cold winter air, which is essential.View more

Dec 13, 2024
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Lucas
2.0

Service assez désagréable, très pressé dans un restaurant pas si pleins à midi. Peut cordiale & pas du tout chaleureux. La poutine était correctView more

Dec 13, 2024
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Slash
3.0

I like my poutine. Had to add extra bacon & mushrooms to make it what I wanted. They delivered for sure. Blonde beer is the closest one to lager they had. Good in house option. Salad was interesting. According to my companion it was unusual combination of sour vegetables & sweet apples. She didn't like it though ‍♂️ Edit: so, I talked to my companion & she pointed out a few flaws at this place. Firstly, it's packed right. Very little space to move around tables. Secondly, plates, menus, tables & tableware are super old, scratched beyond belief & overused. This place does not respect you like a client. Thirdly, serving size is huge & overflows. The food is literally falling off your plate. It's like they refuse to update their tapestry. Lastly, who the hell serves beer in a plastic cup? Bruh.View more

Dec 11, 2024
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Pari
5.0

The most delicious poutine I've ever had. There are so many varieties.View more

Dec 11, 2024
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Ervin
5.0

The best poutine in town!View more

Dec 5, 2024
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Sabu
5.0

I'm not personally a poutine fan, but as I was visiting the city, I thought I should try this place thanks to the recommendations. The poutine was delicious & loaded with meat, fries & cheese curds. It was really busy the day when I went, so called in placed an order & went to collect it. There was a lineup to collect the food when my group went there & the place was filled to the brim. I'll surely recommend this place to anyone who visits Montreal & have any of their offerings. The quantity is generous.View more

Dec 4, 2024
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Alexandra
5.0

Poutine de qualité !View more

Dec 4, 2024
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Mickael
5.0

La poutine est délicieuse,l'accueil est tres sympa je recommande vivement !!View more

Dec 3, 2024
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