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La Banquise
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La Banquise

4.5$ & $$
Open 24Hrs St. Jean Baptiste Day: hours might differ
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

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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4.0

Per the guide the best place to get poutine. When you get to the restaurant there are two lines. On the left is takeout. On the right is for guests that want to be seated. The wait was not long. We were seated fairly quickly. The poutine was yummy but definitely had to share. It's a huge plate of fries drenched in gravy & curd cheese. Add whatever variety of toppings you need.. you can't come to Montreal & not try a poutine.View more

Jul 5, 2024
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Amir
5.0

One of the best poutines in MontrealView more

Jul 5, 2024
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Shreya
5.0

La Banquise was a top recommendation for trying the famous Quebec poutine. We went on an early Wednesday evening & thankfully did not see any wait times. From the get go the place had a distinctive style, the yellow exterior looks quite welcoming & the interiors have a life of their own. We got the Rachel to share & something to drink. It tasted amazing & I will definitely go back & try more things on the menu soon. They have some good vegetarian options on the too.View more

Jul 5, 2024
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Jason
5.0

Been here multiple times. So many great poutine options it's hard to choose. Yet to be disappointed.View more

Jul 4, 2024
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Chadwick
3.0

We had the traditional poutine & Italian poutine. They were average tasting. Not any better than any other restaurant. Not worth the wait. No parking onsite or on the street (street parking is reserved for area residents).View more

Jul 4, 2024
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William
4.0

Poutine excellente, service à emporter assez long (30 min)View more

Jul 3, 2024
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Nate
5.0

Delicious poutine in a delightful setting. Every employee we interacted with spoke English as well making it easy to order & their service was excellent.View more

Jul 3, 2024
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Vanessa
5.0

Service plutôt rapide considérant la quantité de monde. Les tables sont un peu tassées, difficile de bouger. La nourriture est vraiment bonne par contre. Ça vaut le détour.View more

Jun 27, 2024
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Mira
5.0

Food is delicious. Tried my first ever poutine in Montréal 💓View more

Jun 26, 2024
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Minh
4.0

Loved the Idéfix poutine & Banquise brune beer. Good service from the waitress, the host & hostess.View more

Jun 25, 2024
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Christine
5.0

Meilleures poutines de notre séjour ! Accueil sympa malgré le rush & service rapide.View more

Jun 21, 2024
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Elnaz
5.0

Old & classic poutinery with diverse menu. Very cozy place & the line in front of it moves relatively fast. If you want to experience Quebec classic poutine & you are a visitor to Montreal, this is the best place for that. It is also fun to go to a place after midnight that is not exactly a bar! Good place for the night owl cravings!View more

Jun 21, 2024
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Dinah
5.0

Great vegetarian & vegan options.View more

Jun 21, 2024
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Alireza
4.0

The portion is large. Food is a little fattyView more

Jun 21, 2024
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AshTravels
5.0

So good! Must try while in Montreal if you like poutine. Lots of variety to pick from. This one had pogos, bacon, & onions on it. To die for. Portions are big as well. Update: get the scooby'! BEST THING IVE EVER HAD! 🤤View more

Jun 20, 2024
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Martin
3.0

Been going here for years. They recently sold the place. Now it's starting to show. Price increases & reduced portion sizes. Slight menu changes & ingredients. It's a shame. I'm happy I got to enjoy it for many years. Thank you for the memories.View more

Jun 20, 2024
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Lauren
3.0

Would not recommend for breakfast. Was rather salty & soupy for my liking. Service was good, bathrooms were small. Would be better for evening/ late night but always seems to have a line out the door at those times.View more

Jun 20, 2024
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Nadine
4.0

Copieuses & délicieuses poutines à prix tres raisonnable Service aimable rapide souriant Beaucoup de monde En revanche il fait trop chaud à l intérieuView more

Jun 19, 2024
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Shakthipriya
5.0

It was a busy day, & the employees are so friendly. The chicken poutine tasted really good. Different from any other poutine I tried so far.View more

Jun 19, 2024
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Henry
5.0

Really good. An experience to live when you come to Montreal.View more

Jun 13, 2024
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