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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

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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Lucas
5.0

Très bon, un incontournable si vous êtes à Montréal en voyage & que vous n'avez jamais goûté à la poutine ! Attention, le lieu peut être très fréquenté par moments, mais le service est en général assez rapide.View more

Jun 13, 2024
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Saleh
5.0

decent poutines, a bit pricy but the portions are huuuuugeView more

Jun 12, 2024
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Leila
4.0

A great place to dine, a must visit, but please don't go for anything else other than the poutines! I tried the veggie hot dog & it was awful; the creamy coleslaw was pretty good tho to be fair. Their poutine is yummy but I've had better. Yet, the experience is absolutely exceptional! So yes, I do recommend this place very much!View more

Jun 11, 2024
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Supersurfcake
4.0

It was very crowded but we didn't wait to long for a table. & the Poutine was really good.View more

Jun 11, 2024
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Eddy
3.0

The poutine was just ok. There was an issue getting a large poutine. Over half an hour wait. The ticketing system was down. The wait service were very friendly.View more

Jun 5, 2024
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Catherine
4.0

Meilleures poutines du canada Bon rapport qualité/ prix Beaucoup de mondeView more

Jun 5, 2024
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Alexander
5.0

OG poutine was perfect. Really good. A must visit. Good vegetarian options as wellView more

Jun 4, 2024
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Richi
4.0

Pommes mit Bratensauce. Die Poutine eher etwas flach, da hätte ich mehr erwartet.View more

Jun 4, 2024
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Fm
5.0

Amazing....always fresh ... Thnx for opening 24h 🙏View more

Jun 4, 2024
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Prajwal
4.0

Durning summers if there's a long line just order for take out & go to nearby parc la Fontaine & enjoy thereView more

Jun 4, 2024
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Corine
5.0

Meilleure poutine à MontréalView more

Jun 3, 2024
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Dennis
5.0

Fabulous. Cheerful environment. Friendly staff. Will likely set your gold standard for poutine. Revisit La Banquise every time I visit Montreal. It's a force of nature. There aren't many restaurants that are this flat out joyous.View more

Jun 3, 2024
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Elizabeth
5.0

It lives up to the hype as having great poutine! There are so many varieties even vegan & vegetarian options!View more

Jun 3, 2024
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Zakaria
5.0

La Banquise is a poutine lover's paradise! The variety & quality of poutine options are outstanding, with generous portions & delicious flavors. The vibrant atmosphere & friendly staff make for a great dining experience. A must-visit spot in Montreal!View more

Jun 2, 2024
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5.0

Don't skip the creamy coleslaw I'm OBSESSED & got the leftovers to go! Poutine is the star of course! Lineup moved quickly enough & was absolutely worth it for the value & portion wow ! I would highly recommend this place to anyone visitingView more

May 27, 2024
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Mamri
5.0

Moi qui n'aime pas la poutine, j'ai vraiment aimé ça chez la Banquise💞View more

May 27, 2024
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Mahesh
5.0

Just had an AMAZING dinner at La Banquise located in Montreal Canada & I can't stop raving about it! 🥳The poutine was out of this world - so many delicious varieties to choose from! 🍟🧀 From classic to creative topping combinations, each bite was better than the last. If you haven't been, you HAVE to try it. Perfect place for foodies & poutine lovers alike! ❤️ #FoodieAdventures #LaBanquise #PoutinePerfection #DeliciousEatsView more

May 26, 2024
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Angieleth
5.0

La Banquise is worth every minute of waiting in line. For a party of two, we waited about 30 minutes for a 1:00 PM lunch, but the line moved quickly, especially for small groups. The atmosphere inside is a bit chaotic, but the tempting aroma makes it all worthwhile. We ordered the Banquise Burger & upgraded our fries to poutine. I chose the La Couvre-Feu poutine, & it was absolutely delicious. The portions were generous-so much so that I couldn't finish mine, but every bite was incredible! The picture truly says it all.View more

May 26, 2024
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Hawa
5.0

ExcellenteView more

May 26, 2024
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Kazue
4.0

we were immediately seated as we entered & we were a group of 6 people. we ordered 3 poutines to share & all came in very big plates & tasted delicious! the staff was also very friendly & spoke both french & english. on the other hand, we visited during mid october & the entire place was very crowded on a thursday lunch, it kind of felt suffocating & sweaty. the windows were closed & it was very hot. this would've gotten a 5-stars if there was some kind of ventilation inside. overall, a very pleasant visit!View more

May 26, 2024
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