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La Banquise
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La Banquise RestoMontreal.ca
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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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Ugo
4.0

La portion regular suffit largementView more

May 26, 2024
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P
5.0

Für mich die beste Poutine, die ich gegessen habe, sehr zu empfehlen, große Auswahl an Toppings....Der Laden kann aber unter Umständen sehr voll sein und man muss einen Moment warten, bis man einen Platz bekommtView more

May 21, 2024
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Kris
5.0

An iconic spot in Montreal for poutine enthusiasts. Offers a wide variety of poutines, from the classic version with fresh-cut fries, rich gravy, & squeaky cheese curds to inventive variations with toppings like smoked meat, guacamole, & pulled pork. The atmosphere is casual & vibrant, making it perfect for any time of day. service is quick, & the portions are generous (def good for sharing!!) ensuring a satisfying experience for both locals & tourists. For an authentic taste of Montreal's beloved dish, La Banquise is a must-visit!View more

May 21, 2024
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Jeanne
5.0

La poutine Taquise c'est ma favorite!!! Ça vaut le détour & le line up!View more

May 21, 2024
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5.0

Poutine is So Delicious! Everyone, try it. I want to go eat it again.👍🏻View more

May 20, 2024
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Aman
5.0

First time being in Montreal, I was recommended this place. I give this place a hard 5/5. The best poutine I ever had.View more

May 20, 2024
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Daniele
3.0

Dicono essere la migliore poutine della città, è buona ma niente di incredibileView more

May 20, 2024
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Esther
2.0

Expérience la semaine dernière pour une poutine à emporter... La serveuse nous dit d'attendre dehors. Après 15 minutes d'attente, les personnes arrivées après nous sont servies... On patiente encore & au bout de 25 minutes debouts sur le trottoir on se décide à rentrer. Notre sac nous attendait sur le comptoir. Je vous laisse imaginer l'état d'une poutine dans sa boîte au bout de tant d'attente. Dommage que le pourboire soit donné avant d'être servi. Un scandale ! Je ne recommande absolument pas.View more

May 20, 2024
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Asif
5.0

Best Poutine so far! Highly recommend.View more

May 20, 2024
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Loane
5.0

Really great poutine!View more

May 20, 2024
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Kirsten
5.0

Amazing poutine & customer service! We will absolutely be coming back here in the future.View more

May 20, 2024
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A
5.0

C'est un super moment à vivre Le personnel est d une gentillesse incroyable trop mims Meilleur endroit pour tester la poutine Ne prenez pas peur si file d attente ça va très vite & vous êtes vite installés Un régal Prenez la regular c'est déjà très bien Je conseilleView more

May 13, 2024
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Marc
5.0

Très bon ! Portion très (très) généreuse, j'ai roulé pour rentré...View more

May 13, 2024
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Carla
5.0

Vraiment bon & beaucoup de choixView more

May 12, 2024
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Jerry
5.0

Wonderful food & atmosphere. I didn't like poutine before until I went to this restaurant. Their poutine is so good. It has changed my view about poutine. Now I really like it!View more

May 12, 2024
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Yan
5.0

Worth the wait! Loved the variety & the taste! Best poutine ever tried!View more

May 12, 2024
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David
5.0

Le service est excellent & la poutine est délicieuse ! C'est l'endroit idéal pour se retrouver entre amis & déguster un bon repas.View more

May 12, 2024
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Ashesh
4.0

Famous for food , it is very busy placeView more

May 11, 2024
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David
5.0

This place is going to give me heart disease but I don't care.....it's so good. The Royale poutine is to die for.View more

May 11, 2024
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Tennessee
5.0

A very neat place to go to when you're in town. I heard this was THE place to go for poutine so I made the trip. There was a line (& I was there at about 3:30 on a Saturday) but it moved quickly. The tables are packed in very tight so definitely don't come here if you want to have a private discussion but that shouldn't deter you from coming just for a casual meal. La Classique was good. Do I think it was the best I've ever had? No, but it was very good. I think I should have ordered one of their speciality poutines as those looked incredible. I was considering the Oblex, so perhaps next time I'm in town. The Grille was fantastic! Strongly encourage anyone wanting to try a Grille for the first time to do so here. Not crazy expensive at all & a clean place, I think next time I'll ask for the patio to try that. Also they have no issues with English ordering for any travellers to the area that struggle with ordering in French.View more

May 5, 2024
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