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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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Alexandre
4.0

Not to be missed! 👌👏 Don't be discouraged by the line at the door. The staff is incredibly efficient & will get you seated in no time. Alternatively, take your poutine for a picnic in Parc La Fontaine right next door.View more

May 5, 2024
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Julie
5.0

Nourriture excellente! Je ferais peut-être une suggestion d'offrir de la sauce hollandaise pour les poutines déjeuner plutôt que la sauce traditionnelle. C'est la seule raison pour laquelle je ne vais pas déjeuner là-bas.View more

May 4, 2024
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Drew
5.0

The poutine is exceptional. So so so good. Even the simple steamed hot dog was extremely good too. We were here at around 11:30, so right before it got busy. We were seated right away. By the time we left it was packed.View more

May 4, 2024
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Sophie
5.0

Best poutine alwaysView more

May 4, 2024
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Caroline
5.0

Très bonne poutine a des prix très raisonnables ! Les hot dogs étaient aussi excellents !View more

May 4, 2024
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Luca
5.0

Aaaaa la poutin...View more

May 4, 2024
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Matthew
5.0

The large (grand) size was way too big. I got 3 meals out of it. However, a great place to get a high value for your money. Very friendly atmosphere. Photographed: The Elvis & Bacon PoutineView more

May 3, 2024
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Di
5.0

super bon service. Les meilleurs poutines & un énorme choix! Un incontournable à Montréal!View more

May 3, 2024
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Ram
5.0

Simple Hearty Poutine. Worth the line up. Always busy, always 👌View more

May 3, 2024
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Joao
5.0

This place is fantastic the poutine is the best I ever had , I've tried about 5 different flavours, types of poutine & they were all soooo good really yummy 😋. The staff is super friendly & attentive to the costumers I tried a burger the last time I was there & it was yummy 🍔. I always go there when I visit Montreal 🚗View more

Apr 27, 2024
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Manoa
5.0

Restaurant vraiment emblématique de Montréal! Les meilleures poutines de la ville voire du monde! Une étape incontournable lors d'un séjour à MontréalView more

Apr 27, 2024
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Incognito
5.0

Le prix est raisonnable & les choix sont multiples!View more

Apr 27, 2024
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JoLissa
5.0

Food was tops as well as the service !!!! Definitely recommendView more

Apr 27, 2024
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Eric
5.0

From my very first bite up until now, after owner change, still my place of (first) choice for Poutine !View more

Apr 27, 2024
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Ahmed
4.0

My friend came to me & told me that I can't come to Montreal & not try Poutine. She brought me to this place, it was great, we went around 8pm & it was crazy crowded, there was a queue even outside, & when we finished around 10pm it was still crowded & there was a bigger queue outside.View more

Apr 27, 2024
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4.0

Great food with crunchy & delicious poutine. The servers were very attentive & consistently gave great service. Definitely recommend!View more

Apr 26, 2024
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Vangelis
5.0

I had the opportunity to visit this restaurant several times during the 90's & 00's. It must be the best poutine in the world. I've been living abroad for almost 20 years but I will never forget this place.View more

Apr 26, 2024
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Jaya
3.0

The social media hype about this place is way too much. Everyone claims to make La Banquise a must visit place for world class poutine in Montreal, but tbh for us it did not live up to all that hype & expectation. May be because i'm not a huge fan of oily food & fries galore, but to be fair, the portion size was huge for a'regular', service & ambience exemplary. Be prepared for a line up outside the restaurant to get inside, as there's no reservation system (online or offline)View more

Apr 25, 2024
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Remy
5.0

best poutine in the world (maybe)View more

Apr 21, 2024
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Ryan
3.0

Food was decent, but unfortunately the waiters passed by us & served 3 other tables that sat down after us. That was the main reason for the 3* review.View more

Apr 20, 2024
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