La Banquise
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La Banquise
Open 24Hrs
| Monday | Open 24Hrs |
| Tuesday | Open 24Hrs |
| Wednesday | Open 24Hrs |
| Thursday | Open 24Hrs |
| Friday | Open 24Hrs |
| Saturday | Open 24Hrs |
| Sunday | Open 24Hrs |
Info & Location
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
Amenities, services & more
We accept: Interac, ATM machineMore 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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Events Nearby
POP Montreal International Music Festival 2025
Sep 24, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025
BLVD Festival 2025
Aug 28, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025
Reviews often mention
poutine(534) recommend(36) options(35) fries(31) cheese(27) sauce(26) gravy(26) prix(25) busy(24)Page 19 of 28 - 554 Reviews
Incognito
Le prix est raisonnable & les choix sont multiples!View more
JoLissa
Food was tops as well as the service !!!! Definitely recommendView more
Eric
From my very first bite up until now, after owner change, still my place of (first) choice for Poutine !View more
Ahmed
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
?
Great food with crunchy & delicious poutine. The servers were very attentive & consistently gave great service. Definitely recommend!View more
Vangelis
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
Jaya
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
Ryan
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
MD
Amazing tasty food! Unbelievable!! I tried regular their classic poutine & vegetables poutine. Really enjoyed the food & very happy. Came all the way from Toronto, & it was a great experience. Customer service was very friendly & helpful.View more
Elsa
Service très accueillant. Les portions sont généreuses & délicieuses. Super rapport qualité/prix. Si vous êtes de passage sur Montréal, c'est une adresse à ne pas louper ;)View more
Alimi
Excellent, avec un grand choix de poutine vous ne serez pas déçu que ce soit pour la qualité ou même quantité. Je recommande grandement. Petit point négatif, le prix des bières est assez élevé, mais rien de trop grave 😜View more
Sarah
One for the best comfort food to have in town & to visit if you are both a local or a tourist, open 24h. Different types of poutine, any kind of imaginable flavour.View more
L
Meilleure place à poutine à Montréal! Savoureux, bon service, ambiance agréable, terrasse l'été un peu serré tant elle est populaire. Possible de faire un trio burger poutine & boisson. La poutine Royale est excellente avec du porc effiloché, bacon & pommes. La poutine Savoyarde est tout aussi délicieuse. Le burger banquise est un classique assuré. Le burger Montréal a une très bonne viande fumée & cornichon. Vous ne pouvez pas être déçu! Mise à jour, j'ai constaté plus de possibilités pour les végans & sans lactose. Par contre, la propreté & surtout l'odeur des toilettes laissait à désirer....View more
David
Their southwest poutine is great. Depending on the day the wait time can be almost unreasonable.View more
Parang
I was in Montreal for vacation tried the poutine & trust me one of the best poutine ever..View more
Joy
Loved it! First time in Montreal, first time having poutine. Visiting from the US, we didn't speak French, didn't know what to order. The staff was wonderful!! The food was delicious!View more