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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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Sharanya
5.0

One of the best authentic poutines in montreal. Try La Veggie Reggie for sure. They have a huge waiting almost everyday so make sure to go before.View more

Jan 6, 2024
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Emiirin
4.0

You know what? It's good, it's really good. This is the number one place everybody keeps telling me to for pouting. "The number 1 poutine in Canada!" They said. I agree, you can't find this in Toronto. It just tastes different. The quality of the curds & the gravy is outstanding. It's a place open 24 hours a day & has a line 24 hours a day. We waited for quite a long while, I'm not too sure if the line was worth it though. I think it's definitely worth it if I were to get it to go or if the line was a bit shorter. But the outstanding poutine doesn't translate to the line for me. Don't get me wrong, I love poutine, but not this much. I definitely recommend here to all my friends to try out poutine in Quebec, but it's not so I'd wait in line for again. You get a really large menu, like you get a lot of things on your poutine. Mine personally came with bacon & mushrooms & sour cream & I think it's the best one to be honest. It was called La Panoramix. My friend said topping to fries proportion was off (too little fries) & I agree for hers. I think the only reason I'm giving it a four star is for personal note. It's too hyped up, even though everything is amazing. I'll definitely come here again, but for takeout or something. Thank you for having me! :)View more

Jan 6, 2024
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Joanne
5.0

Ambiance cool mais beaucoup de monde. Les plats sont délicieux. Bouffe réconfortante à des prix très raisonnables pour la qualité. Je recommande vivement. Bémol : à cause de la queue les serveurs n'hésitent pas à vous jeter dehors.View more

Jan 6, 2024
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Kim
5.0

The food was delicious & served quickly. Staff is really friendly. When we went there was a queue outside, so expect some waiting time.View more

Jan 6, 2024
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Henry
4.0

J'ai toujours dit que c'était le meilleur endroit pour déguster une bonne Poutine, mais la qualité n'est plus la même qu'il y a quelques années.View more

Dec 21, 2023
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Sohaib
4.0

Key Poutine Spot! 🍟 🔑 If you are looking to get some poutine, La Banquise is a popular spot, & for good reason! La Banquise is a go-to poutine spot, that was recommended to me by a long time Montrealer. They have probably over 20 different type of poutine options for you. Their gravy is vegetarian, so if you get the classic poutine, it is vegetarian. They have 2 or 3 other options that are vegetarian friendly as well, including a veggie sausage. The poutine overall is great, savoury gravy with thinly sliced curds. The restaurant has seating for a lot of people & is quiet cozy. They are open 24 hours too! The service was nice as well.View more

Dec 21, 2023
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MAY
5.0

Elle mérite bien son titre de meilleur poutine de MontrealView more

Dec 20, 2023
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Mina
5.0

The most delicious poutine I had in my life. Wow menu! With lots of variety for different appetites. Quite busy but staff were running to serve & were friendly. I would recommend getting small plates first, because we barely could finish half of the big plate. But it's so so good to have it even on the next day.View more

Dec 20, 2023
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Ari
5.0

ParfaitView more

Dec 20, 2023
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Alexie
5.0

Un des meilleurs endroits pour manger une bonne poutine!!View more

Dec 6, 2023
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Virginie
3.0

Peut etre que mes attentes étaient trop élevées compte tenu de la réputation & tous les commentaires, mais étant une fan des poutines de cantines dans les villages éloignés, disons que ceci ressemble plus à une poutine "fine cuisine". Belle portion mais le prix est proportionnel. Les employés présents un gros Wow Pour l accueil, suggestions & ambiance. Malgré le froid, il y avait des gens à l extérieur. Salle à mangé petite.View more

Dec 6, 2023
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David
3.0

Assez decu. C est supposé être une institution de la poutine & c est l une des pire que nous avons eux. Manque de poulet de fromage & de sauce. Je sais pas si c est depuis le changement de propio mais tres decu (nous etions 6 a tables à étre déçu )View more

Dec 6, 2023
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Cinthia
4.0

Poutine a little bit soggyView more

Dec 5, 2023
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Riccardo
4.0

Excellent choix de Poutine. Portions généreuse. Les places assises sont tellement proches que ça devient dérangeant quand ils vide & remplissent les tablesView more

Dec 5, 2023
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Coach
3.0

Les frites pas cuites 😪 Ma blonde a été malade tte la nuit. Le service super on est placé & les personnes sont très aimables. Ambiance Très brillante, un peut comme u e cantine.View more

Dec 5, 2023
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Tommy
5.0

Trop bon & trop de monde.View more

Nov 21, 2023
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Julie
5.0

Le restaurant est toujours plein mais le service est efficace & rapide. Il y a une bonne ambiance conviviale. J'adore les différentes sortes de poutines, il y en a pour tout les goûts & les portions sont parfaites.View more

Nov 21, 2023
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Maeva
5.0

1ère poutine que j'ai goûtée elle est excellente ! Je recommande aux nouveaux arrivants de passer à la banquise avant tout autre restaurant 😊View more

Nov 21, 2023
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Xavier
5.0

Définitivement pas la meilleure poutine au Québec, mais elle demeure succulente!! La file d'attente peu être longue.View more

Nov 21, 2023
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Veronika
4.0

The service was very fast & good compared to how busy they are. However the wait is long if you come in with a big group, the poutine was good but not worth the very long wait.View more

Nov 20, 2023
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