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
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Collin
The food here is absolutely outstanding! From the appetizers to the dessert, every dish was bursting with flavor. The ambiance is warm & inviting, with a cozy, upscale vibe. The staff is attentive & knowledgeable, always ready with a great recommendation. The menu offers a variety of options, catering to different dietary preferences. Highly recommend the seafood pasta - it's a must-try! Overall, a fantastic dining experience, perfect for a date night or a special celebrationView more
Dennis
La Banquise is a must-visit spot in Montreal, especially for poutine lovers like me. During my trip, it was the first place on my list, & it definitely lived up to the hype. The place was packed, but we were lucky to grab the last available table. However, others had to wait quite a while for a seat.
We tried three different poutines: breaded chicken, smoked meat, & La Savoyarde. The smoked meat poutine was by far the standout - it was absolutely mouthwatering & a must-try! The breaded chicken poutine was also really good, with tender, juicy chicken. While La Savoyarde was an interesting twist on poutine, it wasn't our favorite, as it was a bit different from the classic. Overall, I highly recommend La Banquise for an authentic poutine experience.View more
Avery
I truly cannot believe that this place is open 24 hours a day so I think I'm going to have to come back next time I'm in Montreal & I have a little... something something in my system after a great night out.... that would really hitView more
Guillaume
Super expérience ! On nous avait grandement conseillé de tester la poutine à La Banquise & je suis conquis ! Nous avons été superbement bien accueillis par Clara. Étant un bon mangeur, je suis quand même parti sur la regular & j'ai bien fait, les quantités sont énormes. Je vous conseille également de vous y rendre, nous avons pris la classique & la Elvis.View more
Sean
Babes... The food here is literally a warm hug. Who needs drugs when you can have poutine?View more
Jamison
Amazing poutine'must visit' if you're on the search for it! Melanie was an incredible server, all the others appeared very pleasant!
Highly recommend as a US citizen!View more
Bruno
I went there in 2015 & i loved the place & food :)View more
Satya
The poutine here is great. There's a ton of different options to choose from, but
La Classique was my personal favorite.View more
Jason
This is a must try for anyone visiting Montreal for the 1st time. Great poutine, lot of choices.View more
Mehak
Popular 24/7 poutine place with a lively atmosphere & plenty of options. Worth a visit.View more
Bang
Lovely spot. Very welcoming. Great staff. Anthony O was my server & he was very nice, kind & accommodating. Will be back in the future.View more
Florina
The bacon poutine was amazing & so much food for the regular portion. I also tried the chicken club sandwich. Servers were friendly & service was great. Highly recommend.View more
Tristan
C'est un endroit mythique ! La poutine y est excellente. Je n'ai pas écouté les avis & j'ai pris la taille la plus grande. Impossible de finir & la regular convient parfaitement à un gros mangeur comme moi. Mais d'un autre côté emporter les restes pour continuer le plaisir plus tard fonctionne très bien aussi !View more
Renee
Excellent spot for my first ever poutine!! It was delicious, & the service was fantasticView more
Levi
Very crowded but that's only because the food is so good that everyone wants to have it.View more