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La Banquise

La Banquise is known throughout the world for its famous poutines.

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$ & $$
OPENOpen 24Hrs
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Casse-Croute (Snack Bar)PoutineBurgersRegionalBreakfastSaladsVegetarianVegan Options

About

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.

Details

Our Specialties

Poutine

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Interac, ATM machine
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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68%
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Reviews for La Banquise

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (20600+)
*as of 2026-08-08
5★
68%
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18%
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7%
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7%
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Review Summary

La Banquise is widely recognized as a Montreal institution, celebrated for its extensive menu of creative poutine variations and generous portion sizes. While the restaurant is incredibly popular and frequently experiences long wait times and a lively, crowded atmosphere, many visitors find the high-quality food, fresh ingredients, and authentic taste worth the effort. The staff generally receives praise for being friendly and efficient, even during busy periods, though some guests note that the tight seating and occasional noise levels are part of the bustling experience. Whether stopping by for a classic version or trying a specialty, most patrons consider it a must-visit destination for those seeking a quintessential dining experience in the city.
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Il paraît que c'est le meilleur endroit pour manger une poutine a Montréal.
Pour en avoir fait d'autres, il faut avouer qu'elle est vraiment bonne.
Pour ma part, j'ai pris la'Fred Caillou', même en reg, c'était suffisant.
Bref, il faut le tester impérativement.
Pas d'inquiétude, il peut y avoir du monde dehors, mais ça va vite.
Bravo a l'équipe.

Aug 1, 2026
on Google

Great poutine & great service

Aug 1, 2026
on Google

Bonjour aujourd'hui je suis allée mangér comme d'habitude pendant presque plus de 15 ans a la banquise malheureusement je me trouve avec des prix extra en mi habituel pouttine Jaco le même que je commande depuis plus de 15 ans $2.50 champignons $2.10 sauce extra alors je n'ai pas aimé cette facture mais Quan j'arrive chez moi je regarde mon ancien facture le même prix avec les extra svp le Jaco $28 pas $22.5+2.50+2.10=28 dsl a le Garson que je confronté pour le prix 😔 Fidel a la banquise 👌

Jul 31, 2026
on Google

Always come here when I'm visiting Montreal. Doesn't disappoint.

Jul 31, 2026
on Google

Great way to try local food

Jul 31, 2026
on Google

I tried poutine for the first time at La Banquise & it's safe to say it did not disappoint. The portions are huge, yet they are freshly made & incredibly flavorful. Me as well as the person I went with kept thinking about the poutine for days! The service was great, we were seated as soon as we went in, however there was a huge line waiting to be seated by the time we left. It's incredibly packed which negatively affects the atmosphere, that's why I sincerely believe they should expand or move to a larger location. In the meanwhile, I would still strongly recommend this location to anyone visiting Montréal, as the food is simply INCREDIBLE.

Jul 30, 2026
on Google

Une poutine parmi les meilleures de Montréal !

Jul 26, 2026
on Google

Went as a family of 5 (3 kids) & there was something for everyone. The la scooby poutine was delicious & something I'll be wishing was in my state. It was nice sitting outside to enjoy our meal.

Jul 25, 2026
on Google

Stationnement difficile

Jul 25, 2026
on Google

poutine décevant, frites froide, pas beaucoup de sauce, portion copieuse néanmoins

Jul 25, 2026
on Google