FR
Montreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.caMontreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.ca
RestaurantsGuides & ArticlesEvents

Logo RestoMontreal.ca

RestaurantsReviewsGuides & ArticlesEventsNewsletterContact UsDiscover
La Banquise Cover Image
La Banquise RestoMontreal.ca
La Banquise RestoMontreal.ca
La Banquise RestoMontreal.ca
La Banquise RestoMontreal.ca
La Banquise RestoMontreal.ca
La Banquise RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant Top Pick

La Banquise

La Banquise is known throughout the world for its famous poutines.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$ & $$
OPENOpen 24Hrs
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Casse-Croute (Snack Bar)PoutineBurgersRegionalBreakfastSaladsVegetarianVegan Options
MenuOrder

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 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.
4.51337 ratings
5★
68%
4★
18%
3★
7%
2★
7%
1★
0%

Mentioned in:View More

La Banquise was featured in the article(s) below.

PressView More

Events NearbyMore

Related Links

Restaurants in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Casse-Croute/Snack Bars in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Poutine in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Burgers in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Regional Restaurants in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Breakfast Restaurants in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Salads in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Vegetarian Restaurants in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Vegan Options Restaurants in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Delivery Restaurants in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Family / Kid-friendly Restaurants in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Online Ordering Restaurants in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Takeout Available Restaurants in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Terrace Restaurants in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance Restaurants in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Restaurants in Montreal

Casse-Croute/Snack Bars in Montreal

Poutine in Montreal

Burgers in Montreal

Regional Restaurants in Montreal

Breakfast Restaurants in Montreal

Salads in Montreal

Vegetarian Restaurants in Montreal

Vegan Options Restaurants in Montreal

Delivery Restaurants in Montreal

Family / Kid-friendly Restaurants in Montreal

Online Ordering Restaurants in Montreal

Takeout Available Restaurants in Montreal

Terrace Restaurants in Montreal

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance Restaurants in Montreal

Reviews for La Banquise

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (20100+)
*as of 2026-05-14
4.51337 ratings
5★
68%
4★
18%
3★
7%
2★
7%
1★
0%
Write your review

Reviews often mention

Display Allpoutine(719) recommend(62) fries(46) options(45) busy(43) cheese(39) sauce(36) gravy(34) classic(32) prix(29) hot dog(26) classique(26)

Review Summary

At La Banquise, poutine lovers will find a legendary range of toppings, from classic to inventive, piled high on crispy fries with squeaky cheese curds and savory gravy. Generous portions and a lively, welcoming atmosphere make it a go to spot for sharing or a hearty solo bite, with options from traditional to bold specialty poutines and even late night hours. The line often moves quickly and the staff are friendly and efficient, keeping the energy high and the experience memorable in Montreal. A true Montreal staple, it delivers comforting, craveable food that hits the spot after a day of exploring.
Page 3 of 3 - 47 Reviews
Jennifer
3.0

Not worth it for vegans imo, they had vegan option but the fries tasted weird (sweet) & I've had much better vegan poutine elsewhere (Maynard & MeeT in Vancouver)

Feb 20, 2024
on Google
Nishan
5.0

Great poutine, the smoked meat option was too good

Feb 14, 2024
on Google
Sevda
4.0

Always a pleasure to try the authentic poutines of La Banquise. The veggie options taste good & the "la bonheur" is the best.

Feb 14, 2024
on Google
Muhammad
5.0

Fantastic Poutine. A staple of Montreal, I go every time I visit. Portion sizes are great, prices are very reasonable & 24hr service means its a great late night option (although lines at night can get quite long)

Feb 13, 2024
on Google
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.

Dec 21, 2023
on Google
Crimson
5.0

loads of options, amaaazing poutine of course (we got the royale with pulled pork, apple, & bacon), neat decor, & friendly servers :)

always a fav when we're in town!

Sep 5, 2023
on Google
Foodie
3 Reviews
3.5

Heard of this place almost 20 years ago but never visited until last night after a Just For Laughs Festival show.

There was a line with about 3 parties ahead of us but we only waited 10 minutes for a seat indoors. As for seat outdoors on the terrace the bouncer said "forget about it", it was really full.

I had the Kamikaze poutine which was quite spicy & good. The two other people with me also enjoyed their poutines. Two of us had the regular size which was more than enough. I didn't find that the large size was worth the 50% price premium.

Price for 3 of us including tip & taxes was $50 (no alcohol).

I've had better poutine in the West Island (Montreal Hot Dog Station in Pierrefonds) but the massive variety of poutine topping options at the Banquise was impressive.

Definitely worth a try.

Jul 26, 2014
View 1337 ratings
www.restomontreal.ca