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La Banquise

La Banquise is known throughout the world for its famous poutines.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$ & $$
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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

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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.
4.51285 ratings
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Reviews for La Banquise

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La Banquise is a legendary Montreal poutine spot known for enormous bowls piled high with crispy fries, squeaky cheese curds, and rich gravy, with a wide variety of toppings from classic to bold. The atmosphere is lively and friendly, service is fast, and staff work hard to accommodate guests even when the place is busy, with vegetarian, vegan, and meat options widely praised. Although crowds and noise are common and the space can feel tight, the generous portions and flavorful poutines make the wait worthwhile, and takeout or enjoying a meal in the park add to the appeal, solidifying La Banquise as a go to for poutine lovers.
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Violetyes
4.0

good spot for late night snack. after 9pm though if you're dining in u can expect to pay in advance. sometimes gets rly busy too i always get the reggae poutine (ground beef, tomatoes, guac, banana peppers) its so good

Sep 12, 2024
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Chris
5.0

Great spot for classic Montreal poutine! 24hr open is a plus!

Sep 11, 2024
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Romain
5.0

La meilleure poutine que j'ai mangé ! La Royale est excellente !

Sep 5, 2024
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Eugene
5.0

Vegan Poutines is very good!

Sep 4, 2024
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Linda
5.0

Nous voulions goûté une poutine classique & ce restaurant nous a été recommandé, nous avons pris à emporter, il n'y avait pas trop de monde donc ça été rapide , l'accueil sympathique. Le prix m'a semblé un peu élevé pour la portion choisie mais c'était bon

Sep 4, 2024
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Abraham
5.0

Good Place to it the best Poutine. The fries are good. The brown sauce is excellent & the cheese on top is perfect.

Sep 4, 2024
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Luise
4.0

Poutine good, burger as well. Everything very quick, as soon as done with food cheque came. Quick & loud atmosphere but fun!

Sep 3, 2024
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Corey
5.0

A must visit for any foodie. Great poutine here requires no details to convince this a landmark of culinary history. But long lines & crowded seating.

Sep 3, 2024
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Alex
5.0

Best poutine & great service as well!

Aug 27, 2024
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Madeha
4.0

Delious smoked meat poutine

Aug 26, 2024
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Devin
5.0

Amazing Food !!! Definitely can't miss , unforgettable experience. Loved loved the food drinks poutine ! Made for great trip in Montreal. Highly recommend trying. Amazing service , experience, Great restaurant!!

Aug 25, 2024
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Sara
5.0

My favourite place for poutine. Good service, good food, authentic place... My favourite is la festival.

Aug 21, 2024
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Harshil
5.0

I had the La Veggie Reggie poutine, & it was fantastic. The fries were crispy, the gravy was tasty, & the cheese curds were perfect. This poutine is definitely worth trying. It's one of the best I've ever had!

Aug 20, 2024
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Juliette
5.0

Les meilleures poutines du Québec à mon goût !

Aug 20, 2024
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Katie
5.0

The line you see outside this place is for dine-in. Order takeout for a shorter wait. There are nearby picnic tables outside, or you can eat in the park. Dozens of poutine options. We ordered the one with mac & cheese bites on top.

Aug 20, 2024
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Anja
4.0

Es macht Sinn sich vorher die Stoßzeiten anzuschauen, das haben wir nicht gemacht und es war so voll! Wir haben uns deshalb für Take away entschieden. Service war super! Und die veggie und veganen Poutine waren richtig lecker! Klare Empfehlung

Aug 20, 2024
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Laurie
3.0

the poutine is mid but its open 24/7 so thats a +

Aug 20, 2024
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Mai
2.0

This was the second time we were here. The customer service was bad this time, we tried to customize the poutines. However, the lady who took our order seems very annoyed & rude. Poutines are 5/5 but service is 1/5 this time.

Aug 19, 2024
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Kevin
5.0

Très bonne poutine, on s'est régalés ! Je recommande ce restaurant.

Aug 19, 2024
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Truc
4.0

Très sympas pour y manger une bonne poutine améliorée !!! Les serveurs sont également très agréables !!!

Aug 11, 2024
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