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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.
5★
68%
4★
18%
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7%
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7%
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Reviews for La Banquise

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (20500+)
*as of 2026-07-29
5★
68%
4★
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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I would highly recommended its food. However, the atmosphere is too loud & messy. Service was not anything special, either.

Jul 18, 2026
on Google

Delicious! I recommend la Bonheur for a great vegetarian poutine

Jun 30, 2026
on Google

Excellent! Je suis passé à 2h du matin, & le service était vraiment bon. L'ambiance était super le fun & on a reçu nos poutine en 4 minutes. Je recommande!

Jun 26, 2026
on Google
5.0

Merci à Sam pour l'excellent service & les recommandations!🔥

Jun 19, 2026
on Google

Very good experience. Best poutine i had in long time. Their chicken (grilled & fried is halal) & their smoked meat is kosher. The gravy is vegetarian. Their fries were fresh & crispy, the cheese & gravy tasted amazing. Good protions for the price & many options/toppings available. They have a nice menu of non poutine stuff too!

Staff was super friendly & as its open 24h there wasnt much wait when we arrived. It got busy by lunch time! Highly recommend this spot when in montreal

Jun 13, 2026
on Google

Best ever ever poutine place in Montreal.. awesome people, awesome service but most important, awesome food & portions.. recommended ton all.. even végétariens.. must open one in Cape town

May 27, 2026
on Google

Super, des prix raisonnables pour des bonnes portions, bonne accueil & serveur sympathique je recommande

May 26, 2026
on Google

We had a wonderful time here. The ordering was very easy & the staff was so friendly. We loved the food & the vibe was very nice. I'll be coming back to try different things on the menu. This is a great spot for anyone looking for a positive & enjoyable experience. Highly recommend!

May 19, 2026
on Google

L'accueil est rapide, le personnel très sympathique, souriant, avenant…
Ils n'hésitent à prendre du temps pour discuter & à répondre aux questions posées.
Je recommande vivement cet établissement.

May 13, 2026
on Google

Première poutine pour nous, & c'était EXCELLENT on a adoré !
Vraiment pas cher en plus les hot god était extra aussi
Je recommande à 100 %

May 7, 2026
on Google