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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%
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7%
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Reviews for La Banquise

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (20500+)
*as of 2026-07-28
5★
68%
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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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Truely incredible experience. The poutine is legit. Gravy is full of flavor. Cheese curds are fresh & squeaky. Fries are absolutely perfect & loved seeing the buckets of prepped potatoes waiting to be fried! Might be the best poutine I've had.

Mar 21, 2026
on Google

Super good value, & poutine tasted amazing.

Mar 20, 2026
on Google

Je n'aime toujours pas les poutines mais au moins c'était rapide & pas trop che

Mar 20, 2026
on Google

We got a poutine on Uber Eats & it was good but not ground breaking. I definitely wish we went in to the store because I think if it was hot it would've been perfect

Mar 20, 2026
on Google
5.0

Eveything here is top notch. What a cozy place to enjoy poutine ❤?

I tried reg Grilled Chicken Poutine which was good but the staff is working with an amazing smile was the best part👸👸👸

Mar 20, 2026
on Google

I go here at least a couple times a year, then go for a lovely walk in the park next doo

Mar 18, 2026
on Google

On our first trip to Canada, we HAD to try poutine in what has been called'the best poutine in Montreal'.
Admittedly, I don't know much about poutine (since this was my first experience) but I can say that the poutine was DELICIOUS!
My 7 year old grand daughter fell in love with poutine there & has asked me to make it for her homemade.
Not only was the food excellent, the service was fantastic & the atmosphere lively but not over the top!
Thank you for having us & introducing us to a Canadian staple❤?

Mar 14, 2026
on Google

Its great
It was damn heavy on my stomach

Mar 13, 2026
on Google

An eclectic & insane selection of poutines & open 24/7? What's not to like! Certainly worth the hype & a visit if you are in Montreal & want an authentic or crazy poutine. The service was great & this place is awesome.

Mar 13, 2026
on Google
5.0

Super poutine,grosse variéte

Mar 13, 2026
on Google