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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.
4.51295 ratings
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67%
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Reviews for La Banquise

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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.
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Dennis
5.0

La Banquise is a must-visit spot in Montreal, especially for poutine lovers like me. During my trip, it was the first place on my list, & it definitely lived up to the hype. The place was packed, but we were lucky to grab the last available table. However, others had to wait quite a while for a seat.

We tried three different poutines: breaded chicken, smoked meat, & La Savoyarde. The smoked meat poutine was by far the standout - it was absolutely mouthwatering & a must-try! The breaded chicken poutine was also really good, with tender, juicy chicken. While La Savoyarde was an interesting twist on poutine, it wasn't our favorite, as it was a bit different from the classic. Overall, I highly recommend La Banquise for an authentic poutine experience.

Mar 28, 2025
on Google
Avery
5.0

I truly cannot believe that this place is open 24 hours a day so I think I'm going to have to come back next time I'm in Montreal & I have a little... something something in my system after a great night out.... that would really hit

Mar 27, 2025
on Google
Guillaume
5.0

Super expérience ! On nous avait grandement conseillé de tester la poutine à La Banquise & je suis conquis ! Nous avons été superbement bien accueillis par Clara. Étant un bon mangeur, je suis quand même parti sur la regular & j'ai bien fait, les quantités sont énormes. Je vous conseille également de vous y rendre, nous avons pris la classique & la Elvis.

Mar 27, 2025
on Google
Sean
5.0

Babes... The food here is literally a warm hug. Who needs drugs when you can have poutine?

Mar 26, 2025
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Jamison
5.0

Amazing poutine'must visit' if you're on the search for it! Melanie was an incredible server, all the others appeared very pleasant!
Highly recommend as a US citizen!

Mar 25, 2025
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Bruno
5.0

I went there in 2015 & i loved the place & food :)

Mar 19, 2025
on Google
Satya
5.0

The poutine here is great. There's a ton of different options to choose from, but
La Classique was my personal favorite.

Mar 19, 2025
on Google
Jason
5.0

This is a must try for anyone visiting Montreal for the 1st time. Great poutine, lot of choices.

Mar 19, 2025
on Google
Mehak
4.0

Popular 24/7 poutine place with a lively atmosphere & plenty of options. Worth a visit.

Mar 18, 2025
on Google
Paul-Émile
5.0

Un classique

Mar 18, 2025
on Google
Bang
5.0

Lovely spot. Very welcoming. Great staff. Anthony O was my server & he was very nice, kind & accommodating. Will be back in the future.

Mar 18, 2025
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Ale
5.0

Simplemente delicioso

Mar 13, 2025
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JMarc
5.0

Toujours superbe

Mar 12, 2025
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Dominick
4.0

Très grand choix de poutines.

Mar 12, 2025
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Florina
5.0

The bacon poutine was amazing & so much food for the regular portion. I also tried the chicken club sandwich. Servers were friendly & service was great. Highly recommend.

Mar 12, 2025
on Google
Tristan
5.0

C'est un endroit mythique ! La poutine y est excellente. Je n'ai pas écouté les avis & j'ai pris la taille la plus grande. Impossible de finir & la regular convient parfaitement à un gros mangeur comme moi. Mais d'un autre côté emporter les restes pour continuer le plaisir plus tard fonctionne très bien aussi !

Mar 12, 2025
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Renee
5.0

Excellent spot for my first ever poutine!! It was delicious, & the service was fantastic

Mar 11, 2025
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Cedric
5.0

Super découverte à la hauteur de sa réputation

Mar 5, 2025
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Levi
5.0

Very crowded but that's only because the food is so good that everyone wants to have it.

Mar 5, 2025
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Elsa
5.0

Excellente poutine, service très bien, serveuse très agréable!

Mar 4, 2025
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