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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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Reviews for La Banquise

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on Google4.4 (20500+)
*as of 2026-07-27
5★
68%
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18%
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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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Toujours bien accueilli, ont se régale toujours autant !!

Mar 3, 2026
on Google

L'endroit à Montréal pour déguster la poutine !

Très chouette expérience, pour ma part,
J'ai pris la « Dan Dan » comme poutine & je n'ai pas été déçu.
L'ambiance & le personnel sont top.

Mar 2, 2026
on Google

best poutine you will ever have !!

Mar 2, 2026
on Google

Go in person. The take out is shit since they transferred it to a central kitchen expediting orders. Barely any cheese curds & a pool of sauce at the bottom. Absolutely terrible.

Mar 2, 2026
on Google

The ambience was absolutely electrifying. I think they have figured out their Poutines to perfection. Will have to comeback to try more options in the Menu.

Feb 28, 2026
on Google

Meilleur Poutine de ma vie

Feb 28, 2026
on Google

Première poutine donc dur d'avoir un comparatif, mais je dirais bon rapport qualité prix & péage de bide 😆 car j'ai prit 1h pour finir mon assiette au format Regular, donc autant dire que c'est pas pour les petits ventres, même si je le savais !
Bonne ambiance, bonne musique, la déco est sympa, ouvert 24/24h donc si vous avez faim la nuit vous pouvez y aller 😂

Feb 26, 2026
on Google

Attiré par la note spectaculaire de google, j'ai finalement été assez déçu. L'endroit est assez froid, la nourriture décevante & chère : un goût approximatif en raison d'un plat préparé rapidement & sans conviction. A peine avais-je fini mon assiette que deux serveuses se sont empressées de vouloir me faire payer. L'endroit s'apparente avant tout à un attrape-touriste. Dommage.

Feb 25, 2026
on Google

La meilleure poutine que j'ai pu manger pendant mes vacances a Quebec. Très bon rapport qualité/prix. Enormément de choix, assiette de taille regular déjà très bien chargée. Personnel agréable. Je conseille donc le lieu avec grand plaisi

Feb 25, 2026
on Google

Pour essayer des poutines vraiment originales, je vous conseille ce restaurant.

Feb 24, 2026
on Google