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La Banquise RestoMontreal.ca
La Banquise RestoMontreal.ca
La Banquise RestoMontreal.ca
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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.
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Reviews for La Banquise

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on Google4.4 (20300+)
*as of 2026-06-29
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Review Summary

La Banquise is widely recognized as a legendary destination in Montreal, celebrated for its extensive menu and generous portions of delicious, authentic poutine. The atmosphere is vibrant, cozy, and perfect for groups, making it a popular hotspot that often draws long lines, though guests generally find the experience well worth the wait. While the seating can be snug and the environment busy, the efficient service and high-quality food, including a variety of creative meat and vegetarian options, consistently impress both locals and visitors. Whether stopping by for a late-night craving or a daytime meal, guests appreciate the reasonable prices and the iconic, welcoming energy that makes this establishment a must-visit staple when exploring the city.
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Cuisine & service incroyable. Il faut considerer une augmentation pour Alex. Ce serveur est tres sympathique coeur sur lui. ❤?

Jun 19, 2026
on Google

Poutine incroyable, le serveur Alex est génial, il faut penser à l'augmenter !

Jun 19, 2026
on Google
5.0

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

Jun 19, 2026
on Google
5.0

Service bien, nourriture top.

Jun 19, 2026
on Google

Excellent food, great stop for sure!

Jun 18, 2026
on Google

Definitely worth the hype. The small portion is HUGE, I can't imagine how big the large would be. It's enough to feed 2-3 people. I got La T-Rex poutine. 🦖 Amazing quality of food & friendly service!

Jun 18, 2026
on Google

Excellent spot. Never had putine before & this is definitely the place to go. Tight & definetly worth the wait.

Jun 18, 2026
on Google

We enjoyed a late night poutine! Their slaw was good, too! I think the poutine we tried that had sour cream was the best out of the other ones we got, so I suggest that! Just remember that you will leave the restaurant smelling like poutine & you need to wash your clothes! I definitely suggest checking this place out!

Jun 13, 2026
on Google
5.0

Vous souhaitez manger une Poutine ! C'est L'ADRESSE où il faut aller !

Jun 13, 2026
on Google

Absolutely mid. Cafeteria level poutine for far too much. Too salty, but also not enough gravy.

Jun 13, 2026
on Google