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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 2026-07-31
5★
68%
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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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Great food, I liked the Elvis (with green peppers) the most! Trying the Rachel next time 😁

Nov 30, 2025
on Google

First time in Canada & was staying nearby. Stumbled upon this accidentally but knew I had to try poutine. This was amazing. I would 100% come back here if I come back to Montreal again. The servers were friendly. We got to take the leftovers away in a takeaway box. The whole experience was very enjoyable.

Nov 29, 2025
on Google
5.0

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Nov 20, 2025
on Google

Partout dans le monde, la poutine c'est pas le top 😢
Mais à la banquise, c'est excellent ! Merci de m'avoir réconcilié avec de plat !

Nov 20, 2025
on Google

Amazing poutine in Montreal

Nov 19, 2025
on Google

Le service est assez bien satisfaite. Je suis un client régulier de plusieurs années. Ambiance sympathique & toujours très bordé.

Nov 19, 2025
on Google

If you get the restaurant & there is no queue, you're lucky! I was in this case. Super friendly & efficient service, no complaints whatsoever... Regarding the large Classique Poutine? Decent portion but it was served slightly warm & not enough sauce. Also the flavour wasn't anything to brag about as I've had hundreds of poutines btw so I know what a good poutine is.
Worth it, sure, but not worth a trip across town.

Nov 19, 2025
on Google

Just perfect

Nov 17, 2025
on Google

so good👍🏻

Nov 16, 2025
on Google
3.0

Meilleur place pour la poutine à Montréal, je vous le donne !!! Mais vous devez garder vos établissent plus propre que sa, vos salle de bain son dégueulasse & on l'air vendaliser. La propreté est le plus grand point négatif à votre resto. Veux veux pas sa joue sur l'appétie & le service. À part de sa je vous aurez donner un meilleur review.

Nov 16, 2025
on Google