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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.
4.51304 ratings
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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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Mira
5.0

Food is delicious. Tried my first ever poutine in Montréal 💓

Jun 26, 2024
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Minh
4.0

Loved the Idéfix poutine & Banquise brune beer. Good service from the waitress, the host & hostess.

Jun 25, 2024
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Christine
5.0

Meilleures poutines de notre séjour ! Accueil sympa malgré le rush & service rapide.

Jun 21, 2024
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Elnaz
5.0

Old & classic poutinery with diverse menu. Very cozy place & the line in front of it moves relatively fast. If you want to experience Quebec classic poutine & you are a visitor to Montreal, this is the best place for that. It is also fun to go to a place after midnight that is not exactly a bar! Good place for the night owl cravings!

Jun 21, 2024
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Dinah
5.0

Great vegetarian & vegan options.

Jun 21, 2024
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Alireza
4.0

The portion is large. Food is a little fatty

Jun 21, 2024
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AshTravels
5.0

So good! Must try while in Montreal if you like poutine. Lots of variety to pick from. This one had pogos, bacon, & onions on it. To die for. Portions are big as well. Update: get the scooby'! BEST THING IVE EVER HAD! 🤤

Jun 20, 2024
on Google
Martin
3.0

Been going here for years. They recently sold the place. Now it's starting to show. Price increases & reduced portion sizes. Slight menu changes & ingredients. It's a shame. I'm happy I got to enjoy it for many years. Thank you for the memories.

Jun 20, 2024
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Lauren
3.0

Would not recommend for breakfast. Was rather salty & soupy for my liking. Service was good, bathrooms were small. Would be better for evening/ late night but always seems to have a line out the door at those times.

Jun 20, 2024
on Google
Nadine
4.0

Copieuses & délicieuses poutines à prix tres raisonnable Service aimable rapide souriant Beaucoup de monde En revanche il fait trop chaud à l intérieu

Jun 19, 2024
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Shakthipriya
5.0

It was a busy day, & the employees are so friendly. The chicken poutine tasted really good. Different from any other poutine I tried so far.

Jun 19, 2024
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Henry
5.0

Really good. An experience to live when you come to Montreal.

Jun 13, 2024
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Lucas
5.0

Très bon, un incontournable si vous êtes à Montréal en voyage & que vous n'avez jamais goûté à la poutine ! Attention, le lieu peut être très fréquenté par moments, mais le service est en général assez rapide.

Jun 13, 2024
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Saleh
5.0

decent poutines, a bit pricy but the portions are huuuuuge

Jun 12, 2024
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Leila
4.0

A great place to dine, a must visit, but please don't go for anything else other than the poutines! I tried the veggie hot dog & it was awful; the creamy coleslaw was pretty good tho to be fair. Their poutine is yummy but I've had better. Yet, the experience is absolutely exceptional! So yes, I do recommend this place very much!

Jun 11, 2024
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Supersurfcake
4.0

It was very crowded but we didn't wait to long for a table. & the Poutine was really good.

Jun 11, 2024
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Eddy
3.0

The poutine was just ok. There was an issue getting a large poutine. Over half an hour wait. The ticketing system was down. The wait service were very friendly.

Jun 5, 2024
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Catherine
4.0

Meilleures poutines du canada Bon rapport qualité/ prix Beaucoup de monde

Jun 5, 2024
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Alexander
5.0

OG poutine was perfect. Really good. A must visit. Good vegetarian options as well

Jun 4, 2024
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Richi
4.0

Pommes mit Bratensauce. Die Poutine eher etwas flach, da hätte ich mehr erwartet.

Jun 4, 2024
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