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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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68%
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Reviews for La Banquise

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on Google4.4 (20500+)
*as of 2026-07-24
5★
68%
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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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Découvrir la poutine traditionnelle & des dizaines de recettes en variation, super endroit

Aug 5, 2025
on Google

A must visit if you're in Montreal. The service is crazy fast & efficient & the poutine is authentic & crave able! Sometimes I think I need some at 4am... There will probably come a day 😂
Tight quarters in the restaurant, but they are moving people pretty fast & the staff knows what they are doing. Must try! I'll be back again soon.

Aug 4, 2025
on Google

Was amazing

Aug 4, 2025
on Google

When I used to visit Montreal pre pandemic, there was no huge line like it is now. We came to grab a takeout at 930pm on a Sunday night. It was about 20-30 wait. Good for local business being so popular! We ordered poutine with smoked meat, bacon, spicy sausages, & pepperoni on it. You can't go wrong with any of their poutine. My wife & I devoured the entire grande serving box!

Aug 4, 2025
on Google
5.0

The Classic was fantastic!

Jul 28, 2025
on Google

Longue attente, bruyant, mais jamais déçu, ça répond au besoin : manger gras & bien

Jul 27, 2025
on Google

Pretty good! I got the smoked meat poutine & it was very tasty. There was a large portion of meat & even though the plate itself seemed small, I could only finish half because it was so filling. You could definitely share one between two people depending on how hungry you are. We were a large group right at dinner & they worked quick to get us seated as soon as possible. Service was good, relatively quick, & friendly.

Jul 27, 2025
on Google

J'ai testé pour la première fois la poutine. Eh bien c'était le lieu idéal ! C'était bon ! Au sujet de la fréquentation le lieu est victime de son succès, beaucoup de monde au heures de pointe. Mais malgré cela une bonne gestion du flux.

Jul 20, 2025
on Google

If your willing to wait then you have to eat at LA Banquise!! The line was down the block!! The crazy part was no one minded. It was as if they knew it was going to be worth it. They are famous for thier poutines & they take it seriously. There are enough choices of poutines to satisfy everyone. I am glad I waited. I will never come back to Montreal without stopping by. All foodies...report to LA Banquise!! Your stomach will thank you!

Jul 20, 2025
on Google

Service was very fast & the routine delicious.

Jul 19, 2025
on Google