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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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18%
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7%
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7%
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Reviews for La Banquise

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (20500+)
*as of 2026-07-29
5★
68%
4★
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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Sans aucun doute, l'une des meilleures poutines de Montréal. Leur réputation n'est plus à faire & cela grâce à leur accueil, aux personnels & à la qualité de la nourriture.
Nous y sommes allées (à deux) un dimanche soir vers 18h & avons attendues une dizaine de minute avant d'avoir une table.

Feb 4, 2025
on Google

Jaime vous etes toujours ouvert

Feb 4, 2025
on Google
Nik_Joshua
3 Reviews
5.0

Amazing find for vegetarians! Service was so friendly & recommended us to get substitutions. We decided on getting the tofu red curry & veggie spring rolls & it did not disappoint! Can't wait to come back & try some of the other options.

Feb 3, 2025

Excellent, je met la note de 4 car j'ai pas aimé comment la «patronne » a parlé à son employé, sinon la poutine était excellente, manque un peu de places pour une aussi grande réputation, il ne faut pas avoir peur de manger à quelques cm d'inconnus :)

Jan 25, 2025
on Google

I got La Rachel (vegetarian), & it was good if a bit too heavy. The food was definitely fast food & it was exactly what it promised it would be.

Jan 25, 2025
on Google

The food here tastes good. Excellent value for the poutine based on market rates per pound of food. I appreciate the selection that included the fried nugget pieces. Merci

Jan 19, 2025
on Google

Très beau restaurant qui mérite sa réputation.

Jan 18, 2025
on Google

We got royal poutine & sud-ouest... both were great, sud-ouest had guacamole & onion rings which was amazing... we (2 people) waited in line about 30 minutes.

Jan 18, 2025
on Google

Incroyable!

Jan 18, 2025
on Google

Super pour découvrir la poutine à Montréal ! Prix abordables : 9,9 $ la classique régular, portions très généreuses & service de qualité! On recommande!

Jan 17, 2025
on Google