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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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Reviews for La Banquise

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (20500+)
*as of 2026-07-28
5★
68%
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18%
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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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male host with long curly hair had an attitude with almost every guest (maybe he was having a bad day). service was very nice & food was so quick & delicious. this place definitely lives up to the standards! & you get so much for the price you pay. there was a line, as expected for the quality but it was quick & so worth the little wait time! RECOMMEND!!!

Dec 11, 2024
on Google

Everything was good. The waitress was friendly & helpful. The doors came quickly & was delicious.

Dec 10, 2024
on Google

Décu ca manquait de sauce service un peut lent

Dec 5, 2024
on Google

The best poutine in town!

Dec 5, 2024
on Google

I'm not personally a poutine fan, but as I was visiting the city, I thought I should try this place thanks to the recommendations. The poutine was delicious & loaded with meat, fries & cheese curds. It was really busy the day when I went, so called in placed an order & went to collect it. There was a lineup to collect the food when my group went there & the place was filled to the brim. I'll surely recommend this place to anyone who visits Montreal & have any of their offerings. The quantity is generous.

Dec 4, 2024
on Google

Poutine de qualité !

Dec 4, 2024
on Google

La poutine est délicieuse,l'accueil est tres sympa je recommande vivement !!

Dec 3, 2024
on Google

Le lieu pour déguster une poutine dans tous ses états ! ici nombreuses variantes, excellente & très bon rapport qualité prix. Un établissement ouvert tout le temps, vraiment l'idéal !

Dec 3, 2024
on Google

Réputation sur faite, très ordinaire , très décu

Dec 3, 2024
on Google

I visited this restaurant today after a recommendation from a friend. I experienced very strange behaviour from the server. While I was paying the bill, she forcefully asked me to tip them 15%, which eventually she added in the bill. I was completely shocked it seems like she was begging for tip ; she even explained that she didn't get paid enough , tip is her's pay. Not acceptable behaviour.

Dec 3, 2024
on Google