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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 2026-07-28
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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4.0

One of our favourite spots for poutine in Montreal. Can't miss the Classique, the cheese curds were a perfect mix of squeaky & creamy & the gravy & frites are

Nov 27, 2024
on Google

Le paradis sur terre, la Poutine savoyarde & le Club sandwich font partie des meilleurs plats de mon existence.

Nov 27, 2024
on Google

Que dire de plus que les autres avis, très bonne adresse, poutine classique & poutine tartiflette toutes les deux très bonne.

Nov 27, 2024
on Google

Nous avons passé un très bon moment. Les poutines étaient délicieuses, très copieuses, & le serveur très agréable. Nous recommandons cet endroit : excellent rapport qualité-prix.

Nov 27, 2024
on Google

The poutines lived up to the hype!

Nov 26, 2024
on Google

La nourriture était bonne mais le service est à revoir, j'ai eu affaire à une serveuse (brune avec une frange noire) au moment de l'addition qui m'a réprimander d'une manière passive agressive car je n'ai pas mis de pourboire (je viens de la Belgique donc il n'y a pas de système de tips obligatoire)... Je peux comprendre dans le fond mais imaginez être dans un pays étranger & ne pas connaître les codes & on vous embrouille pour cela... Elle n'a même pas voulu emballer mon doggy bag

Nov 19, 2024
on Google

Les poutines étaient délicieuses, mais je n'ai pas apprécié le comportement de la serveuse, une femme un peu âgée avec une frange, qui a été passive-agressive avec mon amie parce qu'elle ne savait pas qu'il fallait laisser un pourboire (elle vient de Belgique). Je pense qu'elle ne se serait pas permis de s'adresser de cette façon à une cliente plus âgée ou à une cliente blanche. L'interaction était longue, nous étions abasourdies & selon la serveuse, notre comportement était "nul"

Nov 19, 2024
on Google

Omg, this is truely a GEM in Montreal, we were so glad we went here for the poutine- La Reggie Veggie 🥗 🍟 & our experience - UNFORGETTABLE & FINGERLICIOUS ♥️ Its a must whenever you are in Montreal!!!!!

Nov 13, 2024
on Google

You know that a place is great if tourists & local make line to get in , it was the best poutine that I ever had , please give yourself a favor & eat at this place.

Nov 13, 2024
on Google

Some of the best poutine in Montreal. Plates are heavy & the toppings are PILED on! We tried to wait in line on a Friday night but it was too long so we came again on Sunday around 9:30pm & there was no line thankfully. Between 9pm-6am you do have to pre pay. Our server was also very friendly & very patient as we could not choose which one to get! Soo many options! Our second time here, first time dining in & we cannot wait to come back!

Nov 12, 2024
on Google