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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 2026-07-29
5★
68%
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18%
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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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Exactly what you want after a winning Montreal soccer game, when you're visiting this town & want to eat at 10pm. I cannot recommend this place more highly. Recommend getting some add-ons to your dish, they're on the next page in the menu ;)

Sep 21, 2024
on Google

La T Rex meilleur poutine

Sep 21, 2024
on Google
5.0

Poutine is really good at this place for affordable price.

Sep 21, 2024
on Google

Bonne poutine dans un cadre sans chichi & bonne enfant...

Sep 21, 2024
on Google

Meilleur endroit pour manger une poutine à Montréal en tant que touriste selon moi ! Beaucoup de choix & un service rapide. Je recommande !

Sep 21, 2024
on Google

Première poutine & nous n'avons pas été déçus ! Nous sommes venus en semaine vers 19h30 & n'avons pas eu d'attente.

Sep 20, 2024
on Google

Realmente, o MELHOR poutine que já experimentei, e além de uma infinidade de opções, eles ainda adequam de acordo com sua preferência, como fiz pedindo carne, cogumelos e guacamole. DELICIOSO! O atendimento fois extremamente amigável e cortez, e o ambiente é descontraído.

Sep 19, 2024
on Google

Étant de passage à Montréal, en vacances, il était obligé de goûter, la mythique poutine ! On nous a conseillé la Banquise. En arrivant, serveurs très souriants, agréables. Au niveau de la déco, très vintage, un peu décalé mais qui rend le lieu assez chaleureux. Au niveau de la cuisine, quantité très généreuse (nous avons pris une reguliere : une bacon pour mon copain & la Rachel pour moi). Je recommande ce petit restaurant !

Sep 19, 2024
on Google

Service was okay, I had to ask for coffee 3 times before I got it 2 minutes before I left, so I didn't even drink half of it. With that being said, I went for the poutine, which was delicious. Atmosphere was nothing fancy, very casual would recommend a stop if youre in the area & hungry.

Sep 19, 2024
on Google

Au top, plus d'une dizaine de recettes de Poutine proposées sur la carte, accompagnée d'une petite bière 🍺, pause repas à ne pas rater !

Sep 12, 2024
on Google