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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

Food
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on Google4.4 (20500+)
*as of 2026-08-02
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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5.0

Everything we expected from a poutine's restaurant. We had a great time, the service was super nice & the food was good

Aug 3, 2024
on Google

Food is fine but I have never had so many servers push into me as I walk through a restaurant, not a very considerate staff.

Aug 3, 2024
on Google

Best poutines in Montreal!

Aug 3, 2024
on Google

Excellente carte de poutine, aux goûts variés. Pensez à venir un peu en avance, il y a souvent une file d'attente pour entrer.

Jul 28, 2024
on Google

Une première poutine à Montréal Arrivé avant l'heure de point, accueilli avec le sourire & gentillesse On a été servi par Alex qui nous a super conseillé sur les poutines à découvrir & sur les bières! Merci à lui ! Excellent !

Jul 28, 2024
on Google

Very good poutine! I recommend going there after a night out drinking as long as you have Super-Mario's power legs so to jump over the puke puddles around the area

Jul 28, 2024
on Google

Surprisingly nice poutine.

Jul 28, 2024
on Google

La Banquise has the most delicious poutine we've ever tried! It's great that the place is open 24 hours, but it's almost always busy, so we arrived early in the morning for breakfast. The environment was nicely decorated, with a huge window for natural sunlight. The portions were so big we couldn't believe our eyes. The servers were really friendly & welcoming. It gets a bit noisy as more guests start to come in, which was expected. We'll definitely be back if we have a chance to visit Montreal again :)

Jul 27, 2024
on Google

They messed up our order 🥲 We had to go back & wait for them to make a new one. But otherwise, their poutines are good!

Jul 27, 2024
on Google

Good Social Atmosphere. Takeout is more waiting with patients. Dine in is more fluid going in & out.

Jul 27, 2024
on Google