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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

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Service
on Google4.4 (20500+)
*as of 2026-08-03
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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The portion is large. Food is a little fatty

Jun 21, 2024
on Google

So good! Must try while in Montreal if you like poutine. Lots of variety to pick from. This one had pogos, bacon, & onions on it. To die for. Portions are big as well. Update: get the scooby'! BEST THING IVE EVER HAD! 🤤

Jun 20, 2024
on Google

Been going here for years. They recently sold the place. Now it's starting to show. Price increases & reduced portion sizes. Slight menu changes & ingredients. It's a shame. I'm happy I got to enjoy it for many years. Thank you for the memories.

Jun 20, 2024
on Google

Would not recommend for breakfast. Was rather salty & soupy for my liking. Service was good, bathrooms were small. Would be better for evening/ late night but always seems to have a line out the door at those times.

Jun 20, 2024
on Google

Copieuses & délicieuses poutines à prix tres raisonnable Service aimable rapide souriant Beaucoup de monde En revanche il fait trop chaud à l intérieu

Jun 19, 2024
on Google

It was a busy day, & the employees are so friendly. The chicken poutine tasted really good. Different from any other poutine I tried so far.

Jun 19, 2024
on Google

Really good. An experience to live when you come to Montreal.

Jun 13, 2024
on Google

Très bon, un incontournable si vous êtes à Montréal en voyage & que vous n'avez jamais goûté à la poutine ! Attention, le lieu peut être très fréquenté par moments, mais le service est en général assez rapide.

Jun 13, 2024
on Google

decent poutines, a bit pricy but the portions are huuuuuge

Jun 12, 2024
on Google

A great place to dine, a must visit, but please don't go for anything else other than the poutines! I tried the veggie hot dog & it was awful; the creamy coleslaw was pretty good tho to be fair. Their poutine is yummy but I've had better. Yet, the experience is absolutely exceptional! So yes, I do recommend this place very much!

Jun 11, 2024
on Google