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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
Service
on Google4.4 (20500+)
*as of 2026-08-05
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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Vraiment bon & beaucoup de choix

May 12, 2024
on Google

Wonderful food & atmosphere. I didn't like poutine before until I went to this restaurant. Their poutine is so good. It has changed my view about poutine. Now I really like it!

May 12, 2024
on Google
5.0

Worth the wait! Loved the variety & the taste! Best poutine ever tried!

May 12, 2024
on Google

Le service est excellent & la poutine est délicieuse ! C'est l'endroit idéal pour se retrouver entre amis & déguster un bon repas.

May 12, 2024
on Google

Famous for food , it is very busy place

May 11, 2024
on Google

This place is going to give me heart disease but I don't care.....it's so good. The Royale poutine is to die for.

May 11, 2024
on Google

A very neat place to go to when you're in town. I heard this was THE place to go for poutine so I made the trip. There was a line (& I was there at about 3:30 on a Saturday) but it moved quickly. The tables are packed in very tight so definitely don't come here if you want to have a private discussion but that shouldn't deter you from coming just for a casual meal. La Classique was good. Do I think it was the best I've ever had? No, but it was very good. I think I should have ordered one of their speciality poutines as those looked incredible. I was considering the Oblex, so perhaps next time I'm in town. The Grille was fantastic! Strongly encourage anyone wanting to try a Grille for the first time to do so here. Not crazy expensive at all & a clean place, I think next time I'll ask for the patio to try that. Also they have no issues with English ordering for any travellers to the area that struggle with ordering in French.

May 5, 2024
on Google

Not to be missed! 👌👏 Don't be discouraged by the line at the door. The staff is incredibly efficient & will get you seated in no time. Alternatively, take your poutine for a picnic in Parc La Fontaine right next door.

May 5, 2024
on Google

Nourriture excellente! Je ferais peut-être une suggestion d'offrir de la sauce hollandaise pour les poutines déjeuner plutôt que la sauce traditionnelle. C'est la seule raison pour laquelle je ne vais pas déjeuner là-bas.

May 4, 2024
on Google

The poutine is exceptional. So so so good. Even the simple steamed hot dog was extremely good too. We were here at around 11:30, so right before it got busy. We were seated right away. By the time we left it was packed.

May 4, 2024
on Google