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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%
4★
18%
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7%
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7%
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Reviews for La Banquise

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (20500+)
*as of 2026-08-05
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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Been there for lunch on a holiday & there is a long line for dine in. We took food to go, 3 different varieties of poutine with bacon, chicken & veggies. I was excited for the Poutine & the hype, but it was ok, didn't feel anything extraordinary. May be dine in might change my opinion.

Apr 3, 2024
on Google

Nous voulions tenter une poutine & nous n'avons pas été déçus. Possibilités végétarienne & végétalienne il y en a pour tous les goûts. Pas mal de choix pour personnaliser également. Le prix est raisonnable & les serveurs super sympa !

Apr 3, 2024
on Google

The best poutine I've ever had. Worth the wait in line for sure.

Apr 3, 2024
on Google

Service excellent & chaleureux, poutines monstrueusement bonnes! Ici la cabane à sucre (bacon, jambon, sirop d'érable, fromage suisses + ingrédients classiques de la poutine) & la bacon (bacon + ingrédients classiques). Les deux sont grand format.

Apr 3, 2024
on Google

Très bon restaurant, nourriture excellente, service avec le sourire, bon mood, belle ambiance, parfait.

Apr 2, 2024
on Google
3.0

The fries were good. They have vegan cheese option, which is amazing. But the gravy wasn't enough or hot enough. It didn't even melt the cheese! The smoked meat & sausage toppings were really good. But the breaded chicken tasted like stale frozen chicken tenders.

Apr 2, 2024
on Google
5.0

I could've sworn I left a review explaining to the world that THIS IS THE BEST POUTINE PLACE in the world, it's not debatable & don't even try to. I've recommended this place to many friends/family who have & haven't had poutine in their lives, & they all say "that was awesome" after coming here. Seriously eating here is a special event & something to be cherished.

Mar 28, 2024
on Google

Best place after going out in montreal

Mar 27, 2024
on Google

Always good service even super early. The poutine gravy was too salty & the bottom of my eggs were gray (like the pan list is color onto my eggs). Beside of that it's cool to have really breakfast served with a smile.

Mar 26, 2024
on Google

Food came quickly. Friendly staff. Excellent poutine & burger & reasonable prices!

Mar 26, 2024
on Google