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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 (20600+)
*as of 2026-08-07
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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Honestly not worth the hype. The food wasn't bad, per se, but the poutine at costco is better. There's better poutineries in Montreal. Very crowded, tables too close together. Gravy not that impressive, & fries are so-so.

Feb 22, 2024
on Google

Incroyable, pas d'autres mots sinon encore. Bravo

Feb 22, 2024
on Google

Amazing service, & a very fun vibe. Open 24 hours which is sweet. Just average poutine tho. Fries are a bit soggy, but the toppings & gravy are great.

Feb 22, 2024
on Google

Always amazing! Always would stop by here on the way between ottawa & usa. The best & the most variety poutine!

Feb 21, 2024
on Google

Food was average, they gave a wide selection but the fries were torn in half when used fork, somehow like they weren't fresh enough or something. The service wasn't special, for example the waitress puts the cups on the side of the table & you pass it on to your people & pour the water, for some reason they made us pay before the food came, in the excuse of the waitress's shift was done. I think this is not a way to treat customers, even though if that was the case, another one should take over & we should only pay after we are done. It's not a fast food place. Anyways i would give it a 2 star. It can definitely be better.

Feb 21, 2024
on Google

So good. They have the biggest selection of poutine I've seen & every single one I've tried so far has been amazing, I make a point of coming here every time I'm in Montreal. The portions are on the bigger side so make sure you're hungry & the large size is definitely one I'd share! The picture is of regular size La Scooby (with La Royale & La shoot-out in the background)

Feb 21, 2024
on Google

Totally lived up to the hype, delicious poutine & very kind servers!

Feb 21, 2024
on Google

Super poutine !!!!!!!

Feb 20, 2024
on Google

Best poutine ever!

Feb 20, 2024
on Google

Food wise - tremendous. Smoked meat poutine was legit, 10/10, filled me up big in no time. A simple burger was succulent & the patty was enjoyable. & here we come to the main event of the evening! (C) Bruce Buffer The tipping. So on the receipt it says clearly as in black ink on white paper clear: suggested amount of tip with some calculation. The audacity... Since it's not up to the customer to decide & you already did it for him/her, I can suggest a better thing: make it 15 cad tops for 1 poutine & 1 burger & then we'll discuss the tip. You suggest a good price & we as customers will suggest 15% to begin with. Yes/No?

Feb 20, 2024
on Google