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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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18%
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7%
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Reviews for La Banquise

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (20600+)
*as of 2026-08-09
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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Un des meilleurs endroits pour manger une bonne poutine!!

Dec 6, 2023
on Google

Peut etre que mes attentes étaient trop élevées compte tenu de la réputation & tous les commentaires, mais étant une fan des poutines de cantines dans les villages éloignés, disons que ceci ressemble plus à une poutine "fine cuisine". Belle portion mais le prix est proportionnel. Les employés présents un gros Wow Pour l accueil, suggestions & ambiance. Malgré le froid, il y avait des gens à l extérieur. Salle à mangé petite.

Dec 6, 2023
on Google

Poutine a little bit soggy

Dec 5, 2023
on Google

Excellent choix de Poutine. Portions généreuse. Les places assises sont tellement proches que ça devient dérangeant quand ils vide & remplissent les tables

Dec 5, 2023
on Google

Les frites pas cuites 😪 Ma blonde a été malade tte la nuit. Le service super on est placé & les personnes sont très aimables. Ambiance Très brillante, un peut comme u e cantine.

Dec 5, 2023
on Google

Trop bon & trop de monde.

Nov 21, 2023
on Google

Le restaurant est toujours plein mais le service est efficace & rapide. Il y a une bonne ambiance conviviale. J'adore les différentes sortes de poutines, il y en a pour tout les goûts & les portions sont parfaites.

Nov 21, 2023
on Google

1ère poutine que j'ai goûtée elle est excellente ! Je recommande aux nouveaux arrivants de passer à la banquise avant tout autre restaurant 😊

Nov 21, 2023
on Google

Définitivement pas la meilleure poutine au Québec, mais elle demeure succulente!! La file d'attente peu être longue.

Nov 21, 2023
on Google

The service was very fast & good compared to how busy they are. However the wait is long if you come in with a big group, the poutine was good but not worth the very long wait.

Nov 20, 2023
on Google