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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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7%
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Reviews for La Banquise

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (20600+)
*as of 2026-08-09
5★
68%
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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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On m'avait recommandé ce lieu pour manger une bonne poutine & bien c'était une très bonne recommandation ! Le service est dynamique & efficace. On m'avait conseillé la taille regular pour la poutine & c'est en effet bien suffisant même si on est un bon mangeur. Niveau goût, c'était vraiment excellent & très bien servi ! J'y suis arrivé vers 11h30 & j'ai pu trouver facilement une table. Lorsque je suis parti, il y avait au moins 10 mètres d'attente à l'extérieur. Encore merci pour cette très bonne expérience !

Nov 7, 2023
on Google

On y mange bien, le personnel est AU TOP ! Vraiment, un plaisir d'avoir partagé la soirée la bas

Nov 5, 2023
on Google

Un classique

Nov 5, 2023
on Google

My favourite spot for late-night poutine after a night on the town. Never disappoints!

Oct 22, 2023
on Google

Me dijeron que ahí servían el mejor Putin de Canadá ,y así fue no puedo decir que es lo mejor que e probado pero están bastante bien servidas y de buen sabo

Oct 21, 2023
on Google

Lieu,cuisine & personnel tout y est c'est vraiment incontournable quand on visite Montréal

Oct 21, 2023
on Google

Quel dommage ! les frites pas suffisamment cuites. La sauce était bonne & la poutine servie très chaude

Oct 21, 2023
on Google

I can't believe I lined up for putin. & I'd do it again

Oct 20, 2023
on Google

I was on a mission for good poutine & I found it!! I can't recall which one I got I just asked for their recommendation, I think it was some -clix or something. It had a ton of smoked meat on-top & was very delicious & filling. It's cool that it's 24hr & even when I came at 4am it was still lively inside.

Oct 20, 2023
on Google

This is where authentic poutine is sold.

Oct 5, 2023
on Google