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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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on Google4.4 (20600+)
*as of 2026-08-09
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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Super bien mangé, super bien servie & la terrasse est super cosy & mignonne bref j'ai adoré!

Oct 5, 2023
on Google

Great food at a good price. Nice fun atmosphere, & friendly staff

Oct 5, 2023
on Google

The best place for Poutine in Montreal. I have been several times. Delicious cheese curds. So much variety of poutine. I highly recommend this place

Oct 5, 2023
on Google

Endroit à ne pas manqué, leur poutine sont absolument délicieuse.

Oct 4, 2023
on Google

La meilleure poutine que j’ai eut l’occasion de manger au Canada il y a toujours un peu d’attente mais ça en vaut le coup

Sep 22, 2023
on Google

Une institution !
Très touristique mais ça vaut le détour.

Sep 21, 2023
on Google
5.0

On dit que c'est la meilleure poutine de Montréal & je comprends pourquoi. C'était très bien ! Je recommande

Sep 21, 2023
on Google

Restaurant ouvert 7/7 jours & 24h/24h offrant une grande variété de poutines & d'autres bons trucs à manger!! J'y suis retourné après plusieurs années & j'ai trouvé que c'était encore meilleur qu'avant! C'était un beau dimanche vers 22h30 & le resto était rempli à craquer & nous avons opté pour le take-out, il y avait une ligne devant nous mais en une trentaine de minutes nous avons reçu nos poutines. Nous avons mangé, près de l'endroit à l'extérieur, sur des tables à picnic mises à notre disposition. Vraiment agréable! 🙂 Nous avons pris les poutines Elvis & la Mart, les ingrédients était frais & délicieux. Les agencements de saveurs étaient bien équilibré, c'était chaud & dans un emballage biodégradable! 👍La gentille serveuse était polie & souriante & elle a pris le temps de nous conseiller malgré l'achalandage, c'était super!
Je recommande ++ (j'ai oublié de prendre les poutines en photos... la prochaine fois! 😊)

Sep 21, 2023
on Google

A lifesaver of a location to go to after a long night of drinking.

I came, I ordered, I ate. 10/10.

Sep 21, 2023
on Google

Très grand choix de Poutine, la terrasse est un peu petite, & les poutines sont bien servies

Sep 20, 2023
on Google