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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.
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68%
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Reviews for La Banquise

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on Google4.4 (20600+)
*as of 2026-08-10
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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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5.0

love love loveeee this place.. the portions are really big & the taste is unforgettable!
Despite that the waiting time can sometimes piss u off, its is definitely worth the wait
the service was quick & the waiters were friendly

Mar 27, 2016
ManonBe-364
8 Reviews
4.0

Très bon quoique un peu cher & toujours une file d'attente à l'extérieur.. même en pleine nuit! Je crois cependant que la réputation est surfaite car j'ai mangée d'autre poutine bien meilleur.. mais la diversité y est!

Jan 31, 2016
2.0

La poutine est ordinaire... sauce peu goûteuse. Les combinaisons sont limitées comparativement à ce qui est offert par la concurrence. De plus, l'endroit est minuscule & on est collé sur les voisins... Difficile de tenir une conversation avec tout ce bruit. Service lent & serveuse qui semble tannée d'être là.

Aug 9, 2015
iabelle
1 Review
4.5

Un classique!
Grand choix de poutine, pour tout les gouts, l'atmosphère est unique, surtout la nuit ou l'ambience est toujours au rendez vous!

Un must see à Montréal!

Jul 5, 2015
dreds
1 Review
2.0

Franchement ce n'est vraiment plus ce que c'était... Trois quatre petits morceau de fromage, des frites froides & surtout une sauce avec bien peu de gout. Le roi de la poutine est mort! La poutine de la poule mouillée en face est bcp mieux pour moins cher & on y cherche pas le fromage! Je crois que c'est rendu un attrape touriste cet endroit! Sans compter les brulements d'estomac que j'ai eu toute la nuit... Faudrait peut-être changer l'huile a patate des fois!

REally not worth it!

Mar 11, 2015
Foodie
2 Reviews
3.0

La poutine était bonne mais la musique qui joue dans le tapis était de trop. Je ne pense pas y retourner.

Dec 1, 2014
Marie81
20 Reviews
5.0

C'est LA meilleure poutine à Montréal! Ceux qui aiment la poutine classique aimeront aussi celle de Frite Alors. Par contre, Frite alors n’offre pas autant de sortes de poutine qu’à La Banquise. Par ailleurs, le restaurant de La Banquise est toujours remplie à craquer & donc c’est très bruyant & on y est aussi très serré à n’importe quelle table dans le restaurant. Mais le petit plus qu'a la Banquise est que l’on peut manger une poutine à n’importe quelle heure du jour ou de la nuit & donc c’est parfait pour les fringales après des cours du soir qui finissent tard & on peut commander sur place & l’apportez à la maison, donc la même bonne poutine mais à la maison tranquille & confortablement assis.

Sep 19, 2014
Foodie
1 Review
4.0

Great food. Great company & friendly staff... What more could you ask for?

Jul 28, 2014
Foodie
3 Reviews
3.5

Heard of this place almost 20 years ago but never visited until last night after a Just For Laughs Festival show.

There was a line with about 3 parties ahead of us but we only waited 10 minutes for a seat indoors. As for seat outdoors on the terrace the bouncer said "forget about it", it was really full.

I had the Kamikaze poutine which was quite spicy & good. The two other people with me also enjoyed their poutines. Two of us had the regular size which was more than enough. I didn't find that the large size was worth the 50% price premium.

Price for 3 of us including tip & taxes was $50 (no alcohol).

I've had better poutine in the West Island (Montreal Hot Dog Station in Pierrefonds) but the massive variety of poutine topping options at the Banquise was impressive.

Definitely worth a try.

Jul 26, 2014
Foodie
1 Review
4.5

Malgré la foule, nous avons eu un service INCROYABLE. La serveuse a su bien nous présenter le menu & surtout nous conseiller au niveau des tailles & de la bière. Que dire de son sourire, malgré la foule! La poutine était bonne, mais manquait définitivement de fromage. Ne pas être effrayé de la ligne d'attente, le staff gère très bien & ça passe super vite. J'y retournerai certainment pour l'ambiance car j'ai beaucoup aimé le personnel courtois.

Jun 10, 2014