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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
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Labour Day: hours might differ
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is La Banquise located?

La Banquise is located at 994 Rue Rachel E., Montreal, H2J 2J3. in the neighborhood of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal.

When is La Banquise open?

OPEN NOW Today's hours: Open 24Hrs

MondayOpen 24Hrs
TuesdayOpen 24Hrs
WednesdayOpen 24Hrs
ThursdayOpen 24Hrs
FridayOpen 24Hrs
SaturdayOpen 24Hrs
SundayOpen 24Hrs

<b>Labour Day:</b> hours might differ

Does La Banquise accept reservations?

Online reservations are not currently offered through this listing for La Banquise. However, you can call them directly at (514) 525-2415 to inquire about table availability.

Does La Banquise offer online ordering?

Yes, La Banquise offers online ordering for delivery.

Does La Banquise have a menu available?

Yes, La Banquise has 3 menus available to view.

What are the main cuisines at La Banquise?
What are the main features and amenities at La Banquise?
What payment methods are accepted at La Banquise?

La Banquise accepts the following payment methods: Interac, ATM machine.

Does La Banquise have a website?

Yes, La Banquise has an official website. You can visit it here:

Does La Banquise have social media links or a Google Business profile?

Yes, La Banquise can be found on the following platforms:

How can I contact La Banquise?

You can reach La Banquise through the following channels:

Reviews for La Banquise

Food
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on Google4.4 (20800+)
*as of 2026-09-07
5★
68%
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Review Summary

La Banquise is widely recognized as a must visit destination in Montreal for anyone seeking an authentic and diverse poutine experience. The restaurant is celebrated for its generous portions, wide variety of creative toppings, and consistently flavorful gravy and fresh cheese curds. While the venue is frequently busy, leading to inevitable wait times and a lively, sometimes noisy atmosphere, the quick service and iconic status of the food make it a rewarding stop for locals and tourists alike. Whether visiting for a classic meal or trying unique variations, many guests find the overall experience to be a satisfying and essential part of their time in the city.
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My friend was visiting Montreal for the first time, & wanted poutine.

La Banquise did not disappoint 🙌. We got exactly what we were looking for…

Excellent service. The food arrived quickly, we were fed & happy.

They have a take out line as well, next feeding we will get our food to go as Parc Lafontaine is just across the street.

Sep 2, 2026
on Google

Incredible poutine & very friendly staff

Sep 2, 2026
on Google

I decided to walk around an hour to get to La Banquise knowing it was a place I HAD to stop by to try authentic Québécois poutine & DAMN IT WAS WORTH THE WALK.

It was my first time visiting & everything about the place was amazing. I arrived around 3pm & it was quite crowded but there was still place to sit.

The staff were incredibly nice & helpful, I was so amazed.

The atmosphere was loud yet not at all chaotic, I waited around 5-10 minutes for my regular size L'obelix (smoked meat) poutine to arrive which tasted fantastic! I devoured it in less than 4 minutes, so I ordered the regular size classic poutine which came even faster at around 5 minutes which was also devoured in around 5 minutes.

I left feeling satisfied & will definitely come back in the future!

Sep 2, 2026
on Google

Great lunch enjoyed today with my family! Visiting Montreal from Edmonton Alberta & it did not disappoint. Alex was a great server & all was good 💯

Sep 1, 2026
on Google
3.0

Overpriced tourist poutine. It's good, but nothing extraordinary. Yeah they have a lot of topping selections & creative pre builts but it's quite silly you can't replace a topping with a cheaper one on the pre built ones.

Sep 1, 2026
on Google

Service was excellent! & great poutine

Sep 1, 2026
on Google

On s'est bien rempli la panse 😁

Sep 1, 2026
on Google

C'est très très bonne expérience. By far best poutine we had in Montréal. We didn't order the regular poutine, instead we ordered the ones with the topping & our favourite was the one with pulled pork & slices of apples, Ca c'est mon préfére.

Sep 1, 2026
on Google

Great Poutine
I tried the classic one & loved it.

Aug 26, 2026
on Google

Went for a late breakfast. Place was empty, quick service, outdoor seating around the corner by the street. Everybody & their mere was telling me'You gotta try the Montreal poutine!!' & it wasn't all that impressive. It's just fries, gravy & cheese, why are y'all getting your stomach in a knot over this stuff? Granted I wasn't drunk or hungover when I had my serving so maybe that's a prerequisite for overenjoying fried potatoes doused in gravy.

Aug 26, 2026
on Google