La Banquise

Bethany

5.0

I'm a vegetarian & was happy to learn their baseline plain poutine is vegetarian! (They use vegetarian gravy!) But what makes this place is all the varieties of poutine you can get. Several vegetarian options too! I LOVED this Mexican style poutine, with sour cream & guacamole & tomatoes.. it was like poutine nachos. Worth the wait outside (the line moves pretty fast!)

Eugénie

3.0

Sadly, this place is overrated. I get it, it's a good late night snack poutine after a night out, especially knowing they are open late. But the taste is not the best. If it's your first poutine, & you want the best of the best experiment, I do not recommend. The staff & everything else is cool/good, but not worth for a poutine if you have other options.

Ali

5.0

Just Wow, Ask Alex, he guide you for best of all. For me Scooby was the best option. Great service. Definitely recommended.

Nikki

4.0

I had the La Scooby (the smaller size) & it was delicious! It was loaded up & almost overflowing on the plate. There wasn't much of a wait when I arrived, but I could see there was a long line up for most of the time I was there eating. Service was quick. Only thing I would note is that it's very cramped in the building. It felt like my partner & I were forced to join the tables beside us. I understand that they're maximizing seating space so that they can have a better throughput, just felt a bit uncomfortable. However still an excellent choice for the first poutine stop in Montréal. Lots of options on the menu!

Paul

3.0

Tried out La Banquise after hearing all the hype about it being a Montréal must-visit spot for poutine. I went in with high expectations but honestly, the meal was just… okay. I ordered the'La Frites Rex' & their classic poutine-both were edible, but neither really wowed me. The fries were fine, the gravy was salty without much depth, & the cheese curds didn't have that squeaky freshness I was looking for.
It wasn't terrible, just very average-something I'd rate around a 7/10 or 3 stars. For the amount of hype this place gets, I couldn't help but feel it was overrated. Maybe it's more about the late-night atmosphere or the sheer number of topping options than the actual quality of the food.
Would I go back? Probably not anytime soon. There's better poutine to be found in Montréal if you're chasing flavour over novelty.

Khulud

3.0

Glad to see halal & kosher options

Luma

5.0

Great poutine, very nice place (you can smell tradition) & many good options. Delicious dessert with maple syrup.

Ibraheem

4.0

Bring your appetites, because the portions here are massive! This spot is a tourist staple for good reason - it's lively, the food is tasty, & there are a myriad of options to suit everyone's tastes. There is often a long lineup outside & inside, particularly in the evenings & weekends when waiting for a seat. I'm a fan of their ginger beer & vegetarian options in particular. Worth visiting if you're in town.

Jonas

5.0

It was one of the most recommended places I've been to & they didn't disappoint at all. The different options for poutine is nuts & everyone will find something to eat, from meat to vegan options it's all there. I did got the La Bonheur Poutine & it was so good that I could have gotten a second plate. The hype is well deserved.

Dalia

3.0

To be honest, this wasn't my favorite poutine experience. The wait was very long, & I tried two different options but didn't really enjoy either. I do wonder if the classic poutine might have been a better choice.