La Banquise

Nikki

5.0

When I used to visit Montreal pre pandemic, there was no huge line like it is now. We came to grab a takeout at 930pm on a Sunday night. It was about 20-30 wait. Good for local business being so popular! We ordered poutine with smoked meat, bacon, spicy sausages, & pepperoni on it. You can't go wrong with any of their poutine. My wife & I devoured the entire grande serving box!

Hannah

5.0

Pretty good! I got the smoked meat poutine & it was very tasty. There was a large portion of meat & even though the plate itself seemed small, I could only finish half because it was so filling. You could definitely share one between two people depending on how hungry you are. We were a large group right at dinner & they worked quick to get us seated as soon as possible. Service was good, relatively quick, & friendly.

Nathan

4.0

J'ai testé pour la première fois la poutine. Eh bien c'était le lieu idéal ! C'était bon ! Au sujet de la fréquentation le lieu est victime de son succès, beaucoup de monde au heures de pointe. Mais malgré cela une bonne gestion du flux.

Jared

5.0

If your willing to wait then you have to eat at LA Banquise!! The line was down the block!! The crazy part was no one minded. It was as if they knew it was going to be worth it. They are famous for thier poutines & they take it seriously. There are enough choices of poutines to satisfy everyone. I am glad I waited. I will never come back to Montreal without stopping by. All foodies...report to LA Banquise!! Your stomach will thank you!

Raiza

4.0

Tuvimos suerte y esperamos poco tiempo en fila, había muchísima gente dentro, en el menú había unos 50 tipos de Poutine, buen servicio, super recomendado.

Colten

5.0

The poutine here is incredible. They are not shy with the cheese or gravy.

Stephen

5.0

Definitely the OG in the world of poutine! Loads of different flavours to suite most palettes & lifestyles

Michael

2.0

Like everything else is this city when it comes to F&B this place changed & not for the better.

Food:
Taste - the main & only ingredient being used is salt. There was no flavors in this poutine like it used to be, it's just salty

Portion - not in the bowls they used to have that were truly big & well plated with lots of cheese. Also for 26$ plus tax perhaps put the toppings on your full plate not just half of it as per the picture

Service:
Unfortunately we got stuck with potentially the worst waitress in the restaurant. Miss'self love' tattoo should have a little more'respect for others'. Horrible attitude from taking the order to giving the bill when I was denied a copy of my receipt because she assumed I didn't want & never asked & printed her copy. Working in this industry is not for everyone. I feel bad for the other hard working staff members that were picking up her slack & serving us after. It sucks to pool tips with someone like that who doesn't deserve it.

Atmosphere:
Lively, fast, buzzing with people & energetic vibe. From tourists to locals side by side & loud conversations with laughter & anecdotes. Thank God one thing remains the same...

Roxanne

5.0

La Banquise has been serving up poutine magic since 1968, & with 35 different poutines on the menu, it's hard not to find something you'll love.

As part of a collab for my summer picnic series, I stopped by to pick up takeout with my friend Hady. I went for the Royale (pulled pork, bacon, & apples), & she chose the Reggae (ground beef, guacamole, tomatoes, hot peppers, & Swiss). Both were generous, loaded, & full of flavor. Sweet & smoky vs. spicy & bold … we had the best of both worlds.

The pickup process was smooth, the staff was super sweet, & the fun, retro-style decor added to the charm. We grabbed two cold drinks (a lemonade & a lemoncocco) & walked across the street to Parc Lafontaine to eat, chat, & people-watch in the sun.

Open 24/7, La Banquise is the kind of spot that works whether you're craving a midnight snack or planning a sunny park lunch. It's a Plateau institution for a reason.

Foxy Tip: Pick your poutine, grab a drink, & head to the park across the street. It's the perfect setup for an easy picnic date or chill afternoon with a friend.

Video coming soon. ✨ I spotlight my favorite local gems on TikTok @foxy.appetite & IG @foxyappetite - come hang out!

This meal was comped as part of a collaboration - sharing my honest thoughts above.

Phineas

5.0

some of the best poutine ever, the cheese is to die for!