La Banquise
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Why go
- More than 28 kinds of poutine.
- Anthony Bourdain recommended it as one of his favourite Montreal meals on No Reservations.
- Microbrewery beers include Banquise, a blonde brewed by l’Alchimiste.
Opening hours
Today00:00 – 23:59Show all
Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59
Good to know
LunchDinnerLate NightHighchairs AvailableServes AlcoholTable ServiceTakeout
Dishes to try
- Classique poutine
- Italienne poutine
- T-Rex poutine
- Rachel poutine
- Poivrée poutine
- Breakfast poutine with breakfast potatoes, cheese curds, poutine gravy and two eggs
- Breakfast poutine with Swiss cheese, sour cream, bacon and onions
- Breakfast poutine with bacon, onions, mushrooms, peppers and two eggs
- Smoked-meat poutine
- Omelette with merguez sausage, onions and mushrooms
- Breakfast sandwich with egg, ham or bacon, Swiss cheese, tomato and lettuce
Atmosphere
- Diners can sit down for table service.
Good for
- Families Highchairs and a children’s menu are available.
- Late-night dining Late-night meals are available.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Vegetarian poutine options and sauces are available. The menu warns cooked ingredients may come into contact during preparation. Tell your waiter about dietary restrictions.
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History
- 1968Firefighter Pierre Barsalou founded La Banquise as an ice cream shop. Later that year, it became a snack bar serving mainly hot dogs and French fries.
- Early 1980sPoutine joined the menu, initially in two varieties.
- 1994–2023Founder Pierre Barsalou’s youngest daughter, Annie Barsalou, and her husband Marc Latendresse owned the restaurant.
How to get there
- On foot994 Rue Rachel East, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal.
Sources: La Banquise - Wikipedia · Poutine La Banquise · Menu des Poutines - Poutine La Banquise · Menu Général - La Banquise · Menu Déjeuner - La Banquise · Menu Boissons - La Banquise · La Banquise (restaurant) - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026
Where
994 Rue Rachel E, Montreal Quebec
- Website
- labanquise.com/
- Phone
- +15145252415
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Questions and answers
Can I order takeaway from La Banquise?
Yes, takeaway is available.
Does La Banquise serve lunch and dinner?
Yes, lunch and dinner are available.
Where can I see La Banquise’s menus?
Poutine: menu; General menu: menu; Breakfast: menu; Drinks: menu.
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