Great visit to La Banquise! Heard so many great things and this had to be a must visit for us in Montreal. There was a small 20 minute wait to get in, and they had 2 lines, one for take out and one for dine in. We had. Nice employee come by and check on us to make sure we were in the right line, so really good service right from the start! Once we got in, we ordered the large La Shoot Out (9/10 rating). This thing was loaded and it was all so good. It came with smoked meat, bacon, spicy sausage and pepperoni on top of the traditional cheese curds and gravy. Totally worth jt for $28.60 CAD. Their Blanche beer (8/10) was light and refreshing and balanced out the savory poutine. The ambiance in the restaurant was loud and busy. The tables were a tight fit and every table and seat were filled. There was some decor and throughout the restaurant. Overall, great experience to try authentic Canadian Poutine! Highly recommend! read more

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While in Montreal we had to try poutine and this place was the most recommended restaurant. To start off, be prepared to wait in line. The line wasn't too busy when we went, we waited about 20 minutes to be seated, which wasn't bad at all. But, we were told it can get long. The restaurant itself is super busy and tables are pretty close to each other. It has a cool and modern vibe to it. There is also outdoor seating. Their menu has over 20 different types of poutine. We decided to get the La shoot-out - this has smoked meat, bacon, spicy sausage, and pepperoni. We shared the large portion and it was massive. I give it a 9/10 - it was delicious! They loaded it with a lot of meat, the fries were soft with some crispiness, the gravy was soooo good, and the cheese curds were yummy. This whole concoction was great! To drink we ordered one of their beers - La Banquise Blanche - nice beer! Service was good, our waitress was nice and helpful. Overall, this a must if you are in Montreal. You can't miss eating poutine. read more

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Poutine is LEGIT. With so many places offering poutine, it's hard to know which one to go. We ended up choosing this place and are sure glad that we did. Came here around 11ish (after we hit up some bagels) and figured we'd grab some poutine to take back to the hotel. It wasn't that busy on a Monday morning, which was fine with us. The place was pretty colorful when you walk in, and it looks like this place was ready to serve the masses. Alas, we were getting take out, so we did not have the pleasure of dining in. The place has a decent amount of offerings, from hot dogs and burgers, to breakfast favorites including omelets. But let's be honest, that's not what you came for. No, you came here for the poutine, and what a selection of poutine they have. From your classic poutine, to the Elvis (minced steak, peppers and mushrooms), and others just drowning in smoked meats, it's hard to go wrong. My family ended up getting two "regular" orders (the person at the counter said a regular is good for one person, but the two orders fed all 4 of us, no problem). We ended up trying "the curfew" (ground beef, onions, cheese sauce, hot peppers and mac n cheese bites) and "The shoot-out" (smoke meat, bacon, spicy sausage and pepperoni). I swear each order weighed 2-3 pounds by itself as they did not skimp on any of the ingredients. OVERALL - LOVED it. I'm not a poutine connoisseur by any means, but I do love fries...and gravy...and meat.... and this place hit on all of those things. There may be other poutineries closer to you, but this one is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. CELEBRITY RATING - Ryan Reynolds read more

This poutine place was recommended by a lot of travellers so we picked this place for our poutine meal. There was a line up already when we arrived. But lineup wasnt too long, we waited for about 15mins All of the poutines on the menu were tempting and we decided on the la savoyarde which has bacon, onions and sour cream. It was very good! the gravy was on point for its saltiness and consistency. Went very well with the sour cream We also tried the chicken burger and the classic coleslaw. It was definitely one of the best coleslaw i have tried. Not creamy and it has the right balance of tanginess. It was also a good price too for the given large quantity Service was absolutely friendly and efficient. I would love this poutine restaurant to open up outside of montreal! read more

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If you want a really good poutine experience, I recommend coming here. The smoked meat they put on top of the poutine fries reminds me of brisket from Texas. Very flavorful, juicy, good amount - they don't skimp on the serving. I washed it all down with a banana wheat beer which was perfect. I tried their chocolate cake dessert because I didn't feel like going out and searching for a dessert spot. It wasn't for me but it was still pretty good. read more

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Wow the poutine was great. We got the Panoramix which had smoked meat, sour cream, and mushrooms. There are 35 different poutines at this place. Tip: there are two lines at the door. Left is for take out and right is to dine in. We got take out so it was a quick order on the left and then we got our food not too long after. The hardest part was choosing which poutine to order! read more

We were told it's a must try while in town, it sure didn't disappoint us! Very tasty and delicious food, fun ambiance and large portions. read more

La Banquise - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Everything they say about the place (and the poutine) is true. Find a little time to stop by, your soul will thank you. The interior was colorful, cozy, bustling, and friendly. Service was warm and fast. The poutine was an absolute highlight of my time in Montreal. This shop may have ruined Massachusetts poutine for me, I fear I'll be doomed to chase my memory of La Banquise every time I see poutine on the menu elsewhere. read more

La Banquise - "Bacon Poutine", regular size - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This 24/7 poutine shop was unassuming and quiet on the outside on New Years's Day but packed inside and by the time we left there was a line 15 people deep standing in the freshly fallen snow. The classic is excellent - well flavored gravy generously poured on hot and crispy fries with cheese curd tucked in throughout the pile of fries, not just the top. They also pile on the extra toppings if you order them. The regular size looks small but very filling and the large is enormous, not for the faint hearted (pictured are regular sizes). read more

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We ordered one Sud-Ouest and a different one with fromage de chèvre ! All delicious but sud- Ouest hits different with tasty guacamole!:). We arrived before people started queuing outside .... So lucky ! Nice poutines but quite heavy even on a regular size ! Definitely a Must-go place ..: read more

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When in Canada, poutine is almost mandatory. I knew I wanted to try some while I was visiting the city - but where? After some research I found La Banquise and made it my intention to check them out. My desire was augmented by the fact that I also visited Ma Poule Mouillée which is their direct competitor that sits catty corner. Wanting to see how La Banquise compared, we made plans for a late lunch. As we approached, we were (expectedly) greeted with a line. It's organized into two sides - one if you're planning to dine in and another to order takeout. We were in no rush, so we decided to wait and see how long it would be for a table - and surprisingly, it took less than 10 minutes for us to be seated. The decor was super casual, filled with color pictures everywhere depicting figures from pop culture. The space is also fairly large, though because of its popularity it was super crowded with tables close together - we were packed in. It almost goes without saying, but the star of the menu is poutine - so many poutines in a variety of flavor combinations. While there are a few other items on the menu, we were there for poutine - and judging by what was on the surrounding tables, so was everyone else. The selection is almost overwhelming, but I ultimately went with the La Savoyarde. In addition to the standard ingredients, this contained bacon, onion, Swiss cheese, and sour cream. The dish was good - fries were crispy, and the extras worked well with each other. I was especially impressed with the bacon as the flavor was definitely there but it didn't overpower any of the other ingredients. Service was fast, as expected - they need to turn over those tables but at the same time we didn't feel rushed. Overall, I enjoyed my La Banquise experience; I think their competitor has a slight edge, but that's really more my personal taste and honestly my opinion could have been different if I had ordered a different poutine. That being said, I would definitely return - and since they're open 24 hours, that should't be a problem. read more

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This is the spot for poutine. They're open 24 hours. They have a line on the right for dining in and to the left for take away. I was here past midnight, and it took almost an hour from getting in line to getting my number called with the order. I ordered two small sizes: classique CAD$9.95 and T-rex CAD$15.50. I liked the T-rex better. Is this the best poutine in Montreal? I haven't eaten enough poutine to be the judge of that, but I honestly thought it was good. Also the 24/7 hours is convenient. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted. Bathroom inside. read more

La Banquise - Storefront - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Checked off this meal from my Montreal bucket list and it was 5/5 experience It was worth the hype and the wait. We got lucky and were given a perfect table by the window. The options were endless but we settled on ordering the regular size classic poutine, La Fred Calliou (meat lovers) and classic burger. The food came out quickly and we ate it just as fast! The Fred Calliou was our favorite and all the different meats we're delicious and juicy. Definitely don't come alone! The portions are extremely generous and sharable. I'd love to come back to try their other innovative options. Service was also awesome... everyone was kind, attentive and welcoming. 5/5 experience across the board read more

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Came here as this place has sooooo many reviews. No wait time weekday around noon. Very tight dining room where your shoulder to shoulder with others. $11.44 1 regular (not large) original poutine. Cheese curds were standard. There were enough. Gravy was good, wish there was more. Fries were very sweet which was interesting. Cooked well, I personally would have liked them crunchier/more cooked. I can't imagine eating 1 full one myself. Poutine to me seems more of a side than a main meal. So many fries. Overall maybe just me but north worth the hype especially if you would have to wait. read more

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Wow if this place could be described I would call it Poutine Heaven! La Banquise is the epitome of poutine in Montreal. The menu is huge with a wide variety of options to choose from! This place is always busy and you will need to wait some time before you get seated. It can get quite crammed in there and it is extremely loud because you are so closely seated with other people! Now let's dive into the food itself, honestly it's probably a top 5 poutine spot in Montreal and all of Canada! I got to try the South West and the The Matty which were both so delicious. If you ever get the chance to come to MTL and want some good poutine this is the place to go! 9/10 recommend! read more

La Banquise - The South West - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Some say the quality has declined with new Corporate overlords but I have not experienced it Still great fries, gravy and curd Beers are accompanied with the same plastic glass to pour them into And we always try to go between busy times to avoid the lines but still find the place full of happy people Service is ideal for that it is And the diner like atmosphere reigns read more

La Banquise - Classic poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This was one of the places on our "to do" list when we visited Canada. We arrived on a Wednesday around 3pm and were very lucky because we didn't have to wait for a table. We sat outside which was absolutely the best place to sit. We ordered many different things to share: La Fred Caillou, La Chicks, La Dan Dan and three hot dogs (two steamed and one toasted). Everything was delicious. My favorite poutine was La Chicks and my favorite hot dog was the toasted. Service was great, the vibe is spectacular and the food was delicious and abundant! We will be back! read more

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I'm always a bit worried when a place is overhyped. When doing my research for best poutine in Montreal, La Banquise often came up in web articles and YouTube videos. But we gave it a shot. We arrived around 12:30, so sure enough there was a line. This place was very busy and there was lots of energy as customers eagerly waited for the food, and service staff were rushing around in a very efficient manner. The entrance walls have the poutine options artfully listed, so you can consider what you want while you wait. Once we sat down, we got our menus fairly quickly, but it took awhile for our order to be taken. The order probably took about 10 minutes to prepare which was reasonable. We ended up trying the La Bacon and La Fred Caillou (Fred Flintstone). Having only had poutine in Vancouver, I wasn't expecting the poutine to be significantly better. But it was. Fries were crispy and not too oily. With all the gravy, cheese curds and toppings, it could have too salty, but it was actually really well balanced. We shared two regular sizes, which is enough to get a good taste between 4 people. But looking back, I would have gladly ordered the large plates because it was so good. Service was good enough. It was fast and efficient, which is what I would expect because of how busy it gets. Overall, I'm glad I went. Definitely memorable, and not overhyped as a first time visitor to the city. read more

La Banquise - Top: La Bacon Bottom: La Fred Caillou - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I feel like so many food influencers said to skip this place and I'm glad I didn't listen. This place was easily one of the best poutines I had while I was here! This was a go to stop after a late night out exploring and there was always a line no matter what time you got there (even at 4am). My go to order was the one with bacon and merguez and a large got ate up every time. I feel like getting la banquise in the middle of a long night out is a rite of passage when visiting mtl (or during day time too). read more

I only had one poutine dish on this trip but it knocked it out of the park! I ordered the Scooby poutine, which was fries, ground beef, bacon, fried pickles, BBQ sauce, and garlic Caesar sauce. Talk about a flavor explosion!! I also ended up ordering it to go because it was very busy inside and the poutine came out piping hot still, which I appreciate. While the regular size take out box looks small, the poutine is piled high in there and I struggled to finish it, which was sad because it was so good! Logistics: - indoor and outdoor seating - limited street parking nearby - separate line for takeout orders. Note takeout orders come out in big batches. read more

La Banquise - Scooby Poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

La banquise une belle institution reconnue pour ces poutine. Pour ma part j'ai prit la Scooby une poutine avec du steak haché, bacon, sauce à l'ail et des cornichons frit. Vraiment un bon mixte, étrange mais excellent. Le format régulier suffit car faut vraiment avoir faim pour une large Super service A savoir en salle tu peux commander de l'alcool mais pas sur la terasse read more

La Banquise - La Scooby - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Service was efficient and friendly. Food was Fast and delicious- got the grande to split between 2 adults for an early dinner and kept us full through lunch the next day.... read more

When in Montreal try these here! Some of the best poutine I had. There is usually a line outline - we lucked out and were able to walk right in read more

La Banquise - Classic and la Galvaude - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Poutine in Montreal is the place that stands out in most Canadian regions. Was told to try La Banquise for my first Montreal trip. Don't be intimidated by the line as it does move fast. Arrived here early afternoon on a rainy Saturday and had at least 12 customers in front of me. The host knew how to keep the line moving and efficiently seated everyone in a timely manner for a fast dining establishment. They seated us at a table with cute converted artworks (check out my uploaded pics) when you have the chance. Poutine here comes in 2 sizes: regular and large. Ordered 2 regular sized plates for a group of 3 light eaters. This was a good amount. Went with the classic because it's important to try the main dish with the fries, cheese curds and meat gravy - really good texture and taste for the savory dish. The adventurous poutine flavor we ordered was the Sud Ouest - comes with bacon bits, avocado, onion rings, fries, cheese curds but with the spicy bbq sauce. A good add on to our poutine selections and the spicy bbq sauce was a popular hit for us. Every flavor on the recommended page looks appealing and do trust the establishment. The long lines are worth enduring for a quick bite at this poutine staple, and it loaded enough to fill you up as a meal. read more

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I'll never understand why this place gets such a high rating! As Montreal's we know that there's better Putin's out there this is a tourist trap and people like to recommend it because they're open super late and there's different varieties you can get. I can't say they're Putin's worthy of more than a three out of five star, but I do know where the best Putin's are in town and unfortunately the spot is not it. That being said obviously you should try it before listening to my review but once you tried, I'm sure you'll feel the same way. I know that they must be doing something right since they're still open so maybe the locals love it or a lot of chores are coming in, but I don't see the whole big ordeal over it. read more

Loved this way more than I thought I would. I got the scooby and I wanted another one right after i took the first bite. The flavors blended together so well and the gravy was perfect. read more

La Banquise - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We got takeout because it was so packed and popular! The smoked meat poutine was SO GOOD and very filling. The portion size was great too, I understand why this place is so hyped up! read more

La Banquise - Smoked Meat Poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This has got to be one of the most shocking experiences I've ever had with a food establishment, in a great way! I've never seen people order straight up fries and eat it as a meal before I came to La Banquise. Of course you can argue that it's not fries but it's poutine, but either way, it was still fairly surprising to me. I waited for my friends to come and they allowed me to stand in line so I wouldn't skip my place which such a great concept. I like that there's still this first come first serve attitude even as you're waiting for others to arrive. I ordered the La Rachel, and first of all, the portion sizes are humongous. I'm unsure how one could finish the whole plate by themselves. And second, I'm glad I ordered one with vegetables as I could see it getting dense. The fries were surprisingly good and crispy, it was able to soak up all the rich gravy. I was pretty surprised by this as I had originally believed that the fries would go stale quickly as too many items would sit on top of it. I didn't care much for the cheese curds; they tasted like mozarella string cheese. I think La Banquise is a once in a blue moon place to go but definitely recommend if you're looking to be more adventurous with poutine. read more

La Banquise - La Rachel - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Stopped for lunch and was able to leave the plate clean! A big serving of poutine with different toppings can be found here! It was a busy spot, but the kind servers were able to quickly get orders and bring them out too. I got the La Savoyarde & my finance got the La Couvre-Feu. I think I liked mine more and didn't really care for the Mac and cheese bites in the La Couvre-Feu. I would definitely want to go back and try more flavors! read more

La Banquise - La Couvre-Feu (top) & La Savoyarde (bottom) - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This seems to be one of the more known spots for poutine, since the queue was pretty long. I'd say it took about 30 mins total for me to order and receive my order. We left as soon as we got our food, so can't speak much on the ambiance. Wished there was more of the gravy to cover the fries. There are better poutine places in the area. read more

La Banquise - chicken poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Fries, cheese curds, gravy...and more! We had to come to taste for ourselves and it did not disappoint. Since we had a smoked meat sandwich earlier in the day, hubby and I decided to share the La Rachel which has green peppers, mushrooms, and onions. Even though the dish looks a bit messy, it was a great combo and you can still taste the goodness of the bouncy cheese curds with gravy. Wish we had room to try more. Our friends shared the La T-Rex which has ground beef, pepperoni, bacon and hot dogs. Overall the meat in Montreal is a little too salty for my taste so I'm glad we stick to the non meat version. Service was quick and friendly and we were seated right away since we came around 4pm. Definitely come visit in Montreal. read more

La Banquise - La T-Rex - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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There was quite a bit of a line outside. Thankfully we realized that it's for dine in. Getting take out was much faster. They have a great many varieties of poutine on their menu and I really appreciate that many were vegan or vegetarian or the gravy could be swapped for a vegetarian one. I opted for the classic with vegetarian gravy and thoroughly enjoyed it. I will also have to admit that it gave me an upset tummy, but it would just be the nature of the meal. read more

La Banquise - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Such good and classic poutine ! The service was good and the portions are sizeable ! The ambiance is well decorated and on theme with Montreal vibes! read more

We came around 10:30am on a Tuesday and there was no line up! I wasn't expecting to eat poutine this early either. They have tons of poutine options and we chose one with ground beef and mac and cheese bites and also one with smoked meat, sausage and bacon. They have 2 sizes available and the Regular size was huge already! I preferred the ground beef one since the other poutine got salty quickly. Both had tons of cheese curds! read more

La Banquise - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Poutine is great and it is very good. You can split a regular amongst two people if you really wanted to. Quick and easy service, was not packed on a Sunday late lunch. read more

La Banquise - Classic Poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Seems like everyone and their mom has at some point stopped by La Banquise for their famous poutine. Even upon walking in, you could just feel the grease in the air with all the fryers going to make sure that every single crispy potato was delivered to perfection. As a vegan, it was a bit more challenging. They are able to make a few of their options vegan (and even have a dedicated vegan gravy and use vegan cheese), but be sure to double check your order before leaving. I ordered their Poutine with vegan gravy, veggies, and even vegan sausage, but when I received it, there looked to be something suspiciously similar to cheese curds. My friend tried it and that stretchy factor was no vegan cheese. We had to then go back, ask for a change, and they ended up charging my friend another $2 to fully make it vegan. I thought this could've been an easy swap since it was their mistake (and they took responsibility), but to charge for more when we already had to wait in line AGAIN to get the poutine left a slightly bad impression. Still, the poutine we ended up receiving afterwards was quite good and I was satisfied with their vegan take on an all Canadian classic. Be prepared to wait in line at a busy, busy restaurant, but if you have time and are willing to wait, it's worthwhile. read more

La Banquise - Vegan Poutine - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

First stop in Montreal! Did not disappoint. Food came out quick. Loved the vibes too. read more

La Banquise - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Poutine done in many awesome unique ways is exactly what can be found here as this was just what hit the spot on the given day! So one thing I've learned about Montréal is to look into things before as I don't know French so I was stoked when I found their website and I was able to decide what I wanted on there as it's in both English and French! So I totally went with the Scooby Doo as it had all kinds of of random goodies on it with a pile of fries and gravy to go with it as those fried pickles chopped grilled onions bacon and that awesome meat on it made for one of the best poutine I've ever had and I just went with the small one and it was huge! So parking is what it is I found a spot on the street so that was definitely a plus as you never know what to expect from that so I had to pay the kiosk for my parking time! Overall I could go here a ton of times and get something uniquely delicious each time as they have sooo many spins on what's totally scrumptious from each and every poutine way! They do Togo orders so that's what I went with as it was just easier but the inside looked awesome hopefully I make it back here again at some point because it would be an even better experience inside I can totally tell! Do yourself a favor and pay them a visit as it's super yummy and quite filling! read more

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Visited Montreal and stopped here before heading to the airport. Came around 11:30-11:45am on a Sunday for two people and there was no wait and plenty of open tables. There are a handful of tables outside in the back of the restaurant. Service is good and food comes out extremely fast. You can easily be in and out of this place in 45 minutes. I'm not a poutine expert so can't speak to the authenticity, but I enjoyed this. It's fun because they have a lot of different toppings and varieties I've never seen anywhere else. I ordered: -La Classique: standard, but felt I needed to try. Salty, savory, drenched in gravy. Hard to go wrong. -La Sud-Ouest: has guacamole, bacon, onion rings, and a few other things. We asked the waitress what the most popular one is (besides the classic) and she recommended this. It was actually quite good! Never thought guacamole and fries would be good together. I just wish there was more bacon in it. If I only had to choose one, I would go with this over the Classic (it's more unique & was more satisfying). read more

La Banquise - La Classique - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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There is a reason this is the go to place for poutine The gravy was not too overbearing, the curds were perfectly cooked and not chewy. We loved the la reggae over the original just because of the added texture, the guacamole and bell peppers gave the dish. Easily a small dish could feed one - two people. Salad was standard. Would highly recommend read more

La Banquise - Reggae - Poutineries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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