Québécois / Poutine / Plateau Mont-Royal

La Banquise

THE 3AM POUTINE RITUAL

Family-run Plateau diner open 24h with 30-odd poutines, and the city's default answer to where to eat at 2am.

From home: 11 min drive; 5.19 km. Walk 66 min
Spend: $$$$; est. $15-25 per person
Our dates: Open all 4 days; Give it 45-60 min

Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC BY 2.0

The verdict

Go for the ritual, not for the decor or a refined meal. Order a regular to share rather than a large, and pick something loaded like the T-Rex or Fred Caillou. The room seats about 80, and Tastet notes both locals and tourists queue, so go off-peak if you can. It's reliable fuel, the sort of place you go once.

No. 1 late-night eats in Cult MTL's 2026 readers poll
Open 24h per official site, including public holidays except Christmas
30-odd poutines

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La Banquise, the short list

Must order
La T-Rex
$16.25
Ground steak, pepperoni, bacon and hot-dog sausage.
Named by Tastet as a favourite, and a meat pile.
On their menu: Official website. Regular; large $27.25
La Classique
$9.99
Fries, curds and gravy, the baseline.
Judge the place on the standard first.
On their menu: Official website. Regular size; large $17.25
La Fred Caillou
$19.25
Ground steak, smoked meat, spicy sausage and merguez.
Loaded option Tastet names alongside the T-Rex.
On their menu: Official website. Regular; large $31.50
La Taquise
$15.85
Guacamole, sour cream and tomatoes.
Lighter, vegetarian-friendly, named by Tastet.
On their menu: Official website. Regular; large $26.25
La Sud-Ouest
$17.50
Bacon, red onions, guacamole, onion rings and Banquise sauce.
Tastet names it as one of the more interesting flavours. Tastet lists chipotle sauce; the official menu says Banquise sauce.
On their menu: Official website. Regular; large $30.50
La Scooby
$17.50
Ground steak, bacon, onions, fried pickles and garlic caesar sauce.
Fried gherkins set it apart on the official menu.
On their menu: Official website. Regular; large $30.50
La Elvis
$14.50
Ground steak, peppers and mushrooms.
The first specialty poutine, created after customer requests per Tastet.
On their menu: Official website. Regular; large $24.00
Banquise Burger
$15.95
Beef patty, mushrooms and onions, Swiss, tomato, lettuce, Banquise sauce.
A non-poutine option for someone who wants a burger.
On their menu: Official website. Trio with fries and soft drink; alone $8.50

Menus change. Prices are from the posted menu, before tax and tip.

What people actually say

Recurring themes, not cherry-picked quotes.

Love

Sheer variety of poutines, 30-odd
Open any hour, an institution since 1968
Family-style, unmodernized room by design

Know before you go

Tastet says locals and tourists line up; seating is about 80 inside plus a summer terrace
Portions are large on the official menu pricing tiers
Holiday opening is a standing statement, not a Thanksgiving 2026 notice, call 514 525 2415 if it matters
Expect a line at busy times
Portions look big, regular is plenty to share
Prices on the site exclude tax

Dishes that keep coming up

T-Rex, Fred Caillou, La Taquise, Sud-Ouest, Elvis

Room: Casual, lively, deliberately unfussy, tables painted by staff and neighbours.
Service: Not much recurring evidence; counter-style diner service.
Value: Cheap to moderate on official menu prices, before tax.

Based on one Tastet article (updated July 2026), the Cult MTL poll listing and the official site. Platform reviews, Reddit and visitor reviews were not accessed, so crowd sentiment is thin.

Vibe check

casual/lively/old school/family run/divey

Best forafter-midnight food, first-timer poutine, groups

How much we'll spend

$$$$Est. $15-25 / person

Regular poutines $9.99-19.25 and large $15.25-31.50 on the official menu (before tax); burger trios $13.75-23.50. Drink prices not read, so the range covers a regular to large poutine and is approximate.

Our estimate from posted prices, CAD, before tax and tip. Québec purchases carry the 5% federal GST plus the 9.975% Québec Sales Tax (QST, TVQ in French): 14.975% combined on taxable items. Tourisme Montréal: it is customary to tip restaurant servers, taxi drivers and hairdressers 15% of the bill, before taxes. Bellhops, porters and doormen generally get at least $2 per bag or service; coffee and food counters often have a tip cup by the register.

On our dates

Open 24 hours, 7 days

Mon 12Openmidnight to 11:59pm
Tue 13Openmidnight to 11:59pm
Wed 14Openmidnight to 11:59pm
Thu 15Openmidnight to 11:59pm

Thanksgiving MondayOfficial contact page states (French) that the restaurant is open on all public holidays except Christmas. Standing statement, not a Thanksgiving 2026 specific notice; a phone call is still prudent.

Full week

Mon	midnight to 11:59pm
Tue	midnight to 11:59pm
Wed	midnight to 11:59pm
Thu	midnight to 11:59pm
Fri	midnight to 11:59pm
Sat	midnight to 11:59pm
Sun	midnight to 11:59pm

Official site and contact page say open 24h (no daily table); Tastet (updated July 2026) says 24 hours a day. Open on public holidays except Christmas per contact page.

Hours from the venue's own listing, checked Oct 8, 2026.