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| - In planning our trip, I wasn't sure about going out of my way for specialty poutine, but I'm so glad we did. This is a must-do in Montreal!
We came in around brunch-time with hopes of beating the crowds. The timing was perfect and we were seated quickly. The restaurant became crowded shortly after we received our order (around noon). I would recommend coming for brunch or a slightly early lunch, especially if you want to avoid the crowd.
We ordered A T-Rex with added guac (to share) and were incredibly pleased with the experience. Their base is french fries (with a unique sweetness), the gravy was excellent, and the cheese curds were perfectly squeaky. Being from SoCal, we love guac on all things, so we thought 'since we're getting creative with poutine, let's add in a favourite'. The dish came and their regular size was still too large for two people to finish. The toppings on the T-Rex were fun and had good flavour; the hot dog was a fun twist. My favourite part? The fries themselves! Slightly sweet, cooked perfectly, fluffy texture. Next time, I think I'd like to share a traditional poutine (and a specialty, if we're hungry enough!).
The worst part about our experience at La Banquise was trying to decide which poutine to get!
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