In my opinion, La banquise is the best poutine. EVER. I lived across the street from this joint for about three years and it took a toll on my waistline.
Three essential components of the poutine are at their best in La Banquise's poutine:
- the french fries are wonderful, thickly cut and perfectly between crispy and soft
- the gravy is wonderful, not too watery or thick and not too salty. very flavourful
- cheese is wonderful
and they have all sorts of different types, my favorite is the chouxx which adds cole slaw to the traditional poutine. DELICIOUS! the two different textures work perfectly together.
It's at its busiest after bars close at around 3 am.