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Banff Poutine

3.9 (57 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Large smoked meat poutine
Julie Ying X.

I'm not a fan of poutine but when in Rome, ahem, I mean Banff, why not? We ordered the large smoked meat poutine and there was a lot of toppings (smoked meat, cheese curds, gravy). The portion size was large enough to share with 2 or 3 people. I did wish there were more fries though. I liked that there was a lot of outdoor seating and the staff were very nice. Even though I'm not a fan of poutine, the poutine was good and you do get a lot of bang for your buck.

Poutine with bacon and onions
Jonathan W.

We walked in on Thursday at 5pm, and sat at the counter. Takes credit card. One person was working but he did every job well. Got a small poutine with bacon and onion ($17.50). It was filling enough for 1 person for a meal or split for an appetizer. The cheese curds were nice and soft but had some texture. Fries were cooked well, was crispy. the gravy had just enough thickness. Had some diced grilled onions on top that had good flavor with the gravy

Smoke meat large poutine
Doreen T.

When in Canada, poutine is a must! After trying a few in both Calgary and Banff, the smoked meat poutine here was hands-down the best of the trip! The fries, rich gravy, and cheese curds were spot-on, and the smoked meat was tender and full of flavor. My husband and I shared a large, and it was more than enough for dinner. The service was friendly, the food came out fast despite the crowd, and we enjoyed our meal at one of their outdoor tables. So glad we ended our trip with Banff Poutine.

Smoked meat poutine
Victor U.

Smoked meat poutine was about $20 for a large bowl and I enjoyed the meal. I thought it would be some weird Canadian meal, but it did not disappoint. The cheese was delicious too. The cheese was cooked nicely. The place has benches to seat around 10 people total. I noticed most people got the food to go. The staff was very friendly with everyone and didn't mind us sitting up front.

Classic
Christina N.

This was my first time having poutine, so I don't have a point of reference but I thought it was good! We called ahead for pickup since we were in a rush and they had it ready for us within 10 minutes. The store itself is small with plenty of outdoor seating, but very clean inside. We ordered a large classic and small bacon and onions. Poutine tastes exactly what you think it'll taste like (fries, cheese curds, and gravy), but the gravy is more curry-like than the typical American gravy I'm used to. It came out hot, drenched in gravy, and there was a good amount of toppings on both the dishes. It's a heavy dish, but I can see this really hitting the spot on a late night or just as a shareable with a lot of people. I don't know if this is the standard for poutine, but it left a good impression on me!

Grilled onion poutine & steamed hot dog
Vanessa K.

Excellent service. Hot food. Friendly patrons. Limited seating inside but there's outside spots as well. 10/10 would recommend

Smoked meat poutine
Lynn N.

The poutine hit all the notes. The gravy, cheese, and smoked meat blended well together and this was the popular pick for the week, with our group. There are tables outside for dining, as the inside bar seating is a bit tight. Service was fast and there was a consistent flow of customers.

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Qiu L.

Tried this placed when I was in Banff. Never had poutine before so I couldn't compared it to anything else. The flavor is decent. It's very heavy with the cheese and fries. They only have two sizes: small and large. I ordered a small just to try it. It's too much for the two of us to finish it. We probably ate less than half of it. I think this size should be a medium and they make one that's smaller than this. It's very heavy.

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Large portions of food. Poutine was really tasty. However, I'm not Canadian so I can't tell if it's authentic, but it tastes good. Smoked beef sandwich was also fantastic. Big portion, tender and delicious.

Kelly G.

This was my first time trying poutine and I thought it was just okay. This spot is within the little downtown banff area. I thought the staff was very nice but the food was a bit heavy for my personal taste.

Mara M.

First time to try poutine, it was good but nothing to crave for. The smoked meat sandwich is a must try though. Highly recommended for those who crave a good pastrami sandwich. Will come back definitely.

Smoked meat poutine
Trish L.

We tried the smoked meat. Very heavy, very hearty, I do wish the cheese cubes could have been melted more. Overall, a delicious fatty poutine. We ordered the small size but it was very big already. They should have offered a mini size so it's for testing after lunch or dinner, like after a proper meal for someone who just wants to try for the first time or maybe try a few more flavors. The small size is too big for just testing for any groups fewer than 3 people

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Michelle F.

Authentic poutine. Fresh. Busy and has a wait during peak meal times. I liked this place. The portion was perfect for sharing and I loved how you could customize your poutine. I added extra cheese curds and we had more cheese than fries!!! I'm not complaining bc I love cheese. The gravy was salty and delicious. Fries were crispy enough to hold the gravy. Cheese curds could of been more squeaky. But u only get that from cheese in quebec. Hidden off the main street its still extremely busy. A constant flow of customers keeps the fries put out being hot and fresh A new fave in banff for some quick eats!

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Loved it, nice staff, food legit. Sat outside in the beautiful weather. Would go back

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Poutine Queen - Seasoned fries

Poutine Queen

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Summary: the food was great and the staff was friendly…read more We stopped here on a recent trip to AB/BC and it made for a pleasant part of an otherwise stressful day. We had been trying to find a good local poutine spot after trying it at fast food places and Costco and passed this while exploring Kootenay National park. The shop has a small inside area with enough room for a few people to wait for their orders so it's a bit cozy, but the staff are friendly and so a short wait for the food was pleasant. The food itself was great. I got the shepard's pie poutine and my wife got the normal poutine, both with crispy fries. We talked with the owner while the food was getting made and she suggested we try the carrot cake as well, saying it was "the best". Now, for the sake of my marriage I will say that my wife's carrot is better, but she and I both agreed that the carrot cake here was really damn good. Probably the best I've had at a restaurant. Our poutine orders were very good, and the shop lived up to its name. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, the gravy and cheese curds were perfect, the only issue we had was that we weren't hungry enough to finish the normal order size. And being that we were staying in a cheap hotel we didn't have the tools to properly reheat them. While we live like 1,500 miles away, this has been added to the list of places we will come back to if we find ourselves in the area again.

Stopped in for an early dinner after seeing the good reviews. Mine was a tiny bit saucy for me, but…read morenot a complaint. If I went back I'd ask for lighter gravy. Tasty and just what we needed as it had been a few days since we last had our poutine fix. Super nice folks behind the counter. We had hoped to dine it but didn't realize until we got there there is only a bar with a few barstools for indoor dining, but more like a waiting spot we had to make the best of.

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Get Fryd

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I'm sorry that we stopped for a fry. The person working was clearly unorganized and not prepared…read morefor the business day. She was clearly preoccupied with a personal phone call. She took our order ,very simple , two poutines nothing fancy. She was out of other menu items (Monday opening) but had an excuse she had to go into Calgary to get them. Once the order was taken after a few minutes proceeded to tell us she was out of propane and had to go get another tank and install it. This was the beginning of the opening of the business, how could she not know. We were not in a big hurry so fair enough we would wait for out freshly made poutine. NOT!! The fries spelling correctly were at least a day old refried. I know this because one of my jobs was a fry truck attendant back in my early years. So my knowledge of a freshly cooked fries is fairly accurate. I beg and implore you as consumers of decent food keep driving. Save your hard earned money and spend it where the person serving is invested in her job and has a moral obligation to serve decent food. If you are the owner please revisit your work ethics and practices. If the owner reads this please take time coach and observe your staff she's not the one. This happened yesterday 100520 just after opening we might have been her first customers of the day. I know I could have returned the food too the window but I felt like her lack of care to prepare and present decent food would have been met with less then any concern for doing the right thing.

Banff Poutine - poutineries - Updated May 2026

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