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4.3 (113 reviews)
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Lawrence C.

One of the local delicacies that people online recommended trying in Banff was Beavertails, which is fried dough with toppings that is shaped in the form of a beaver's tail. The store itself is pretty small with a long line that goes outside, so it's a place where you definitely get it to go. They have some interesting flavors with ones with maple syrup, strawberry cheesecake, etc. but they also have savoury versions with poutine as well. We decided to get the mEHple beavertail with a chocolate drizzle on them, and I think it was a good choice! The pastry itself comes out freshly baked so it's really warm, and the maple flavor it had was delicious. It's a pretty large portion size so it's good to share with someone else, but I can definitely see why these are highly recommended. Highly recommend checking out if you're in Banff!

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Amanda N.

Don't even question if you should get it. GET IT! We don't have a such thing in my hometown. The base is so thin and crispy, that it makes it light to eat. I could eat more! I'm still dreaming. It can get pretty packed inside & staff are super friendly. They also have ice cream too, but the beaver tails are the show stoppers.

Shirley Z.

don't get us started on beavertails. Yea on the surface it's a piece of fried dough with some toppings on top, but it's truly more than that. You just have to try it to find out (but also maybe my partner and I just love sweets). We even tried the other beavertails location as a quality check :D The pistachio was my personal favorite, and I would get it again. They were super quick. It's a small place and there's limited seating outside. It's more of a grab and go type of situation. Overall, if this is your first time in Canada, I would recommend.

Ritu R.

Came here twice during our week visit to Banff and Jasper national Park and we are obsessed. Yes there's a line but it moves really fast and it is totally worth the sweet treats that await inside! Storefront is basic but very cute. We went to the one on the main street and again the next day. A local delight that should be experienced.

Navdha V.

This place was so overcrowded every time we walked by, the lines were out the door. We ended up getting 3 ice creams all refreshing and delicious. 1) Strawberry sorbet - refreshing 2) Lemon lavender - refreshingly tart I loved this the most. 3) Chocolate - classic and not that sweet.

Mark F.

Look, let's be honest. It's not like this place is life changing but this is an iconic Canadian food so we had to try it. Pretty simple menu, with the beavertail and a variety of toppings, mostly of the ice cream variety. If you're not starved, one beavertail is sufficient. Although the beavertail itself is light and airy, with the ice cream, it's quite the heavy dessert. We tried the apple, caramel, and vanilla and liked the apple the best. Gave it an apple pie type vibe. Definitely recommend you try it once if you see one!

Outside of Beavertails + Apple Cinnamon Beavertail
Claudia A.

Great service! You pay first then go ahead and go down to get your beavertail. No ice cream was available this time but no problem, Cows was nearby. A little crowded at this one, so I recommend going to the other on the other street. For tourists like myself, Beavertails are like a super flat crunchy churro with whatever yummy stuff you want on top.

Pistachio
Jeremy S.

This spot caught our eye walking through Banff, we noticed a lot of their customers eating on the street and of course we had to try it. We got their avalanche and their pistachio. Both were great! The avalanche lives up to its name though because it it's messy! The pistachio was really good, and it was a delicious dessert option. I really liked the pastry base. Service was decent, they gave our pastry to another customer who cut in front of us while waiting. It's a bit chaotic inside since it's so busy but still a good experience.

Bacon and maple
Cam H.

I'm usually not a big fan of donuts, but I wanted to try since everyone raves about the beaver tails here. I also found the name to be interesting. This was very delicious. Tasted like a funnel cake but a different shape. When it was fresh, it was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I got the maple and bacon flavor. I would definitely say it is on the sweeter end for those who do not have as much of a sweet tooth as I do. The bacon bits were good but can be a bit overwhelming as there were too many of them. Flavor was great, however, perfect sweet and savory flavor if you're into that. Quick and good service. This place was located in Banff town so no doubt you will have good views of the mountains.

Priscilla Y.

When in Banff, you got to stop at BeaverTails for this sweet treat. It is like a flattened donuts smeared with your toppings of choice. I had the pistachio and honey. It is good, but very sweet and messy to eat. They hand it to you in a half opened bag. I had to ask for a box because it was too much to eat at once. It was empty when I went at night and took a couple of minutes to make.

Maple!
Jordan F.

When in Banff, try the beaver tail! Luckily on the Main Street, there's a few locations, so you can pick up multiple as you're walking the town!! They have so many flavors, it was difficult to choose! Went with the maple of course, and it did not disappoint! Imagine the bite as a flat, crispy maple donut. Absolutely delicious, and could share if you don't want too much sweets!

Yasmin Y.

My new favorite treat and the little birdie that stole it- Fried flattened pastry covered with cinnamon and sugar! There are variety of other options you can get as toppings. The price is a deal around $7-8. They also offer ice cream and hot tea.

Pistach-OH
Angela K.

Okay, I get the hype, SO DARN GOOD. They fry it FRESHHH. The beaver tail is crispy, especially along the edges. The taste and texture reminds me of a funnel cake, maybe morphed with a donut. I just love it. I got to try the mEHple and pistach-OH, both of which were AMAZING. I liked the maple one the most. If I had more time in Canada, I'd try every flavor I could lol. This sweet treat is an absolute delight, and I'm going to miss eating it. The shop is small, and the inside smells like doughy goodness. The workers are friendly, and they are fast!

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We got a classic cinnamon and sugar beavertail. Service was friendly and our food came out fast. It came out hot and was delicious!

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This place always has a line out the door. One of the guides in my touring group told us about Cows…read moreand how popular It is. I initially wasn't interested in waiting in a long line for ice cream. But later decided to check them out at the end of my trip to satisfy my curiosity. Plus it was a warm day and I had already finished all of my shopping. Cows is located in the heart of Downtown Banff and is known for their hand-made premium ice cream. Cows has a variety of flavors with fun creative names like the Gooey Mooey, Cownadien Maple and Wowie Cowie. The people in line were really excited to be experiencing this place. I also noticed Cows has a large gift shop area that sells cow-themed merchandise and apparel. There was a lot of cool stuff to check out in the store. I grabbed my coffee flavored Caramel Moocchiato ice cream and one of their snack items and spent time in the gift shop. Overall, Cows was a fun experience and I am glad a was able to squeeze this place in at the end of my trip.

What a fun place, and based on the amount of people here and on line, it's well known. We decided…read moreto take a walk around town after a wonderful dinner at Chuck's Steak House. Our friends had walked the area prior and knew about this ice cream shop. So... we get out of dinner without dessert with the express idea of coming to Cows. It was a good decision. We took a walk there through beautiful downtown Banff, basically just following the people in front of us and them. Cows is well known with a very loyal following. Lots of people walking in and a fairly robust line moving very quickly. You walk into a store with lots of different products. We came in with the express idea of some cones. I don't remember the flavor (not my regular chocolate) but this ice cream is good... really good. Not even remembering the flavor I can tell you that is was rich and packed with flavor. Enjoyed every bit of it. After paying, we all strolled out and back down the street to the bus eating our delicious ice cream cones. KUDOs to the team at COWS.

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