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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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
2 months ago
2 months ago
We couldn't miss out on trying this iconic Canadian dessert, so we had to stop by during our downtown Banff shopping session. Since maple is also something that screams Canada, we opted for the mEHple flavor. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a letdown. The pastry itself was good as it was light and flaky but still crispy, and we enjoyed the maple flavor. However, there was so much chocolate drizzled onto it that all we could taste was the overwhelming Hershey's chocolate drizzle-like taste. We didn't notice the chocolate drizzle on the menu photo, although I noticed there are a few different menus floating around, and some show the chocolate drizzle while others don't. However I saw a photo uploaded from a different Yelper of their mEHple pastry, and they had way less chocolate on theirs. I think it had to potential to be delicious, but it's just unfortunate that it was loaded with so much chocolate to the point where we couldn't really taste anything else. There were 6 of us that shared one BeaverTail and yet we couldn't even finish it. Overall, it was cool to try a uniquely Canadian dessert, but would recommend staying away from the ones with chocolate drizzle...or at least asking the staff to go light on the drizzle. read more
4 months ago
Delicious sweet treat to get while shopping around in the area! Warm, crispy yet doughy, and good variety of flavors. The cashier was very friendly and even told us which one she liked most, even when the line was stretching out the door. This particular store is SMALL. So be prepared to feel cramped and squished when waiting in line or waiting for your order. read more
6 months ago
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! read more
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. read more
4 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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! read more
11 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
6 months ago
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. read more
1 year ago
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. read more
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! read more
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. read more
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! read more
7 months ago
We stopped by at 3 pm on Saturday, 9/21/24, and the line was pretty long, but it moved quickly and we didn't have to wait too long for our order. They have beaver tails (fried dough in the shape of a beaver tail with toppings) and ice cream. No seating inside and barely any room for even a line. You order at the counter and step away to wait. They call out the items ordered, not names, so really anyone could take your order. Not the greatest system. We got the Bananarama (CA$7.45). My husband and toddler and I split it. It was a tasty treat after a day of hiking. Glad to have tried it once. read more
Why 4 stars? Because it's everything you hope and expect it to be. --- --- --- Sweetened bread with a bunch of tasty toppings on top - how can you go wrong? We only came here once and we wanted to come back again, but there were just too many great dessert options in town to visit the same place twice. I definitely wanted to try a few different items on the menu, but opted for the Maple concoction and added some Salted Caramel ice cream to pair it with. I really liked the Maple, but thought the Salted Caramel was more just like Caramel. The salt is really what sets it over the edge for me, hence my underwhelmed reaction. The biggest negative about the experience is that there is no seating inside. We would have happily eaten it outside, but they only had a couple of tables + it was rainy and cold. So we huddled in the corner and scarfed down our treats while standing only a few feet away from the line of customers and the employee behind the counter taking orders. On a nice summer night, this is probably the place to be. I'm sure the lines get pretty crazy then, though. Still, you should definitely try BeaverTails once if you are staying in Banff. read more
1 year ago
I ordered the bananarama pastry, which is one of the best sellers. It was deliciously crispy with a nice texture. It is veryy sweet though. read more
Was craving a sweet treat after dinner and my friend recommended this place! I tried a pistachio beaver tail and it was definitely a unique dessert experience. The bread was warm and crispy, while the pistachio cream had an authentic flavor and I liked the added nuts on top as well. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Came to Canada for the first time and tried the beaver tail. We got the banana and it was sweet and crispy. read more
Our group was obsessed with BeaverTails! We came here everyday during our trip to Banff for a little treat after a long day of hiking. BeaverTails are a popular Canadian pastry that is essentially deep-fried dough with various toppings. I recommend eating it right away because it tastes better while it's still warm and fresh. We took one back to our Airbnb to eat later and it wasn't as good. Below are the ones I've tried in order of most to least favorite, but you can't go wrong with any flavor! - Bananarama: nutella spread + bananas - Pistach-OH: pistachio cream + pistachio crumbles - The Classic: cinnamon + sugar - Strawberry Cheesecake: cheesecake spread + strawberry jam + graham cracker crumbs read more
Quick service. No wait. Hot and freshly made. Nice to try once. It's oily and some parts of the "beaver tail" was too crisp. The bananas were a nice touch to cut the oily taste. I only wish the bananas were patted down a bit so it wouldn't easily fall off! We had 2 casualties while eating this dessert. I think I would really enjoy this on a nan actually! $6.02 USD read more
2 years ago
Spent the day in Banff and heard that BeaverTails is a must-try Canadian dessert destination. I had no idea what to expect and I'm glad I didn't ruin the surprise by looking it up beforehand. I could smell the fried pastry from afar. There was a long line at both downtown Banff locations, but they moved pretty quickly. There were so many flavors to choose from and additional sugary toppings to add on, but a poster of a limited-time special caught my eye, and boy, am I glad it did. The special was a pistachio honey beavertail and that's exactly what I ordered. I love desserts, but I don't like overly sweet desserts and loading on tons and tons of sugar, which is why I opted out of putting a scoop of ice cream and other toppings on top of my beavertail. It was sugary enough as it was and a cozy treat to enjoy on a chilly day. There was pistachio paste, drizzled honey, and ground-up pistachio sprinkled atop. The beavertail itself was a hot and fresh piece of fried dough, which made the pistachio paste and honey runny (not a bad thing), so I'd recommend grabbing some napkins to wipe up. You know a dessert is very good when there's a fight over who gets the last bite or who ate most of it. One beavertail was perfect for two people, but I could have easily devoured the whole thing by myself. No wonder BeaverTails is popular! read more
11 months ago
Fresh bottom pastry. Flavor was very good but just very hard to eat and messy. Fast service & the line moves fast. read more
BeaverTails is a place not to be missed whenever you are in downtown Banff, where all the shopping and restaurants are. This is not a very big place and is quite cramped. They say good things come in small packages and BeaverTails is the prime example of that! They serve fried pastry, ice cream, and of course poutine. I decided to skip dinner and get a fried pastry with pistachio , and boy it did not disappoint! It's sweet, savory, and so crunchy! The service was on the slower side, there was only 2 people in front of me but it took a total of 10 mins before I get to munch on my dessert, but it was definitely worth the wait! read more
6 months ago
First time having a beaver tail. Felt like eating a cross between a donut and a croissant. Paired it with a side of maple ice cream that seemed to compliment the taste. read more
This visit wasn't like my first. My order got messed up, so my experience wasn't the same. The ambiance was casual with service being meh. I may try one more time but we'll see. The food is always a must try just double check your order. read more
2 years ago
I rarely get to enjoy an authentic Beaver Tail. So when I see a shop, it's a must. Banff has 2 locations. I happened to be strolling by this location and the lineup was minimal. It seemed to be moving along quickly, so I queued up for my delicious treat. Service was friendly and prompt. But the limited space inside made it a little cramped. No big deal, I didn't wait too long. Probably about 5 mins. Worth it, if you ask me! My Beaver Tail was piping hot and absolutely PERFECT! It was devoured in minutes! I always go classic cinnmon sugar with lemon. Killaloo Sunrise I believe they're called. read more
Tourist review! Found it worth the hype if you have a sweet tooth! Be prepared for long lines during peak times and weekends since it's in the heart of Banff downtown. The one I tried was the popular choice 'bananarama'. I got it to-go to save on time and have it by the lake. I like any dessert that has bananas and chocolate so it was the perfect flavor combo for me. The base is made out of some kind of dough that is fried. I also tried the famous poutin for the very first time here and I was pleasantly surprised by the combo of gravy and cheese and fries. I must add that it will taste the best if had fresh as the fries can get soggy if kept for long so keep that in mind if opting for to-go. The restaurant had couple of tables outside on the sidewalk but the seating is fairly limited for the size of the crowd. read more
First time trying BeaverTails while visiting Banff and they were so yummy! Ordered the maple and pistachio, and pistachio was my favorite. Counter service was fast and there were a few tables outside to enjoy them at. Perfect sweet treat! read more
2 years ago
This was surprisingly good! I thought it would be just okay since it's a big chain and people had described it to me as a big, flat donut. The only similarity is they're both fried dough, but a beavertail is much thinner, making it flaky and crispy. We ordered the mEHple and bananarama, both were quite sweet but I enjoyed them! They're big enough to share, but they're made like a handheld dessert so the best way to share them is to alternate taking bites or ripping it apart with your hands (I wouldn't recommend this because your hands get sticky). read more
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