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The line was out the door for the pastry with ice cream but we just wanted the ice cream so feel free to jump ahead of most people. Husband had the salty caramel ice cream. I'm not an ice cream fan but I did have a couple of bites of his. The ice cream was smooth with lots of toppings. Very caramel-y. We got it to go. In fact, I'm pretty sure there were no tables inside but there were some outside tables and sidewalk benches where you could enjoy your dessert.
Very busy, casual place and always with a line. It was crowded and we had to stand in line for a bit. But I guess it allows you to have enough time to decide what to get. It's a Canadian classic so of course we had to try it. It's a flat dough in the shape of a beaver's tail. You have the options of getting toppings on top. I really enjoyed the pistachio one. A must try in Canada.
Quick service, line was short here (long at the one across the street just becuz that side is busier). We got an original & it was so good! We really enjoyed it, very surprised it was so tasty! Got a pistachio hot cocoa - just pistachio sauce & nuts on top of cocoa - a little off putting but I liked it because I love pistachio! If you don't want to eat a mouthful of nuts, get a regular one.
When in Canada, you have to try a beaver tail (flattened donut with toppings) at least once. What better place to try it than a place actually called Beaver Tails? They have multiple locations, including both Banff and Canmore. I got the Killaloe Sunrise, which is the flattened donut topped with cinnamon + sugar + lemon juice. I have never had lemon juice with cinnamon + sugar, and liked it quite a bit. The fried dough was made to order, so was super crispy. You cannot go wrong with fried anything with sugar.
BeaverTails Review First time in Banff, we had to try the iconic BeaverTails, and they did not disappoint! Think of them like elephant ears from the States, but so much better. Made fresh right in front of you, they're served hot and perfectly crispy. My son had the classic cinnamon and sugar, and my mom tried the apple pie flavor--both were absolutely delicious! For me, the classic was just right: simple, sweet, and satisfying. If you're in the area trying BeaverTails is an absolute must!
What a surprise on how delicious this simple concept was. We got the Nutella with banana and it was dang good. It wasn't overwhelming at all and the perfect bite everytime. This was delicious and worth the try. They had different selections of ice cream as well which was nice. Give it a try if you are in town..
For those of you who don't know, like I didn't at first, a Beaver Tail is a fried dough pastry, simply in the shape of a beaver tail. The classic is covered in cinnamon sugar (similar to a churro, but bigger), and they have a ton of different toppings! You can get a hazelnut spread, vanilla icing, cheesecake spread, with Oreo crumble, Reese's Pieces, brownie chunks, apples or bananas on top. The combinations are endless, which made it really hard for me to choose one (haha). It is a tiny location, with some seating outside, but it is definitely more of a grab and go spot. This is a chain, but it is very popular, because every time we passed it, there was a long line. This gave me some time to decide which Beaver Tail to get. I ended up going with the Triple Trip (Chocolate hazelnut spread, peanut butter, and Reese's Pieces). It was delicious! My husband said it was too sweet/rich, but what else would you expect!?
Busy spot in Banff and we wanted to try another local favorite after failing to fall in love with poutine. We got the Nutella topped Beavertail and were pleasantly surprised at how tasty it was. They had lots of options but some sounded a little too sugary. The original with cinnamon and sugar sounded good too. Definitely worth a try.
If you've got a sweet tooth, this place is for you! I ordered the Coco Vanil' and it was a 10/10! It's made right in front of you so it's served warm and ooey gooey. Make sure you have lots of napkins because it is a bit messy, but totally worth it! The line to order seems long but moves pretty quickly, too.
Always a long line! We were lucky to be there during their opening. Service was great - inquired if their poutine had the squeaky cheese and the guy was nice to show the cheese packets they use! Brwownie : delish! Brownie bits were so good Triple Trip : they don't skimp out on the reese's candies and the nutella spread. I also love how warm they come out when they give them to you! Limited seats outside, but you can always enjoy it wherever in DT Banff!
5 months ago
While browsing some of the shops when visiting Banff, we stumbled upon Beaver tails. The shop itself is on the smaller side with no seating inside and take out only, and the line was quite long. That being said the line moved relatively fast, I'd say we only waited around 10 minutes before we were able to order. When we got to the front of the line we decided to order the Maple beaver tail which comes with maple glaze as well as a chocolate drizzle. The worker highly recommended this one and it did not disappoint. The base tasted like a long fried donut which was light and airy and the topping tasted like maple glaze with warm fudge drizzle. It was delicate and delicious without feeling overly greasy! read more
3 months ago
It's delicious, trust me. It's not going to be the most innovative or life changing dessert, but it's a delicious crunchy dough topped with sweets and it's Canadian! Can't get better than that. We tried both beavertails on Main Street just for a quality check :p our favorite was the pistachio. No seating inside, it's more of a grab and beavertail outta there, walk while you eat. Service was quick, there were only two people working inside at the time we went and lots of customers. They were killing it. read more
I had to check out BeaverTails while I was in Canada since I know it's a Canadian spot. I was told to try the original flavor first and I'm glad I did! It tasted just like the cereal Cinnamon Toast Crunch in the best way possible. So crispy, sweet, and satisfying. This location is a takeaway-only setup with no indoor seating, but it's perfect for grabbing a quick treat while exploring. They also serve ice cream and a variety of other sweet dessert options if you're craving more. I'll definitely check out another location and try a different flavor next time. A must try if you spot one. read more
The line was out the door for the pastry with ice cream but we just wanted the ice cream so feel free to jump ahead of most people. Husband had the salty caramel ice cream. I'm not an ice cream fan but I did have a couple of bites of his. The ice cream was smooth with lots of toppings. Very caramel-y. We got it to go. In fact, I'm pretty sure there were no tables inside but there were some outside tables and sidewalk benches where you could enjoy your dessert. read more
2 months ago
These things are legit sweet treat, me and my girls enjoyed them and are sad we can't get them here back in the States. They have multiple locations in Banff, staff was friendly, there was usually seating outside. Would definitely come back next time we visit. read more
Very busy, casual place and always with a line. It was crowded and we had to stand in line for a bit. But I guess it allows you to have enough time to decide what to get. It's a Canadian classic so of course we had to try it. It's a flat dough in the shape of a beaver's tail. You have the options of getting toppings on top. I really enjoyed the pistachio one. A must try in Canada. read more
6 months ago
Yummy stop after a snowy trip from Lake Louise. Warm pistachios with chocolate on a crisp flat bread! Service was so so. No tables to sit inside more like a grab and go place. There's one outdoor table with seating but it was too cold to sit outside. A great touristy stop! read more
First time at BeaverTails and I can not wait to go again. Stopped in around 8:30pm while walking down Banff Ave and ordered the "Avalanche", it was so good I wanted to back for another one. The cashier was helpful with the recommendation and the tail came out very fast. read more
1 year ago
Quick service, line was short here (long at the one across the street just becuz that side is busier). We got an original & it was so good! We really enjoyed it, very surprised it was so tasty! Got a pistachio hot cocoa - just pistachio sauce & nuts on top of cocoa - a little off putting but I liked it because I love pistachio! If you don't want to eat a mouthful of nuts, get a regular one. read more
When in Canada, you have to try a beaver tail (flattened donut with toppings) at least once. What better place to try it than a place actually called Beaver Tails? They have multiple locations, including both Banff and Canmore. I got the Killaloe Sunrise, which is the flattened donut topped with cinnamon + sugar + lemon juice. I have never had lemon juice with cinnamon + sugar, and liked it quite a bit. The fried dough was made to order, so was super crispy. You cannot go wrong with fried anything with sugar. read more
1 year ago
BeaverTails Review First time in Banff, we had to try the iconic BeaverTails, and they did not disappoint! Think of them like elephant ears from the States, but so much better. Made fresh right in front of you, they're served hot and perfectly crispy. My son had the classic cinnamon and sugar, and my mom tried the apple pie flavor--both were absolutely delicious! For me, the classic was just right: simple, sweet, and satisfying. If you're in the area trying BeaverTails is an absolute must! read more
What a surprise on how delicious this simple concept was. We got the Nutella with banana and it was dang good. It wasn't overwhelming at all and the perfect bite everytime. This was delicious and worth the try. They had different selections of ice cream as well which was nice. Give it a try if you are in town.. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
For those of you who don't know, like I didn't at first, a Beaver Tail is a fried dough pastry, simply in the shape of a beaver tail. The classic is covered in cinnamon sugar (similar to a churro, but bigger), and they have a ton of different toppings! You can get a hazelnut spread, vanilla icing, cheesecake spread, with Oreo crumble, Reese's Pieces, brownie chunks, apples or bananas on top. The combinations are endless, which made it really hard for me to choose one (haha). It is a tiny location, with some seating outside, but it is definitely more of a grab and go spot. This is a chain, but it is very popular, because every time we passed it, there was a long line. This gave me some time to decide which Beaver Tail to get. I ended up going with the Triple Trip (Chocolate hazelnut spread, peanut butter, and Reese's Pieces). It was delicious! My husband said it was too sweet/rich, but what else would you expect!? read more
Busy spot in Banff and we wanted to try another local favorite after failing to fall in love with poutine. We got the Nutella topped Beavertail and were pleasantly surprised at how tasty it was. They had lots of options but some sounded a little too sugary. The original with cinnamon and sugar sounded good too. Definitely worth a try. read more
If you've got a sweet tooth, this place is for you! I ordered the Coco Vanil' and it was a 10/10! It's made right in front of you so it's served warm and ooey gooey. Make sure you have lots of napkins because it is a bit messy, but totally worth it! The line to order seems long but moves pretty quickly, too. read more
3 years ago
Always a long line! We were lucky to be there during their opening. Service was great - inquired if their poutine had the squeaky cheese and the guy was nice to show the cheese packets they use! Brwownie : delish! Brownie bits were so good Triple Trip : they don't skimp out on the reese's candies and the nutella spread. I also love how warm they come out when they give them to you! Limited seats outside, but you can always enjoy it wherever in DT Banff! read more
It smelled good every time we passed so i finally decided to try a beaver tail. The line was a little off and confusing when ordering. There are a lot of topping options for this fried dough. Ended up going with a classic because it seemed simple and not overly sweet. It was a tasty treat if you are looking for thin fried dough with cinnamon and sugar topping. read more
9 months ago
We've been told to try this place 'cause it's a must in Banff but my husband was under the impression that he was actually going to get to try a Beaver tail, like the actual animal... so he was disappointed to find that it was actually just dessert haha There are two locations super close to one another but I think this location seems to be busier than the other, not sure why. It's pretty small inside and there is no indoor or outdoor seating so we found a bench to sit somewhere outside. We got bananarama, the classic and poutine since I haven't tried it yet. I loved my banana with Nutella but the pastry was so oily, I wished they would pat it down to scrap most of the oil. The classic was alright, taste just how it looks. I wasn't a fan of the poutine, I found it to be a strange combo (might just be me lol). It was a nice sweet treat to have for sure! read more
One of my favorite things to get in Banff, a beaver tail is flattened fried donut bread with plain cinnamon or dessert toppings. I think it has the flavor of a Chinese long donut. Today I got the Hazel Amour, and this location is plenty generous with the hazelnut spread, it was served almost immediately and the staff even sped up my order by just asking what I wanted when the couple ahead were indecisive. No seating inside but plenty of options for that outside. Price is such a deal around $7. My little relatives loved their frozen lemonades too. read more
Wowzers! I followed the yelpers on this one. Honestly, the photos didn't look convincing but we trusted the Yelp community. The first bite totally caught me off guard, it was so so good! We got the bananarama and the classic (cinnamon sugar). These are made to order so after we ordered, the guy went to the back to prepare the dough and fry it. The "bread" was so light and crispy and crunchy. The balance of Nutella and banana on it was perfect. My son devoured his cinnamon sugar and didn't share. He said he's going back tmrw. read more
I heard it's a famous pastry in the area so I gave it a try. It's a piece of tough got deep fried and then added toppings for flavors. I got the classic. You order, they deep fry the tough and then add toppings in front of you. So every order comes out fresh. However, it's really nothing special. Very oily, greasy. Too heavy for me. I don't think I'll try another one even if it's free. read more
3 years ago
Who doesn't like a Beaver Tail. May I be so bold as to recommend the original. It's crispy. Cinnamony. And all around fun. The chocolate is messy. But as I think their napkins say, messy is good. But not in my rental car it ain't. Photos are taken of Thursday evening around 9 pm. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
A friend knew of my trip to Banff last week & asked me to bring him back a - Beaver Tail! There's very limited spots in & around Metro Vancouver were you can get them. I'd never actually tried one myself so I thought, what the heck why not! So what is a Beaver Tail you might ask!? Well you know those big rodents that like building dams on rivers right? Their tails are the namesake for this delightful treat! No PETA don't panic ... no beavers were slaughtered in the making of this dessert!!! This ain't - shark fin - soup! Yikes! Beaver Tails uses dough to make these delightful treats! It's not really a donut nor a cake but more like a flat wide long chewy pastry that's deep fried. Sugar + sweetness = next to my heart! Must try flavour mix - Hazelnut with sugar, Cinnamon & lemon!!! Hallelujah said I after one bite! Highly recommend having a BT after dinner as they are quite addictive & you may end up getting a second one like I did! Obviously you know what I sent my friend ... a picture of me in all glory & happiness munching down on one!!! Thanks for the suggestion ... friend! LMAO read more
2 years ago
We went to both locations! Liked the location next to McDonalds better. I would definitely get these again next time we visit. The classic is perfect cinnamon and sugar, yum! read more
We were shocked how much we enjoyed these beaver tails!!!! It's basically fried dough with your choice of toppings! We couldn't decide on which to get but luckily you're able to split. We did have banana/Nutella and the other half was skor cheesecake. I couldn't decide which was my favorite cause they were so good!! The service was so fast and friendly. There are no tables inside but you can enjoy your beaver tails outside! read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
I dream about beaver tails. That's all I have to say. I wanna eat this every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. read more
4 years ago
BeaverTails is not something we have in the States, so I knew I wanted to try it out on my trip to Banff. There are actually two locations within very close proximity to each other on Banff Ave, so it must be a popular joint. I feel like it's equivalent to perhaps a Cinnabon or Auntie Anne's in the US. My boyfriend and I also wanted to get ice cream from Cows down the street, so we decided to split a beaver tail. So many of them looked very good, but we opted for the Bananarama (Nutella and bananas). The space inside is tiny and there is no indoor seating, so we went outside to split our treat. All told, it was good, but I felt like I would have preferred more Nutella on it. I also felt like the dough itself was missing an element of sweet, which could perhaps be enhanced by cinnamon or powdered sugar. All told, it's a good option for a sweet treat in downtown Banff. I just personally preferred Cows over BeaverTails. read more
2 years ago
Beaver Tails is a Canadian classic; and a delicious one at that! There are two locations in Banff only a block from each other, yet the line is out the door for both locations at all times. After a 10 minute or so wait, we finally got our orders. The beavertails are a long and flat fried dough pastry that is shaped like a beavertail, thus the name. Each of them are covered with various toppings and is a delicious dessert. If you are having trouble deciding what flavor you want, you can pick two. We opted for half Avalanche (cheesecake spread, Skor bits, and caramel sauce) and half Coco Vanil' (vanilla icing, crushed Oreo cookies, and chocolate sauce) for $8 CAD. Although very sweet, the beavertail was delicious especially with the flavors. I would definitely get the Avalanche beavertail again! In addition, we ordered the Poutine ($8.50 CAD) as well and this was a huge hit! The fries were super crisp with the perfect amount of gravy and cheese curds. This place is such a Canadian classic from the savory poutine to the sweet beavertails --definitely try it if you haven't! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Really good beavertails. Freshly made and served hot. Good for the price. Service was fast . The place is small located in the Town of Banff,Alberta, Canada. read more
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