If you're craving authentic Louisiana cuisine in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Tooloulou's absolutely delivers! As a native New Orleanian, I know true Cajun and Creole flavors, and I was genuinely impressed. The food was rich, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, capturing the soul of Louisiana cooking in every bite. Beyond the incredible dishes, the atmosphere was warm, lively, and inviting. The hospitality from the wait staff truly stood out; they were attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. I highly recommend Tooloulou's to anyone looking for an unforgettable meal in Banff. Five stars all the way! read more

Tooloulous - Shrimp and Grits with Fried Green Tomatoes, Coleslaw, and Cornbread - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Tooloulou's is a great spot in Banff if you're looking for bold, Southern-inspired food with a lot of flavour. We tried a mix of items including the alligator bites (crispy and well-seasoned), seafood gumbo (rich and hearty), and a blackened chicken sandwich that was cooked perfectly with great spice. The mimosa was a nice touch, and the Waffilicous with caramel sauce for dessert was easily a highlight--decadent and definitely worth ordering. The only downside is that the restaurant is on the smaller side, so seating can feel quite close and a bit cramped during busy times. Overall, the food and experience easily outweigh the tight space. Definitely a place I'd return to. read more

I really love southern brunch places so I really wanted to try this place out. I got the southern comfort eggs Benedict. What is it? - sweet cornbread bottom - southern chicken fried steak in the middle - poached egg with hollandaise and also Cajun sauce - fried potato hash on the side. It is a really visually compelling combo, but unfortunately it does not quite deliver. - the eggs and hollandaise and Cajun sauce were good. Although this is hard to screw up - the chicken fried steak wasn't crispy. It was also a bit tough to cut, and the taste was just OK, kind of bland nothing special. - the sweet cornbread by itself was good. - the problem is that it doesn't really come together. The cornbread is too soft and the steak hard to cut, the combination makes cutting the Benedict stack not work - everything just falls apart. I think while I love the concept, the English muffin as bottom would have been a much better foundation for cutting. Sorry didn't try anything else. read more

Tooloulous - Southern comfort eggs Benedict - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

I really enjoyed this Cajun place. They serve brunch and dinner but I came later for late lunch and ordered their pork belly, Cajun soup and shrimp Poboy. I really enjoyed the poboy a lot. The server for our table recommended getting the shrimp and it was really good. However, I wish the pork belly was a little more flavorful, it was too sweet. Overall, a really good Cajun place in downtown Banff! And the price is really good for the portion they give here. read more

Tooloulous - Pork belly - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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So I'm a little torn about this place. They have a very large menu, the prices are reasonable compared to what you see in downtown banff (still expect to pay $5-10 more in CAD than you would anywhere not in this park), and service is friendly. However, I would say the food is a little underwhelming. I ordered a side of soup, cornbread, and some popcorn catfish to try. The popcorn catfish was super disappointing - the nuggets were incredibly small and had little flavor. Considering this is supposed to mimic Cajun-style food, I would imagine this hit far from the mark if you're going for authenticity. The soup and cornbread were yummy - not amazing - but given that they were appetizers, I would have preferred my main dish to be the standout. The mocktail I had was pretty good though it's hard to mess up anything that sweet. It was also incredibly busy when I came so there's no shortage of business. It might be the tourist effect of being located in Canada's most famous national park but I might skip this place next time I'm in the area. Nice views of downtown banff from the corner table though! read more

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Went in for a cocktail and an appetizer since it was happy hour. Best decission of the day. For cocktails we had the Louisiana lemonade, which was okay, also the Hurricane, came blended and was fantastic. Recommend. For appetizer had the fried green tomatoes, Cajun catfish bites and the Cajun alligator bites. Perfect Trifecta of appetizers. Our waiter and host was fantastic. If you know who Joey Diaz is, then you know what are waiter looked like and sounded like, fantastic service and food. If you are in Banff a must try read more

The place itself looks so interesting and unique! The servers are attentive, and know the menu like the back of their hand. Food is mid. Maybe it's just what my bf and I got, but it wasn't anything major to talk about. I got fried chicken breast eggs Benedict, but I wish the chicken itself had the Cajun flavor in its breading. However, the jalapeños on it definitely gave it a nice kick. Potatoes were aight. Get the hot chocolate for sure, especially if it's cold outside. read more

Tooloulous - Chicken and Eggs Benedict with Cajun Potatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Cute vibe and great service. We were seated right away on a Tuesday morning. We ordered the Pork Belly Benedict and the Green Eggs & Ham omelet. Both were delicious! Great portion sizes and decent prices. They had a good selection of hot sauces as well. read more

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Very good place for breakfast. We had a tour guide recommend this place and so glad he did. Food was delicious and Tyler our server was so friendly. We enjoyed the veggie omelette loaded with fresh crunch vegetables. Two egg with bacon breakfast. Toast was super good. Be careful with the hot sauce ;) read more

Tooloulous - Breakfast - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

This place had the BEST Breakfast I had coffee and the breakfast poutine unbelievably delicious My server was very bubbly attentive and helpful Loved it! read more

Tooloulous - Do it - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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The shrimp and crab were pretty good but the rest of that plate was meh. Rice had the feeling like it wasn't fresh and we didn't even get bibs, so keeping your clothes clean could be a challenge when you're fighting with a mighty crab. Server was okay, but when it comes to the place, the tables felt quite small. When four people are at the table, plates, tools for grab legs, drink... There were barely any space to move read more

Tooloulous - Cajun crab and Shrimp boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

This is the first place we ate in Banff! We were able to sit outside early in the morning and enjoy our breakfast beside the peaceful mountains of Banff. The server was fantastic and prompt! He didn't skip a beat when we asked for food recommendations and hiking recommendations too. The food was fantastic and kept us extremely full throughout our 12 mile bike ride! We will definitely be going back this week! read more

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First impressions: cute and kitschy... with New Orleans type decor... the plastic red and white checkered table "cloth" felt a little unnecessary. Made it seem a bit cheap. The noms: *Taste of N'awlins: my brother's order. It was a lot smaller than he anticipated so he finished it like an appetizer... but it was good. We all shared a bite of each other's dishes. *Shrimp po'boy: my sister's order. It was good, but the ratio of bread to shrimp wasn't ideal, so she left off the top bun and ate it like an open sandwich. The Cajun fries were decent. Didn't have much Cajun seasoning on it, and the fries were a bit sad and limp. The fries were also dark, which sometimes happens when the oil hasn't been changed in a while... or they could be burnt.. I don't know for sure. *Ribs: my order. The ribs were good (sticky and tender, just like I like it... though not fall off the bone... still satisfied a craving). The dirty rice was also good. The slaw was terrible. It didn't look or taste anything like slaw. It was bone dry (see picture) and look like something that was dumped out of a pre-mixed bag of slaw from the grocery store, but lacking any kind of dressing. *Hush puppies: good, but a bit dry *Fried green tomatoes: nothing like what I usually order... the fried coating was so dry it crumbled off the tomato and into the dipping sauce. *Andouille Mac and cheese: super disappointing. A bit watery (see picture) and not cheesy at all. In conclusion: despite the promising reviews, I was super disappointed. Can't recommend it. read more

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We had a great brunch here with our toddler. We got the hash, cheesy grits, pancakes, and fresh berries. Everything came out quickly and it was all delicious- not salty, which I loved! The onions on the hash were nicely caramelized and there was a good amount of bacon and sausage. There wasn't a strong Cajun flavor, it was very lightly seasoned. The pancakes were nice and fluffy and the grits were delicious! My only complaint is that the toast was pre-buttered with salted butter and it was too salty for me, but we really enjoyed everything and my toddler ate a ton! All of the staff we interacted with were very nice. Overall, a very easy and yummy meal. read more

In the heart of Banff, pedestrians area Louisiana cuisine Made a reservation earlier in the day as the place is small inside. They offer patio too Friendly server and good food The portions are big Big variety menu reasonable prices read more

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To our surprise we found Cajun food in the Canadian Rockies. Nice ambience. Able to sit outdoors and enjoy the fresh crisp air and people watch. The menu is extensive. Service is helpful. We enjoyed the gumbo and jambalaya we ordered accompanied by cornbread. Good amount of serving. read more

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Tooloulous, BANFF 204 Caribou St, Located in Town Centre Mall Situated right in downtown Banff We were there late September, had brunch there. They were busy even in late September, can't imagine peak period! They took our walk-in reservation & gave us a buzzer, about a 30 minute wait. Cajun seafood & burgers join Louisiana libations on red-checkered tablecloths amid brick walls. Decor was colourful & quaint. Service was good. Great menu selection The food was good! Portions were a very good sized. I had the crab & asparagus- chunks of crab meat... so good! We had Belgian waffles, hot chocolate... everything was good. If you are in Banff looking for brunch. This is the place! read more

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Hubby went here for some gluten free French toast. He ordered a classic gluten free French toast and topped it with apple. He also ordered a mochacino (chocolate milk + coffee + whip cream). The menu is well marked for gluten free and staff are well informed on allergies. I didn't eat here because it seemed there was a lot of dairy and not as many options for gluten and dairy free together. read more

Tooloulous - Gluten free French toast with mochacino - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

This is a cute restaurant in Banff Town! It was such a beautiful day, so we sat outside. Considering how small the restaurant is in square footage, it surprisingly did feel too cramped inside or outside. The service was great - our waitress checked in on us often and refilled our drinks quickly. The food also came out fairly fast as well, but unfortunately was lacking in seasoning and taste. Hushpuppies + cornbread: The cornbread was the absolute best part of my meal. It was fluffy, sweet, and just so yummy. The hushpuppies were more dense and chewy than I expected, but the flavor was good. Crab cakes: Very crispy coating and perfect texture! But they definitely needed more seasoning. Cheesy garlic grits: Extremely bland, no cheesy or garlicky flavor at all. It was just a mushy goop, we could barely eat it and it went to waste. :( I would probably come back, but only for breakfast/brunch to try that menu. :) read more

Tooloulous - Crab cakes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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100% RECOMMEND We wanted to eat something different than Canadian food, and I'm so glad we tried it!! The place is always packed - esp their outdoors and I'm now sure why that is. Service was great. Our server was attentive. Food: They all have big servings!! Jambalaya: omg, must try! So flavorful and their corn bread was also very tasty Shrimp po'boy: also good, friends claimed it's the best po'boy they've tasted Mac n cheese: friend also really loved it!! read more

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We came in with our baby. It was busy and they were accommodating. Had a highchair available for us. I had the southern benny. It was pretty good. My wife had Cajun breakfast, it was alright. Mostly potatoes. Baby had cucumber slices. She enjoyed that. Good drinks. Good service. Friendly people. It's a nice spot to get breakfast. read more

This place was amazing!! Well deserving of all the great reviews. Food and service were both impeccable! We liked it so much, we went back twice!! Highly recommend!! read more

We were presently surprised by this delicious food. We went for breakfast and had the poutine and Belgian waffle with fresh syrup upgrade. Both were so good. The coffee was good. The restaurant felt clean and well taken care of. We definitely would go back. read more

Tooloulous - Poutine - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

We went here for breakfast food, so I can't speak to the dinner. I had a strawberry waffle. The waffle batter itself was excellent! The only issue I had was they used that cheap Hershey's chocolate sauce that has that chemical taste to it. The chocolate sauce kind of ruined it for me, but I know the waffle underneath it was good. I highly recommend the waffle, but hold the chocolate sauce or get a different version - they had a few kinds to choose from. I did LOVE the amount of whipped cream and strawberries on it. My husband had the Benedict which he said was only okay. I did steal some of his breakfast potatoes and they were actually pretty bad. I recommend steering clear of those breakfast potatoes. If you are going to be here for breakfast it seems the waffles are the move! read more

Tooloulous - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

During a weeklong ski trip to Banff we actually ate here twice, mainly because the Blackened Chicken Cajun Wrap I ordered on our first visit was so epically good that I just had to have it again! And the accompanying margarita was masterfully mixed as well. My wife ordered the Planked Wild B.C. Salmon Filet and absolutely loved it. Note: the Cajun Chicken Wrap was huge so you could conceivably share it. Service was excellent and the staff is super-personable. This was our favorite restaurant in Banff! read more

Tooloulous - Blackened Cajun Chicken wrap - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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I enjoyed the blackened chicken poboy sandwich. Not burnt. Not too spicy and the chicken breast slices were moist and well prepared. Topped with fresh tomato slices made a great sandwich. Sweet potato fries were very good. read more

One of our favorite restaurants in Banff, definitely must go if you visit! We came around 9:45am on a weekday and there was still a wait to get seated. They give you a buzzer and told us to stay within 2 blocks of the restaurant so we roamed around while we waited. We ordered New Orlean's breakfast, Southern Comfort, orange juice and root beer. The Southern Comfort was bomb!! The potatoes were crispy, the chicken fried steak was juicy and not dry, eggs were poached perfectly, and the hollandaise sauce was full of flavor and so tasty! It was such a delicious meal, everything tasted great together. The New Orlean's breakfast was good as well, the pancake was not too sweet. The portion of the meals were huge! I was only able to eat half of my food. We were also a big fan of the maple syrup, yum! Would for sure recommend this place and we'd be back! read more

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Incredibly huge portions for breakfast! The wait was quite long, but it was well worth it. We had an incredibly friendly server that let us know while we were ordering that these portions were going to be HUGE. We were fueling up for a big hike, so it was just what we were looking for. Food: - Caesar Salad (3/5): meh, nothing special and wasn't a fan of the dressing - Alligator Bites (4/5): my first time having alligator! An interesting taste, but felt like it could've used some more salt - Pork Belly Benedict (4/5): An interesting take on the classic eggs benedict! Was delicious, but pork belly was a teeny bit dry - Breakfast Poutine (5/5): now if you're looking for a hearty dish, I recommend this one. Cheesy, hearty and everything I could ever dream of! This was my favorite. Would definitely come back! read more

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Head up to the great white north!!. yearbook advise from an old school friend!! Banff Canada!! to enjoy some serious -0° temps!! good thing hotel was very close to Tooloulous and made it easy to get to!! Somehow memories come back to you in a certain way.. 1980's CA.. Tagus Ranch Truck Stop commercial man sitting at cafe " I want a big breakfast!!" Here is what exactly he was referring to!! get you ready for your day!! even being cold but your tummy was full and would get you going!! Wonderful sevice!! attentive and friendly!! coffee was great!! food was phenomenal!! plus the wow factor!! Very big thanks to the lovely ladies for taking very good care of us!! wish you where close to home!!! read more

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For reasons unknown, we waited for over an hour for our food this evening. While others seated after us already had their food and eaten. As a family of four with two small kids, definitely would not recommend this for anyone. The food itself was fine, service was fine. read more

This restaurant was a lot of fun! I loved the decor and the food was delicious. They were so nice to our giant party of 3 families, including 7 kids. We got the Cajun fries, cornbread, jambalaya, etouffe, & gumbo. All were spicy and delicious. We got crab cakes & grits for the kids, so there are plenty of good kid options. The service was really friendly too. Happy to go back the next time we are in Banff! read more

Tooloulous - Gumbo, jambalaya, & etouffe. Cornbread. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

If you've never had Cajun food, you would probably think this was good. Nothing was horrible but also not great. Service was acceptable but definitely not attentive if you need something. read more

Tooloulous - N'awlins Trio - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Food was delicious and great service Good proportions and tasty . You may have to wait for your meal so make sure you get to make a reservation or get on the waiting list. You will not be disappointed. Have a great meal! read more

Tooloulous - Pancake ,fruit , fresh squeeze orange juice and fried egg - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Eggs Benedict were great with Salmon. Service was swift and attentive. Would recommend for breakfast.

We had breakfast. There was a wait to get seated, but the wait was worth it. We chose to sit at the bar. Servers were friendly and helpful. read more

One of the best decisions we made while choosing a place for our last brunch in Banff before heading back home, out of the many restaurants in Banff, this spot is worth the try. Their food tasted delicious with a significant amount of serving. Jordan's Jamboree ($16.50) -waffle with seasonal fresh berries, bananas Rancheros Incredabalos ($14.95) -fresh avocado, salsa, cheddar jack cheese Duck Duck Benny ($15.95) -bbq pulled duck, caramelized onions and hollandaise sauce, with cheesy garlic frits ($3.25) Cowboy Fricassee Hash ($16.95) -scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, Bacon's and onions topped with cheddar cheese, pancake and toast. Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice Every bite was awe of yumminess; their pancake reminded us back home of what our grandmother used to make, and their potatoes also reminded us of the fresh harvest potatoes back in the Philippines. They have plenty of sauce to choose from, and my sister loved the hot sauce. She bought two bottles to bring home. Highly recommended for a whole brunch; expect to wait 20-40 minutes if you're not early. read more

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Came here for brunch on a Saturday morning around 11 and had to wait 30 minutes for a table, so my friend and I went to grab coffee. We didn't know we couldn't bring our coffee into this restaurant, so they took it from us and kept it in the back (kinda sucked). I ordered the salmon benedict and had high hopes, but it was very average. My friend ordered a hash and also agreed the taste was quite average. I will say the portion size is great for the price. Took a while to get our check and our coffees back, but they were really busy. read more

Tooloulous - Smoked salmon benedict - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Service is subpar. Food is passable for okay. Good location on banff Avenue. But I'd say its a miss. Affordable prices. I've had friends always rave about this place. But after visiting a few times, I feel like its a meh. Its affordable for banff. Prices all range under $25 which is cheap for banff standards where most meals cost over $50 a person. But it shows in the plating. I ordered the eggs benedict crab cake, and it came with just one tiny crab cake cut in half with no bread to give it substance. The creole sauce was flavourless and gross, so the dish was extremely hard to swallow. Luckily there was hardly any food on the plate to eat. As plating was 3/4 of deep fried potatoes. To top it off the server dropped dirty utensils on me when clearing my plates ruining my clothing with creole tomato sauce stains. I know its an accident but servers should not pile dirty dishes in front of guests rather just remove them from the table or stack in the middle. It was very very careless. The food on other visits were okay too, nothing worth remembering and my visits here are not too memorable. So clearly the food didn't impressive me on other visits either. As a regular in banff, there's lots of better places to eat. But I wouldn't make a point of putting this on your list of places to eat at in banff unless everything else is full. read more

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Entree portions are generous. I tried the Taste of N'Awlins which was three different dishes in one: Creole Jambalaya, Shrimp & Lobster Etouffée & Seafood Sausage Gumbo served over Cajun Dirty Rice. There were a lot of veggies in the Etouffée and gumbo. One of these was kind of spicy. The corn bread was huge-it was okay, I'm more familiar with sweeter corn bread. I tried a little bit of the Shrimp & Grits Yaya. The grits definitely were cheesy-very rich. The cup of soup was small. The fried pickle appetizer was crunchy and tasty. Make sure to show your Key to Banff savings key card to get 10% off your entrees! read more

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I had a chance to try Tooloulou's for breakfast while in Banff and I think the experience was overrated. They have a creative menu and the dishes come out colourful and appetizing however the pancakes and french toast come out dry and tasteless. Also, the pancakes were slightly burnt on the bottom. The colourful fruits is what makes the breakfast. The coffee is also disappointing. With limited seating inside Tooloulou's, the restaurant is at full seating capacity by 10 AM. I think the creative presentation of the restaurant and dishes is what draws customers in and possibly the limited breakfast places in the area. I only had a chance to try out their breakfast. They did have a different menu for lunch and dinner. The high rating could possibily be from their other menus. read more

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