Reviewers describe Gibeau Orange Julep as an iconic Montreal landmark with a giant orange facade, a retro vibe, and a signature creamy orange juice that many call among the best or most distinctive, even if some find it overly sweet and the prices high for fast food. The poutine and hot dogs are frequently mentioned as solid comfort options, though quality can be uneven and fries can be soggy. The overall appeal centers on the experience and atmosphere, making it feel like a nostalgic Montreal rite of passage, especially when combined with ample parking and open late. Service is often praised for speed and friendliness, while crowds and touristy energy can be a turnoff for locals, and seating is limited, which can push the place toward takeaway. Many reviews agree the juice is the star and worth a visit, with the location and history adding to the appeal, even when other menu items miss the mark or the price tag feels steep.
Thriving on its reputation. Hideously overpriced food. No longer worth the trip.
Ordered a steamy with no relish. It arrived with relish. Brought it back to the counter, & watched the cook. Use the counter rag to wipe off the condiments from the hot dog & attempt to put it back in the bun & redress it. I asked for a refund after my stomach churned. Please give me another reason not to go back.
Mar 17, 2026
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Taste is ok I found over price now a days you can find better food for less hype is there because of there orange juice which stands out but overall mtl has better place for that kind of food
Decarie hot dog stand out
L'endroit est cool, mais les prix ont aucun sens. Ça m'a coûté 7$ pour hot dog ketchup moutarde & ils m'ont à peine mis de ketchup moutarde. Meme le plus petit verre de jus c'était 5$. Le service était vraiment pas chaleureux & on me regardait presque mal. Mais sérieux le plus choquant c'était les prix c'est n'importe quoi. Qu'elle attrape touriste!
« Quel bonheur de s'arrêter à cette immense orange emblématique sous un soleil radieux ! ☀? L'ambiance rétro sur le parking est unique, surtout par une belle journée. 🥤 Le fameux jus crémeux est toujours aussi rafraîchissant & les poutines ou hot-dogs ou hamburger 🍔 complètent parfaitement l'expérience en terrasse. 🍟🌭 Un incontournable montréalais pour profiter de l'extérieur ! 😎✨ »J'adore le goût vintage un emblème pour Montréal
On a pris deux numéro 4 (poutine, 1 hot-dog & un breuvage) & un bretzel « géant » (10,85$ avant taxes pour un MINUSCULE BRETZEL sorti d'un fond de congélateur), pour un total de presque 62$. Les frites étaient complètement dégueulasses. J'avais peur de me casser une dent, tellement elles étaient vieilles & brûlées. Le fromage?? Il était limite pourri, tellement il était pas frais. Il goûtait fort, était complètement fondu & d'une couleur jaunâtre très douteuse. J'ai ramené les deux poutines pour demander un remboursement. Le remboursement des deux trios revenait à presque 50$ (!!!), mais il m'a ensuite chargé séparément les deux hot-dogs & les deux boissons. Il m'a donc remis seulement 21$! J'ai donc payé 40$ plus le pourboire, & j'ai même pas eu ce que j'étais venue chercher, à la base: DE LA POUTINE. Ark. Plus jamais.
Feb 4, 2026
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Visited the iconic Orange Julep-what a perfect way to end our trip before heading back to Toronto! Our hotel had free breakfast, but we had a terrible experience there, so I was really excited to come here. I actually visited with my family back in 2004 with my dad's car club-I was only 4, so memories are fuzzy, but I've always wanted to return.
We tried the hot dog, poutine, & of course the famous orange juice, & everything was absolutely perfect. Truly a nostalgic & delicious experience that already makes me miss Montreal!
At 5. UberEats. Hot dog. Poutine. Shake. Hot dog is huge but stale. Poutine sauce is too thick & fries cold n soggy. Shake had black flakes but will cross fingers its from the seeds
Had julep at Montreal's Orange Julep & it was absolutely brilliant- refreshing, unique, & well worth the stop. The hot dog was surprisingly good as well, properly tasty & satisfying. The only disappointment was the poutine, which was rather below average & lacked the richness & balance you'd expect. Overall, still a fun spot with a couple of real highlights, but the food can be a bit hit-&-miss.
Ça fait tellement d'année que je passais devant & que je me disais que je devrais arrêter. J' achetais des jus d'orange julep au Costco il y a plusieurs années! Ce fut une très très bonne & belle expérience le jus d'orange julep & un des meilleurs jus sur le marché. Le hot dog & la poutine succulentes surement une des meilleures a Montréal. Seul point négatif, nous ne trouvons plus cet extraordinaire jus d'orange en épicerie ou au Costco vraiment dommage.
Oct 13, 2025
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Orange Julep. If you were wondering if you went to the right spot just look for the massive orange sphere! Orange Julep gives you a classic old time feel to it. You know it's a classic when you pull up on a Saturday at 5:30 pm & there is a full parking lot with cars. The service was really good especially with our slight language barrier. I purchased the large Orange Julep which ran me just under $12 CAD. watching 10 gallons of this stuff get purchased before I got up to order seemed like a good sign... Unfortunately I didn't think it was very good. It tastes like below average orange juice mixed with some below average milk. It was fine enough to drink 3/4 of it so I wasn't just throwing $12 down the drain but I did struggle to throw it back. A friend of mine ordered an Orange Julep & requested ice cream to go in his, & I must say if you come here that is definitely the way to go. With ice cream you deliver a milkshake type drink with a refreshing orange essence to it. Lastly, another friend got Hot Dogs & Fries & the Hot Dogs looked very good & he claims tasted just as good so if you want some quick'snack bar' food this may be the place for you. Overall it was a fun experience & fun environment & I'm glad I went. Make sure you get ice cream in your Orange Julep!
I tried countless poutine. The poutine here is dogshit mid 😭!! Everything else is good but the poutine taste the same as KFC poutine. Their hot dog are amazing tho
Poutine & Juice was delish as usual. Husband had the breakfast sandwich, said it was really good.
Hotdogs were over cooked, so they lost some ratings for that.
