Gibeau Orange Julep is described as iconic and fun, with the giant orange building and the creamy, frothy orange julep that many say is the star of the experience. Reviewers praise the juice as refreshingly sweet and distinctive, though a few find it overly sugary or milky in texture, and some say the taste can vary by batch. The menu blends classic fast food such as hot dogs, poutine, and burgers with the famous orange drink, and portions and quality are uneven across visits, with some dishes praised and others criticized as overpriced for fast food. Parking is easy and the venue has a relaxed, nostalgic atmosphere, especially outdoors on sunny days, yet seating inside is limited and the space can feel crowded or touristy. Overall it remains a Montreal must for the orange juice and the iconic vibe, with strong opinions about value and consistency depending on what is ordered.
Le jus dorange c'est weird à expliquer, ca goute pas comme un vrai jus mais en meme temps cest exactement ca que tu veux. Crémeaux, frais, un peu sucré... moi chaque fois jen prend deux de suite lol. Le hot dog est correct aussi.
A very iconic spot in Montreal which is a must-visit. We went there on a Saturday night & obviously it was packed. Very different vibe there.
Many vegetarian options in the menu. Food was good overall. We went for a grilled cheese, vegetarian burger (both combos) & a veggie pogo. Liked all three. Fries were good. O-Juice was nice but felt a bit sugary than sour. Portions were good & it didn't feel heavy. All their meals are given in takeout brown bags - no trays, plates etc.
They don't have any indoor seating options but there are standing counters. There are a couple of benches outside if the weather permits. Many folks just got the food to their cars & ate them there.
Staff was nice. Given it was our first time, we had a few questions which they answered well.
Plenty of parking outside.
Definitely recommended.
May 10, 2026
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C'est rendu pas mal cher mais le jus d'orange est toujours aussi bon. Les hotdogs aussi sont excellents. Selon GSP, leur spaghetti est bonne, mais je n'ai pas essayé.
Vraiment désolant. 25$ pour un trio 2 hot-dog/frite & jus d'orange. De plus, mes hot-dog steamés étaient durs (parce que ça faisait trop longtemps qu'ils étaient dans la steameuse). Je ne recommande absolument pas! Allez à La Pataterie dans Hochelaga & vous aurez un bon prix, un bon service & le goût recherché d'un vrai steamé.
Ca vaut le detour ! Les poutines sont tellement ecoeurantes ! & leur jus julep est tellement bon ! Ca prends absolument le format 2 litres. Seul bemol... le prix.
Honestly I was fully expecting to hate this place due to all the negative reviews. While some of them are true - it is pretty pricey for what you get - the food was actually very good. The poutine was salty but delicious. The chilli dog was excellent. The famous orange juice Julep was unique & not my favourite. I personally think it was worth the stop for this food & to see this giant orange structure. No complaints except for the price being high.
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You haven't visited Montreal properly if you don't visit this place. The orange juice is to die for, & the food is really good but not the best poutine in Montreal.
