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.
Childhood memories .. Montreal staple .. best poutine in Montreal & those hotdogs tout garnis with that buttered toasted buns... must try when in Montreal & of course a cold glass of Julep
Je dois avouer qu'il est plus intéressant de vivre l'expérience Julep simplement en admirant la légendaire grosse orange que pour la bouffe du resto qui est plutôt bof & ne laisse pas une grande impression. L'endroit a beau être une institution montréalaise, rien de bien mémorable ou qui chatouille véritablement les papilles gustatives dans ce "fast food" pour touristes affamés. Frites, poutines & sandwichs assez génériques. De plus, les prix sont élevés. Toutefois, le service est rapide & courtois & j'avoue que leur jus est à essayer au moins une fois.
This is a Montreal staple so you have to try at least once. However, I have to say that I don't like their orange juice because its too sweet & doesn't taste natural at all.. their poutine is good but too salty.
A big orange by the road !!! You stop!!! I don't go often but when i do of course i take a 2l of their famous orange juice & yes its still taste the best ,this time i also took a poutine it was ok , & a hot dog , it was good but not the best , lots of people a bit crowded , would still definetly recomment , if you visit montreal Its a definetly a place to go
Dec 21, 2023
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J'y vais souvent quand je passe dans le coin de décarie. Les jus d'orange sonts crémeux a souhait. Je sais pas c'est quoi la recette secrète mais c'est hautement addictif. La poutine a sauce brune épaisse est bonne & les hot dogs all dress toasté est très bon aussi. Maintenant ol me reste plus qu'a essayer éventuellement la sandwich au steak & le cheese burger.
On ne peut pas manger sur place. Jus d'orange qui n'en est pas : ajout de crème ou lait, sucre, vanille ... Trop de sauce sur la Poutine, dommage les frites avaient dû être croustillantes à l'origine. Seul le hot dog ne nous a pas déçu.
The food is good (I got the hot dog & poutine combo) & the beverage is not exactly to my taste, but you can definitely feel the orange flavor! As a side note, it is not possible to dine-in! (But you can eat in your car since there's a big parking lot 🚗)
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Took close to 30 minutes to get a single poutine & there really weren't many people... poutine was just ok. Fries not fried long enough & barely any sauce. Large poutine is smaller than most places.
Well, I'll try not to make it too long
Basically, I didn't like the drink, but I liked the poutine. Basically, this is the #1 poutine on my list.
Now, let's get to the explanation
The Orange Juice.
Well, if you're from US/Canada, it'll be tasty for you, but for me foreign, well, it was strange
Firstly, it HAS the taste of freshly squeezed orange juice, like just from the tree, which is great
But then, secondly, the sweetness. I don't know, it's just too sweet, like "double it & give it to the next person".
In my opinion, orange juice is a little bit sweet, but sour in the first place.
Maybe it's due to that European oranges are more sour? Well, I may be just different sort of oranges, that I don't like
Conclusion: "On taste & color - hard to find a mate"
This is definitely a classic Montreal staple. I will admit the quality of food/increase of price has changed over the years. I am also bummed by the fact that half of the parking lot is now a seating area, which used to be a hangout spot for vintage cars/motorcycles, etc.. The experience of visiting the giant orange is a must, but I do know there are better options for hotdogs & poutines in Montreal. To be noted, the staff was friendly!
An Orange Julep is definitely an experience, nothing quite like it in taste, though it’s not for everyone, you either love it or you hate it.. the food is good though, good steamy, good poutine
They promise fresh orange juice & they deliver.
If you’re lactose intolerant you might wanna confirm the additives before ordering the orange juice. Also they serve competitive poutine.
