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.
I finally made it to Montreal's iconic Big Orange! My friend knew I had never been (after 26 years here) & suggested it. The food is good: quality hotdogs & tasty coleslaw & fries. Be sure to ask for salt for the fries, which are lightly salted. The namesake orange julep is delicious, but slightly too sweet. I would definitely go back & encourage all to try it.
La poutine était excellente, service assez rapide pour un samedi soir. Trop cher selon moi, 18$ avant taxes pour une "grosse" poutine, que je qualifierais de grosseur normale. En plus, on essaye de vous "tip shamer", ce n'est pas un service aux tables, on commande au comptoir.
Jul 20, 2024
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We finally had a taste of the namesake beverage Orange Julep, it has a hint of orange, milk, sugar & vanilla. It's very good when its iced cold. Some reasonable wait time is needed while they prepare orders but the crew are relatively friendly & pleasant. There are plenty of outdoor seating surrounding the architecture, therés ample parking space as well- making the experience more like a drive-in feel. Their food is average but we enjoyed it because of the experience.
This is great comfort food from a Montreal icon. Sandwiches & things are great. Fries not so crispy, but plenty of them. & the orange julep is a treat worth trying. One last thing. For anyone else who finds this important, their hot dogs are all beef.
Its a great place to visit in terms of sight seeing, food is nothing special but its decent overall in my opinion, good service, but the orange juice has a unique great taste to it & i liked it alot
Not sure how they did it, but the Orange drink triggered childhood memories of a Creamsicle with a wooden stick in it. The food is pricey, but is better than other fast food places. Service was fast AF too.
J'aime cet endroit depuis toujours, j'adore le jus d'orange, mais les prix sont juste renduent ridicules. plus de 20$ & pourboire (service?) pour un trio hot-dog... Je comprend que c'est un icone de Montréal, mais quand même...
La Boule Orange est une adresse incontournable pour savourer un jus d'orange fraîchement pressé. Chaque orange est minutieusement pressée pour offrir le goût authentique de l'orange, sans être trop sucré. C'est vraiment une bonne place pour déguster un vrai jus d'orange. De nombreux Montréalais se rendent régulièrement à La Boule Orange pour se procurer ce jus naturel, qui se distingue par son authenticité & sa qualité, loin des produits transformés & trop sucrés. Le service y est rapide, malgré l'affluence, car cet endroit est très fréquenté & connu. L'ambiance est animée, reflétant la popularité de ce lieu, même si elle manque un peu de musique & de festivité. Cependant, pour un bon jus d'orange, c'est l'endroit idéal. Bien que je ne puisse pas commenter la nourriture, car je n'en ai jamais commandé, je recommande vivement La Boule Orange à tous ceux qui souhaitent savourer le vrai goût d'un jus d'orange pressé.
J'ai voulu y aller une fois dans ma vie. J'ai aimé le "jus" mais il est très sucré. Assez cher pour la nourriture, 23$ +taxes pour un trio 2 hot-dogs végétariens. Les tables ne semblaient pas avoir été lavées dernièrement. Service rapide.
