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.
The freshly squeezed orange juice was ok. The food we weren't impressed. Just regular fast food but good to try. Service was friendly & nice. It was bit pricey though for a fast food.
Aug 12, 2025
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The food & vibe are always great - it's such a fun & nostalgic spot. I really enjoy coming here & always look forward to the experience.
That said, I do feel like a warmer interaction at the counter would've made it even better. I completely understand that everyone has busy days, especially in fast-paced food service, but a small smile or kind tone goes a long way in making guests feel welcome.
Still a classic spot I'll return to - just hoping for a bit more warmth next time!
I haven't been here in probably over 20 years & I don't think I'll ever go back. Sure the place is iconic, you can see the giant orange as you fly into Montreal, & I believe it should stay there forever. But the fact that it's some greasy restaurant, that is not only overpriced, very overpriced, but the food is also quite bad & the service is as well. Do yourself a favor, pass by to check it out, if you really want to try their special orange juice, try it out but there are so many amazing places to eat in Montreal, I'm not sure why anyone would go here.
This gigantic orange orb is such a vibe. I wish there were more locations, they would do so well. Great chill spot, the property is so big - there's lots of space to enjoy your food & OJ with friends/family. Note, the famous orange julep is not like a sour orange juice, it's more like an orange creamsicle (highly addictive lol). Definitely a sweet treat with the amount of sugar in it, but oh well live a little & make sure you have some!
Jul 27, 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!
Ambiance drôle & rétro, mais sérieusement, j'adore le jus d'orange, le vrai. Avec la pulpe & tout le tralala. Mais là, autant c'est une idée audacieuse de mettre du lait, de l'eau, du sucre... mais c'est tellement, tellement sucré & le jus n'a pas tant un goût si bon & frais que certaines oranges à jus ont... je ne sais pas si le problème vient du jus ou du mélange mais.... bof
Jul 12, 2025
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Dropped by for a liter julep & it was delish!! Nums nums !! Friendly staff... Everybody smiling! They have a few picnic tables... They need a sit down space with a more atmosphere than just watching the cars go by hehehe. Love me some orange Julip
If a creamsicle melted & you drank it this would be what it tasted like!! The food was fine, nothing special but that's not what you're going there for anyways.
Pretty disappointing experience. Food is below par, cashiers are impatient & not welcoming. Most importantly the menu is as complex as rocket science if not more & not visible from outside very well, only when you are at the cash & pressurized to order you can view the menu. Wouldn't recommend.
