BeaverTails- Queues de Castor (Byward Market)

Nice tasting treat while passing through the market. We had tried the Oreo and it was pretty good. It would be a lot of sweet for one person - we split one. They don’t sell the savoury ones here like some other locations.

A classic must-visit when in Ottawa to get a hot, freshly-made BeaverTail to cap off the visit. Such a treat to have a sweet keepsake in great memories.

Tried BEAVERTAILS for the first time, it was really delicious if you have a sweet tooth! I liked the apple pie more than the tripe trip but everything was pretty good! trying something new is always great!

I was very pleased with the quality of my order. 👍😋👏 The pistachio beavertails exceeded my expectations; I wasn't expecting such generous portions of whole pistachio spears and even pistachio crumbs. 🤤😋💯 I appreciated the abundance of pistachio spread and crushed pistachios. 😍😋😋 While the shop is just a street booth, so I can't comment on the atmosphere, I must mention that the smell of sewage nearby was unfortunately unpleasant. 🤢🤮😥

Staff were friendly and very fast. Four of the regular menu options are vegan. I had the Oreo beaver trail which was delicious but definitely grab some extra napkins or have some wet wipes on hand because mine and my moms were both quite messy and sticky to eat.

This BeaverTails is located near a variety of pubs, restaurants and other eateries, making it a perfect place for a yummy dessert. The Pistach-OH! BeaverTail is absolutely delicious! I don't order pistachoo-flavoured items often, but this pistachio-flavoured beavertail is something else: the warm and light pistachio spread and the sweet honey, with the small, crunchy pistachio crumbs on top make a perfectly balanced beavertail, perfectly balancing each other out. As always, with any other BeaverTail store, would highly recommend!

you HAVE to get a Beaver Tail if you're visiting Ottawa - definitely better after a skate on the canal, but delicious any time of year!

My first time having tasting the Canada well renowned beaver tails at byward market. It was delicious and I still remember the taste. I had banana with chocolate hazelnut (not sure of the exact name) and my daughter and friends ate garlic with cheese one. The location is in between the market and nice to see people walking by. First time and best experience. Love it

So delicious Great value Super quick Hot & fresh CANT BEAT IT Still dreaming of them to this day- Can't wait to eat them in the USA now that I know there's a few stores Best $7 USD I've ever spent

We had a very unfortunate experience during our visit. While my wife was waiting in line, someone behind her grabbed her credit card and ran off. Judging by the staff's reaction, it seemed like this wasn't the first time something like this had happened -- yet there were no warnings or visible precautions in place for customers. The area around Byward Market felt unsafe, with a noticeable presence of aggressive panhandlers and no sign of security. It made us uncomfortable enough to cut our visit short. As for the food, it was average at best, and the ambience was overcrowded and chaotic. Overall, we left disappointed and won't be returning.

This is a shop at byward market. You order at the counter and then wait on the side for your order. The service is fast and we tried the classic beavertail and the mEHple beavertail. Both were delicious! The dough is light, airy, and served warm, and the toppings went well with the dough. The classic beavertail is topped with cinnamon and sugar. The mEHple is topped with maple butter, maple sugar crunch, and a chocolate drizzle. They are large enough to share.

No words, 10/10. The dough was airy, light and thin. Paired perfectly with Nutella and bananas. I understand why there's always a line to this!!

It's not a donut, it's not a croissant, it's a beavertail! Well to say the least it was delicious. We had one with chocolate and sugar, and it was a delightful mess. Must try when in Ottawa. Nice service, we sat outside and ate our not-donut treat!

A must try in Ottawa! This is the flagship location at ByWard Market. My wife and I got an apple cider and a lemon beavertail. Our server was great and it's just an outdoor counter with outdoor seating and it was a cold rainy day so we took it back and loved it.

I was shocked at how much I enjoyed the beavertail I got. To preface this, I'm Chinese American and I don't love a lot of fried, very sweet desserts (funnel cakes, donuts, etc.) BUT these beavertails are surprisingly light and soft! I'm really glad I got the pistachio one, because it was a perfect sweet and nutty balance. I would've loved to have some chocolate drizzle on it though! If I'm back in Canada, I'll definitely try different toppings! Also service was fast (even though the line was always long) and the location of this place is perfect! You can grab a beavertail and walk around the Byward Market as you enjoy it!

I have been telling childhood stories of the good ol' BeaverTails to my daughter and finally got a chance to treat her to one while in the market. We went with the classic cinnamon and sugar. We gobbled it up right away so I didn't get a chance to take a picture, but have the BeaverTails gotten smaller? I remember them being super long, and it would be a messy struggle to eat. The BeaverTail itself was tasty. Speedy , to the point service. It's a nice treat every once in a while and a Ottawa staple.

-Came here in 2022 while on tour from NYC. Heard beaver tails were a local favorite so I did some research. I saw this place recommended on multiple websites so I checked it out late one night. -Got the classic which is just with cinnamon sugar I think. It was plenty large. It's mostly just like a donut or fritter in a different shape, but still definitely a special, satisfying treat and worth trying! The texture and freshness was what really set it apart for me from other similar fried pastries. -Long lines but fast service!

I can't believe that I have never reviewed this BeaverTails store. It's the flagship. The mothership. The BeaverTails ship. Okay, it's not really a ship... yet. =) I can't explain why I haven't. I stayed in ByWard Market years ago on vacation and dropped by for my BeaverTails fix. I guess I must have missed the review opportunity. Early last month, I was in the area. I ended up doing a snack-hopping exercise after a late lunch consisting of beef noodle soup and wontons. Sorbet, fruit and dessert fondue, and a mocha shake preceded dropping by this BeaverTails location. It was the yummy smell that drew me in. Deep-fried dough with toppings? Yes, please! I have two go-to BeaverTail flavours: - Bananarama - Apple pie I felt like the latter. The best part coming here at around 5 pm? No lineup! The nicest, friendliest man helped me with my order. I paid with a credit card. I tipped and was done. It took no time for my apple pie BeaverTail to be handed over to me. I thanked the man and looked around for a place to sit down. I found a wooded bench around the corner from this BeaverTails store. I was still looking at it while I was eating my apple pie BeaverTail. The apple pie BeaverTail was hot. I actually had to sit there and wait for it to cool down. It was so messy to eat, but was worth it. I also wasn't a local, so looking like a slob was fine. This snack hit the spot. I loved the dough, the chunks of apple, and the saucy pie filling that married everything together. It did taste like a deconstructed apple pie, but eaten by either shovelling it into my mouth or ripping it apart because it was a decent weight. Thank goodness I had napkins. I needed them. So messy. So delicious! I'm glad that I finally have a review for this BeaverTails. My life is complete. =) (320)

Not knowing exactly what this was going to taste like and with all the options on the menu, the salesperson told me that the cinnamon sugar with lemon was the original item sold. So, that's what we ordered. It came with a lemon wedge. We also got coffee and a hot chocolate. Nice snack on a cool fall day after walking around Byward Market.

Fast service and delicious food! Ottawa isn't a pretty city (so many empty storefronts, so much open-air drug use, so many drab concrete buildings), so I don't have anything positive to say about the vibes here. But the beavertails are very yummy! I had a Sunrise -- cinnamon sugar on top, served with a lemon wedge. When I read "lemon" as one of the flavors, I assumed it was lemon-infused sugar. Nope, just a lemon wedge sitting on top of my treat. I was skeptical. But I squeezed plenty onto the beaver tail, and it had fantastic flavor! I may go back tomorrow and have another of the same. I can't think of how I could even improve this delicious dessert.

I was randomly craving something mildly sweet and remembered that beaver tails was a popular snack and my hotel was close to one. While it was a little pricey for a piece of fried dough with cinnamon sugar and lemon, it hit the spot. Order came out about 2 minutes after we ordered and it was fresh and super hot. Note that this stand is card only and do not accept cash.

service suks....what canadian business dosent accept canadian currency.....like wtf ...sorry we don't accept cash..,. whaaa i'll never go back now

This wasn't our first visit to Canada, but it was our first visit to BeaverTails. It was beautiful cold snowy morning, when we smelled some hot delicious treats after exiting Byward market. We really wanted some hot cider, but then noticed deep fried pastry with chocolate-hazelnut spread on the menu and I knew that was the one for me. We loved it. The service was great, we were the only customers but still they were very kind and generous in helping us make decision.

Whether you are a tourist or a local, this is one of the best choices for dessert in Ottawa. There are lots of different flavours to choose from ranging from classic to creative. The lines may sometimes seem long, but do not be intimidated. The staff here are excellent at keeping things moving quickly.

Finally I got to try the famous Beavertails!! For the first time I was recommended to try cinnamon sugar and lemon type and it was awesome! I really love lemon in this combo, it balanced the sweetness well. Make sure you grab enough napkins because it's slightly oily. Recommend it!

A visit to this Beavertail location is a must when in Ottawa. Many flavors to choose from. I personally like the classic. Warm, sweet & just the right amount of cinnamon brings joy when ever I indulge in this Canadian staple dessert. The line ups might belong but the service is quick at this location. Other notable items: the hot applied cider and hot chocolate are also delicious.

Excellent food and service every time. Iconic dessert with loads of history attached to it. The best dessert Ottawa has to offer (looking at you, Merry Dairy)

Since you can only find this in Canada I thought I should check it out. The wait staff was nice and she said since it was my first BeaverTail best not to have it too sweet. This makes sense as I always like to have a base or standard to rare against. Got the cinnamon sugar for $6.50 and it was good but it kinda tasted like a flat churro or an Auntie Annie's cinnamon sugar pretzel but flat. It was a bit greasy but it was fun to say I tried it. Would I order it again? It's a fun the thing to get when you're walking around a touristy site. It like getting a funnel cake or carmel apple, you don't always do it but sometimes it's just fun!

Great and fresh always, came by over the weekend and tried first time, the only minus is that is too sugary... Service was wonderful.

You have to try the one thing everyone asks if you've had when in Ottawa: A beaver tail! Delicious options include one with Nutella and banana but the original was the best for me. I recommend you share one unless you're really hungry. Service is fast and accommodating. The ambiance is super busy, it's located in the busy Bymarkert area.

After 11 years of visiting Canada and skipping the BeaverTails stores (I should not have been that skeptical), I finally visited this store today, and it was REALLY NICE EXPERIENCE! I got the brownie one, it was so fresh, so tasty and the portions are generous. The service was friendly and so fast. The store is located in the corner of ByWard Market what makes it really convenient. The ambiance is good as well. Just go there and try a BeaverTails.

They have a delicious Canadian speciality called Beavertails the staff was friendly and helpful. It's a small kiosk near the market with an obvious sign that can't be missed. This is more of a touristy area and food but worth a try if haven't done. It will get a little messy so take napkins and hard to find somewhere to sit depending on time of year

I was told to get a Beaver Tail as soon as I got to Canada and to my surprise I was so happy it was a delicious pastry and not an actual beaver LOL. I got the Oreo one and it was amazing. They had too many to try and I didn't have enough time on my trip to try them all! I 100% recommend trying as many as you can if you come here. The people were friendly, and the service was quick. It was a little messy to eat so be sure to grab lots of napkins. This was definitely one of the highlights of my trip & I can't wait to be back!

Never fails to satisfy a craving. Lines long on weekends but worth the wait. Street snacking at its best. Ambiance of beggars and buskers. What more entertainment do you need. I recommend the Killalou which has cinnamon sugar and then drizzled with fresh squeezed lemon. Super delish not too sweet and not cloying -JUST PERFECT

Delicious beaver tails, a fried dough like concoction with many choices for toppings. Friendly service and quick, will cut your beavers in half for splitting with a partner.

This food stall is the original BeaverTails restaurant, located in the Byward Market Square in Ottawa. BeaverTails is one of the iconic Canadian food items. We were on vacation from Toronto and the day we decided to buy BeaverTails was a day of a snowstorm with small hail hitting our faces. Despite the storm, the food stall (located outside!) was constantly busy all day! We did visit a few other restaurants and they had very little business. It shows you how high the demand is for BeaverTails! We bought the Garlic Butter and Cheese ($7.50) and Pecan Pie ($7.50). First, the Pecan Pie. It had many crushed pieces of pecans sitting in a maple spread. Then there was chocolate sauce on top. Delicious! Second, the Garlic Butter and Cheese. In order to get a good picture of it with the food stall in the background, I had to fight the freezing weather and hail! By the time I was finished, my warm BeaverTail was frozen! As they say ... camera eats first! The next day, we managed to use a toaster oven with a steam function to bring the Garlic Butter and Cheese back to life. This time, we got melted cheese which made it fun to eat it, like a flat oval pizza! The taste was quite good. We were recommended this flavour from another foodie couple we knew from Toronto who happened to be there 2 days before us! In addition to the unique varieties of BeaverTails, they also sell hot beverages, poutine, and ice cream. The only issue is that most people have to stand around to eat, which is not great in snowfall and rain. Secret: we found a little seating area inside Byward Market. Shhh... don't tell anyone; it is just for readers of my review! Pam and Grant Hooker were founders and owners of BeaverTails. In 1978, they started selling these pastries at the Killaloe Fair, about 1 hour west of Ottawa. In the late 1970s, they moved the operation to Ottawa. The food stall was original down the street but was picked up and moved to it's current location. In the 1990s, BeaverTails expanded rapidly across Canada and abroad.

You can't go wrong with a beaver tail in Ottawa. The location is around the Byward Market/Rideau area. There are lots of chairs to sit down and enjoy the entertainment around you which is fantastic. Personally I go for cinnamon/sugar. The other beaver tails are very sweet and just taste like sugar.

The best!! Canadian classic especially in the winter. Cinnamon sugar is my favourite beavertail along with the maple one too! So light, warm and delicious and not too overly sweet!

I'm so obsessed with beaver tails, it's a must-try for anyone in the area. We got the original (cinnamon sugar) and bananarama (Nutella and banana). It's crispy, chewy, sweet, and just perfect overall.

If visiting Ottawa, you can't leave without trying a Beavertail. This location is in the heart of downtown (can't miss it). Although service may not be stellar, the sweet taste of the Killaloe Sunrise (original + lemon) makes happiness sore! They operate very quickly, so don't let the line deter you.

Must visit place in Ottawa. A nice snack in the heart of the market. I recommend either the classic brown sugar or the Nutella and banana. Long lines and a touristy spot but a yummy Canadian staple.

For real? Have I never reviewed BeaverTails? So pretty much anyone who comes to Ottawa has to have a BeaverTail. BeaverTails are pieces of flattened fried dough with different toppings on them. They are similar to "Elephant Ears" sold at carnivals. There are sweet flavours with toppings like chocolate hazelnut spread, maple spread, apples and cinnamon, and bananas. They also had savoury toppings like garlic butter and cheese, but I think they might have discontinued these. They are very decadent. When my mom was still living in Toronto, every time she came to visit me in Ottawa, she wanted a BeaverTail, lol. This location is essential just a kiosk, you can't actually go inside it. You just stand outside and order at the window and they pass it to you when it's ready. There's often a lineup. It's right in the Byward Market, so a very touristy part of town. Sometimes it's ok to follow the crowd. Go ahead, have a BeaverTail ;)

'Beavertails' was a fun stop in the 'Byward Market' on a few occasions during my Ottawa stays. The beavertails -- sort of large doughnuts, that have been totally flattened and stretched out -- were definitely considered and touted as a Canadian confection one must try while there. The original (plainest model) was basically just covered in cinnamon and sugar. From there, several variations to the coverings were offered. The less fancy cinnamon and sugar one was just fine for my tastes. They were served nice and warm, the creations flavourful and tasty, and provided a fun treat while walking / browsing the Market area, or to taken back to one's home or hotel for a later snack. I believe this particular retailer bakery in Ottawa was the first, and original location to offer these delicious creations. But do know other cities in Canada now make and sell them as well, including a shop in our capital city of Victoria. 'Beavertails' were fun, and rather tasty to eat -- and quite Canadian, eh!

Omg must try in Ottawa! They have different flavors, all sweet except for one savory one and that was the one I got while my husband got the triple one with Reese's pieces, peanut butter and Nutella. So beaver tail pastry is basically a fried dough (not dense or flavored) that's flattened and wide like a beaver tail, I suppose. And they add different toppings on there depending on what you order. The triple one was good according to him. It came out hot and amazing on a cold day outside! My garlic, butter and cheese one was delectable! So much garlic. One thing I wish they had done was melting the cheese instead of sprinkling on top of the tail... but the way they're making it, doesn't look like there's a toaster oven to melt the cheese. But it's still very good! Better eat fast on a cold day. The butter drip solidified toward the end of my tail because it's cold outside! (It's an outdoor stand.)

Small genius spot located in Ottawa. They sell pastries shaped like BeaverTails with different toppings. Very busy but extremely fast service. We tried the Reese's tail. Was hot and fresh in minutes. There is some seating there but most seemed to take one and walk with it. Very tasty stuff. My kids could not stop saying how good it was. Tails run about 7.50 cad and are a decent size. Pretty sweet deal (pun intended).

Best Beavertails I have ever had...!! Many flavors... If you are in Ottawa and have a sweet tooth, you are in for a great treat. I tried their limited time garlic powder cheese beavertail as well...!! It was delicious as well...!!

As a native Ottawan, BeaverTails has been a staple of my growing up. I take it for granted that at every festival, every opening of the Canal, every trip to the Market, lies an opportunity to indulge in a beloved tradition. Yesterday's trip to the market was no exception. My husband and I stopped after a long walk with our dog and eyed the offerings excitedly. I don't even have to think about it anymore: hands down, the Killaloe Sunrise is my fave. How could you go wrong with pastry, cinnamon sugar and lemon juice? My hubby tried the Triple with nutella and peanut butter, but found it didn't have the same refreshing nostalgic taste as the Killaloe Sunrise. I paired my 'tail with a glass of warm apple cider and it was heaven. We always make a point of bringing visitors to town out for a beavertail, but sometimes it's nice to be a tourist in your hometown.

An assortment of flavored beavertails in a corner within byway market. They add more spread on the beavertail, and the dough is very light as well. Have more napkins ready because it can get sticky.

When in Ottawa, you cannot leave until you've eaten poutine at the Elgin Street Diner and a beaver tail here! The beaver tail is a phenomenally concocted pastry so soft and warm it melts in your mouth! Topped with cinnamon sugar or maple frosting, this treat is impeccable on a cold Canadian day when it's just come out of the oven. The delicate layers of doughy goodness will disappear quickly after your first bite, despite the impressive size of this impeccable snack! And the sugary topping of your choice will perfectly complement this dessert!

I am hooked on Beaver tails. I have a sweet tooth for sweet fried dough, mix in nutella and Reeses pieces and you have one killer combination of a dessert! There's something magical that happens when fried dough and nutella come together, a match made in dessert heaven. They have different flavors of beaver tails, some of my favorites are apple and cinnamon, chocolate hazelnut and the triple trip which is covered in nutella, reese's pieces and peanut butter. They also serve ice cream, beaver dogs which is a glorified pig in a blanket dog, poutine fries and hot chocolate. Beaver tails can get a little messy when eating them so make sure to take plenty of napkins with you from the counter.

4 stars for the expensive stretched out donut. The original is very good (cinnamon sugar). ZERO stars for horrible flow and design. You order on one side, and next to it is pick up... ordering goes quickly; then there is a throng of people huddled waiting for called orders. They should give you a number for the order; otherwise you have 20 impatient individuals attempting to just grab the next one... chaotic and needs overhaul. Could b soooooo much better.

Who could resist Beaver Tails, huh? Harsh winter may be a reason to hate Canada as an immigrant; but there's Beaver Tail to soothe your pain. Just stop by in the Byward Market and have this amazing, delicious, sweet, mouth-watering pastry? sweet-naan/roti? I don't know what is it made of--flour i suppose.

When in Ottawa, one seems to get a Beaver Tail. A beaver tail is essentially a giant flat doughnut, covered in cinnamon and sugar. I choose to get 1/2 Bananarama and 1/2 Killaloe Sunrise ($7.50). I loved the 1/2 and 1/2 option, and both versions were delicious. They do charge you the higher price if you do 1/2 and 1/2 instead of an average as a FYI. The Nutella and banana was very rich but perfect as a half, and the lemon with the Killaloe Sunrise was the perfect tart mix against the sweetness of the pastry. Service was very friendly! Get a pastry and enjoy it on one of the nearby patio chairs.

I love the service. The workers there are so kind and sweet the girls there are lovely. The owner gave us 1 free beaver tail because we were lost and called them and are from Windsor she's such a nice lady! Thank you so much Beaver Tails we love you and would recommend this to everybody!

When in Ottawa, do as the Ottawans do! This is a Canadian staple and we are always happy to indulge. We had our usual; the Original (cinnamon and sugar). It was delectable as always!

Typical place that you have to try. A must in winter with a hot chocolat. Several flavours

I love this spot for beavertails because you can find all the flavours here. If you haven't tried a beavertail, this is the location to try it all haha. The pastry comes out hot and fresh. They are also generally quick for how busy they can get on an evening in the heart of downtown. I recently just tried the strawberry cheesecake because it's not a usual flavour you get at other locations for events like Winterlude. Otherwise, my go to flavour is the Killaloe Sunrise. A must try if you're new to Ottawa.