Bill Peyto's Cafe

Perfect dinner after a full day exploring Moraine Lake & Lake Louise We enjoyed a relaxed and satisfying dinner at Bill Peyto’s Café after a day visiting the two stunning lakes. The atmosphere was warm and rustic, a perfect fit for unwinding after time in the mountains. We ordered a variety of dishes: the cheeseburger with Broccoli‑Cheese Soup of the Day, Penne Marinara, the Crispy Chicken Parmesan Burger, and the Jalapeño Burger. They offer an optional upgrade to an Alberta bison patty for an extra $3, though we stuck with the regular patties. One highlight was that water was served freely - and it tasted fresh, not chlorinated. That really impressed us! The portion sizes were generous relative to the price, and overall we felt the quality and quantity offered excellent value - great price‑performance for the Lake Louise area. Service was friendly and efficient - they handled everything with a smile. We appreciated the cozy mountain‑style decor and the casual, welcoming vibe; clearly a local favorite among hikers and visitors alike. All in all, a terrific dinner spot after a long day outdoors. Friendly staff, hearty meals, and fair pricing - highly recommended!

Solid stop for a bite in the mountains! Dropped by Bill Peyto’s Cafe after a day of exploring and ordered the burger — nothing fancy, but it hit the spot. Juicy, satisfying, and just what I needed after some fresh mountain air. The vibe is laid-back and cozy, perfect for travelers or campers passing through. Not the best burger I’ve ever had, but definitely a decent one, and I’d come back to try more from the menu. Great place for a chill meal in a beautiful setting!

They have multiple vegan options, but they’re haphazardly identified on the menu (they only have a vegetarian label). One or two dishes have “vegan” in the name, but several of the vegetarian ones are actually vegan or can be made that way, so you have to ask. I had the oatmeal for breakfast (plain, but large portion size) and the vegan buffalo wings for dinner which were very good and the only substantial vegan protein I’ve found in about a week in the region. Recommended if you’re in Lake Louise. P.S. I’m not sure why there are wooden sticks in the buffalo wings (are they trying to replicate the experience of eating off the bone?), just grab, twist, and pull, and they come right out.

My family and I stayed in Canada for three days and we went to Bill Peyto’s cafe twice because it was so good. Between the two meals and six people in my family, we managed to order 11 different things off the menu and we were not disappointed with anything. Everyone in my family thought the French fries were the best we’ve ever had. We also loved the cheeseburgers, pasta, and Reuben sandwich. Both times we went there they had a lot of people waiting but they were very efficient at getting tables ready and didn’t have to wait long. Despite the crowd, our family of six never had to wait long at all for our meals once we had ordered. The very best part of Bill Peyto’s cafe was our waitress, Linda. She was such a nice, funny, and personable waitress. We came back the second time hoping she would be our waitress again and she was. She recognized us, asked about our trip, and answered any questions we had about the menu. She is the true gem of Bill Peyto’s cafe!!

On our road trip through Jasper and Banff, we stopped in for gas and happened to this place driving by. Decided to go back and dine in. No regrets! Staff were very friendly, service was great and the good was delicious! We will be stopping for food here everytime we drive through.

Really great restaurant! Located inside the hostel, the staff was attentive and food was delicious. As a vegetarian i absolutely loved the veggie wings so perfectly crispy. The poutine was also vegetarian. Will come back if im in Lake Louise

Thoroughly pleased with our meal today. Andrew was our server and did a fantastic job between being there the moment we were ready for him and being great with our two young kids. After a week in Banff area - this definitely was the most timely and pleasant service we received all vacation. Speed-wise, beating out the “fast food” chains you’d expect to be quick and reliable. Food was exactly as ordered. Happy to see that Peyto’s cafe is still as good as I remember it. Thanks Peyto’s Cafe and team!

Loved our dinners here. The Reuben was my favorite and definitely try their soup specials if they have it when you visit. Good selection of beers on draft as well.

We went to this restaurant across our hotel (Lake Louise Inn) because Legends restaurant inside our hotel was not good. The food was overpriced, drinks and food didn't taste good, and service was slow. At Bill Peyto's it was busy, but worth the wait. We liked the food so much we went twice. Service was good on the first visit and not so good on the second visit. The prices were good for the big plate of food and the drinks were poured generously. It's located in a hostile on the first floor.

This place is super convenient and tasty if your staying or visiting Banff national park. The Korean chicken sandwich has quite an interesting taste with a cucumber kimchi while being smothered in Korean bbq sauce. There is a bit of spice and a very unique flavor. As the waiter said you'll like it if you like it. Personally hard to taste the chicken itself because it's fried and the thick bun very bready chicken burger. The Buffalo wrap was pretty, tasted like your average wrap nothing bad to say about it. The poutine fries are something else, gives me breakfast vibes but very filling. The set up of the meal is so cute with the side dish with a reasonable size. The waiter we had was very nice if you vegan or vegetarian they are very aware of requirement with types of butter used etc. they respect people and their choices. You are their number one.

Located in a hostel, this was a pretty affordable option for a quick dinner stop. Ordered the Peyto burger which was pretty good- beef patty was well cooked, and I particularly appreciated the fried onions and bacon. It was a little bit too sweet for my liking, but still quite delicious. Fries were alright, nothing special. Still, this was a great end to a long day of enjoying some beautiful Canadian scenery!

This is a busy and popular restaurant and arguably known as the best casual eatery in the Lake Louise village. It is located in a hostel and they don't take reservations, so be prepared for a wait at prime time in this touristy village. The wife and I had dinner here and it lived up to its reputation for us. I had a local Evolution IPA ($10 CAD or $7.39 USD) and an elk burger with fries ($20 CAD or $14.78 USD) and the wife had their chicken souvlaki platter ($25 CAD or $18.46 USD). The souvlaki platter was fresh and delicious. I enjoyed my elk burger and I just wanted to have the leaner patty just because I hadn't had one in quite a few years. It hit the spot with the IPA. We had a 30 minute wait on a Monday evening and ended up sharing a table with a cordial young Polish couple who traveled from Poland to vacation in Alaska and this area for the first time. The server was efficient, friendly, and attentive. Lake Louise Village can be a vibrant scene with visitors from all over the world and this place has probably served a whole bunch of them and now us as well.

This place had so many great reviews that we came here for dinner just after arriving in town. Lake Louise is limited in dining options, so if you're staying in Lake Louise, you'll probably end up eating at all the restaurants they have available. This restaurant had a long wait, about 45 minutes for 2 people. It's very small. But the staff are super nice. We ordered the elk burger and Smoked meat poutine. Both were really good. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Just be prepared for a long wait.

Very reasonable place in "downtown' Lake Louise. It's located at a youth hostel, so don't expect top notch ambiance, but the food was good and prices were reasonable. I had the Fettucine Alfredo which was very tasty. They had a few beers on tap, and kids meal options. Overall, for the price, I'd say it was very good. This place is easily walkable from Lake Louise Inn and Post Hotel.

Probably the best option for food in this town. We came here for breakfast and dinner and both times left feeling satisfied. Everything we ordered was fine - nothing memorable - but prices were reasonable and service was good. The environment here is definitely no-frills, but still comfortable and spacious enough. We saw groups of 2 up to 10 stopping in. For dinner, the Famous Montreal smoked meat sandwich and the Peyto burger were our favorites. The Alberta beef chili was also good, with cheese that melted in and chips for dipping. We capped it off with a brownie and vanilla ice cream, which was divine. For breakfast, we had omelettes and a bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon and brown sugar. Large portion sizes for both, and we had the option to sub out toast for fruit as sides. The toast came already buttered which was nice. The black coffee came with a free refill, which I needed that morning. Our servers on both visits were friendly and checked in often. Food arrived quickly and nothing disappointed us. We were in and out pretty quickly. Also I'm still thinking about that brownie...

Loved this cute little restaurant inside of a hostel near Lake Louise. The food was consistently delicious with big portions and reasonable prices, especially for a tourist area without many options. My group went here 3 times in 3 days (twice for dinner, once for breakfast) and I would highly recommend it. For dinner, I'd recommend ordering the chicken stir fry with a side of white rice. We thought the stir fry was delicious already but a tad too salty. By adding some more rice, it was even better. The chili was really heartwarming and paired perfectly with the tortilla chips it came with and the sweet potato fries with Chipotle Mayo. The elk burger has such an interesting taste, I've never had elk before but it was nice and tender and juicy, on such a soft bun! There's free parking and this place is right by the freeway and gas stations. The service is very friendly and relatively quick, though during the dinner rush they are understandably very busy. I'd definitely come again if I ever visit Lake Louise again!

It's located in a Hostel. Service was decent. Food was average. Beer was good. It was very busy in there. We read reviews for Lake Louise restaurants and this was one of better ones. We ordered beef brisket sandwich, chicken pasta and sticky toffee pudding. Beef brisket reminded me of corn beef. Chicken pasta was good but the pasta itself was a bit under cooked. It was a new interpretation of the Sticky toffee pudding. We waited half hour for our food. Don't go there when you are starving.

Pretty good option for food (vegetarian friendly) if you're a little further from downtown Banff! My friends and I were looking for a lunch spot after exploring Lake Louise but didn't want to drive all the way down to Banff and back up for more exploring and this was the perfect little cafe. It's a restaurant located at a hostel but is also open to the public. I ordered the elk burger and a side of poutine to share. First time trying elk and it was just as tasty and juicy as beef but leaner (which i prefer). My friends thought the poutine was decent but I've had it from Fritz in Vancouver so it was just okay for me. There aren't too many restaurants in the Lake Louise area so this place would be your best bet for good food!

Amazing little pub at Lake Louise Skip the high prices in the village Jump over to the hostel and have a wonderful. Casual atmosphere Friendly service. I had Battered cod and Broccoli Cheese Soup. Excellent. Try the Elk Burger the best.

Had a great inexpensive, no-frills meal for dinner at this Cafe (that looked like it's attached to a hostel?) We had a late lunch that day, so we decided to split a burger, poutine, and a soup. Soup of the day was gumbo so we were pretty happy! The only opportunity was the poutine sauce, it wasn't hot enough so the curds stayed in tact and most did not melt.

Homey restaurant located inside the hostel. Came here for a quick brunch prior to heading to Lake Louise on a weekday and there was no wait. Service was friendly. Free parking available. I had a bowl of chili which came with bread and my friend had a cheeseburger. The food was hearty and there was a good variety in the menu. Credit cards accepted. Restrooms located on the bottom level, down the stairs. Free WiFi is available.

this was the perfect post hike lunch spot! the elk burger was solid but nothing extraordinary to write home about. the elk tastes very similar to a normal beef burger. the winning dish was definitely the smoked meat poutine. my friends and i ended up getting a second one because it was so delicious!! the meat with the fries, melted cheese curds, and hearty gravy was the absolute perfect combo. i would go back just for this! ambiance and service are both standard. it is cozy and nice inside. i would highly recommend the poutine!

We stopped by after visiting Lake Louise and it was the perfect post-hike meal. The service was AMAZING - our server was so friendly and attentive! It's a small and quaint restaurant that's part of an inn, offering breakfast lunch and dinner! The Peyto burger is filling and hearty. We got poutine and sweet potato fries which were delicious. Such a great meal after a long hike. Highly recommend!

Perfect place for a casual and cheap dinner after being exhausted from hiking. Great burger!

We ate the stir fry bowls. They were both delicious! Known for beer; still had a decent wine selection at a reasonable price. Fun place to eat. Great scenery!!! Service staff is very attentive.

We popped in with our baby for lunch on our way back from sightseeing. Server was very accommodating. Elk burgs were alright. Lunch had hit the spot. We were back on the road in no time. Bright interior. Lots of windows to look out of.

Great food choice at lake louise. Service was great and relaxed atmosphere. I recommend eating here after getting straight off the slopes.

Solid service and food here. The menu is simple. The food comes out fairly quickly and there isn't a lot of frills. We loved it. The burger was juicy. The poutine was the right about of savory. The place is clean and open. Great for a quick bite or sit down with friends and family.

This place was recommended to us by the concierge and it did not disappoint. I had the burger and other members of my group had the Alfredo and the chicken sandwich and all gave raving reviews. The one thing that was a little questionable was the service. Our waiter did not write down our orders and unfortunately they were messed up slightly but nothing too terrible. The speed of the food and attentiveness to our table was still spot on. The inside is cute and definitely rustic which makes sense for the area.

There aren't a ton of dining options in Lake Louise that aren't limited to hotel guests, and I'm glad we stumbled upon Bill Peyto's. It's attached to a hostel, which was interesting to see as I've never stayed in one. The restaurant has its own entrance and is open to everyone. The menu includes history and fun facts about the are and Bill Peyto, which was cool. The staff were very nice. I had the Cajun chicken sandwich with a side of poutine. It wasn't too spicy, and it was all filling and very good. I also had the locally-crafted black cherry soda, which I would highly recommend. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in the area. It's the perfect lunch stop. when you're out at Lake Louise or hiking. The dinner menu looked good as well.

Staying at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise fit 5 nights - realized that three restaurants that we have gone to has pretty the same menu. Needing something else to eat in town. This place is a Must!!! They don't take reservations!!! First come first served. Located at hostel Ho Canada. Nice cozy place. Great selection of food in the menu. Our server was so awesome, quick to sit us down and get our orders. Even though he was busy, he followed up with our food and drinks. Good selection of local drinks. My soon enjoyed their Angry Peyto burger- it was spicy and juicy. I had their butter chicken- their take off tikka masala- great flavor; yes they could add more heat but I didn't ask. My wife enjoyed her Thai noodle. Make room for dessert!!!

After a busy day hiking, Bill, Po's Café was exactly what we needed. The food was very fast very good and served with care.

The restaurant was only at 10 minute walk from our stay in the village. There was a waitlist. The restaurant is small and the tables are small to accommodate more people. We had a delicious Caesar salad and chicken fettuccine, which was delicious as well. We enjoyed our meal and it was enough to split with even leftovers. Service was good.

We enjoyed our dinner here. My husband and daughter had the elk burger and Peyto burgers, which they thought were very good. I had the chicken strips, which didn't seem to be made in-house, but they were crispy and good. The fries were fine, but not my favorite type with skin-on. The kids pizza was definitely frozen, but he was glad to have the option anyway. Conveniently located across from our hotel. Good, efficient waiter.

We would never have even heard of this place were it not for a Lake Louise guidebook. It's in a hostel on an unassuming road across from the Lake Louise Inn. Boy, did we luck out. We arrived for dinner and the back parking lot was packed. We managed to get the last table before the host started taking names for a wait list. The food is unassuming but delicious. We enjoyed a mushroom Swiss burger and battered cod. On the waiter's recommendation, we also got the sticky toffee pudding cake and it was oh so decadent. Prices were very reasonable and the vibe was very cozy and relaxed. Just note that they don't take reservations, so come early or be prepared to wait.

The butter chicken was absolutely fantastic and the wait staff was very nice. It was exactly what I was looking for after a day of hiking. The sticky toffee dessert was also a good choice!

Such a great little place! We had delish elk burgers & poutine. Fun place, Bob our server was awesome & gave us some nice reccos for other things to do on our trip. Great beer prices too! Super place for after a hike or day by Lake Louise.

Great attentive service. Food was delicious. If I didn't search online first would have never known it was there. Worth a visit.

My friends got stir fry chicken and butter chicken which were really good and flavorful. My Thai curry was super bland. Service was good eventhough they were short staffed and the restaurant was busy. The price was reasonable in the area. The poutine was also good.

Bill Peyto's Cafe is in the heart of Banff National Park, near Lake Louise. It's in a log cabin hostel which is very welcoming. The service was great throughout my time eating. I got the chicken burger and it was fire! It had great size and flavor too. 5 Stars

Sorry I forgot which exact salad we got. I think it was the house salad with chicken. We were just craving greens. Portions here are pretty huge. The sweet potato fries look small but it was a LOT! We also had dessert... the toffee pudding cake. I thought it would be more pudding but it was actually more cake. It was delicious! Normally I don't order dessert, but I think this is definitely worth a try!

The best place to eat for a reasonably priced meal in the area! We ended up eating here 4 nights in a row and one breakfast. First off they had the best Poutine of our trip and we had a lot of poutine! Also loved the BLT, cajun chicken sandwich, Alfredo with bacon, toffee pudding desert and the salmon cream cheese bagel for breakfast. They also have cheep beer pitchers which we really enjoyed.

Surprise find for lunch! I'm picky with burgers and I loved my order (burger with mushroom). The side of poutine was also delicious! Great service as well.

BEWARE: Auto gratuity of 18% with zero notice (this is the baseline of what I normally tip but I don't like to have it thrown on as a fee, without notice). But not only that, the waitress had the audacity to explain that that 18% was for the kitchen staff, and that I need to tip separately for her. What the hell? I get that this is a touristy area but it's $18 for a very bland and small-patty burger with dry French fries, which while not cheap, I can live with because I agreed to pay those prices when I ordered. What I DID NOT agree to is to be forced to pay a mandatory 18% gratuity and then tip on top of that (I genuinely believe the waitress was expecting me to tip another 18-20% just for her based on her wording of how the 'gratuity was for the kitchen') Got a huff and dirty look, along with slamming down of receipt when we refused to tip on top of the auto-added gratuity Seriously. If there is a mandatory fee that is not tax, add it to the base price. This is a very messed up way to do business and I should not be getting such a rude treatment from the wait staff for refusing to tip on top of a mandatory 18% gratuity for what is a very casual restaurant

Definitely a well worthy stop after a long day of hiking. The wait can be a bit long because it's so popular. I had the Peyto burger substitute with poutine fries...it definitely hit the spot!

Excellent spot for a early dinner! I had the butter chicken at the suggestion of our server, as I was needing something gluten free. It was amazing!!!! My husband had the fettuccine Alfredo with bacon & chicken and really loved that too. Service was great and so was the food!!!

There is only a few options near Lake Louise/Morraine Lake area. So we decided to have lunch here, as this is the first option popped up on our burger yelp results. The Elk Burger is good. The patty is tasty which make the burger more flavorful. The Poutine is also good but not the best. I also love the service here. All the servers are very nice! They checked up on us a few times to make sure we enjoy our foods. We came at noon but not really busy. Plenty of parking.

Long wait (1 hour) but not surprising given it's located in a touristy area. We ordered the falafel wrap with fries (can choose house salad as an alternative) and butter chicken with naan. The falafel wrap was mostly lettuce and I expected the wrap to be heated. The fries were very dry and not good. The butter chicken was okay but not spicy at all. Would not recommend or go back.

3.5 Thankfully they start serving lunch at 11:00! We were hungry so this place we fine in a pinch, nothing fancy but satisfactory.

This spot is well-priced with great service and even though we had twelve people, they didn't take too long for our two table of 7 adults and 5 kids. I like that they had a variety of foods and that they were so nice! Their pitchers of beer are also well-priced. We liked it so much, we came back the next morning for breakfast. Doug was great about giving us tips about the area. The restaurant is right across the street from Lake Louise Inn and inside the hostel. Best poutine in town for sure!

Forgot our order. Forgot the kids food and then it came 30 minutes late and that was also the wrong order!! The pasta was fine but the service ruined the evening.

Decent burgers. I had the Cajun grilled chicken which had bacon on top. Pretty good. Chicken was done just perfect. Too bad they didn't have a breakfast menu when we were there, nor pastas which are served only after 4pm.

Ordered the Angry Peyto burger. It was probably one of the tastiest burgers I've ever had. The chili was awesome as well! The service was great also. Would definitely go back!

Convenient location and limited options led us to Bill Peyto's cafe. This cafe has such history and attracted many nearby patrons to visit. I was actually quite disappointed in the dinner. Poutine and the side of fries that came with fish and chips were way too salty. Cesar salad was OK, as was the salmon alfredo pasta. Restaurant also seemed short staffed, but they moved quickly to accommodate each table. Just wasn't quite what I was expecting :(

Cute little restaurant with great service! Our server was amazing and very attentive! The food was great for a small town! This is the best restaurant in the area! There aren't many choices to begin with but the others are not that great! The only thing to keep in mind here is the wait time. Go ahead of time and expect to wait. They do not offer take out! It is dine in only! The one thing I wish they would offer is if we could get drinks while we wait!

Loved this place! Great breakfast, friendly service, and affordably priced tor the area. I recommend it!

I love this place! The food and service is amazing definitely worth the snowy trip trying to find this place. You have to try the butter chicken, smoked salmon fettuccine Alfredo, and Cajun chicken burger with poutine. Love that the kids meals come with juice and a cookie.