BeaverTails- Queues de Castor (Niagara Falls) — Restaurant in Niagara Falls

It never seems to matter if I am hungry or not, if there is a Beaver Tails location near by… I am there!

The Clifton Hill location in Niagara Falls is no exception. I must say that I preferred the smaller footprint of the old location versus the new one right on the main strip. There was something more carnival-like with the previous one that is lost in this bigger more industrial feel store front.

We went on a late Sunday afternoon in March, so the hill was not too busy. There was no one ahead or behind us as we entered Beaver Tails. In the nice weather months, this would not be the case!! You can inevitably expect a line up. We got served immediately as there were quite a few staff members behind the counter waiting to assist. The store was clean and the cooking area well organized and also clean looking.

The menu has expanded over the years to include ice cream as well as other snack bar food items such as fries and hot dogs.

Today, I chose the Hazel Amour. I had my Beaver Tail in my hand probably within 1-2 minutes of ordering it which was a little alarming and made me wonder just how fresh it might be.

At first glance, my Beaver Tail was all that I expected. When you pick a tail with a sweet topping, you can definitely expect a gooey yummy mess. If it’s well made, you better have quite a few napkins ready to go. By the way, many locations will put your napkins in the pouch with your Beaver Tail (likely to soak up some of the grease) which unfortunately will often render them useless for cleaning your face up as you enjoy your messy treat. Make sure to ask for more napkins on the side, you’ll be thankful you did.

I found this Beaver Tail to be thin and overcooked to the point that it was more like biting into chips. Because the dough was very thin it became a crispy doughy slab which fell apart and dropped to the ground - a very sad moment indeed!! Having said this, don’t get me wrong, the classic dough was still tasty but it certainly left you wanting more doughy texture.

I ate the parts that were thicker which were delicious as they had not skimped on the hazelnut topping. This was accomplished by starting to eat about an inch into it as the edges were the crunchiest by far.

It wasn’t until I got to the middle when I noticed there was a piece of dough missing. The hole was likely created when the thin dough needed to be stretched to reach the desired size.

For the first time ever, I ate only half of my Beaver Tail and threw out the rest - my hubby was shocked! Perhaps this is a better treat to have in the summer when they’re continually being cooked to meet the...

My wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I stopped at the BeaverTails location at Niagara Falls and it quickly became one of the highlights of our trip. The stand is right near the Falls, so it’s the perfect spot to grab a treat while sightseeing.

We ordered three BeaverTails, all made to order and served piping hot. The Bananarama (choco-hazelnut spread with bananas) was rich but perfectly balanced with the fresh fruit. The Classic with cinnamon and sugar was simple, warm, and comforting—our daughter’s favorite. My top pick was the mEHple, topped with maple spread and maple sugar flakes, which had a deep maple flavor that felt perfectly Canadian.

Each pastry was crisp on the outside, soft inside, and generously topped. The portions were large enough to share, but honestly, they’re so good you’ll want your own. Service was friendly and fast even though the stand was busy.

Tip: they’re made to order, so enjoy them right away while they’re fresh and warm—that’s when they taste their best. If you’re visiting Niagara Falls, BeaverTails is a must...

The BeaverTails at Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls was a really disappointing experience. The place was extremely packed, and there was no seating available to actually enjoy the food, which made it stressful just to stand and eat. The only positive was the service, staff were very friendly.

I’m usually a big fan of BeaverTails and make it a point to get one whenever I see them, so I was really looking forward to this visit. Unfortunately, this one fell far short of expectations. The BeaverTail itself was way too crispy, flaking everywhere, very thin, and didn’t have the soft, chewy texture I love, and even had a flakey hole in it.

Overall, this location did not live up to the BeaverTail standard I know and love. Between the extreme crowding, lack of seating, and the disappointing quality of the treat, I wouldn’t recommend this spot, especially...