Cantine Ben La Bédaine
- from CAD 9.10
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Why go
- Winner of the Drummondville poutine festival’s top prize in 2012, with three recognitions at the festival since then.
- The huge neon Ben eating a hot dog became the main image of the Mondial de la publicité in May 1998.
- During the 1997–98 ice storm, the team served hot meals to residents without electricity.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 12:00Show all
Good to know
Dishes to try
- Burgers
- Fries
- Poutine
- Ben Bacon
- Bouche-Trou
- Bourre-Bedaine
- Ice cream
- Sundaes
Atmosphere
- The cantine has had its current look since 2014, with 130 indoor seats and a terrace accommodating nearly as many.
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available.
History
The trailer later moved into Pelletier Park, opposite the current site, then to 599 Principale when running water and sewers became mandatory. The mobile unit was set on a foundation as a permanent building, initially with only a lunch counter and no seating. An early expansion added around thirty seats. Ben handed the business to his sons François Dubé and Bernard Jr. Dubé, while continuing to work behind the counter in his free time.
- 1950At 19, Bernard “Ben” Dubé began serving potatoes from a truck-towed trailer at Centre and Principale streets.
- Around 1970A customer’s comment after lunch inspired the slogan “Chez Ben on s’bour la bédaine.”
- 1998A renovation brought the cantine to 72 indoor seats and nearly as many outdoor seats.
- 2005Ben Dubé died in spring after a long illness.
How to get there
- ParkingParking is available.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Sources: Granby (Quebec) - Wikivoyage (eat) · Cantine Chez Ben On S'bour La Bedaine · Cantine - Cantine Chez Ben On S'bour La Bedaine · Historique - Cantine Chez Ben On S'bour La Beda… · checked 12 Oct 2026
- Website
- cantinechezben.com/
- Phone
- +1 450-378-2921
Questions and answers
Where does the name La Bédaine come from?
A customer’s comment after a meal inspired the slogan “Chez Ben on s’bour la bédaine” around 1970.
What are Cantine Ben La Bédaine’s opening hours?
Monday to Saturday, 09:00–12:00; Sunday, 10:00–12:00. Evening hours are unclear; call before planning dinner or a late-night visit: +1 450-378-2921.
What are Cantine Ben La Bédaine’s signature dishes?
Ben Bacon, Bouche-Trou and Bourre-Bedaine.
Can I get dessert at Cantine Ben La Bédaine?
Yes. The ice cream counter serves ice cream and sundaes.
Is takeout available at Cantine Ben La Bédaine?
Yes, takeout is available.
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