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    Cafe la Maison Smith

    4.6 (19 reviews)

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    Each morning during our week long stay, we went here for coffee and pastries. We couldn't imagine a better way to start our day. The staff were welcoming and friendly and the coffee and pastries were excellent. Sitting at the window and looking out at the beautiful view just added to it all.

    Almond croissants
    Swaz F.

    A cute cafe with plenty of seating with friendly and helpful staff near the cathedral of Norte dame and the hotel Frontenac. The pastries here is good but not as good as Baguette and Chocolat.

    Meena P.

    This was the best bakery with pastries we found in QC while we stayed in town. They had such a great range from all sweets to the savory too. A huge drink menu, and a pretty nice place to sit and enjoy them all. We went in the breakfast rush time and waited in line patiently! The service was pretty quick and the line moved quickly. I had a really nice dirty chai latte, served in a lovely cup, my friend had a latte also a good morning cup of joe. We chose the strawberry chocolate croissant , plain croissant, vegetable quiche, and the veggie pizza. The strawberry one was different from most croissants, thinner and filled with chocolate and the strawberry was on the outside. This was really good, rich, flaky, but I loved you could taste the flavors. The plain croissant was just delicious, buttery and kinda melted in your mouth. The savory ones were all tasty too, the quiche was lovely and creamy, lots of veggies and a nice thin crust. The pizza was lighter with some veggies and cheese. Loved the dough on this. Light and spongy. Not heavy at all. We certainly left here FULL! They have so many wonderful items on display here it's hard to decide, hence our 4 ! Get here early or they do run out of some of the most popular ones. This is one of the more popular bakeries in town, they have another branch too. This is definitely on my revisit page when I come back here.

    Wall decor
    Mai V.

    This was a great coffee shop that was centrally located and spacious. It has a very open, bright and airy ambience. As busy as it was, the service was fast and friendly. The drinks and pastries were pretty good. They had a good array of espresso, coffee, and tea offerings. I enjoyed my dirty chai and croissant at the bar looking out onto the street. It was a great way to jumpstart my day before exploring Old Quebec.

    Almond milk latte
    Shanelle Y.

    The workers were very friendly and helpful and the almond milk latte I ordered was delicious! The cafe had a nice assortment of pastries and an extensive drink menu as well.

    Sabrina N.

    im a big fan of café culture and loved seeing so many cafés around the city, even though it may be a chain. pastries were tasty, carrot cake was a little dry at the end of the day but paired well with tea and coffee. i loved seeing the barista whip out the matcha whisk, making it even more authentic. i loved the iced pistachio latte as well, and the flavor was nice and light.

    Bacon quiche and croissant

    We discovered Cafe la Maison Smith around the corner from our hotel and once we did, visited every morning of our 3 day June stay in Old Quebec. The entire staff worked so well together as a team and were quick and pleasant. There were so many delicious pastries to choose from but I could not bear to miss a morning with out the bacon quiche and huge croissant shared with my husband for three mornings in a row in thier oh so charming courtyard! Thank you all!

    Drink Menu
    John H.

    Cute alleyway outdoor seating to enjoy a coffee. They offer a great selection of coffee drinks and pastries. The cold brew latte is smooth and bitter (in a good way). Nice place for a break in the shade.

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    La Maison Smith - Café La Maison Smith Notre-Dame Québec_Yelp_Sanju-10

    La Maison Smith

    4.3(188 reviews)
    0.3 km
    $$

    La Maison Smith at 23 Rue Notre-Dame in the heart of Old Quebec City is pure magic. I'm still…read morethinking about it weeks later. Picture this: soft snow falling on the cobblestone streets of Petit-Champlain, fairy lights glowing, and the warm light spilling out of this beautiful little café. I ducked in both mornings of my short trip and could have happily stayed all day. The interior is perfect Québécois charm: exposed stone walls, wooden beams, cozy lighting, and that unbeatable smell of fresh baking. First morning I ordered the pistachio latte and the quiche Florentine. I would legitimately sell my firstborn for that pistachio latte: silky, perfectly balanced, with a rich, natural pistachio flavor that no syrup could ever match. One sip and I was ruined for life. The quiche was flawless: buttery, flaky crust, creamy spinach-and-cheese filling, baked to golden perfection. Absolute breakfast heaven. I braved a full-on snowglobe blizzard the next morning just to come back. This time I paired the same life-changing pistachio latte with the almond croissant. I'd hand over my other kid for daily access to these croissants (kidding... mostly). Impossibly crisp and flaky outside, cloud-soft inside, generously stuffed with fragrant almond paste, topped with toasted almonds and powdered sugar. I ate it slowly by the window while the snow piled up on Rue Notre-Dame and honestly felt like the luckiest person alive. The baristas were friendly, the vibe warm and unhurried, and everything was flawless. If you're in Quebec City, make La Maison Smith non-negotiable (and budget time to visit at least twice). Five stars isn't enough. This place is winter-morning perfection.

    My friend and I were on the hunt for coffee and pastries this morning when we stumbled upon Café La…read moreMaison Smith. We both ordered lattes and almond pastries--hands down the best coffee and pastry of the trip! The atmosphere was lovely, too. From our little stools at the bar, we could sip our lattes while people-watching in the square outside. See you tomorrow and the next day too, Café La Maison Smith!

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    Paillard

    4.1(743 reviews)
    0.3 km
    $$

    Paillard is a MUST if you love French pastries or any french food for that matter! The cases are a…read morestream of breads, cookies, croissants, rolls, macaroons, sandwhiches, quiche and the list goes on! I heard about this place so of course I went in. It's hard to pick as each item looks better than the last. Sticking with the basics though, croissant, almond filled croissant and a hazelnut roll. Oh my gosh. The almond filling was amazing. Like a marzipan but lighter and more almond flavor. Generously filled into a sliced croissant. The hazelnut roll;similiar to a cinnamon roll but an elevated taste with real hazelnut paste. Basically everything in that bakery is top drawer as they are using pure ingredients. Definitely stop in and try anything. No disappointments only regrets that you eat more!

    Fresh is best and Paillard does this so right! We were checking out of our hotel and looking for a…read morequick breakfast to grab before heading to the airport. The place is huge when you walk in, lots of places to sit and enjoy you baked good. We got coffees to go and two cheese croissants and a toasted smoked salmon bagel. The cheese croissants were fresh, fluffy, buttery and layered. They just do pastries better in QC than home (Vancouver). The cheese was nicely distributed through the croissant too. My salmon bagel was also a star! So fresh, good toppings and great crunch. The bagel was chewy and delicious too. Service was fast and we enjoyed everything we had!

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    Cochon Dingue

    Cochon Dingue

    4.1(764 reviews)
    0.3 km
    $$

    We sampled a bunch of different menu items. The classic beef tartare, one of the listed favourites,…read morecan be divisive and not for everyone. Personally, it was a treat for me trying out something different, but I do not think everyone would appreciate its almost raw meat and liver-like texture. The Tartare comes with fries, a salad, and crouton to round up the order. We upgraded the side of fries that came with the Tartare into their Tout Cochon poutine. I was happy with that option that way I was able to sample their house poutine without needing to dedicate a full meal order for it. I can say this was among the best poutines I have had. The gravy was rich and flavourful. The poutine was also loaded with a variety of different proteins like the Gaspor farm ham and the bacon-wrapped sausage. The perron cheese curds also perfectly topped off the whole dish. Our last order was the Quebec pork chop marinated and grilled with maple and tamari. It was served with apple chutney, sweet potato mash, and seasonal vegetables. It is exactly as you would expect with the ingredient details of the dish's name. You get a lot of different flavour profiles and textures with the meal order. Some saltiness with the pork chop then some sweetness with the apple chutney. Meaty tenderness with the pork chop, mushiness with the potato mash, and then some slightly crunchiness with the seasonal vegetables. We dined on Sunday lunchtime the day before Family Day. There were people waiting to be seated by the time we arrived, but fortunately our group of only 2 people has a table spot available so did not need to wait. We were led down flights of stairs to the lower floor which was level with the street below. The whole place with its classic walls and decor exudes with classic charm.

    This place is amazing! Visiting for the first time and we had a yummy brunch, good coffee, we were…read moregiven fresh strawberry smoothie shots, so good! service is welcoming and I love their interior decor, close so other fun shops in Quebec :) merci

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    Au 1884 - maple sundae

    Au 1884

    3.7(7 reviews)
    0.2 km

    No nonsense Toboggan ride, line ups from the end of the line is about 45 mins. Each ticket is good…read morefor one ride / person. You will need two tickets to go down even on the same toboggan. They have about three to four times the number of toboggans to the number of lanes, so there is a constant stream going the whole time. It is a very iconic and speedy ride, definately enjoy if you are in town. If you are just walking by, just go for it, as they do close the ride based on weather conditions. They post updates on the store doors if there are any changes to regular operations. The walkways are slippery, this is the case for all of old Quebec, have the right boots on and take your time. Dragging the toboggan along the path up the ride is not too difficult, but again, watch your footing! Will do this again whenever we are in town and as soon as we can instead of waiting!

    This review is just for a short visit for a hot beverage, and not for the toboggan ride. We were…read morestaying at the Chateau Frontenac Hotel and had walked around for a while in the cold and snow in December. We thought it would be nice to grab a hot cocoa and sit indoors after the sun went down. We ordered at the counter and another server prepared our drink for us. We put extra cinnamon in it. Cocoa was decent if not outstanding. Since it was late, only a few people were doing the ride and we couldn't really see them go down from inside the little shack. Anyway, we got what we wanted -- a hot beverage indoors after being out in the cold.

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    Baguette & Chocolat

    Baguette & Chocolat

    4.2(106 reviews)
    0.1 km
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    It's a very casual environment - more like a cafe than a restaurant. Everything was clean and the…read moredecorations and the colors were warm and appealing. The menu is not extensive - it's boards on the wall. It makes it very easy to pick or decide if this place is for you or not. We were very excited for crepes and croissants. We were able to get both. We manage to snag enough seats for the 6 of us, we pulled some tables together. It's not a large space, however, there were a couple of parties that had at least 5 people. You order at the counter and then take a seat or step to the side and wait for your name to be called. If you are sitting they will bring the food to you. We ordered a few crepes which we all loved. Nutella, Western, Traditional. Made fresh to order - the kids really enjoyed watching the gentleman make them. They were delicious and beautifully created. The Almond croissant - was flakey and delicious. I would definitely return and recommend.

    though it is a French restaurant, it is based out of Austin, Texas. This is a chain joint, located…read moreright outside of Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral. Cute, cool cafe. We ordered- Croissant, Coffee, Crepe. We enjoyed our little snack time, with a sip of coffee and crepe, watching people outside... I like small, cute cafes instead of big corporate chain restaurants. It feels like culture and more personal. This incredibly flaky, scrumptious croissant makes the crispiest sound of 'em all. Filled with buttery goodness, Paillard's almond croissant is also not to be missed.

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