Darn you Canada! Darn you and your insane good ability to have foods made better than in the Yay Area! Ha ha ha! You'll know why I'll type this in a bit. Cochon Dingue, The Crazy Pig in French, is a chain of Quebec Provence French restaurants that according to their site combines bistro refinement with the feel of a local laid back atmosphere. It just so happens that I'm typing a review for the original location on Quebec City's Champlain and Traversiers intersection. Of course, you'll see both English and French on the menus, and I felt bad that my French is horrible as I visited Quebec City and Montreal, but remember. San Jose and the Bay Area as a whole are Spanish speaking areas given its history, not French, and while I'm at it, Tagalog and Spanish are way more similar than Tagalog and French. It is nice that the Toronto cousin driving us around can still speak it to a point though. Before I forget, do realize that though there are two entryways, only one of them is really walkable, as the other's closed off. As I insert the old "Yes guys, the ladies are cute" and "Yes ladies, the guys are cute" statements pair, I notice how the place has that simple old school French charm, and I get that hospitality that will always stick with me. I wish I can remember what drink I had as it is pretty, but I do remember ordering a Quebec City pork sandwich (I need to coordinate after all as Mr. John Witherspoon would have wanted) and a pavlova dessert along with the group ordering a deluxe poutine. Oh, remember the "Darn you and your insane good ability to have foods made better than in the Yay Area!" statement I typed up, the second statement of this review? This is in regards of the pavlova. So, the first time I had a pavlova was at an Oakland/Berkeley Japanese restaurant called Iyasare (which I actually reviewed). I told our server that I had a pavlova in/near Oakland, and she asked me to see if theirs is better. Normally, I don't like nuts of some sort with berries in desserts, but this place made me actually like the format because a pavolva isn't so much of a guilt dessert, and with this in mind, I developed now the fondness of nuts with fruits with low guilt/guilt free desserts. I still don't like nuts with fruits in desserts, but that now only applies to guilty desserts. Our server went back to our table and asked if she and everyone else at Cochon made a better pavlova than the one at Iyasare. Seeing that I couldn't lie because Canada, I told her yes, which had her giddy. Go be giddy young lady! Yay Canada getting another food victory! The flaw. Seeing that "They made a better pavlova than my fellow Yay Area residents!" isn't a legit flaw, though my one visit was and is memorable, the one flaw the various locations have in general if I should even call it one is that they add Swiss cheese to their Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. I get that it's to have a healthy cheese, and French is spoken in Switzerland, but adding Swiss to the sandwich is a Philadelphia no-no. Cochon Dingue is quite a fabulous place. If it weren't for the perfect score Toronto places I reviewed, Fran's and Makilala (as Tsujiri is shown all over Canada, which is why I didn't type it up), this would have been my favorite Canadian restaurant. To Canadian residents not in Toronto, I'm sorry that none of your beloved restaurants will ever be my top Canadian spot, but remember. Toronto has the most Filipinos of all of your cities, and of course, I'll have that attachment like they do. At least you can hang your hat on how you have a place that makes a better pavlova than my fellow Bay Area residents! So, for people not from Canada, go check the place out, as it's that good! +/Cochon Dingue is cleverly divine for having some of the best hospitality I experienced, the simple old French charm and really good food. -/"You can't put Swiss cheese in Philly's classic sandwich, everyone!" read more

Cochon Dingue - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Stopped here for lunch during our tour with about 50 minutes to eat before catching our St. Lawrence River cruise. After a long morning, I was starving and needed something substantial. I ordered the half rack of ribs, which was a mixed bag. The flavor was good, but several ribs were so burnt they were completely inedible--straight to the discard pile. They came with a well-dressed Caesar salad featuring seasoned croutons and delicious shaved bacon, plus sliced fried potatoes that were crispy and not greasy in the least. The thick layer of BBQ sauce wasn't quite my style--I'm a dry rub girl--but I was too hungry to care much. No photos because I devoured everything. My dining companion had a chicken sandwich she raved about. She ordered a Nordic spritz while I indulged in some Quebec cider. Honestly, I expected more pork options given the restaurant's name, but they fed us quickly and efficiently, which was exactly what we needed. No real complaints except for those burnt ribs. The interior has eclectic, cool-looking decor that's worth checking out. Our waitress provided quick and efficient service as well. read more

Cochon Dingue - Entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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I came here for lunch, and I thought the menu was pretty basic. I was hoping to see pork overload, but it was standard fare. I got the tous cochon poutine, and it was more than enough for my meal. Service was great! read more

Cochon Dingue - Poutine tout cochon / Cochon Poutine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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We sampled a bunch of different menu items. The classic beef tartare, one of the listed favourites, can 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. read more

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Great food, service and decor. Quick comfortable nice atmosphere Thank you, Elyssa! Danny and Kathryn Glenn Northlake, TX USA read more

Too much good food! That is a great statement to need to make Cute location and friendly staff who could handle our lack of language skills read more

Just an all around great experience! Sarah was a fantastic waitperson! She made us feel welcome. She kept checking back with us continually. The environment was quaint and welcoming. Noise levels were low in spite of many customers. The water came along with small glasses of fruit smoothie. There were refills of the coffee throughout the meal. read more

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This is one of our favorite brunch place in Canada! Their brunch menu are fantastic and so yummy~ This time, I tried their breakfast menu, and decided to try the breakfast plate. It comes with one or two eggs, bread ( you can choose from white, wheat bread, bagel, baguette, etc.) and fries, which you can change to their breakfast poutine with additional $5! Since I love poutine, I changed my fries to their poutine and it was definitely worth it. The portion was huge that I had shared with my family, even then, we couldn't finish all lol There was bacon, sausage and chicken in the poutine, with hollandaise sauce on top, it was delicious! The other breakfast menu were also good! We'll definitely come back when we visit Canada! read more

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My husband and I had great breakfasts here. I did a brunch combo that included an egg and mushroom tartin with one apple and cheese-filled crepe. He had blood pudding with apple French toast and an egg. Our server was so nice and attentive. They spoke both French and English. Walking distant from Hotel 71 and others. read more

Cochon Dingue - Front entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Great birthday breakfast at Conchon Dingue. Our breakfast started with a complimentary smoothie shot. Delicious crepe entrees. Our waitress was awesome, very attentive. Highly recommend for breakfast. read more

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Our server was very friendly and competent. We had the steak frites with house sauce and LOVED it! Comfortable and clean atmosphere.

Amazing brunch! Excellent food and service. What more could you ask for. Located at the end of the road near the old gate this place has a very beautiful outdoor seating area with beautiful and comfortable furnishings conducive to a great dining experience. read more

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Seated at a front sidewalk table, we enjoyed some light food and drinks one afternoon before boarding our harbor cruise. Service was attentive and the food was perfect. read more

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Grabbed a Friday night dinner reservation during our trip up north and was met with friendly service. We were greeted at the door and taken to our seats promptly even though we arrived a bit earlier than our scheduled time. We got the petite poutine, ribs, and spaghetti and all in all we found everything pretty good. It was our first time trying poutine and thought they were good as well. They have a nice wine selection so was able to enjoy a few glasses with our meal. The place itself is cute and the restaurant is located on the beautiful Chamberlain street. Worth stopping by and then walking around the area. read more

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We went to Cochon Ginque with a party of 6 on 2026-Aug-10. There was no beer. There was no draft and only one actual bottled beer and three no-al beer. Wine was overpriced at $11 for a small glass. The salmon on the menu for $32 was not as pictured. The portion was half and the actual served was not at all as offered on the menu. There was a surcharge to substitute salad for fries, a charge of $7.90 Overall, the food was not as offered and was overpriced. The restaurant is trading on its prime location and is overpriced. The food is not as offered and not satisfactory. Noel Ottawa 2026-Aug11 read more

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

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This was one of my favorite meals in QC! Get the 3 course dinner and treat yourself! The lobster bisque was delicious, the steak frites prepared perfectly, and the ideal dessert to finish off the meal! Would definitely come back here if I'm in the area again! read more

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It's on the main road along the water. Got seated by a staffer after someone came by the receptionist table. The dining is cut up into several smaller areas around the bar. Ordered the Philly cheesesteak with fries, Cochon Dingue style hot chicken with classic Poitine fries. C$56.16 The hot chicken is not at all what I was expecting or thinking. Hot meant it's warm and not cold and definitely not spicy at all. I can't say I am a huge fan of cheese curds, unless they are deep fried. The Philly cheesesteak wasn't bad. Hot chicken here is not spicy, just warm chicken. Brioche bun is just the chicken on a slice of brioche bread is all. I ate the bits of chicken and slaw. The fries were covered in gravy with big chunks of cheese curd. Food overall was plain and bland. Service was good otherwise. read more

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Service was fantastic. Randomly walked into this restaurant on the advice of my wife. Has a lot of rabbit on the menu, but we decided to have the salad with the salmon on top and the walleye. Cannot recommend the walleye enough. Capers added a nice element. The puréed, sweet potatoes, and thepolenta was incredible. The polenta was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I understand this place is expensive, but it was well worth it. Please try it. read more

Cochon Dingue - Refreshing salad with salmon that smoked - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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We got there before the big crowd at 5:30 pm and did not have to wait Services was very good, lots of staff, a wide selection of food and drink to suit everyone read more

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Poutin is interesting. I like the sausage but the pork is kinda dry. Cheese is a bit rubbery and weird to chew. A bit too salty for me French onion soup is also too salty for me. Lots of cheese La Passion mocktail's pretty good. Love the smell of passionfruit. Just a little bit too sweet Very French restaurant. Nice staff though read more

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Nice bistro food in Old Quebec! Their prix fixe menu offers a quality three-course meal at a great price. The royal cake was definitely a highlight. It's like a chocolate cake with a crispy shell. It went well with the fruity sauce. The steak frites were tasty and cooked to perfection. The portion was perfect too. The staff was all courteous and approachable. Dining here was a very pleasant experience! read more

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This restaurant is probably the best thing I've tried in my entire trip in Canada. The service alone was amazing. I accidentally made a reservation for 2, even though I meant to put 3 and the hostess was happy to make changes with no hesitation. She was nice, friendly, and extremely welcoming. The restaurant inside is so modern and clean, it was pleasing to look at. As for food, my parents and I ordered the Breakfast Poutine and lac st -Jean omelette to share. Everything was SO tasty and not too salty. My parents are picky when it comes to food that is too salty, so this was perfect for them. I highly recommend the breakfast poutine, that was my personal fave. 10/10 would recommend to anyone traveling to Old Quebec. read more

Cochon Dingue - Breakfast poutine & st jean omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Cochon Dingue became our go-to restaurant on our last three days in Quebec City. We loved the Eggs Benedict choices for breakfast with delicious potatoes and great coffee. Did that twice, then dinner one night. The pork chop was amazing and the atmosphere is very cool. All the servers were excellent. Highly recommended. read more

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We stopped here on our trip for a quick dinner and it did just that. The food ended up being a lot better than we thought. We were seated outside without reservations and it got a bit cold towards the end of the meal but it was okay since we didn't make reservations. The place was big and interesting and the vibe was pretty good. The service was nice, although a little slow towards the end as I feel the waitress forgot about us a little since we were outside. The drinks were good. We got a beer and the unexpected which was a tequila based drink. For the starter we got the pork belly with a maple glaze and a side of corn salsa. The dish was okay the real star was the maple glaze which was nice and sweet. The corn salsa also was a good addition to the dish as well. We got the lobster and shrimp roll too and for the price point it was at it was such a good deal! The roll itself was packed with meat and good quality at that. Was very surprised by this item. My main was the 170g steak with peppercorn sauce and fries. I asked for medium rare and was more of a medium but that was okay. The steak was okay nothing special and the sauce was overall pretty good. Nothing about this dish I loved but I didn't hate it either. Finally we got the vanilla crème brûle for dessert. This was out of this world good! It was so creamy and sweet and the sugar on top was crusted perfectly! Overall this place was what we wanted and there wasn't anything necessarily wrong with it. It didn't blow us away at all though. Would still come back though and recommend a try. *this is only our opinion* read more

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The food was amazing, the staff were very friendly, we ate there nearly every day of our vacation in Quebec. It was a great spot to warm up and enjoy a fantastic meal. read more

Wow ! Just wow ! Currently finishing my meal . I ordered a pear mimosa and got the Lac St.Jean omelette which comes with a side of toast ( apple butter( strongly recommended ) or house ham made from strawberries and raspberries) and fried potatoes . All breakfast items come with unlimited coffee or one cappuccino or cafe au lait . Juice however is not included . Although the food didn't look like much when it arrived it was truly one of the best breakfast meals I've had. The omelette was fluffy and creamy due to the cheese curds which also provided a slight sharp taste to the overall dish . All of the ingredients within the omelette were also perfectly cooked . The potatoes remind me of the style I cook at home as they use scallions to season them and we're super delightful . The apple butter was as another user said is the best apple butter you will ever have in your life . Super fresh and tart and smooth . If you love apples / apple sauce you will love this . Pear mimosa was the second best mimosa I've ever had in my life . Service was great . Mølanie my server was super friendly and patient with me with all of the questions I had . Please note they really don't do substations or modifications . Also street parking which is paid is competitive as it's located right near the ferry and the edge of old Quebec near the fornicular ( super touristy area ). The worst item was the tap water I was served . I don't believe it was filtered and actually tasted like terrible tap water .But to be fair I am a water snob and it's unfair to deduct points for that . Total came out to be 42 Canadian with tax and tip, which is about $ 31 usd . Not cheap ... especially for breakfast. Highly recommend this place if you're in Quebec want to stop somewhere to get Breakfast and have money to burn. read more

Cochon Dingue - Lac St Jean omelette, fried potatoes with apple butter and toast . - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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We came for an early dinner in mid-August. We ordered the veal flank steak, pork chop and roasted trout. The veal was very tender and flavourful. The pork chop was delicious with the sweet mashed potatoes. The roasted trout was tender and moist. The serve allowed us to order the roasted trout from the table d'hote menu as if it was from the a la carte menu. That was a nice of him. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. Always topping up our water. The restaurant was clean and had a cozy atmosphere. For desert, the 3 of us shared the creme brulee and crazy royal cake. It was so good ! We would recommend coming here for the great food and excellent service. read more

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Nice terrace available on the side walk French bistro style set up and furniture. The duck confit salat was great. Good choice of wine by the glass. The service was friendly and efficient read more

Bonjour. Friendly service. Quaint french cafe atmosphere. Their hearty breakfast is excellent read more

Cochon Dingue - Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Delicious food & great service! The staff was friendly & spoke English as almost all staff in the area do. The coffee was fresh & my breakfast was excellent!! read more

Great experience! Gabriel was great and super friendly, he speaks great English. My steak,fries, salad order was great, it was super tender. Highly recommend. read more

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Talk about a pricey dinner for such tiny food! It is tasty, but I paid way too much for what seemed like pub food. I also felt largely ignored because I was one person and was overshadowed by larger groups ahead of me. On a positive note, I got a free appetizer as my server accidentally gave me someone else's order of wings thinking it was mine. Oh well, free food is great! I did hear it is better to come for brunch, but I was here on vacation and knew I had other restaurants to try, so I decided to let it pass. It gets busy here quick, so get a table fast before you have a long wait ahead of you. read more

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Food was okay, nothing that stood out. They have a price fixed menu option that comes with an app, entree and desert. We were a party of 5 and was seated in the back. There was no air circulation, by the end of the our meal, we were all dripping in sweat. There were so many flies inside the restaurant and in the bathrooms which is extremely gross. Our waitress was attentive in refilling the water but service for the food was extremely slow. When we finally did get our food, we had to keep swatting the flies around the area which made the whole experience unpleasant. We saw many flies land on the cups and utensils on the empty tables around us. Makes you wonder how clean their kitchen is. read more

Wowza. My favorite breakfast spot. Great service. Indoor and outdoor seating. Meals include unlimited coffee or you can have 1 speciality drink such as a cappuccino. You can order 1-2 eggs for your Benedict, which I feel every restaurant should give this option. The potatoes that came with it were wonderful. You ALSO get a choice of bread so of course I chose the baguette. Comes with choice of homemade jam such as strawberry/raspberry or apple butter. I had the spinach, mushroom, and Brie Benedict and it was superb. My husband had the Classic. 2 eggs, potato, bread, and choice of meat. They gave us a complimentary strawberry mango yogurt shot. So refreshing. We are definitely going back everyday of my trip. read more

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Found this spot about our wear about as in Quebec. We decided to try it and ordered the Poutine and falafel. My boyfriend loved the poutine although he did comment he wished they were made with smoked meat vs the sausage. I had the falafels. Personally best falafels I've had. The marinara sauce is lemonishy which gives it a good kick and the linguine is mixed with veggies, delicious. The service was 10/10 and the restaurant was also very clean I would come back. read more

Cochon Dingue - Poutine with sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Great breakfast menu, whether you want "le sucré ou le salé." Wished that we had found it earlier during our 5 day Quebec City vacation. Luckily, we were able to eat two times there. I would make this my "go to place" for breakfast if we ever return to Quebec. Great service and atmosphere too. read more

Quaint neighborhood diner with awesome food and great service. There's a couple of locations in Quebec City.

Cochon Dingue was an absolutely charming restaurant!!! This restaurant is unique in its pig decor. The staff was friendly and the food was delicious. For our group of six, We ordered the cochon trio for starters, and their Quebec pork ribs, also an order of their Tout Cochon Poutine (their fries were a bit over cooked ), onion soup and topped it off with their delicious creamy creme brûlée..all around amazing experience!!!! read more

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Best cappuccino we had in Quebec City! We came here for breakfast. My husband got the breakfast poutine, soooo good. Look at those cheese curds! I got the Charlevoix plate which includes potatoes, an omelette and a waffle. The omelette was amazing. Potatoes were so good. The waffle was meh but it filled the "sweet" void I needed to fill. Highly recommend!! read more

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