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!

I bought some pastries here before driving back to Boston and I cannot say enough about them!!! The…read moreservice was friendly and kind and the pastries were out of this world! So delicious. Worth every calorie!! Fantastic location too!!

Tiny coffee shop in the heart of the Petit Champlain shopping district. The line starts around the…read morecounter in the back, which is helpful to know because some people were confused at first (like me!). They have gluten free treats as well as amazing croissants- I opted for the gluten free Twix layer bar and a cappuccino. The coffee was pretty good and the bar was amazing. Nutty and chewy. Since it was Christmastime there was quite a line (and it was Saturday), so I think I waited about 10 minutes or so, since they only had one cashier and one barista.

Love this little hip coffee joint! The first time I went was two years ago as we were travelling…read morefrom Vancouver and my husband loves a good cup of coffee. He found this spot and we loved it. So this year I took my mom and sister when we travelled again to QC! It was just as I remembered, their coffee is super tasty, I got a flat white and my sister got a latté. I love the decor inside with all the coffee bags and the wooden interior. Service is always friendly too and they make the coffee quick. Highly recommend this spot! Also who doesn't love saying CANTOOK over and over - just rolls off the tongue!

Our apricot pastry was a perfect, small, treat before a long ride back to the United States.read more

Nektar has a spacious layout with tons of seating and plenty of electrical outlets, which makes it…read morean easy spot to settle in, recharge (literally), and take a breather. The drinks were thoughtfully crafted, and you can tell the barista takes real pride in their work. Friendly service, great energy, and a calm atmosphere that makes you want to linger a little longer. Highly recommended if you're nearby -- it's the kind of café that quietly becomes a go‑to.

Saturday morning and a great cup of coffee is what Nektar delivered…read more We had the medium mokkaccino ( mocha) with almond milk, half decaf ( my love of coffee is for its flavor but I can do without the heart palpitations) and a medium Americano. We also shared a raspberry chocolate pastry which was okay. Maybe better if it was toasted but it wasn't offered as an option. My mocha cappuccino was deep in flavor and cocoa powder, not syrup, was used. Even with the almond milk it was still rich and the milk to coffee ratio was just right. The americano was a good cup. Interior is clean, modern and cozy. Seating is generous and spacious. Their counter is nice and centered. Our barista was efficient and friendly. Would recommend this in the downtown area, about 1.25 miles away from old Quebec.

I came here with some friends one morning on our trip and we had a very good experience. Although a…read morelittle pricy, service is good and the drink quality was good. I had a hot chocolate with pistachio flavoring and it was hot, smooth, and rich. Service was quick and there was a nice area to sit down while we drank. You can also enjoy browsing the little shop attached to the cafe. Luckily they also spoke English here so we had no issues ordering. I'd love to come back to try something else.

Branch of the Maison Smith coffee shops on the île de Orléans, attached to a boutique. The cafe is…read moreclearly a popular stop with both locals (quite a few people on laptops) and tourists. There is a great selection of pastries, pre made sandwiches and coffee options. We only explored the Quebec City side of the island, and this was a great stop.

J'adore ce petit café. Bon espace pour un déjeuner aussie!…read more La service était patient avec mon français et tout était vite préparé et livré à la table.

Es Café English text…read moreto follow. Désolé si la traduction française est mauvaise. J'utilise Google Traduction. Ma copine et moi étions des clients très fidèles de cette entreprise jusqu'à récemment, lorsque le propriétaire a été très impoli avec nous et d'autres clients du café. Ce n'est pas la première fois que le propriétaire est impoli avec nous, mais nous avons continué à y retourner en pensant que le propriétaire venait peut-être de passer quelques mauvais jours. Cependant, cette dernière fois que nous avons visité, nous avons décidé de ne plus revenir. Je ne recommande pas Es Café. Il existe de nombreux autres petits cafés sympas à visiter à Québec avec un meilleur service. English: My partner and I were very loyal clients of this business until recently when the owner was very rude to us and some other clients in the café. It's not the first time the owner has been rude to us but we continued to go back thinking that the owner may have just had a couple of bad days. However, this last time we visited, we decided not to return anymore. I do not recommend Es Café. There are many other nice little coffee shops to visit in Québec with better and friendlier service.

Apparently I stopped here for coffee but I have almost no recollection of it. Since it was probably…read morefirst thing in the morning, I'll let that go. Looking at the other pics and reviews I'll go along with the fabulousness of it all in one of my fav places in Québec, Lévis! Cuz ya can't have enough accents on letters coming from reading English where we have.... NONE!! - It's just not fair. This place looks like what Starbucks modeled themselves after, and just kinda succeeded but this would be the prototype and like plenty of other things, the original is the best! Look at those actual homemade looking sandwiches, omg so good and the coffee bar is something to behold. Deep dish pizza is one thing to stop for at Lévis, and Café Bonté Divine is another, let's hear a cheer for gorgeous French coffee shops in Québec! Highly recommended!

Cute shop with a cozy & homey vibe. Delicious drinks and pastries. Tried the matcha latte,…read moreraspberry lemonade made with real raspberries, iced chai latte, and red velvet cupcake. All were tasty! Highly recommend

I was so thirsty after a hot day of exploring and this cafe offered a handful of non-coffee,…read morenon-matcha alternatives. I normally don't love ordering iced teas at cafes because I feel like they're overpriced for a simple black to but I was excited to see this cafe offered a unique a ginger apple(?) iced tea which was not too sweet and hit the spot to refresh my hydration levels. I topped it off with a pistachio croissant stuffed with pistachio creme. Logistics: - indoor and outdoor seating - limited street parking nearby

It's open at 630 and it gets busy quick for a reason. The owner and her husband bake their own…read moremuffins and croissants. Coffee and espresso is sustainably sourced and they have a wide variety of teas and coffee. I must stop for your early morning outings or afternoon. Pick me up.