A gem. Fresh-baked pastries and bread…read more Exquisite deli meats. They even had a lactose-free cheddar cheese! They roast their own coffee beans, and even have two different decaf choices! A small yet excellent selection of other items to take home and eat, including local beers. If you ever open up a small delicatessen/store/bakery, please copy this one.

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!

Stunning interior design and pastries, I just wish the flavor held up the looks! I switched it up…read morefrom my usual choices and chose a strawberry sumac meringue pastry, as I had something similar in Montreal. Unfortunately the sumac was stale and lacked its punch, while the interior stewed strawberries tasted bland and out of season. Better luck next time I guess. Logistics: - indoor and outdoor seating - limited street parking nearby

So good! They have a small yet varied selection of pastries. Everything we ordered was tasty and…read morenot too sweet. They do lean towards being desserts- not sure if this would be a daily breakfast kind of spot. The interior is decorated in a welcoming way but they don't have too much seating. They get quite crowded on a weekend but lines do move quickly.

Dropped by Epi Fanny for a quick lunch and was immediately struck by how bright, clean, and…read morewelcoming the space feels. It has that effortless charm that makes you want to linger a little longer. They offer a great selection of sandwiches, baked goods, and pastries -- everything displayed beautifully and clearly made with care. I ordered a chocolate croissant, ham & brie sandwich, and a matcha latte. - The croissant was flaky with a rich chocolate centre. - The sandwich was fresh, generously filled, and well balanced. - The matcha latte was smooth and not overly sweet. Portions are solid, ingredients taste fresh, and prices are very reasonable for the quality. A lovely spot to pop into when you're in the area.

Food 4.75/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbience 5/5 Great cafe with eye-catching hot breakfast items and pastries. This is a bright, airy, and inviting cafe with several tables and a long counter facing the street for seating. Friendly and welcoming service. I really liked the vibe inside the cafe. It is located about 1.5 blocks behind the Delta hotel on Rene Lévesque Boulevard and a walkable distance to the entrance of the historic part of old Quebec City. I had the New York Roll Croissant, filled with a raspberry pastry cream and a white chocolate ganache on the outside. I loved it! My matcha latte with oat milk could have been a little warmer. I highly recommend a visit to this cafe!

Delicious croissants. Also tried sandwich wraps and macaroons. All yummy. Non English speaking but…read morewe worked everything out easily. Great place to grab a delicious morsel on the go

Went there for breakfast since we were staying in a nearby place…read more Atmosphere: Take out only, no place to sit down or even stand and eat what you got. Food: For 6 of us we got a wider range of food. We got flex seed, ham and cheese, spinach and goat cheese croissants. All of them were amazing. (5 Stars) We also got 6 chouquette (see the images posted by other people), they were disappointing. They were hollow and did not have a lot of taste with them. (2 stars) Friendly service. I would go there again but order only the croissants.

Pleasant and friendly staff. The croissant was beyond good, it was perfect! Light, flaky, the…read morealmond filling was perfect without being overly sweet. Such a treat! Cappuccino was perfect, small size was just right!

I had a great breakfast the other day at this café. I ordered an iced latte with maple syrup and a…read morekey lime pie slice, and the key lime pie was so sweet and syrupy. I love key lime pie, and order it whenever it is available. This did not disappoint! The woman working the counter was very friendly and polite. This is a cute café when you're looking for a quick and easy meal.

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!

Perfect little bakery cafe for baguette sandwiches and pastries for takeaways! Beautifully crafted…read moreand delicious.

Great little coffee shop that serves quiche, cheeses, pastries ( and coffee). We visited after an…read moreafternoon of walking through the National Museum

This was my first trip to Quebec city in many years, so I asked a friend to recommend a pâtisserie…read moreshe loved. Le Croquembouche had what I was looking for. The eclairs and Paris-Brest are so delicious. The crisp choux and creamy fillings were just perfect. The quiche was rich but not heavy. I was mostly there for sweet treats to bring home, so I can't speak to the Vienniosserie or breads, but everything I got was delicious and so, so pretty!

Omg! I think it has to be one of the best cafes I have ever been to. Everything is made with so…read moremuch love and care. Perfect morning cafe. Super clean and lovely staff. French was challenging for me but they were very nice. I loved everything we ordered but grapefruit tea was my favorite plus I can go back for all of their pastries.