La Maison Smith at 23 Rue Notre-Dame in the heart of Old Quebec City is pure magic. I'm still thinking 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. read more

La Maison Smith - Desserts Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

My friend and I were on the hunt for coffee and pastries this morning when we stumbled upon Café La Maison 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! read more

A touristy but quaint place to have a light sandwich and some coffee or tea. They also have an assortment of pastries and delicious desserts. Right off this little town square in Quebec city, it's a great spot for people watching, and to take a break from traipsing across the city. read more

La Maison Smith - Patio seating - Desserts Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Service in English and French, phew. My broken French was embraced lol and repeated back in English. Amazing breakfast sandwiches, dirty chai, and pan au chocolates here- our crew also tried the quiche and it was delectable and so freshly baked! Definitely a great morning spot!!!!!!! Spacious interior and bathrooms available too! Would 100% return! The only reason for 4/5 was the speciality pistachio mocha latte was just way too sweet for my honey and there's no place to put your trash when you're upstairs, making it tricky with a big crew- as well as those super strong fake fragrances in the bathroom that tickle your nostrils from the toxins, but overall an amazing place! read more

After being spoiled by cafes like Pâtisserie Chouquette and Café Olive, La Maison Smith is a lackluster tourist trap in comparison. I was disappointed with the weak latte, watery hot chocolate, grainy cheesecake, and terrible egg tart. Don't be fooled by the nice branding or big crowds, because nothing was tasty or refined. read more

if you are at Royale Place, you must have coffee here. sitting outside, having coffee or a croissant, viewing the oldest church in North America, and feeling like you went back by at least 100 years... what a feeling. This location is a must for having a coffee during a romantic walk in Petit Champlain. You can sit on the terrace in the heart of Place-Royale, where Quebec City was founded. We ordered a pistachio Donut, Crepe, and coffee. Man, this donut- nothing I ever had... too good. I ordered more to have it for dessert after dinner. This casual and attractive café right on the corner of scenic Place Royale is a great place to stop for an afternoon pick-me-up, be it coffee or various indulgent sweets. For a light lunch, there are yummy sandwiches, quiches, and soups. There are other branches elsewhere in the city that are just as good, just not as scenic as this. read more

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NIce coffee break while sightseeing around Quebec. There are a few locations in the city, but I think this one has the most outdoor seating from what I saw. The matcha latte was refreshing and the ice coffee was great. We also shared a raspberry pastry. They were pretty busy with a long line but it moved along quickly. Service was friendly and with a smile. read more

La Maison Smith - raspberry pastry - Desserts Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Cute cafe at a wonderfully stunning location. Perfect to grab a drink and pastry and sit out front on a nice day and people watch and take in the lovely atmosphere. We came here multiple times on our trip to start our days and enjoy a peaceful caffeine moment before starting our sight seeing for the day. Service was very quick and friendly. And the pastries were super tasty. Loved their pistachio latte. read more

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The front sidewalk seating and landscaping at the coffee shop and bakery could serve as a postcard for what makes Quebec City feel so European. The cafe chairs and tables are clustered closely together under an awning overlooking a pedestrian only square complete with a water fountain and church. It really doesn't get any better than this. During our breakfast visit, we picked out a few items to enjoy on a bench in the square. We opted for a slice of the quiche, pistachio latte, almond croissant, liege waffle and a flat white. I would say the warmed up waffle and quiche were the stars of the show. My pistachio latte was also delicious. The staff was friendly and kept the busy line moving. They also offer a variety of salads and sandwiches. The baked goods display was packed to the rim and almost overwhelming with the way they were crammed into the case. But who can complain about an overflowing pastry case? read more

Location, location, location! Perfect place to stop and have a cup of coffee with a chocolate almond croissant and take in the historic square. Excellent coffee and hard working baristas trying to keep up with the orders. read more

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If you're in Quebec City, this is a lovely patisserie in a lovely square, where you can sit with a coffee and something sweet for a while and get in some sun. My something sweet is pictured below and was rich and lemony and delicious. read more

La Maison Smith - Lemon tart. - Desserts Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

I've been stopping by here all week in the morning to grab some coffee. Even if the line is long, they get through everyone's orders very quickly. I've tried their vanilla latte, caramel latte, pistachio latte and matcha latte. All were very good! They do offer alternative milks. I opted for oat milk with some of the lattes I've ordered. Their caprese sandwich, pistachio pastry and almond croissant were very tasty! I recommend all three if they have it available. I noticed their pastries and sandwiches run out quickly. It's a tiny/skinny shop with some tables and chairs inside and out. read more

Excellent coffee and pastries while in Quebec. Went each day while in the city even bought a coffee cup to take home.

I can't say enough good things about the food here! I visited Quebec City with my parents this past December, and we walked into La Maison because it was warm and inviting. We ordered a few pieces of vegetarian quiche, zucchini soup, and a round of hot chocolate. I don't believe I've had such good food out in a while. The hot chocolate was absolutely delicious! They use real chocolate instead of the powdered stuff, and it's the best I've had. And we couldn't get over how rich the quiche was. The recipe was perfect, and it was baked beautifully. After the quiche, we had to try dessert! So I ordered a slice of pecan pie, and we shared a plate of macarons. Even the desserts were incredible! If you could eat anywhere in Old Quebec, you would do yourself a favor by going here! It's also close to some historical landmarks, making it an easy addition for out of towners. read more

La Maison Smith - Quiche and coffee - Desserts Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

The coffee is pretty good. Though, the pistachio latte I got was not sweet at all. Had to add sweetener to it. Since the coffee shop is right outside the Notre Dame church in the Place Royale square, there's a lot of traffic that walks in to this place. You can expect the lines to be out the door during the summer. Luckily, we came to Quebec in October during the slower season. There are tables inside and a bar counter to people watch. Or you can sit outside on the patio to make it feel like you are in Paris al Fresca. There is no wait service, so you just order at the counter and bring your drink/food outside. read more

Beautiful decorations And food was worth the price friendly staff and recommendations were on point read more

La Maison Smith - Desserts Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

We are on a tour with Oceana cruise lines. Wanted to get off the ship and have a good cup of coffee and pastry. So this place was close and good and luckily we beat the crowd. Very small inside and outside so not much seating. read more

We were traveling as a large group (12) they were fast and accurate with all of our orders. The favorite things on the menu were matcha lattes, chocolate croissants, and the chia pudding. read more

Good selection of food but the service was weak. No real communication between staff and they messed up our order twice. Hard to even get their attention when they means something up. They also push a tip screen on you simply for buying something. And then when the staff messes up the order there's no way to revoke the tip. read more

It'll do in a pinch if you need a quick place to stop for your morning pastry or cup of coffee before work. Tourists and locals alike clearly love this place as well as the other La Maison Smith cafés around QC. These aren't the best pastries though. Don't believe the reviews. They're good, but not great. They're made off-site and delivered to all of their shops and not created by masters of pastry. And there is a difference. I still came here a couple of times because it's far far better than Starbucks and conveniently located. I'd still recommend. But don't vacation in QC, eat these pastries, and then tell your friends about the authentic French pastries you ate. Go to a pâtisserie like Le Croquembouche and then tell them that. read more

La Maison Smith - Big Ass Croissant - Desserts Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Busy. Too busy. Beautiful spot in old quebec. Cold coffee poorly made. Rude staff. I frequent this place every time I am in quebec city bc of the awesome location in the center of place royale in lower town quebec. But my last visit this August was slightly awful. Staff were rude and were messing up orders so much. They have a long wait pretty much at all times of day. But they also don't really care if they even get your order right. I heard of almost 4 people in front of me getting their orders wrong or mixed up. It took over 45 min to order and get my drink. And once I got it, it was cold, placed in a to go cup when I was given the option to drink there with a mug. (Like don't give me the option then ignore my request downright afterwards). It also was pretty bland and tasteless. You go here for the atmosphere but it's just for the location. It probably was my worst coffee experience in all of quebec city. If you're okay for long waits, crowds, messed up coffee orders and cold coffee. Then this is the place to go. read more

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Super cute little spot in the palace royale square. That's where the charm ends- the service was so so. The lattes were okay (much better our first day at Les Cafes du Soleil). Everyone around us got plates and actual mugs while we got paper bags and to go cups. That's fine but the chocolate croissant was a joke (see photo). The apple turnover was good but so cold- all the food was very cold. I would not recommend or go back. read more

La Maison Smith - Chocolate croissant - Desserts Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Prime location! This branch is located right at the plaza between Place Royale and the city mural. Around midday and afternoon the outdoor seatings are hard to get because of the tourists but at early morning it's relatively empty. I really enjoy the slightly chilly air with a cup of warm latte while watching people come and go. Not a place you want to travel to come in but I would recommend if you are in the area and need a little little break read more

La Maison Smith - The plaza - Desserts Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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We spent 4 days in Quebec City and was recommended to La Maison Smith. My wife had a latte, which was nice and hot; tasted good. I LOVE chocolate croissants and was terribly disappointed. The pastry was flaky but was seriously lacking in chocolate. I understand this is a tourist stop, but come on, give a guy his chocolate! We found better elsewhere (Chocolaterie Ill'e D'Orleans was the BEST and even Cafe Illy was better) read more

Views here are spectacular and the outdoor seating makes you feel like you're in Switzerland. Come early for breakfast and try to get a seat outdoors. You order your food/coffee up front and when your order is ready they'll call your name, and we only waited a couple of minutes before getting called up. The iced latte and hot latte was great, good quality coffee. We also ordered the chocolate croissant, small pizza, and the waffle which were all tasty. They offer up front to warm up pastries so we thought that was a lovely extra touch that they didn't have to offer so that was very nice of them. read more

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La Maison Smith is an outstanding place to visit when you want to enjoy a morning coffee (and maybe a few pastries) near the Old Port in Quebec City. When we visited, it was just before 8am; the tour busses hadn't arrived yet so there wasn't much of a crowd in the area.  We sat at an outdoor table and very much enjoyed their coffee and a few delicious pastries.  Tip: My hands-down favorite pastry served here is the Apple Turnover! Their coffee is excellent, and the orange juice is fresh-squeezed - life doesn't get a lot better than that ;-) read more

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This is such a cute spot right in the middle of the place. The decor is also Uber cute and inviting! The barista was super sweet and suggested what was good on the menu. We got the flat white with oat milk and a mocha and both were yum. I was a tiny bit disappointed with the croissant, it was dense and chewy and not crisp and flaky as I was expecting. I hope it was an off day, coz the cafe is so charming! read more

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We kept walking past this cute little coffee shop decorated for fall with cute outdoor seating. After looking it up online, I found that they had a good selection of pastries and sandwiches so we tried it! The case was full treats and the coffee smelled, but it was lunch time so we tried the croque monsieur, plain croissant, chocolate croissant and apple turnover. All were tasty! read more

Croissant was chewy and not crispy, even after they warmed it up. The croissant is quite large and airy, but I just wasn't a fan of the chewy texture. I much prefer the croissants at Le Croquembouche and Paillard. I also had mixed feelings about the quiche Lorraine. On one hand the egg was creamy, fluffy, well balanced, and tasted delicious. Very generous portion, plenty of bacon that added a nice texture. Unfortunately, the crust was very bad. The edge was over-cooked and hard, and the bottom was too thick and the dough was still slightly raw. Too bad the crust ruined what could have been one of the best quiche I've ever had. Comparing to the quiche at both Le Croquembouche and Paillard, the egg filling is way better at La Maison Smith, however, obviously the crust is not as good. I will definitely go elsewhere for croissants... but I may come back again to give the quiche a 2nd chance hoping the crust will be better next time. read more

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Enjoyed coffee and a pan de chocolat from here, sitting at a table outside in a beautiful historic area of Quebec. It feels so European. There was a line to get coffee, but it moved quick. And it was tasty! I'd come back here again. read more

If you are a coffee snob like my wife and I are, this is the place for you. There was a reason why it was always crowded. My wife and I spent three nights in old Quebec and found this coffee shop by accident. It's located in the heart of downtown Old Quebec. My wife and settled on the hot Americano coffees and were very impressed. We chased it down once with a chocolate almond croissant and then another day with chocolate almond cookies. The prices were very reasonable and the staff was always very friendly. Their staff spoke excellent English so that should not be a concern. They also a large variety of coffees and teas, sandwiches, muffins, scones, bagels, etc. Walking around old town Quebec in December with a great cup of hot coffee.....priceless. read more

Best cortado ever. I came to this place the whole week I spent in Québec and also had the best cortado in my life. . read more

La Maison Smith - Croissant plain. - Desserts Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

This La Maison Smith location served one of the best iced matcha lattes I've ever had. I love me some matcha latte, but I'm usually hesitant to order this beverage at a new location because it generally comes watered down. Not at this La Maison Smith! My latte was smooth, creamy, and had just the right amount of sweetness to it. If you have some time to sit and relax, sit outside and people watch. Grabbing a table may be difficult. Once you do find one, be prepared to clean it off as most tables had plates/trash still sitting on them. I also tried a few of their macarons, which I found to be just okay. Out of the three that I took a bite of, the chai was surprisingly my favorite. The chai flavor definitely came out. read more

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Cute environment. The largest location compared to the other 2 maison Smith's in the old Quebec city area. Good amount of seating, offers free Wi-Fi and sandwiches if you are looking for proper coffee shop food other than pastries. The reason I didn't give more stars for this review is simply because it wasn't exceptionally unique. The menu offerings and quality of my order was average -- no wow factor. The customer service did not particularly stand out either. I would recommend this spot if you are looking for a coffee shop to read or use wifi at. read more

La Maison Smith - Small coffee - Desserts Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Wowzers. Their flat white was incredible and the lady working was so nice! Def recommend read more

La Maison Smith - Flat white and matcha lemonade - Desserts Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Incredible macaron selection...I ended up trying the Exotic (passion fruit), Lychee & Raspberry, Creme Brûlée, & Poppy flower. I enjoyed them all but Exotic was my absolute favourite! Maison Smith macarons were perfectly done, consistent in size, and had high quality & true flavours. For 2.25$ each, it's well worth it. Can't wait to revisit them to try more flavours in the future ! read more

La Maison Smith - Back: Exotic (5/5) & Poppy flower (3.5/5) Front: Lychee raspberry (5/5) & Creme brûlée (4/5) - Desserts Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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We were happy to find a place with great Americano coffee. Surprisingly, we had a few "not too great cups" of java on this trip so far. We also finally tried the popular Croque Monsieur (Canadian version of grilled cheese with oh so much more cheese!) and it did not disappoint! Wow, I can see why it is so popular. Of course, we don't know what to compare La Maison's Croque to but none the less, it was fantastic. We also tried a Croissant Aux Amandes (Almond Croissant) and a Chausson Aux Pommes (apple turnover type pastry). I love the croissant but did not care for the apple pastry as I have a preference for the American style with larger pieces of apple rather than a more pureed type filling. After walking around in old Quebec, we realized that this place had multiple locations. Prices were great too and the seating inside was comfortable. As most everywhere in Quebec, the staff was friendly and helpful! read more

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I think we got here a bit late because there were no croissants or matcha cookies. I got the chocolate cake and a matcha latte while my partner got the caramel latte. I noticed that they don't really add sweetener to any of their drinks whether it's boba or a Frappuccino so I didn't think I was going to like the matcha, but it was pretty good! Their chocolate cake has a bit of a brownie taste to it which was very yummy. read more

Best Latte I've ever had. Staff is wonderfully courteous. Don't miss it. They serve a variety of breakfast foods as well. Croissants, date bars, fig bars, cookies, muffins, cranberry bars. read more

We had croissants, a veggie quiche and coffee and everything was delicious. The star of the three were the croissants. They were deliciously buttery and large. The service was super friendly! The coffee shop was cozy, welcoming and beautiful. read more