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    La Maison Smith

    4.5 (52 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Alexander B.

    This bakery is amazing. They sell quality pastries, coffee, and panini's - if you're hungry, try their pita with avocado and chicken, you won't regret it. Also try their Canadiano coffee with whatever sweet pastry you like - so good. I came here twice through my stay in Quebec and I will miss this place. 10/10 would recommend.

    Jen K.

    Gorgeous coffee shop on a magical street! Very instagrammable inside! There's plenty of seating, especially upstairs. You'll need to take a breather after walking the step hilly streets of Québec City! Maybe suggest the chocolat chaud- it's a divine hot chocolate topped with fresh vanilla whip cream. Oooh la la! They all spoke English here though QC is know for leaning more towards French with a side of English.

    Eric B.

    The cafe was in a fantastic location in Place Royale. Would have loved to sit outside people-watching. Unfortunately, nothing available. There was limited seating inside so we were able to grab a table. The ordering process involved picking things off the rack to be prepared in their ovens (or microwaves). My wife picked out a vegetable quiche and I ordered a croque monsieur. They were both quite good. We were only in QC for 3 days so didn't return, but we both agreed that we made a mistake by not coming back.

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    Shelley P.

    Super cute little sidewalk cafe where you can grab coffee and a delightful pastry. Staff was very kind and accommodated our lack of the French language. Was a fun place to sit outside and people/dog watch.

    We went for breakfast.good variety. Latte was perfect and the croissant was so good . we got both plain and the chocolate croissant and they were both so good that interior design was very good and the ambience was great. We will definitely visit it again the next time we are in Quebec city.

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    Dawn M.

    It's a neat coffee shop in a great location. However, like a lot of service businesses in busy locations, they don't need to focus on customer service. And so, they don't. Decor is interesting, especially at the back where you realize you are eating beside a rock wall, a bit of a theme in the old city. The carrot cake was mediocre. My latte was very strong and burnt tasting, though it looked beautiful. Hubs coffee was described as good. Customer service was 'fine' as in it met the minimum mark. It's a 3, A-OK. I'll keep looking for the perfect coffee joint in this city. I want to like my experience a lot more than I do. So much potential.

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    Harper F.

    Nice breakfast spot in Quebec. I ordered a vanilla iced coffee and a pecan muffin. There were a bunch of pastry items to choose from in the display window. I was happy with my choice. To be honest, I think I would've been happy with ordering anything in that display case. There are large windows along the walls in the seating area. Pretty place to grab a bite to eat and people-watch!

    Becca B.

    Keep in mind I am a tourist from California. But to me the food was delicious! And the staff was wonderful! They all spoke English and were very kind when I struggled through trying to order. I would recommend everyone come get a drink and a snack here while shopping.

    Zoe H.

    Really nice coffee shop in old Quebec. The raspberry lychee macaron was amazing and there were a lot of different options for coffee. The service was great too and they even saved croissants for us for later that day. Definitely recommend!

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    D K.

    La Maison Smith, as much as I hate to say it, feels and tastes like your typical coffee chain cafe. Why? Well, when I first visited one of their locations I thought to myself "wow! this place is incredibly unique compared to other cafes I've been." However, as you journey through the streets of Old Quebec, you'll soon find that each cafe is the same and offers the same (not that good...) coffee. At this point, I'd just hit up Mcdicks.

    Vegan galette.

    Needed a quick breakfast, breakfast bagel was really really good and would definitely go back to get it again! I wouldn't recommend the vegan galette, it was firm and gummy, but it will still be a good snack for my travel day. Everything else looked great as well.

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    Ces C.

    Great selection of coffees and pastries, tried the chocolate croissant, chocolate truffle cake and macarons which they have so many flavors to choose from. I tried the pistachio and crème brûlée, both were good. They are open for dine. Love d the sweets and drinks. Happy tummy!

    Kelvin C.

    This cafe is very very good. Maybe this is a new location so there aren't many reviews? It's in the middle of old town, mostly a tourist district, fair amount of traffic though tourist season hasn't fully bloomed when I was there end of May. This cafe was recommended to me by the reception at our hotel. Being a local they would be able to recommend their favourite, though they gave me a few choices this was their top. I didn't get to try the other recommendations but to me this cafe is ideal. Ideal because their food and desserts are fresh, reasonably priced, well prepared and generally very good quality. It's actually better than the large patisserie that has 500 reviews up this street. Unfortunately I already went there- see my review for Paillard. Here's a list of all the items ordered at Smith: Smith croissant sandwich smoked salmon bagel macaroons 12 flavours- exotic is passionfruit- my fav almond croissant apple tart- they have 3 other tarts though Provencal chicken baguette bottled kombucha- cedar, strawberry (not Smith made but they sell it- and cedar actually smells like cedar- taste-wise from this brand is rather mild; not too sour nor sweet) Service is very good as well, never rushed, made the effort to use English for explanations. Everything above were top notch lunch or snacks. Nothing was too sweet, not sweet enough dito for salt. Maybe the macroons aren't Smith made but definitely well sourced. For the record the smoked salmon bagel was the best I've ever had. Their pastries are better quality than Paillard. Some pictures attached may depict toasted sandwiches as flatter than when ordered because they were heated. The baguette was purposely flattened while the croissant was carefully heated maintaining shape- now that's skill from a cafe we wouldn't get in Vancouver. Instead of eating at fancy restaurants next time I'll just come here. I'm more satisfied eating here than some high end fancy restaurants that I had tried, including Champlain Restaurant at Fairmont... obviously this is not sit down service but food quality-wise is a no brainer. See my review for Fairmont Frontenac.

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    Their coffee is very smooth and flavorful. The staff is very friendly. Pastries options are great. Highly recommended.

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    I like the Canadiano coffee. Croissant and brownies are good too. It is a place for a quick breakfast.

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    Decent pastries and coffee. Definitely a fun selection (chia in cookies, etc.) but not super fresh.

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    Great place for coffee and pastries. Casual dining and staff was friendly and accommodating. The croissants are flaky and delicious.

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    4.6(19 reviews)
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    This place came highly recommended on travel sites and I know why…read more A very cute store with tons of pastry to choose from. Yes, I tried the Chocolate Avalanche cake for breakfast. I'm not going to lie, I'd do it again. Rich but not over sweet. Perfectly paired with the Vanilla Latte on this cold day. I also tried the Raspberry and Chocolate croissant. It was a unique take and worth a try. It was served a little on the cold side so not flaky like I'm used to a croissant being. Great place to stop in for a snack and get out of the cold.

    Cafe La Maison Smith was recommended to us while in Quebec City. We stopped in for an afternoon…read morecoffee and pastry, and what a gem. The service was friendly and fast, and just a great little cafe with plenty of seating. The interior is clean, modern and cozy. Mr. Bee ordered a latte, and when I spotted the Macarons, that is my jam. We ordered six, three maple syrup, two cafe latte and one Hazelnut. The maple syrup and hazelnut were my favorites, but honestly they were all incredible. Macaron's are hard to make and hard to get right. These were perfect. A crunch to the outer shell and the middle was creamy and the flavors were a bit subtle, but excellent. Just enough to let you know what you were eating. If I lived in Quebec City, this spot would be dangerous for me. The latte Mr. Bee ordered was also great. It was creamy, not bitter and really delicious. Cafe La Maison Smith was a great little stop for an afternoon snack and rest.

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    4.2(106 reviews)
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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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