Stopped in during a bike ride to grab a quick bite to eat. The food was super yummy. Didn't eat too…read moretoo much as we had many more miles to go. Decided to sit indoors to take advantage of the air conditioning lol. The staff here were very helpful guiding us to some good easy And tasty food choices

Recently visited this cafe when visiting Quebec as it wasn't too far from the hotel and omgggg you…read morehave to go here!!! Its the perfect local spot that has divine croissant! Probably the best croissant I had on the trip. The frapp coffee was delicious too! Wish I was able to try all the different desserts they have and they have fresh baguette too if your a local. There is a parking lot if you have a car and decide to drive!

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.

We woke up in Quebec City hungry and without a plan, and a quick search crowned L'Épicurien the…read morehome of the city's best buckwheat crêpes. A bold claim, and one this modest Avenue Maguire café wears with quiet confidence. The room is bright and unpretentious, a neighbourhood café with a patisserie's polish, its counter of macarons and pastries tempting you before you've even taken a seat. The cooking is honest rather than showy. A little more seasoning and textural contrast would lift it from very good to truly memorable, but this is exactly the kind of brunch you hope to stumble upon in a new city. Service was warm, attentive and unhurried in the best French manner. A worthy detour from the Old City for anyone serious about a proper crêpe. I'd happily return, and I recommend the brunch without hesitation.

While searching for authentic crêpes in Quebec City, I discovered L'Épicurien -- a hidden gem that…read moredeserves far more recognition than its modest number of reviews might suggest. It quickly became the best crêperie I experienced during my time in the city. I sampled both the leek and smoked salmon crêpe as well as the bacon and mushroom. Each showcased a level of freshness and care that set this spot apart. The smoked salmon, prepared in-house, carried a delicate sweetness that perfectly complemented the savory crêpe. The bacon, while not crisp in the traditional sense, was deeply flavorful and harmonized beautifully with earthy mushrooms. Dessert was equally memorable. I couldn't resist a box of six macarons, offered in a variety of flavors, each one crafted with finesse -- light, balanced, and satisfying without being overly sweet. L'Épicurien is a place where quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation shine. It's an unassuming spot that rewards those who step inside. I would gladly return and recommend it to anyone in search of an exceptional crêpe experience in Quebec City

This was our breakfast place of choice for 4 out of 5 days that we were in QC. Such an amazing…read morearray of pastries, plus coffees, breakfast sandwiches and more, that we were able to try something new each day. Such was the allure of Paillard that we are now craving croissants and lattes back home.

So we technically stopped in as someone wanted a iced matcha. I was going to get some unhealthy…read moredrink then my eyes spied a Nutella eclair! I've never had such a thing and just had to try it. It was delicious. The outside chocolate crush was like a candy bar while the cool cream inside was like a super soft ice cream. All together a wonderful dessert and a must try! Oh, the Matcha was okay ... But whatever, the Nutella eclair is where it's at!

In preparation for our trip to Quebec, we saw a YouTube video that featured Gael among other top…read morelocal chefs. We had zeroed in on staying in the Montcalm section, so we made our visit here a must do. She was only open on the last day of our stay, and we were pleased to see that the chef herself was in residence. In walking in to the tiny space we could immediately see that this is not regular dessert - it is edible art. I wanted to buy everything, but we narrowed it down to a few items - all but one resting in our refrigerator, waiting for an occasion.

I just stopped for some sorbet : they were super nice, not too sweet and packed with flavors…read more Next time I will try the patisseries. The Apricot Paris Brest is tempting me so much!

Great restaurant and service. My favorite was the beef cheek pot au feu purée…read more Also, I ended up tasting the best vodka I've ever had at the recommendation of our server. I left QC with two bottles. Company is Menaud.

Stopped by for croissant and coffee. Chocolate croissant was good as well as the iced coffee. They…read moredo have sandwiches and whole cakes on display too as well as local beer and wines.

Great place to visit! Good coffee and great pastry also good price too!…read more After walking around over 2 hrs it is a great place to take a coffee break

When we visited Quebec City, this was our favorite spot to have after dinner coffee and dessert…read more The coffee was some of the best we've had. This particular location was a great spot to sit outside and view the people. The pastries were the divine! And the staff was always happy to help. Our 10yo loved their macaroons, but said the hazelnut version was disappointing.

Le Champlain was a really memorable brunch experience during our trip to Quebec City. The Sunday…read morebrunch buffet is a splurge, but worth it for a special occasion. Some of our favorite dishes were the beet-cured salmon, jalapeño passion fruit and scallop ceviche, and the beet and apple salad. All drinks were included, including their special Earl Grey tea blend, and the juices tasted very fresh. Our server, Renee, was a delight as well. One tip: if you're hoping for a window table, one of the hostesses mentioned that you need to book far in advance.

The service is truly wonderful. As attentive, but relaxed as you would expect. We were seated by…read morethe windows overlooking the river. I believe you usually have to prepay for the six course tasting menu, which we did not do. We did a la carte, which we were all glad about after tasting the food. The amuse bouche was a piece of salmon on top of what tasted like the fried crispy wontons that you get with Chinese takeout. Weird. My mother had the cucumber appetizer, which just tasted like a palette cleanser. She then had the agnolotti, which I thought was fine, but she didn't eat more than two bites. My dad had the suckling pig, which he nor the bite my mother took found enjoyable. I had the halibut, it was fine, I just don't think I like poached fish. The portions on the a la carte also seem to be the same as the tasting courses, which wasn't a big deal because none of us really enjoyed it. Their cocktails were surprisingly reasonable. My parents had gone last year and loved it, but this year wasn't great. I go to restaurants for the food. This visit we lucked out with great service and a spectacular view. I don't think we'll be going back. Oh, they give you complimentary bread (!!!) and delicious butter. I haven't seen quality bread and butter for a minute. My mom loved it last year, so went again, and np omen was happy

We came to Quebec City on a quest for a truly great croissant, and Pâtisserie Chouquette answered…read morewith quiet confidence. The secret is clearly out: the bright little room on Rue Saint-Jean was busy and filled almost entirely with fellow visitors, so arrive early if you want first pick before the favourites vanish. The croissant is the reason to come. The lamination is handsome, but good looks are common enough. What sets this one apart is the flavour: a clean, unmistakable richness of butter that lingers well after the last flaky shard. Toronto, my home city, has no shortage of beautiful croissants, and many are very good. Bias aside, this one edged them out, if only by a small margin, and in pastry small margins are everything. A worthy pilgrimage for any croissant devotee. My only wish is for a calmer moment in which to savour it.

Patisserie Chouquette is the one spot in QC that truly rocked my world. I went three days in a row…read more(on my 4 day trip) and they were consistently amazing. It gets quite busy during the day, but they are always replenshing and baking fresh pastries and chouquettes. It is a cute, small cafe with seating, wifi, and water. There is no restroom. It is an open kitchen concept where you can see the staff making the pastries! You must try their choux/chouquettes! They rotate the flavors everyday. Here is everything I tried: 1) Choquette: I got a plain one for 50c, and it was light and airy with a nice sweet sprinkle of sugar on top. A great choquette. 2) Earl grey blueberry choquette: Same texture as the unfilled, but stuffed with a blueberry compote that adds a fresh tangy, tart flavor and an earl grey cream that is floral and fragrant. So delicious and the pairing of flavors worked well. 3) Chocolate raspberry choquette: This inside filling I liked less than (2), but still pretty good. The chocolate is rich and follows the same texture as the earl grey cream. The raspberry compote again is tart, fresh, and true raspberry. 4) Blueberry Scone: I enjoyed this. It is huge, and the edges are always the best part. A nice hard sturdy crust with a sprinkling of sugar. Nice blueberries throughout too! The only thing is that the middle is a bit too bready for my liking, but nothing major so I'd still recommend this item to try. 5) Chocolatine: It is a nice croissant, but nothing special in my opinion. The chocolate is nicely soft and melted though, which I appreciated since many chocolatine come with a cold hard chocolate rod inside. 6) Pistachio Strawberry Choquette: Another amazing bite, I love the pistachio cream though I wish there were more of it. The strawberry compote overpowered the pistachio cream, so there was too much strawberry too little pistachio 7) Iced Matcha: It comes unsweetened so you can ask them for either brown sugar or maple syrup. Honestly, I do not recommend the matcha. It was quite...not good..to be frank. 8) Iced Strawberry Matcha: This was not better. Still wouldn't recommend this.

I wish I could give this place 4.5 stars - because I love their coffee! I always get a soy latté…read more(or the iced version in the summer). It never fails to please. Latté's always hot enough, creamy, and tastes just the right amount of bitter... Sooo delicious. In my opinion, it's the absolute best in this part of the city. Also, staff is really friendly and it's a local (tiny) chain ; just a few more reasons to visit! I love going there for casual brunch on the weekends. I like their yogurt parfait with toast (or one of their homestyle muffins), a big bowl of café au lait and the papers. Ahhh. Good times! Also, their crumble is pretty darn good. And try the sugar pie, you won't be sorry! ;) Crowd is pretty diverse (a mix of students, families and retirees), there's free wifi and plenty of seating. The only drawbacks are the lack of natural light (few windows, since it's inside a mini food emporium/mall building called les Halles de Sainte-Foy) and the fact that they close pretty early. Oh well!

Saturday, 1:00 PM…read more Quickie: * Food * Coffee quality + Service + Turnaround -- Cleanliness And then...? I'll try other venues in the plaza before rotating back to BRC. ********** Stuffed my face in: 1. Iced latte * Average: no real distinct qualities. 2. Scrambled eggs with ham - Curious to which brand of meat used in this dish; it wasn't a good addition. Constructive comments: *Option for compost *Sustainable sourcing and practices