Diner with a difference! This place is so cool and for some reason the REM song Shiny Happy…read morePeople enters my head. The owner is so welcoming in French or Anglaise. Small so you might need to reserve online a table or your 50's era booth or at the bar and watch the action of your meal being prepared right in front of you. Small and lively and fun. Had the delicious sweet'n' spicy Caliente burger (chicken) with the right amount of heat. Added to my sandwich/burger with a medium order of poutine which had the perfect balance of cheese curds and fries and gravy. New to the poutine thing but found very yummy. My wife had the small portion of Fish and chips which she enjoyed. Sylvan the owner was very welcoming and hats off to Chef Philip for his creativity . Wish this place was in my neighborhood in Pittsburgh as I would be a weekly regular! Sorry I was too hungry to take a photo of my plate so thought I would add a picture of the door to the bathroom. To show what a fun place this is.

What a great spot. Read about this place in Bon Apetit last year and when we decided to come to…read moreQuebec City, we knew we needed to try it out. It did not disappoint. The place is small but it adds to the funky and cool vibe. I went with my wife and two daughters and they all loved their meals. The staff were very friendly and the music list was great. My only regret is that I am leaving today and cannot go again.

Walked in in a whim in the morning. Very Friendly, Very Clean, and Annie Was Great!! Lulu was a…read moreHoot!! Food Looked and Tasted Good. Come in and check them out!

This was easily my favorite breakfast in Quebec. I loved the warm, farmhouse-style decor, the…read morecoffee was excellent, and the crêpes with bacon and--of course--maple syrup were absolutely delicious. Everything was simple, cozy, and incredibly satisfying. The next time I'm in the area, I'll definitely be back--and I'll be ordering exactly the same thing. And don't get confused by the name. There's nothing "buffet" about this place. It's all prompt and friendly at-your-table service.

Good French Onion Soup. Good Burgers. Great service. It can be a little pricey. It wasa little…read moreloud in there at times. The voices echo quite a bit.

Tartare is wonderful , so is the French onion soup . I did not expect an Unisex Bathroom experience…read morethough. It's Understandable that located on a busy tourist street .

Darn you Canada! Darn you and your insane good ability to have foods made better than in the Yay…read moreArea! Ha ha ha! You'll know why I'll type this in a bit. Cochon Dingue, The Crazy Pig in French, is a chain of Quebec Provence French restaurants that according to their site combines bistro refinement with the feel of a local laid back atmosphere. It just so happens that I'm typing a review for the original location on Quebec City's Champlain and Traversiers intersection. Of course, you'll see both English and French on the menus, and I felt bad that my French is horrible as I visited Quebec City and Montreal, but remember. San Jose and the Bay Area as a whole are Spanish speaking areas given its history, not French, and while I'm at it, Tagalog and Spanish are way more similar than Tagalog and French. It is nice that the Toronto cousin driving us around can still speak it to a point though. Before I forget, do realize that though there are two entryways, only one of them is really walkable, as the other's closed off. As I insert the old "Yes guys, the ladies are cute" and "Yes ladies, the guys are cute" statements pair, I notice how the place has that simple old school French charm, and I get that hospitality that will always stick with me. I wish I can remember what drink I had as it is pretty, but I do remember ordering a Quebec City pork sandwich (I need to coordinate after all as Mr. John Witherspoon would have wanted) and a pavlova dessert along with the group ordering a deluxe poutine. Oh, remember the "Darn you and your insane good ability to have foods made better than in the Yay Area!" statement I typed up, the second statement of this review? This is in regards of the pavlova. So, the first time I had a pavlova was at an Oakland/Berkeley Japanese restaurant called Iyasare (which I actually reviewed). I told our server that I had a pavlova in/near Oakland, and she asked me to see if theirs is better. Normally, I don't like nuts of some sort with berries in desserts, but this place made me actually like the format because a pavolva isn't so much of a guilt dessert, and with this in mind, I developed now the fondness of nuts with fruits with low guilt/guilt free desserts. I still don't like nuts with fruits in desserts, but that now only applies to guilty desserts. Our server went back to our table and asked if she and everyone else at Cochon made a better pavlova than the one at Iyasare. Seeing that I couldn't lie because Canada, I told her yes, which had her giddy. Go be giddy young lady! Yay Canada getting another food victory! The flaw. Seeing that "They made a better pavlova than my fellow Yay Area residents!" isn't a legit flaw, though my one visit was and is memorable, the one flaw the various locations have in general if I should even call it one is that they add Swiss cheese to their Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. I get that it's to have a healthy cheese, and French is spoken in Switzerland, but adding Swiss to the sandwich is a Philadelphia no-no. Cochon Dingue is quite a fabulous place. If it weren't for the perfect score Toronto places I reviewed, Fran's and Makilala (as Tsujiri is shown all over Canada, which is why I didn't type it up), this would have been my favorite Canadian restaurant. To Canadian residents not in Toronto, I'm sorry that none of your beloved restaurants will ever be my top Canadian spot, but remember. Toronto has the most Filipinos of all of your cities, and of course, I'll have that attachment like they do. At least you can hang your hat on how you have a place that makes a better pavlova than my fellow Bay Area residents! So, for people not from Canada, go check the place out, as it's that good! +/Cochon Dingue is cleverly divine for having some of the best hospitality I experienced, the simple old French charm and really good food. -/"You can't put Swiss cheese in Philly's classic sandwich, everyone!"

Stopped here for lunch during our tour with about 50 minutes to eat before catching our St…read more Lawrence River cruise. After a long morning, I was starving and needed something substantial. I ordered the half rack of ribs, which was a mixed bag. The flavor was good, but several ribs were so burnt they were completely inedible--straight to the discard pile. They came with a well-dressed Caesar salad featuring seasoned croutons and delicious shaved bacon, plus sliced fried potatoes that were crispy and not greasy in the least. The thick layer of BBQ sauce wasn't quite my style--I'm a dry rub girl--but I was too hungry to care much. No photos because I devoured everything. My dining companion had a chicken sandwich she raved about. She ordered a Nordic spritz while I indulged in some Quebec cider. Honestly, I expected more pork options given the restaurant's name, but they fed us quickly and efficiently, which was exactly what we needed. No real complaints except for those burnt ribs. The interior has eclectic, cool-looking decor that's worth checking out. Our waitress provided quick and efficient service as well.

If you want smoked meat à la "Pastrami" as in New York City (maybe even better), you will have…read morefound a bit of heaven here in QC. This without the crowds and irritations of NYC; family owned and run by delightful sisters with great service. They even ask if you want your meat lean, medium fat or more fat!!! Everything excellent with great beer on tap and if you want to knock yourself out, get a piece of the homemade Maple Syrup Pie (tart). Makes me wish I lived nearby or within a hundred miles or so!!!

Loved the smoked meat sandwich! POUTIN could be better, they added too much gravy, fries was saggy…read more The waiter "Jeremy" was super helpful, friendly, and patient. He explained us how they cure and smoke the meat. I recommended to try their sandwiches. The patio area was nice and cozy

Good food for burgers, fries, shake, flavored soda and salads…read more Quality was really good, while service is okay, the place is a recommend for its location.

Best poutine in all of QC! I stumbled into the Chic Shack…read morewhile exploring old QC/ Frontenac. The location is perfect and close to everything. I loved my old style poutine forestiere with mushroom ragout, shallots and potato wedges / cheese curds. The size was on the small side, I was fully satisfied with the portion. Other poutine places have ginormous sizes so this was a relief personally. Waitstaff were helpful with translation, younger waitstaff were very polite despite language differences. They do not accept cash at the establishment. I also ordered a latte which was a good pick me up.

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!

This little "Hole in the Wall" restaurant with no glimmering neon lights or celebrity chefs or fan…read morefare from everyone visiting this basically lovely establishment. That being said, Buvette Scott could be one of the best restaurants I've enjoyed the most on this two week trip! It's small, and quaint, and comfortable, and has a staff so well adept to what the wants of its patrons, I just feel in love with Buvette Scott's. Their menu was so eclectic it was hard to choose your dinner; because you want to try everything. With the help of our (excellent) server, she orchestrated a pretty terrific dinner: * Their CLAMS, TOMATILLO, SALSA VERDE were as fresh as the ocean and we (me and my wife) could have eaten 24 each. * BOMBOLONE, CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT, GINGER, PEAR * EGGPLANT, CORN, RADICCHIO, LOBSTER XO * BEEF TARTARE, ANCHOVIES, BROCOLI, EGG YOLK * MIRAMICHI STRIPED BASS, PLUM, JIMMY NARDELLO * DUCK COTECHINO, SPIGARELLO, PARSNIP * WHITE LASAGNA, MATSUTAKE * And two other dishes I cannot spell or translate or even slightly recognize what it was, but it was delicious. When you walk into a restaurant you've never heard of and have no idea of their cuisine, for me, this kicks me into overdrive and makes me love these surprises.

This place is a gem. It was our favourite meal of both Montreal and Quebec City this week. It's a…read moresmall casual place with excellent cuisine and top notch service. The small diverse menu celebrates seasonal ingredients and provides a wonderful example of the outstanding food scene in Quebec that so many people talk about. Highly recommend!

This diner-themed restaurant features old photographs of Celine Dionne, who apparently ate here a…read morelong time ago. The description of the Pat Poulet burger on the menu had my mouth watering so I ordered it for $10. My friend ordered poutine. Our order shouldn't have taken long since there were only two other people there. True to the diner theme, music from the 50's was playing but it could hardly be heard over the shake machine's refrigeration unit, We had to shout across our table to hear each other, but at least it gave us a good laugh. Meanwhile the teenagers controlling the place were in the back yukking it up. After about a half hour the shake machine's refrigeration unit wasn't so funny. A hand finally appeared at the pickup window and dropped a paper bag on the counter, calling my name. I retrieved the bag and immediately noticed that it weighed exactly what a paper bag of that size should weigh. Perhaps they forgot to put the burger in it? I opened it up to reveal the tiniest sandwich I've ever seen! In between a tiny bun was a dry, deep-fried piece of chicken not much bigger than a McNugget. Tiny tomato slices, some lettuce, and a smear of mayonnaise finished things off. So adorable! My friend's serving of poutine was also tiny, but at least not outright insulting. When we asked for napkins (hidden in the back) two tiny sheets were provided, not nearly enough to do the job. We were met with some resistance when more were requested. I entertained various thoughts: does "burger" in French have a different meaning than in English? Is the exchange rate such that $10 Canadian is like $2 USD? Sometimes a culinary experience is so ridiculous it more than makes up for the awfulness. That said I will always cherish this memory I have of the tiny sandwich I had at Pat Retro.

The best little greasy spoon!!! If you are looking for a "Day after" greasy fix this is the spot!!…read moreGreat fries ... awesome burgers and dogs!! Staff are friendly and courtesy ... my Sunday spot going forward!!!!

We have loved our meals at Chez Muffy while staying at the associated hotel. We came here for…read moredinner the first night, choosing the five-course tasting menu with wine pairings. I loved that the wine pairings were each from a different country, and the sommelier was knowledgeable and (thankfully!) as descriptive in English as in French. They paired beautifully with the dishes. The breakfasts have also been fantastic! The pastries are the best we've had outside of Europe (the butter croissants nearly melt in your mouth), and the small touches like the smoothie shot and incredible homemade jams make everything even more lovely. The space is gorgeous, with high ceilings and intersecting wooden beams, industrial lighting, and soft seating. The service is attentive and kind. Highly recommend a meal or two here.

The place is now called coteau. An excellent experience. Their discovery menu is interesting and…read morekeeps you guessing for every course. Breakfast has great options in their buffet, and I had the best eggs of my life here. Service is exceptional, and the ambiance is very tasteful. Highly recommend if you're looking for a higher end experience in the city.