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    Nektar

    4.6 (100 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for working

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    Iced latte
    Yanli X.

    We got an iced latte. The latte was shaken and well mixed. Flavor wise it was more on the acidic tart side, which is not my preference. Service was good. There was only one person working, but he was quick to give us our order. Overall the space is very beautiful, clean, and relaxed, although on a Monday afternoon there were only 3 other people. They have lots of tables with outlets and free Wi-Fi so this would be a good place to do some work. The street is a little rougher (maybe because there are multiple vape shops nearby).

    D K.

    Nektar was a recommended stop by a close friend of mine. I was not disappointed! The cafe had a unique style with its fun light fixtures and hanging plants. My latte was also made with a lot of love, as the milk to espresso ratio was exactly what I was looking for.

    Coffee was weak and service unpleasant. We ordered small cappucino that was instead served in a larger to go cup? Our pastry was put in a bag but staff wasn't concerned about quality or accuracy. I would not recommend.

    Julio H.

    It is cool to see coffee culture expand across America (South/Central/North, not the USA). It is very important also, because most of the best coffee comes from Central and South America. You have traditional Chiapas from Mexico, Salvadorean coffee, Costa Rican coffee, Colombian coffee which has been going through a revival and no longer is a cheap imitation of Ethiopian coffee, Brazilian coffee, and of course, undeniably unique Peruvian Chanchamayo coffee. And I said important, because most people fail their geography tests. We have a generation that can only point Russia, China and Cuba, our communist enemies trying to take over, while the following generation only knows of our other threat: the Middle East. But thanks to coffee, we can rejoice in the beauty of our continent and know some countries in it besides the above mentioned ones. Changing gears: Nektar is a place that embraces diversity in coffee. I got some coffee from Guatemala, amazing, and I also got a roasted pineapple tea, also great. The baristas were proud of their coffee, and had actually traveled to Colombia. Coffee is one of those things that brings people together. These people know coffee, and if you want to learn about it, this is a good place to start your education.

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    Penelope H.

    Among the top 3 matcha lattes I've ever had. Not too sweet or bitter. Also one of the top chai teas: smooth, spice, not too sweet. Huge sweating space. Great spot to take cover on a cold New Year's Day. Cute merch for sale and lots of coffee and coffee brewing gear!

    good latte
    Lori R.

    Four of us out-of-towners found this place on an October trip and were glad for a place that was open and had room for us. Nice that they do have a good amount of space. Order at the counter. Find a seat. Clean up after yourself. Coffee & tea are good. Pastries good.

    Courtney J.

    A great coffee spot in the Saint - Roche area of Quebec City. When we came there were many locals just sitting around drinking coffee and getting work done on their laptops. The space is light and airy so if I lived in the area I could see myself hunkering down to to get some work done. I had a classic latte which was good. We also tried the hot chocolate but decided we didn't like that because it tasted like they made it with water. I'd be back if I was in the area again.

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    Spacious and clean inside, tried the fudge brew, which is iced coffee and milk chocolate. I got it without the sugar and added some milk. It wasn't overly sweet and the coffee was smooth and not bitter. We went next door for some pastries. Highly recommend if you're nearby!

    I went an hour before closing and it was nice and quiet atmosphere to talk with a close friend. Even the music on the speakers was not too loud or distracting! There were a few people working on the laptop, some sitting on couches talking, and a couple behind us. The coffee was nothing special, but we were offered to order a new bean variety. The prices were affordable for our budget.

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    Typical QC coffee spot. Good latte. Good apricot croissant although not super fresh. The barrista was distracted and a bit unfriendly.

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    Great spot for coffee. Probably the best we had in Quebec. Barista was friendly and cafe was clean and modern.

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    Love the cappuccinos here. They're well extracted and not sour, which is what some of the other coffee shops offer.

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    Awesome matcha. Mocha was not bad but it was very strong and bitter, not sweet like the ones I had in USA.

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    Don't care if its a bit pricey because if I get good coffee that isn't Starbucks and its in Quebec City, I don't give a damn.

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    La Maison Smith

    4.3(188 reviews)
    1.9 km
    $$

    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!

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    Paillard - Breakfast quiche

    Paillard

    4.1(743 reviews)
    1.3 km
    $$

    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!

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    Cochon Dingue

    Cochon Dingue

    4.1(764 reviews)
    1.8 km
    $$

    We sampled a bunch of different menu items. The classic beef tartare, one of the listed favourites,…read morecan be divisive and not for everyone. Personally, it was a treat for me trying out something different, but I do not think everyone would appreciate its almost raw meat and liver-like texture. The Tartare comes with fries, a salad, and crouton to round up the order. We upgraded the side of fries that came with the Tartare into their Tout Cochon poutine. I was happy with that option that way I was able to sample their house poutine without needing to dedicate a full meal order for it. I can say this was among the best poutines I have had. The gravy was rich and flavourful. The poutine was also loaded with a variety of different proteins like the Gaspor farm ham and the bacon-wrapped sausage. The perron cheese curds also perfectly topped off the whole dish. Our last order was the Quebec pork chop marinated and grilled with maple and tamari. It was served with apple chutney, sweet potato mash, and seasonal vegetables. It is exactly as you would expect with the ingredient details of the dish's name. You get a lot of different flavour profiles and textures with the meal order. Some saltiness with the pork chop then some sweetness with the apple chutney. Meaty tenderness with the pork chop, mushiness with the potato mash, and then some slightly crunchiness with the seasonal vegetables. We dined on Sunday lunchtime the day before Family Day. There were people waiting to be seated by the time we arrived, but fortunately our group of only 2 people has a table spot available so did not need to wait. We were led down flights of stairs to the lower floor which was level with the street below. The whole place with its classic walls and decor exudes with classic charm.

    This place is amazing! Visiting for the first time and we had a yummy brunch, good coffee, we were…read moregiven fresh strawberry smoothie shots, so good! service is welcoming and I love their interior decor, close so other fun shops in Quebec :) merci

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    Au 1884 - maple sundae

    Au 1884

    3.7(7 reviews)
    1.6 km

    No nonsense Toboggan ride, line ups from the end of the line is about 45 mins. Each ticket is good…read morefor one ride / person. You will need two tickets to go down even on the same toboggan. They have about three to four times the number of toboggans to the number of lanes, so there is a constant stream going the whole time. It is a very iconic and speedy ride, definately enjoy if you are in town. If you are just walking by, just go for it, as they do close the ride based on weather conditions. They post updates on the store doors if there are any changes to regular operations. The walkways are slippery, this is the case for all of old Quebec, have the right boots on and take your time. Dragging the toboggan along the path up the ride is not too difficult, but again, watch your footing! Will do this again whenever we are in town and as soon as we can instead of waiting!

    This review is just for a short visit for a hot beverage, and not for the toboggan ride. We were…read morestaying at the Chateau Frontenac Hotel and had walked around for a while in the cold and snow in December. We thought it would be nice to grab a hot cocoa and sit indoors after the sun went down. We ordered at the counter and another server prepared our drink for us. We put extra cinnamon in it. Cocoa was decent if not outstanding. Since it was late, only a few people were doing the ride and we couldn't really see them go down from inside the little shack. Anyway, we got what we wanted -- a hot beverage indoors after being out in the cold.

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    Baguette & Chocolat

    Baguette & Chocolat

    4.2(106 reviews)
    1.5 km
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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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