Came here back to back days on my visit to Quebec City. I'm a massive fan of this place. It's quiet…read morewith some noise from sports fans in the room right over. But, it's a cute, quaint venue with very friendly servers. The food and drinks come out extremely quick. When it gets a little busier at certain times, the servers may be a little sparse, but the nonexistent wait time once you make your order and the cheery attitudes make up for it entirely. As for the food itself, the savory buckwheat crepes are fantastic. I tried La Béarn which has goat cheese and duck confit. So so splendid. As well as the eggs benedict with smoked salmon. My mouth was in heaven. Their cider selection is superb. I also enjoyed their home made ice cream. I had a coffee on the second day which wasn't so great, but overall an extraordinary experience!

Le Billig is an absolute gem in Quebec City! I've been here on both of my trips to Quebec, and it…read morenever fails to impress. The staff are always super friendly and welcoming. Their crêpes are delicious--the duck crêpe is definitely a must-try and my personal favorite! The decor inside is so unique and charming; you can really feel the personality and passion of the owner throughout the place. I will definitely be back on my next visit to Quebec City! Highly recommended!

Fantastic cafe on Cartier street. Everything we ordered was superb and we loved the atmosphere…read more The staff were friendly.

Perfect little bakery cafe for baguette sandwiches and pastries for takeaways! Beautifully crafted…read moreand delicious.

We had breakfast here one morning. Turns out that we arrived just in time because after we were…read moreseated, there was a line going out the door. I ordered the Me I Take ALL Brunch which was massive enough that I never needed lunch. I managed to finish 90% of it though. A nice little breakfast spot on the quieter end of the Rue St Jaques. We would easily go there again.

We had a great time at Au Petit Chalet. Upon arrival, we were asked if we would prefer to sit…read moreoutside or inside because it was a beautiful day. There was a lot to choose from on the menu and the food came quickly. I really enjoyed my goat cheese spinach Benedict. The side of potatoes was very delicious and on the table mat, it also said that we could get refills for the potatoes, but that they didn't want to have too much food waste so they didn't give a lot of of it. The table also had a QR code for wifi and the menu. Excellent service and delicious food!

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.

This bagel is awesome and yummy!! I ate bagels by eyes,…read moremouth and was moved by their attendant service! Highly recommend!!

We were looking for a breakfast spot when we stumbled upon this amazing spot. I ordered a bagel…read morewith smoked salmon and it came with two delicious salads. A lightly dressed spinach and lettuce with quinoa with mango and pistachios that I could have eaten a plateful if it was available. My husband got a bagel with cream cheese. The bagels are differs from NYC bagels, but none the less delicious. Everything was fresh and tasty. The service was excellent. I'm so grateful that most people in Quebec are bi-lingual because my French is minimal. The staff was kind and attentive and I would definitely recommend this place.

A highly recommended, cute spot, I'm glad we chose to come here…read more We came for brunch which we all enjoyed. $2 mimosas after you purchase the first for full price, amazing deal. Love the quirky, cozy decor. Very fun and full of personality. Service was great! We had a large party and felt very taken care of and attended to. Would recommend!

Finally got the chance to visit Quebec City and our friend started our trip with a wonder brunch…read more I'd give it 4.5 star but yelp only allows whole number. My wife and I ordered their signature breakfast plate and maple crepe. Most of the dishes were good but somewhat generic. The maple crepe is on the sweeter side for my taste. The sausage was the most memorable, springy, sweet, savory, everything you'd want for a breakfast protein. The restaurant is very busy. Highly recommend to reserve ahead of time (even then there is likely a wait). Service is on the slower side but does allow us to have a great catch up chat.

Cochon Dingue is a chain, which to us Americans usually translates to "don't bother eating here,"…read morebut in true Quebecois form, the Cochon Dingue is simply delicious and not to be lumped in with our said American chains' standards. They serve meals pretty much all day: breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. There is truly something for everyone on their diverse menu, so if you're traveling with kids, extended family, or just picky eaters, this is a guaranteed-to-satisfy-everyone experience. This was our second time eating at this chain (first was another location and 2 years prior). Last time we ate there they offered a prix fixe menu (a set price for three courses), which they may still offer, we just weren't there for dinner this trip. Whether you're looking for something hearty and substantial or light and healthy, you're covered at the Cochon Dingue. Service is good and the ambiance is clean and stylish without feeling stuffy or pretentious. This particular location is off the lobby of a fairly busy hotel, so it may be difficult to get a table during peak dining hours as a walk-in. We were there for a late lunch so we had no issues. The Cochon Dingue is also where I finally tried the ubiquitous "sugar pie" two years ago after I kept seeing it on menus. IF YOU RETAIN NOTHING ELSE FROM THIS REVIEW, please hear me when I say you must order sugar pie immediately if you haven't tried it. I don't care where you get it. Just get it. I have not stopped obsessing over this pie for the last two years, and I owe that all to the Cochon Dingue. Dear Quebec, Your sugar pie should have songs written about it. The world is indebted to you. Sincerely, Me

This spot was in our hotel and super convenient for the dinner we wanted to have before heading to…read moreour next adventure. The 3 stars is due to the service lacking! If the service was good then it would be 5 stars cause the food was delicious. It was a Sunday at 2pm, we walked up to the front, it was not busy at all and we saw 2 servers chatting at the bar and looked at us but didn't say hi. No one greeted us for a full 10 mins. Eventually one of the servers by the bar came by and asked where we wanted to sit. We got sat outside and the weather was perfect but the tables were a bit messy. Our server definitely took her time coming to get our drink order and food order that it was about an hour before our food got there and we ate in 20 mins. The food was amazing, super flavorful and portions are larger. We took half a burger and half the poutine as a take out.

Yesterday morning, before our flight back to Phoenix, we walked from the Hilton Quebec to Le Hobbit…read morefor breakfast. It was absolutely amazing. My wife ordered the Eggs Benedict (with ingredients I did not know), and I had the Big (2 egg) breakfast. My wife also ordered a side of breakfast potatoes (my breakfast came with the potatoes). Again, it was absolutely amazing. If you want breakfast, and are nearby, I cannot say just how much we enjoyed it. It could not have been better.

I went here with my sweetheart the other night on the recommendation of a friend and the Michelin…read moreguide. We were disappointed truthfully. The service was lovely. We cannot complain about that. Our server was friendly and very charming. The meal was beautifully paced. The restaurant itself is very noisy. The food itself was disappointing. On the recommendation of our server we started with the carrot doughnut. The doughnut itself was lost under a mountain of ricotta. I would not have known that it was carrot, except that she had told us. We ordered two other starters : I ordered the foie gras pate and my boyfriend ordered the fried oysters. The pate was served on a small layer of sunflower butter, which was unnecessary. The pate itself was surprisingly flavorless. Homemade bread and blueberry jam served alongside was quite good. The fried oysters were completely drowned in buffalo sauce, another green sauce and "blue cheese foam". I would not have even known they were oysters. They were served underneath some cucumbers and peppers and lettuce. For our main course, we shared the blood pudding, which, despite the crazy number of ingredients actually was delicious. It was the best thing we ate. It was served with homemade bacon, a roasted artichoke heart, and some mussels croquettes. Seriously a lot going on. For dessert we ordered the spiced orchard dacquoise. Another complex, and I thought overly complicated dish, that my boyfriend felt worked well. It was presented nicely, and I remembered to get a picture of it. All in all, it seemed like there's just way too much going on in each dish and no particular flavor stands out. Two of the dishes, the fried oysters and the carrot doughnut were just sloppy and smothered. The boudin and the dessert were both beautifully plated, and the flavors worked better as well. The foie gras appetizer was unfortunately bland, and the main ingredient did not shine. Maybe it was an off night? Maybe we didn't order the best things? Evidently, they're doing something right because they've been going for 50 years, but we just didn't see that.

Food was very good. Very good service. Clean inside with a cool interior and would eat here againread more

I was in between two tours and needed a place to grab a quick lunch in the area. I saw La Buchette…read moreand thought its antler lamps, taxidermy, and other wilderness-themed decor seemed like a great way to experience casual, yet modern, Canadian fare. I took the few steps up to the front desk where a host told me that the bar was first-come, first-serve, but that I could look for a spot. Thankfully, there was a stool open right in the middle, so I hopped up and made myself comfortable. The friendly server greeted me with a smile and handed me their vast menu, which included breakfast served until 2:00 pm, which sounded great to me at that moment. I started with a regular coffee, which was surprisingly bold and gave me the wake-up jolt that I needed to make it through another afternoon excursion and a busy evening. For my meal, I ordered the "Les deux œufs", which meant two eggs prepared however I wanted. I opted for scrambled egg whites, and despite forgetting to ask for them more on the well-done side, they were delivered as such. The fluffy whites were also very well-seasoned and flavorful. They were served with roasted Yukon Gold potatoes, which had been coated in an oil that had been infused with fresh garlic and parsley. They were definitely on the greasy side, but were otherwise fantastic. I also had the option to select some sort of breakfast meat or fruit, so I went with the latter, which turned out to be fresh blueberries and strawberries that were kissed with sweetness. Lastly, the accompanying toast was from a real artisan loaf, not a package. It was, honestly, all delicious. Plus, they managed to have all of the food out to me within thirty minutes, even with the crowd and without me asking for a rushed order. I just wished La Buchette was a little closer to home!

Stumbled across the place because others in the area had their kitchens closed and we were so glad…read morethey were because we really enjoyed this spot. We were visiting Quebec for two days and we don't know an ounce of French. Not only did they make us feel welcomed, they also provided accommodations and the food was amazing. Seemed like the spot people go to for the neighborly environment.

It is very delicious. The pizza was absolutely amazing and tossed salad was excellent. The service…read moreis Philly. Excellent also