In a new city, I love a good newsstand. Jac & Gil is a small chain that provides a nice selection…read moreof periodicals. The sell tobacco products as well which outside of empty cigar boxes, I have no interest. This Jac & Gil location was on the main street near our apartment rental and provided me with a good opportunity to purchase (over multiple visits) some Canadian issues of the Walrus, Hockey News, the Globe and Mail, and others. And yes, I stayed out of the adult section.

This is a great little market with drinks and snacks. There is a selection of sandwiches available…read moreas well at VERY reasonable prices. (About $3-4). Service was friendly. The shop was clean. It's very small but they do have the basics. The prices are MUCH better than the market further up the hill on the same block. Skip that one and come here.

During a nice evening stroll, we happened upon this lovely little market that had two things I…read morelonged for dearly: convenience store sandwiches (yes, a strange longing, but I can't help it) and beer. Since we'd just eaten dinner, the sandwich was out of the question but we were more than pleased with the selection of beer. All the beers were very moderately priced so we got a few to enjoy in the comfort of our hotel room. Though it's a very small space, you could find just about everything that you would need to have a little slumber party picnic- chips, candy, beverages, etc. I had given up searching for an open dépanneur when we found this place. I was super glad that they were open late.

You can also walk about 3-blocks away to:…read more Capsules Bière L'Axe du Malt 601, rue d'Aiguillon Quebec City, Quebec Canada G1R 1M6 Equally fine beer selection, if not better.

I love craft beer lately and Quebec City does it the best. We stumbled upon this store opened on…read moreBoxing day at 10:30pm with an immense amount of craft beer to choose from. I was so overwhelmed but lucky to have the clerk give me some suggestions on milk stouts which I was hunting for. Try Senor Cocoa caramel milk stout. It's dessert in a bottle for beer lovers and this was the only store that had it.

Great selection at discount prices. If your hotel has a fridge, stock up here to avoid ridiculous…read moremarkups that the hotels, especially in this are are charging. My hotel wanted $8 for a Heineken bottle. I was able to purchase beer at this store at about $3. They also have weekly specials on wines, so look for tags. Store hours are great also and the staff is very friendly.

Wanted to stop in to get some l'érable (maple) whisky. The helpful staff members pointed out where…read morethey were and explained about them some. I ended up getting three different bottles and they graciously let me take a box to put them all in. This store is fairly small but seems to have a good selection of liquor and wine despite this.

Small local market that has every thing you need. Like everything even superglue, toothbrush and…read moreropes?? Like everything.. also had sandwiches and coffee even till late night. Only market that was decently nearby some of the hotels and prices were very reasonable. And the owner is super nice always dont forget your merci and bonjour!

I am NEVER shopping there again…read more ***Regardez cette moisissure gluante, au fait, le propriétaire vend toujours ce produit !*** Si vous ne voulez pas tomber malade, n'achetez jamais rien ici. Ce qui est effrayant, c'est qu'il n'était pas encore expiré. Je ne sais pas où ils obtiennent leur produit, mais cela me fait peur. J'ai essayé de le porter à l'attention des propriétaires, car je sais que les gens viennent ici, et il s'est éloigné de moi. J'espère que cela ne rendra personne malade. Il s'agit d'un danger pour la sécurité publique. ***Look at that ooey gooey mold, by the way the owner is still selling this product!*** If you don't want to get sick, do not ever, ever buy anything here. The scary thing is that it wasn't expired yet. I don't know where they are getting their product, but it scares me. I tried to bring it to the owners attention, I tried to explain, and he walked away from me. I hope it does not make anyone else sick. This is a public safety hazard.

From our hotel in old town, we had to walk about a half a mile straight uphill. It seemed we…read moreweren't in the best of moods when we got there that move changed quickly as we were greeted with a genuine welcome. Having eaten it a lot of nice restaurants we decided we just want a sandwich and notice their rating. The Italian sandwich did not disappoint. We are both occasionally guilty of hyperbole, but to us that Italian sandwich was one of the best if not the best we've ever had and we've eaten them in Italy in New York in Chicago.

Wonderful little market to pick up a bottle (or two) of wine, and grab a in store made sandwich, or…read moresome croissants. I don't speak French, and they were so kind in being patient with me and speaking English. Sandwiches we're amazing! We ordered an Italian and a duck confit sandwich. Both were delicious. Nice little hidden gem just a minute from where we are staying!

Great coffee and ambience in a quiet village away from it all. Staff is very pleasant. There is…read moreplenty of room to sit and books for kids in the corner if you come with the family to read. I first thought the place was closed because it looked dark inside but then realized there people inside. It's right in front of Saint Anne Cathedral. The coffee is modeled after Blue Bottle - my favorite shop in the city and they even have the book on display. If nothing else - coffee is amazing and a must try if in the area!

Great local cafe in a small village. Stopped here before going to the basilica and surrounds. Quick…read moreservice, and great pastries.