Grabbed coffee here with my family before embarking on a 7 hour car trip. Along with coffee and…read moretea, the shop also sold pastries, chocolate, jewelry, t-shirts, and more. We bought some of the chocolate and it was very good. The owner was also very friendly and welcoming and provided great service. As for the coffee itself, I didn't really enjoy the latte I ordered because it tasted kind of off/burnt to me. Two of my family members ordered tea and also thought their drinks tasted strange, but everyone else enjoyed their drinks. Not sure what was up with that, but aside from the coffee tasting off, I loved everything else about this cafe!

Quaint coffee shop with a relaxing ambiance. Everything g was great in musing the service.read more

This was my first stop once I arrived in Quebec City from Montréal. I drove straight to Stoneham to…read moreget a box of pastries and a ham sandwich. It's near Jacques Cartier National Park so if you time your trip around fall foliage as I did, you can enjoy your pastries surrounded by the colors of the fall season. The pastries are everything I imagined -- super flakey and delicious. Located outside Quebec City, it was said to be the best pastry shop in the area. I don't think you can go wrong. You just point at whatever is calling you. There was line, but the line moves swift. Is it strange that I get happy and excited when I meet fellow Filipinos. I find comfort in meeting them and it always feels like meeting family away from home. There was a group of them working at this bakery in Stoneham. They were all smiles and very welcoming to me the English speaker in this French speaking province. If you're in the Quebec City and you have your own car, I recommend a visit to Pascal and working off your carb loading with a walk through Jacques Cartier National Park.

What a beautiful beautiful place! I got breakfast/brunch here with my mom on our way to…read moreJacques-Cartier National Park. Beautiful settings, beautiful view, feast for the eye and the taste buds. We got some bread, a piece of cheese, some jam, an almond croissant and coffee and had the most enjoyable time. Now I have to confess I fell in love with french bakeries when, years ago in Paris, I came across chocolate pear tart in a small crowded boulangerie. It was, and still remains, the most satisfying, mouthwatering pastry I've had; chocolaty but perfectly balanced with pear and kinda light, with a perfectly rich crunchy crust... and I've been looking for this tart anywhere I go! no kidding! and, "Eureka! Eureka!" enough said!

I came here with some friends one morning on our trip and we had a very good experience. Although a…read morelittle pricy, service is good and the drink quality was good. I had a hot chocolate with pistachio flavoring and it was hot, smooth, and rich. Service was quick and there was a nice area to sit down while we drank. You can also enjoy browsing the little shop attached to the cafe. Luckily they also spoke English here so we had no issues ordering. I'd love to come back to try something else.

Branch of the Maison Smith coffee shops on the île de Orléans, attached to a boutique. The cafe is…read moreclearly a popular stop with both locals (quite a few people on laptops) and tourists. There is a great selection of pastries, pre made sandwiches and coffee options. We only explored the Quebec City side of the island, and this was a great stop.

Love this little hip coffee joint! The first time I went was two years ago as we were travelling…read morefrom Vancouver and my husband loves a good cup of coffee. He found this spot and we loved it. So this year I took my mom and sister when we travelled again to QC! It was just as I remembered, their coffee is super tasty, I got a flat white and my sister got a latté. I love the decor inside with all the coffee bags and the wooden interior. Service is always friendly too and they make the coffee quick. Highly recommend this spot! Also who doesn't love saying CANTOOK over and over - just rolls off the tongue!

Our apricot pastry was a perfect, small, treat before a long ride back to the United States.read more

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!

Belle ambiance, le café est délicieux, très bon service. Nous allons y retourner très souvent!read more

I've come three or four times in the last month... but holy Tabarnouche! I'm a super huge fan of…read morethis cafe. It's located in the very popular office park on Lebourgneuf. it's great to see a local outfit option instead of the brown river water that Tim Hortons offers up. The vibe in here is nouveau yuppie. It's a place that's more comfortable than a Starbucks but similar in interior design. Soft accents make for a comfy experience place for you to hold a small meeting or place to pop in for work during the day for an hour or two. Their coffee is outstanding also. On my few visits I've had their Cappucino in a small format which has been quite creamy but nice and strong. Not sure the blend of beans that they use but on the TV monitors they show what looks like a ecological sustained production of coffee. The video plays in a loop but it's eye catching as you are trying to glance up. The clientele is more upscale and professional working people. Just a word of caution we found out on a few visits a few peeping nosy customers appearing to listen into our conversation. Remember Quebec is not a huge city so you may want to speak in code if your business or conversation is of more a private nature. This is a great place for coffee. When in QC in the area I'll be back!

The service was very good! My french isn't very good but the workers were nice and we all got…read morethrough the order well. I got a latte glace avec d'erables avec lait d'avione and it was suppperrr good. I love maple lattes and this was the best I've had all trip. The guy mixed it up a little for me before giving it to me which made me really happy. My mom got a chocolate chaud and she really liked it as well. She loves a good dark chocolate. And the place itself is very cute. It's in a corner of the market and had it's own seating. A great, great little place.

Definitely feels elevated with their great coffee, pastries, and very warming services. They saw…read moreme taking a pic of their roastery in the back and came out to ask me (I thought I was in trouble, lol) if I would like to see their machinery and their proud coffee storage. I'm so lucky to have stumbled upon this wonderful roastery.

Nektar has a spacious layout with tons of seating and plenty of electrical outlets, which makes it…read morean easy spot to settle in, recharge (literally), and take a breather. The drinks were thoughtfully crafted, and you can tell the barista takes real pride in their work. Friendly service, great energy, and a calm atmosphere that makes you want to linger a little longer. Highly recommended if you're nearby -- it's the kind of café that quietly becomes a go‑to.

Saturday morning and a great cup of coffee is what Nektar delivered…read more We had the medium mokkaccino ( mocha) with almond milk, half decaf ( my love of coffee is for its flavor but I can do without the heart palpitations) and a medium Americano. We also shared a raspberry chocolate pastry which was okay. Maybe better if it was toasted but it wasn't offered as an option. My mocha cappuccino was deep in flavor and cocoa powder, not syrup, was used. Even with the almond milk it was still rich and the milk to coffee ratio was just right. The americano was a good cup. Interior is clean, modern and cozy. Seating is generous and spacious. Their counter is nice and centered. Our barista was efficient and friendly. Would recommend this in the downtown area, about 1.25 miles away from old Quebec.

Looking for a breakfast place on our first day in Quebec! We came across this place and de used to…read moregive it a try. Everything was delicious such wish they would have warmed up their food more. It has a huge variety, something for everyone. Picture show the items we purchased. The staff was very friendly and we communicated with my broken French and their English. Thank you for helping this non French speaker! The de or was very cute - looked very clean.

This is an incredible bakery! The pastries were delicious and fresh, and the staff is super…read morewelcoming and friendly! It also smells great inside and is very clean!