When we checked into our hotel, we were presented with an oh-so-delicious box of four chocolates as…read morea welcome gift. It took some sleuthing, but we eventually traced them to Praline & Chocolat, a quaint and tiny local gem. As we poured over the display cases of baked pastries, cakes, and chocolate bonbons, a steady stream of locals picked up their breakfasts and treats. "Everything here is good!" one said. And it surely was -- the croissants and pastries are fresh and flakey; the desserts rich; the chocolates bonbons are incredible flavour explosions with complex layers of flavour -- passionfruit, cassis, and raspberry amongst our favourites. The prices are extremely reasonable for the quality you're getting. This place is already earmarked for our next trip!

La nourriture est vraiment incroyable, depuis notre arrivé au canada aucun de nous n'a auparavant…read moreeu la chance de goûter des pâtisseries ayant un aussi bon goût. + Le monsieur est très gentil ce qui fait plaisir.

This was my first trip to Quebec city in many years, so I asked a friend to recommend a pâtisserie…read moreshe loved. Le Croquembouche had what I was looking for. The eclairs and Paris-Brest are so delicious. The crisp choux and creamy fillings were just perfect. The quiche was rich but not heavy. I was mostly there for sweet treats to bring home, so I can't speak to the Vienniosserie or breads, but everything I got was delicious and so, so pretty!

Omg! I think it has to be one of the best cafes I have ever been to. Everything is made with so…read moremuch love and care. Perfect morning cafe. Super clean and lovely staff. French was challenging for me but they were very nice. I loved everything we ordered but grapefruit tea was my favorite plus I can go back for all of their pastries.

I highly recommend Les Trois Becs. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The quiche was some of…read morethe best I have ever had, and the various desserts we tried were delicious and also so pretty! We will be back next time we are in the area for sure.

Owner clarified since COVID they only do take-out and catering, no dine-in…read more But they have a good variety of delicious, high quality sandwiches, baked goods, and more. We had the ham & brie and smoked salmon sandwiches, with a cannele bordelaise. All excellent. Service great.

Now named "Le Midinette", we loved this gem of a bakery and its croissants, pastries and other…read morebaked goods. We had the abricotine, almond croissant, cassis et citron escargot, plain croissant, carre a la courges, cannele and cafe au lait. Most exceeded expectations. We sat outside on the corner of the porch nearest the church on a beautiful sunny day, relaxing and enjoying their amazing creations and this memorable experience. Service is superb and friendly as family. We watched a constant stream of customers find places on the porch, deck, at lawn picnic tables and in the indoor room, all happy and smiling. What a place!

This little Boulangerie is located right off the road next to a little church and area where you…read morecan go down to the river. We walked in and we're immediately greeted by one of the ladies behind the counter. She gave us the English menu and we ordered a blueberry scone and a kolache. Very tasty. The drinks were so amazing that I had to go back for seconds! It has a good atmosphere and ambience. Definitely would recommend. They have restrooms as well, very clean.

I ate here twice in my short stay in Montmagny…read more It is a great location for a relaxing and delicious breakfast. The menu is laid out each morning with the freshly baked goods and the other dishes such as sweet or savoury crepes. I personally loved the sweetness from the chocolatine with almonds with the almond filling and the crepe with the fruits and creme anglais (also called custard, but much less viscous than traditional custard) As well, the normal chocolatine was very flaky and buttery with a hint of the chocolate inside of it. I would recommend getting a savoury crepe (which can contain ham, cheese, and/or egg traditionally) and getting a sweet pastry to get a nice balanced breakfast. In the breakfast menu you can get a crepe, which also comes with a bowl of hot chocolate. It is a great place to eat and try some very delicious pastries. 5/5

Stunning interior design and pastries, I just wish the flavor held up the looks! I switched it up…read morefrom my usual choices and chose a strawberry sumac meringue pastry, as I had something similar in Montreal. Unfortunately the sumac was stale and lacked its punch, while the interior stewed strawberries tasted bland and out of season. Better luck next time I guess. Logistics: - indoor and outdoor seating - limited street parking nearby

So good! They have a small yet varied selection of pastries. Everything we ordered was tasty and…read morenot too sweet. They do lean towards being desserts- not sure if this would be a daily breakfast kind of spot. The interior is decorated in a welcoming way but they don't have too much seating. They get quite crowded on a weekend but lines do move quickly.

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!

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!

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!

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!