Recently visited this cafe when visiting Quebec as it wasn't too far from the hotel and omgggg you…read morehave to go here!!! Its the perfect local spot that has divine croissant! Probably the best croissant I had on the trip. The frapp coffee was delicious too! Wish I was able to try all the different desserts they have and they have fresh baguette too if your a local. There is a parking lot if you have a car and decide to drive!

Just a world class bakery. When you walk in you just can't believe the variety of candy's, pastry's…read moreand breakfast sandwiches. It's located in the middle of a neighborhood.

Quaint cafe on a lovely street corner serving fresh baked pastries, muffins and coffee. Dropped in…read morefor a quick coffee and a bite. Have had some wonderful European style coffees here so this plain coffee left us feeling a bit flat. There is a small fridge in the back containing two types of creamers so you can put your own cream in. The muffin lacked somewhat in flavor. Overall... not the best experience here.

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!

Saturday, 11:30 AM…read more Quickie: + Bread quality + Customer service + Hygiene + Quick turnaround And then...? Visit La Mere's after the farmer's market. ********** Stuffed my face in: 1. Brioche + Fluffy interior, great with jam or butter. Constructive comments: *Option to compost *Source ingredients

Had breakfast here this morning. It was wonderful, so delicious. I came away with much more for…read morelater. Thank you to the lovely staff.

Omg I'm in love with eclairs and coffee here. If you love French pastries, you definitely should…read morecome here to try their food. Amazing! And the view to the old church is nice! Service was very good. Reusable cutlery and cups. Overall I'm glad, and definitely will come back to try more!

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.

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.

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!

You will definitely get your sugar fix when stopping in here. They have several different…read morevarieties of baklava. If you are undecided which one you favor, the clerk will kindly offer you a sample. They offer a nice assortment of other baked goods as well. They even have freshly prepared pita sandwiches to balance out your cravings.

One of my favorite, if not my favorite, place I ate at in Quebec! I unfortunately found this place…read moreon the tail end of my trip, so I came here daily the last few days, specifically for the baklava. The staff is incredibly friendly as well and the pastries and treats are mouthwatering!

Since I only had breakfast when I went there, i can't give them a higher score; it wouldn't be a…read moretrue reflection of the business. However, the service was great! The lady at the counter was extremely sweet; she put up with my deconstruction of the French language and spoke back to me "lentement" in very clear French. I had the Dejeuner Classiques (pic posted). It was good (except for the fruit; it was not fresh). It came to $8... Reasonable for what I received and comparable to what I'm accustomed to paying.