We stopped at this bakery on our way to Montmorency falls. It was Sunday morning so only the owner…read more(?) was there and so there was no sandwiches or salads available yet. Space is quite large and it appears to have a viewing area to see bakers making the bread/pastries. It even has a large corner designated for kids to play in! We asked the owner if we could have some baguette with butter which he gladly obliged. He took a fresh baguette and sliced about half of it into diagonal pieces, put some butter on the side for us and let us have at it. We also had a cappuccino and latte - both were good. The baguette was nice and fresh, good for a bakery but it's hard to mess up a baguette. Towards the end, we tried a Choquette and that was really, really good. Really enjoyed the light crunchiness and the sweetness of the pastry. Perfect sweetness level and so crispy. I probably could have eaten a ton more if I had less self-control and had more money to spend. It probably pairs really well with a coffee. The owner was nice and only charged us 1$ for the half a baguette - I guess he planned on using the rest of it for other things during the day or just a really nice guy who knew we were tourists in the area based on our terrible French and his resorting to speaking to us in English. We did notice this place seems pretty well known to locals. Tons of people would come in looking for a specific loaf of bread or purchase a mass quantity of croissants at a time. One lady bought a bunch of pastries and let her kids to play in the kid's play area. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area if you need breakfast or an afternoon cappuccino or latte!

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.

Oh my goodness the variety here is "incroyable!" We had croissants and the baguettes. Croissant was…read moreperfectly buttery, crispy and fresh. Baguette was crispy and the right amount of chewy. Ordered a bunch of jams to try at home - strawberry rhubarb and blueberry. Fantastic place to sit and eat also, lots of space and very airy and just beautiful ambience. It has une petite supermarche with oils, charcuterie, jams, fruit, veggies. Just delicious!!

Not going to lie, if you're a hardcore foodie like me, you're going to be in deep trouble here. If…read moreyour a foodie with diabetes, this could be the end of the road for you...but you'll die happy! From home made bread to danishes, from deserts to sandwiches and the best iced mocha I've ever had in my entire life, your belly will be smiling all the way home, wherever that might be. We're from the States, so making sure we got to try a little bit if everything was important to us, but we could have used a cart to get everything out lol Such a friendly and happy staff, it brings a smile to your face. With it's market/deli like atmosphere, you'll find whatever it is you're looking for and some things you weren't. Plenty of seating if you want to eat here or take it with you. Not familiar with prices in Canada, just know we didn't blink an eye when it came to the tab. 9.4/10

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!

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!

Every morning we visited Epi'Fanny, we noticed there's usually a moderate line-up (although quite…read morefast-moving) and mostly French-speaking customers (perhaps a popular local spot!) Their Bread loafs/baguettes and croissants seem to be the most sought after. I found the PRICES VERY REASONABLE (~1/3 less of what I usually pay at an Ontario bakery). We've tried: FLAX CRANBERRY LOAF (4/5)- LOVE the textures and the spongey soft bread interior. I found their crust really chewy though and tired my jaw after awhile. Pistachio croissant, Raspberry croissant (4/5) - impressive size and really filled with a milky cream with its respective pistachio and raspberry fruit. Can't say it's the most crispiest or fresh out of the oven...it's more of a soft yet flaky texture. Mille-feuille (4.5) - the fresh raspberry, vanilla bean cream and crispy crunchy layers was such a refreshing treat. Admittedly for me, it was messy to eat. Baguette with cheese & bacon (3/5) - a savoury option, but a bit greasy with all that cheese!

This is a great place for those croissant lovers. It's a must if you are staying at the Hilton…read more It's about an 8 minute walk. But a steep walk back tot he hotel afterwards. Their coffee was ok though. Though, it's still better than Starbucks. The croissants are big here and a great snack to hold you over until lunch. They also have sandwiches and other pastries, but I had to get croissants.

Very good bakery. Took an über there and back from old Quebec and worth every penny. Superb!read more

This spot is directly across from our Airbnb rental and how lucky we are. I had the chocolate…read morecroissant and my husband got the banana chocolate baguette with a whole banana baked inside. We plan to go bAck every morning for our coffee and freshly baked bread.

Lovely corner patisserie and coffee shop! The almond creme croissant was delicious. We're headed…read moreback to get a loaf of bread.