Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Quebec City

"If you want to know where to eat the best poutine in town, the Chic Shack is the answer. The menu also includes appetizing burgers and delicious milkshakes: the full Canadian street food experience. The Chic Shack is located in a historic house with a stylish yet cozy interior."

"A stunningly gorgeous culinary experience, the Café du Monde offers a taste of France on the St. Lawrence River. Established in the late 1980s, this beloved Québec restaurant delivers a Parisian atmosphere with a fulsome menu featuring French classics, mouth-watering seafood options, refreshing drinks and delectable desserts. Treat yourself to a cocktail and a meal on the beautiful patio overlooking the river, inside at a window seat taking in the views, or enjoying the ambience of the dining room."

"Located by the Plains of Abraham and Citadelle de Québec, Cantook Micro Torréfaction is one of the best cafes in Old Quebec for true coffee aficionados. With a variety of specialty coffee blends on offer, you can start the day with an energizing espresso alongside fresh pastries for the best breakfast in Quebec City. Enjoy some of the best coffee in Quebec City at Cantook Micro Torréfaction."

"For your morning java or a midday pick-me-up, head to Cantook: an artisanal coffee shop that roasts all their beans in-house. Sip your brew in their cozy, wooden café—inspired by Canadian forests—or revel in the happenings of Rue Saint-Jean while seated in a chair out front."

"I was introduced to La Maison Smith during my first visit to Québec City in 2013. At that time there was one location (Place Royale), and I made a point of stopping by for a croissant and chocolat chaud every time I was in the city. The location in Place Royale is perfect: along the edges of the square that overlooks 17th & 18th-century buildings and Notre-Dame-des-victories, one of the oldest churches in North America."

"This cozy bistro lives up to its reputation of creating the most colossal croissant in town—pair one with a maple latte in true Canadian fashion. The chocolate almond croissant is also a hit with patrons, a buttery marvel bursting with flavor. Colorful macarons are almost too pretty to eat, but go ahead and indulge in these delightful cookies with taste sensations such as salted caramel and coconut."

"Locally roasted, La Maison Smith offers excellent coffees, sandwiches and pastries. There are several locations within Old Quebec City, but the one on Rue des Jardins has the added bonus of being across from a big splash pad. For more foodie adventure don't miss the Ile d'Orleans."

"Smack dab in the middle of the Montcalm Arts District, you’ll find Le Café Krieghoff in Petit Hôtel Krieghoff. The romantic B&B atmosphere, combined with a wide variety of high-quality brews makes it a favourite. Enjoy a deliciously frothy latte or stout Americano."

"Saint-Henri micro-torréfacteur is a 20-minute walk (downhill!) from my apartment in Old Québec. The cafe is large with communal tables and floor to ceiling windows, strong wifi, my favourite tea (Labrador tea), and delightfully fresh artisanal donuts. A popular spot with locals, and the tourists who happen to wander into the neighbourhood of Saint-Roch, I almost always visit this cafe in the morning shortly after they open (7 am), staying until lunchtime–not every day, of course, I need to spread the love around–and then venturing to another cafe down the street."

"At this contemporary Montreal import, light is as valued as the quality of products served. The impressive space features incredibly high ceilings, long refectory tables, minimalistic design, and a touch of greenery. Even better: doughnut store Sumo Beignerie Artisanal has set up shop inside Café Saint-Henri, offering a colourful, finger-licking array of seasonal, circular creations."

"Café Saint-Henri is perfect for anyone needing a caffeine fix. Whether you’re on the go or looking to sip the afternoon away, they’ve got something for you."

"There are Starbucks locations almost everywhere in the city, and all of them offer free wireless Internet access – and snacks. When you need to send an email quickly, meet with an associate or work productively, head to Starbucks."

"I love spaces that have multiple uses, like Mælstrøm cafe in Saint-Roch which is a cafe during the day, and a cocktail bar at night–and a delicious brunch hotspot on the weekends!. One of the many reasons this is one of the best cafes in Québec City. Tucked in a quiet corner of the neighbourhood, I love walking down and spending the morning or late afternoon at the cafe."

"With its exposed brick walls, Maelstrøm is a trendy and somewhat underground brunch destination. This part-café, part-bar serves brunch on weekend mornings: vegan burritos, generous eggs Benedict and Spanish omelette (with, extra duck meat if you please)."

"Après un long voyage éprouvant, vous posez le pied sur une île isolée du Pacifique Sud. Malgré la chaleur et l’humidité accablantes, vous vous aventurez dans la jungle pour croquer la beauté d’une fleur, le motif complexe des ailes d’un papillon ou le plumage vif d’un oiseau récemment découvert. Bien avant l’invention de la photographie, tel était le travail des artistes d’expédition embauchés pour illustrer des douzaines et des douzaines de spécimens avant qu’ils se fanent, meurent ou soient détruits par les insectes."

"Steeped in history and heritage, the monastery was the first North American hospital outside of Mexico. Step inside to explore, and discover thousands of artifacts that trace the evolution of medicine. To make the most of your visit, tour the museum, enjoy a relaxing overnight stay in a simple yet comfortable room, refuel with a meal prepared by a chef renowned for healthy food, and join in a wellness workshop."

"This 17th century monastery turned wellness center is my top pick for vegans and vegetarians. If you like a quiet atmosphere, history and yoga, I highly recommend staying at the Monastére des Augustines. Breakfast is eaten in silence as a throwback to the Augustinian sisters’ tradition, who have lived in this building for centuries."

"The mid-18th-century classical French Maison Chevalier is another fine example of urban architecture in New France. A former hotel, it was the first building in the Place-Royale area to be restored in the 1950s. The current structure is really three separate houses from three distinctive periods: Maison de l'Armateur Chevalier (home of a former shipowner), built in a square in the 1750s; Maison Frérot, with a mansard roof (1683); and Maison Chesnay, dating from 1660."

"La poutine la plus créative de l’année avec notre saumon fumé à froid au bois d’érable!. Des sushis c’est tellement bon, de la poutine c’est écoeurant!. Nihon Sushi crée La Maki Poutine!"

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"Une publication partagée par Noémie Bédard (@nmbdrd) le 27 Avril 2019 à 3 :24 PDT. Le kimono vous propose un menu à la carte, des spéciaux de 5 à 7 et des plats pour emporter. Il sera difficile de choisir parmi la soixantaine de sushis proposés: thon blanc, saumon fumé, crevettes tempura, caviar d’éperlan et bien plus."

"The Musée des Ursulines de Québec is an art and history museum that offers important insight into the women who came from Europe into New France in the early settlement of the colony. There are more than 30,000 artifacts preserved in this quaint and beautiful little museum – a quiet spot to visit amid the bustle of Old Quebec."

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"The 4 buildings making up this museum complex sit where history was made on the Plains of Abraham in the Upper Town of Old Québec. The museum is home to over 40,000 works, the largest collection of art from Québec. Discover artists from Québec and abroad, a remarkable variety of old masterpieces and modern art, and the Family Gallery with exhibits and workshops for everyone."

"Chez Alfred-Pellan Galerie d’art is run by members of the Coopérative Artistique du Quartier, which was created in March 2016 with the express aim of giving the house where famous painter Alfred Pellan grew up and discovered his love for art a new lease on life. Their aim is to make art more available to a broader audience while also offering a forum for young artists. It’s a venue devoted to exhibiting the work of existing and emerging artists."