Café La Maison Smith Notre-Dame

Food: 5/5 - I had the fruit tart with sencha tea. The tart was fresh and not too sweet. There’s a good selection of teas. There’s also hot and cold drinks to choose from. Service: 5/5 - friendly server Atmosphere: 5/5 a nice vibe to the place with additional seating outside underneath an awning just like a cafe in Paris. There are some seats looking out into the small courtyard. A difficult place to find as there are steep stairs leading down off the main road.

This café in Quebec City is a must-try! With a wide variety of drinks—coffee, teas, and specialty options—and an array of authentic French pastries, it’s the perfect spot to relax. Cozy ambiance, delightful flavors, and great for a break during your city stroll!

This café has multiple outlets but the one at Place Royale offers an amazing view if you’re lucky enough to grab a window seat. Despite being a very busy café, the service was excellent. The food was decent overall - I wasn’t particularly impressed with the boule framboises & chocolate, chocolate and almond croissant, or the hot chocolate. However, thoroughly enjoyed the date square, pecan pie, carrot cake, and macarons. During the holidays, it can be challenging to find a seat, but if you manage to snag one by the window, it’s well worth it. Can go back only for the view.

This café was extremely unfriendly to non-French-speaking customers — especially to us as Asian tourists. While we were trying to figure out the self-ordering screen, a staff member walked over and abruptly shut it off without saying a word. Throughout the ordering process, the staff showed clear impatience and a complete lack of basic courtesy. We had been looking forward to trying their maple latte, which was recommended by our tour guide. Unfortunately, the whole experience felt dismissive — and even discriminatory toward Asians. It’s disappointing to encounter this kind of treatment in a multicultural and tourist-heavy city like Quebec City. We hope the management takes this seriously and improves how they treat customers from diverse backgrounds.

Cafe la Maison Smith is a charming little cafe nestled in the heart of Old Quebec, serving up a delectable array of comforting delights. From rich, aromatic French espresso to flaky, buttery croissants, this cafe offers a delightful selection of coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. It's the perfect spot to unwind and indulge in a leisurely moment, soaking in the ambiance of the historic Place Royale Square. As you savor your coffee and pastry on the cafe's inviting patio, you'll find yourself captivated by the picturesque cobblestone streets and the timeless allure of the surrounding architecture. A visit to this cafe is an essential part of any leisurely stroll through the vibrant and lively public square of Old Quebec.

We weren't looking for a "big" breakfast this morning. This was just the right spot! We shared a slice of quiche Lorraine and a croissant. The Americano style coffee were on point! Even with my high school level French, I was happy to connect the whole transaction in the local tongue. Happy traveler!!!

This is one of the must places I go when ever I visit Quebec. This is a fully crowded cafe around the year and is located in old Quebec surrounded by most beautiful scenery

Been there during Christmas, cozy environment, good cafe just didn't surprised me as the reviews said. They have good hot chocolates though.