PLACE DUFFERIN

I made a reservation for a breakfast buffet at the Place Dufferin. When I arrived at the cafe, I waited for 5 minutes for my table. As I being seated, the server greeted me with my name . What a personalized service. The Buffett is a little bit pricey. I asked for the window table overlooking the promenade. What a nice morning to start in Quebec.

Buffet breakfast, was good but was expecting more? Still a good option half you want to see the inside for the Frontenac Chateau and didn't find tours available. Service was great!

Went for afternoon tea. Just a few years ago of course at other Fairmont locations afternoon tea costed back then 55$ per person. But when we went now in March 2025 it now cost 89$ per person. For the experience and service it would be okay but the scones were stale and a bit hard. The sandwich tasted old as the bread was stale. The tea for black needs boiling hot water not just hot water. Plus they didn’t put enough tea leaves into teapot so it was weak. Didn’t offer milk. There teapot gives you 2 cups out of it. They would come around adding hot water but using tea leaves over again instead of new tea leaves only gives you very weak tea. Plus I took their house tea so had to pay $5 more for tea. For a teaspoon of tea leaves this is outrageous as loose leave tea is expensive but not that expensive so they are making a killing off of the tea part. I would still recommend it as a special event but make sure the food isn’t stale as that really is a downer.

This place is amazingly beautiful and elegant. The staff was super friendly and very helpful. The food was just okay. The buffet food wasn't great but you get a lot of it! The omelet station didn't do a great job of cooking the vegetables before the egg was added resulting in semi cold vegetables surrounded by barely cooked eggs. Still this is a must see location even if you dont eat here.

I love breakfast. This place felt like royalty. Literally in a castle. The eggs benny was like liquid gold. And the fresh fruits and pastries were just the beginning of the endless breakfast items available.

Dec2024 Indoor terrace restaurant of the Fairmont Quebec nestled atop a prominent hillside of the city. This resto is where guests would be having their morning dinners. Holiday season was busy and bustling as guests came in droves and queues arw much the norm. The food is basic Western European style with a slant to some Canadian fare such as their ham and meat pie. They also offer some in house honey and jams. For a buffet it is standard. It is really the service that is the stat of the place. Quick, efficient and friendly, the servers are very able to handle the large crowds who gather each day to dine here. The receptionists are to be commended for their poise in managing the queues. The atmosphere is a 5 IF you find yourself in the terrace area near the windows which give you a wonderful view. Inside the interiors are understandably dated due to all the foot traffic. A good way to start the day's walking im Quebec City.

We were so lucky to be able to get a table for high tea at this lovely location! There was a cancelation, and Miguel was able to give us a table in the room overlooking the terrace. There was a wonderful pianist with live music. The tasty bites on all of the courses were delectable! I had the cream Earl gray tea, which is a specialty of the restaurant. I wasn't sure when our waitress said there were hints of maple also in the flavor. It turned out to be so creamy and delicious! I ended up buying some at the store in the hotel. Our waitress was so personable and took time to talk with us and tell us about life in Quebec. This was a not to be missed experience!

Fabulous place, but the afternoon tea itself was a letdown. The sandwiches and the cakes are very small. The Scones are alright, but the accompanying jam and the cream were very runny, unlike the British ones. The staff are attentive and friendly, but they don't really serve you much. The interior is nice and the atmosphere was great. They need to learn a lot from the traditional English afternoon tea venues in England.