The Buffet of Antique is Québec cuisine at its best, pure tradition for more than 40 years! Day after day, our staff Makes a spot of honor to welcome you warmly to this restaurant with a thousand stories. Early Bird? Our hearty breakfasts are served all day, starting at 6 am! You can not resist our homemade jam for qui Some are ready to walk Many Miles. At dinner, there are over 16 dishes competing to fill your stomach and seduce your taste buds to. In summer, there is no doubt That our patio is the perfect place to experience the excitement of the Old Port. Winter lovers? Be enchanted by the snowy streets, and just before glittering Being confirmed in our stone walls. Enjoy the pleasure of authentic dishes and generous like the pork stew with meatballs, the old fashion meat pie or our popular cipaille. The Buffet of Antique, a delight at the lowest price in the Most Beautiful share of Quebec City.
Buffet de L'Antiquaire is widely celebrated as a quintessential destination for authentic Quebec comfort food, offering hearty portions and a warm, classic diner atmosphere that resonates with both locals and visitors alike. Guests frequently praise the delicious breakfast menu, noting the exceptional quality of dishes like eggs Benedict, poutine, and traditional meat pies, often accompanied by homemade strawberry jam. While the restaurant is popular and can experience wait times, many diners find the high-quality food, attentive and friendly service, and reasonable prices make it well worth the visit, with several people even returning multiple times during their stay in the city.
On the recommendation of our concierge, we came here for breakfast & it did not disappoint. There was a bit of a line, but things moved along very smoothly. I'd say there were about 10 people/parties ahead of us & we were seated in about 20-25 minutes. We (er, I) chose to sit at the counter, just to be'closer to the action'. The servants were super nice, quickly switching to English when my French just wasn't cutting it ;-). They were very friendly & helpful with making choices. The homemade bread & jam were super delish. &, c'mon, bread plus cafe au lait in a French-speaking city - how can you go wrong with that! Well, there was that & some lovely eggs benedict. - Reasonable prices (even for a tourist area), great food, friendly service.
I ordered an egg benedict. This comes with fries &'veggies'. I asked for the pan that's cooking it to not have been the same pan that's cooked any pork products if possible as I don't eat pork. I was told that the fries are usually cooked using the same pan/stove & that they couldn't do it any other way. I asked for a replacement of the fries & the waitress said simply'no, no replacements possible', but i still paid for the same price as the original.
What I got is what you see in the picture. A small piece of lettuce & 2 slices of tomato. That's all the veggies they provided lol..
As for the egg benedict, the eggs were too runny (they didn't ask how i wanted them cooked). The cheese used is low quality. The whole thing is just filled with sauce. It was just too soggy.
This was a place recommended by our airbnb host. Sadly it wasn't great. 2 stars because our first waiter who seated us was nice & accommodating. Not coming back.
Enjoyed a fulfilling breakfast of french toast with two eggs over easy, lite salad fixings & breakfast potatoes. The French toast is lite & fluffy, great with the maple syrup. The maple syrup is a small extra charge. It's not included. The staff is very nice & friendly, also attentive.
Hit this place for dinner one night & breakfast the next day. Friendly staff, local diner vibes, good food. Ragout was delicious, meat pie solid, good specials to choose from. Breakfast bumps this review to a 5. Breakfast poutine was awesome as was the eggs Benedict & the solid breakfast plates with crepes. Be forwarned... you'll need to nap afterwards! ALOT of food!
Omgoodness this spot is so so so good. It is a diner without the grease. The food is clean, fresh & so tasty. Eggs cooked perfectly. French fries crispy & fluffy at the same time. French toast cooked to perfection. Clubhouse sandwich made with care & very flavorful. Super cute & very very clean. Our server was a delight & accommodating & super nice. This is the kind of spot you want to eat at every day you are in Quebec. That is what I will be doing!!! A must visit when in Quebec.
We arrived during the lunch rush & had to stand outside in line. Even though the weather was chilly & our toes were numb, the queue was long! The food was fantastic, particularly the smoked meat paired with eggs Benedict. The staff were friendly & greeted us with smiles as they served us. The prices were reasonable, making it quite budget-friendly. I can't wait to return!
The atmosphere is adorable, brings you back in time. The waitress was so attentive & friendly to everyone. The homemade bread & jam is a must. Best Spinach Eggs Benedict I have had to date. Canadian Ham is another must have, but bacon is also good. Better than the Fairmount breakfast, reslly! I wish we had Le Buffet De L'Antiquaire in New Jersey.
We were looking for a diner atmosphere that served Breakfast all day, this is definitely the place to be . When arriving you stand behind a sign & wait to be seated . You have the option to sit inside or out . We sat at the counter where all the action happens . The waitstaff was cheery, continually checking on us. We had the eggs Benedict & the local breakfast bowl mix of eggs , true those potatoes, & cheese . We knew this was a local favorite because we were seated by two police officers having their breakfast. & the place was packed the waitstaff seemed to know quite a few of the patrons .
I had an amazing breakfast at Le Buffet de L'antiquaire. Located by Old Quebec, it's definitely worth the wait! The price was alright, & the menu had a good variety of breakfast meals & items to choose from. Not to mention, their Café au lait & regular coffee were strong & hot. I ordered their Special Antiquarie (2 eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, baked beans) & La Cochonne (breakfast poutine with all breakfast meat, hash browns, peppers, onions, tomatoes). Both were super delicious especially the La Cochonne. The meat, eggs, vegetable, & hash brown went really together with the hollandaise & cheese curds. At the end of it all, it was hearty & full enough to last the entire morning & afternoon while exploring around Quebec City!
