Buffet de L'Antiquaire

Joel

5.0

Buffet de l'Antiquaire feels like the place breakfast has been quietly training for its whole life. It is classic québécois from the moment the plates arrive, but there is something more going on than just two eggs & bacon. Everything tastes like the best version of itself. The potatoes are fried exactly as they should be, golden & just shy of guilty. Eggs land on the plate cooked to the point where they make sense without any negotiation. Bacon holds that delicate line between crisp & chewy. Pancakes sit right between American fluff & French crepe softness, which somehow feels exactly right for this city.

I went a bit off script & ordered pain doré with Migneron cheese. It came out as a small revelation, the cheese tipping the whole thing into that perfect balance of salty & sweet that makes it hard to talk while eating. It felt like breakfast deciding to dress up for the occasion. The charm of the place stretches beyond the plate. Reaching it by walking along rue Sous le Cap turns the meal into a quiet little ritual, with one of the most photogenic streets in Quebec City setting the stage. It is the kind of morning that lingers in the mind, even once the last trace of maple syrup is gone.

Stephany

5.0

Adorable, quaint diner. Soooo many options. Breakfast all day. Poutine options looked great. The French meat pie was delicious. The pork meatball stew was delicious as well. The option to add soup & a tea or coffee to an entree was a great bargain.
Parked at the port lot nearby & was an easy walk over.
Would absolutely come back again for the variety alone.

Andrew

5.0

Lovely little place for breakfast with a large selection on the menu. The service was good & quick. If I had more time in Quebec City, I would definitely return.

Jonathan

5.0

Best breakfast in town.

Nicole

5.0

Went for breakfast before our walking tour, we were cutting it a bit close & were concerned as they were SO busy, but the service was amazing & the food came out quickly & was the best breakfast we've had while we were here. Definitely try the homemade strawberry jam!

Shawna

5.0

Charming breakfast spot with hearty portions, reasonable prices & very good coffee!

Kelly

5.0

Great French toast breakfast. Delicious maple syrup & comes with home fries/potatoes.

Naomi

4.0

We had to wait in line for about half an hour before being seated. It's fine if you're not in a hurry & you have someone with you to talk with. We did notice our food was served later than other tables, we weren't sure if it was because of the dish we ordered. Most of the tables around us ordered breakfast food while I ordered spaghetti. I took the option to include soup in my meal & it also included crackers, a piece of bread, & butter. I asked the staff regarding the dessert that would be included if I ordered the top up (there was also that option) & she told me we definitely can but to decide on that later if I still wanted to. No wonder, because the spaghetti was as it showed in the menu pictures. It was the size of the entire plate with thick gooey mozzarella over it (I'm not complaining). It would feed 2 people. I had to ask my friend to help me finish it because it would be a waste since we couldn't have the remaining to go since we were leaving the city later on & it would be a hassle to be carrying food around. We still couldn't finish it because my friend also had to finish her own food.

Anyway, good service, good food which you can definitely share. What's not to like.

Ash

4.0

Ordered Le Spécial Antiquaire for breakfast. Food was good, especially their house made strawberry jam, portions were perfect, & unlimited coffee refills. Service was friendly. It was really busy but the wait was reasonable. Decent prices. Overall, very good.

Travis

5.0

Great breakfast with awesome service. We will hit this place up again when we are back to Quebec City