Café Apotek presents a delightful array of freshly baked pastries and artisanal baked goods, crafted daily on-site. Patrons can savor a curated selection of European-inspired cakes, tarts, and viennoiseries, alongside robust coffee beverages brewed to perfection. The ambiance offers a comfortable and inviting space for enjoying a morning treat or an afternoon indulgence. Signature items include flaky croissants, rich chocolate éclairs, and seasonal fruit tarts, all made with high-quality ingredients. It is the ideal destination for those seeking expertly prepared baked goods and quality coffee in a charming setting.
Café Apotek is widely celebrated as a premier coffee destination in Quebec City, offering an exquisite, minimalist atmosphere that blends Scandinavian aesthetics with the historic character of the area. Visitors consistently praise the exceptional quality of the coffee, noting the use of premium beans and precise preparation techniques, alongside a delicious selection of artisanal pastries such as cardamom buns, canelés, and Basque cheesecake. The staff are frequently described as warm, professional, and knowledgeable, contributing to a welcoming experience. While the space is compact with limited seating and lacks public washroom facilities, many guests find the unique, tranquil environment and high-quality offerings to be well worth the visit for a refined and memorable coffee break.
Incredible cardamom buns & delicious coffee, super attentive baristas, & very clean elegant interior. A delightful start to our travel day on the train, just a short walkable distance from the Gare du Palais. Merci!
We've travelled all over Canada & tried A LOT of coffee along the way. As Europeans, we've been seriously missing a really good, properly made coffee, & we finally found it here!
The whole concept of Café Apotek is brilliant. The apothecary theme gives the place character, but it's not over the top or trying too hard. Everything is thoughtfully done, just enough.
The barista was incredibly kind & attentive, both when taking our order & when serving us.
& the coffee! Easily the best I've had in Canada. So many places have great beans, but that doesn't mean much if the coffee isn't made well. Both coffees we had here were absolutely perfect.
The cardamom bun was amazing, & everything else we tried was delicious too.
Honestly, good coffee is a perfectly valid reason to relocate, so I guess we're moving to Quebec City tomorrow. 😂
I very rarely review places. But I recently traveled to Quebec City from Florida & was blown away by this place. Absolute perfection. The cardamom bun was one of the best pastries I've ever had in my life. The Danish breakfast was superb, especially their poppy seed bread. I was skeptical about the matcha since they said it was pre-sweetened but it turned out to be extremely good & high-quality. Incredible canele & pan suisse too. On our way out, we asked the barista for help getting to our next location & he was very friendly & took the time to offer advice about where to go. Great vibes & long line which speaks to its popularity. I wish I lived closer!
Jul 22, 2026
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The female barista was so polite & lovely to us! She even very kindly let my partner wash his hands behind the counter after eating. The pastries were excellent, although I wish they could have been warmed a bit. We did feel a bit rushed by the other employee. But the wait wasn't very long at all & the chai my partner got was very well spiced. My cappuccino was perfect too.
As soon as I walked in, they did not say hi at all. They just told me'shut the door' in French -without saying bonjour or anything. The baristas gave off very snobby vibes & did were very discriminative about the fact that we only spoke English, & refused to be nice to or speak to us like a human. This is a pretty touristy area & they should do better in terms of treating customers if they expect tourists to come in a TOURIST area.
En cherchant un café près du musée, j'ai découvert Apotek. Le latte était délicieux! Je tiens à souligner l'excellent service du barista derrière le comptoir samedi en fin d'après-midi (avenant, professionnel & chaleureux). J'y retournerai assurément lors de mon prochain passage à Québec.
Très déçue par notre expérience. Dès notre arrivée, l'accueil était froid. Aucun sourire ni bonjour. La barista textait derrière le comptoir, donnant clairement l'impression que notre présence dérangeait.
Nous sommes arrivés vers 15h30. Or, même si le site internet & Google indiquent une fermeture à 17h, dès 16h le personnel a commencé à ranger brusquement les choses, faire le ménage & mettre les chaises sur les tables, nous faisant sentir que nous n'étions plus les bienvenus. Lorsque j'ai demandé à quelle heure le café fermait, on m'a répondu d'un ton sec : « dans une minute, à 16h30 », ce qui ne correspond pas aux horaires affichés en ligne…
De plus, le commerce offre des places assises, mais ne dispose pas de toilettes pour la clientèle, ce qui, à ma connaissance, n'est pas conforme à la réglementation au Québec.
Le café était excellent, mais les interactions nous ont laissé un goût amer, autant pour la qualité du service que pour le respect envers la clientèle. Il y a bien d'autres établissements dans notre belle ville qui méritent d'être encouragés! Je ne recommande pas.
Horrible experience. Staff irrespectueux. La barista nous a clairement ignoré puis était glaciale. Après avoir attendu devant elle qu'elle prenne notre commande 20 min avec zéro autre personne au comptoir! La politesse & le respect ne sont aucunement au rendez-vous en tout cas. Je ne recommande pas du tout! Puis je ferais passer le mot. Mais quel service vraiment.
