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Bakery/Pastry Shop

Café Apotek

Old-Quebec
4.4$
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Café Apotek Old-Quebec, Quebec: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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About

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.

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5★
72%
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10%
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6%
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Reviews for Café Apotek

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on Google4.5 (200+)
*as of 2026-07-01
5★
72%
4★
10%
3★
6%
2★
5%
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6%

Review Summary

Café Apotek is widely celebrated as a charming destination in Old Quebec, praised for its minimalist Nordic aesthetic and high-quality specialty coffee, often sourced from renowned roasters. Guests frequently highlight the exceptional caliber of the house-made pastries, such as cardamom buns, canelés, and Basque cheesecake, noting the careful attention to detail in both food and drink preparation. While the atmosphere is consistently described as cozy and visually stunning, visitors should be aware that seating is limited and the establishment does not provide restroom facilities for customers. Although most feedback centers on the friendly and professional staff, opinions on pricing and availability vary, with some patrons finding the experience premium yet worth the cost, while others emphasize the need for clearer communication regarding operating hours and menu stock.
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The setting of this cafe is super aesthetically pleasing & amazing to enjoy a nice cup of coffee. I believe this place is great at hot drinks & latte art. I did try the iced latte with maple syrup & it was delicious. Not too sweet, & perfect amount of coffee flavor. It had one ice cube & came in a glass cup to dine in. I really enjoyed the jazz/house music they played & how artistic & modern this cafe was with a warehouse/minimalistic vibe. There wasn't even a sign or name of the place, we just walked right in.

Jun 21, 2026
on Google

Cannot recommend this little place enough. World-class coffee (saying this as someone that became a coffee snob living in Melbourne), great pastries (the almond pain au chocolat is 10/10), classy interior design & music giving me the vibes!

Jun 11, 2026
on Google

Such a cool place. We loved the design & vibe of the place as much as the great tasting coffee! The long, curve-shaped marble table top with seating for many people is a great use of space but also gives a nice flow to the place. The atmosphere is very organic with earth tones, plants, beautiful ceramic cups & chill music. It's a great place to go by yourself or connect with others. The service is warm & friendly too! We visited Quebec City from Toronto. We love the people, French culture & food of Quebec City. ⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?

Apr 5, 2026
on Google

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.

Feb 17, 2026
on Google
5.0

Friendly baristas, excellent pour-over & matcha latte, & an amazing canelé-crispy outside, moist inside. Great vibe!

Jan 13, 2026
on Google

love the overall space & vibe. The matcha & the croissant is amazing

Sep 29, 2025
on Google

I would say the coffee here is'good', not great which I expected based on the prices & overall vibe the place is trying to give off. That being said it is one of the better places in the city to get a coffee. I would rate it 4 stars based on the coffee & service - again it would've probably been 5 if the prices matched what you receive, however, I would also subtract another due to the fact there are no toilets here please put a warning at the door - I had to rush through my coffee & pastry & cut my time short.

Sep 23, 2025
on Google

Café Apotek is a cozy little gem tucked away in Old Québec's Vieux-Port, known for its minimalist Nordic vibe & top-tier coffee. Housed in a charming 19th-century building, it serves up expertly crafted espresso drinks & matcha lattes, along with beautiful house-made pastries like cardamom buns, mascarpone-raspberry rolls, & Basque cheesecake. The space is small with limited seating & no restroom, so it's better suited for a quick coffee break than a long hangout-but the quality & attention to detail make it a worthwhile stop for anyone who appreciates a great café experience.

Aug 3, 2025
on Google

Quiet, cozy vibes for a quiet, cozy morning. 🫶 only a few options on the menu, but everything was super tasty, the basque cheesecake was so good- thank you!

Jul 2, 2025
on Google