Welcome to Café Buade. Anchored in the heart of Old Quebec for over 100 years, this emblematic place has stood the test of time with the same passion for hospitality, sharing and good food. Here, the walls whisper stories of yesteryear, and each plate tells a new chapter.
Café Buade's cuisine is free and inspired. Poetic in its essence, it draws on both local roots and traditions from elsewhere. It's a place where flavors meet, where ideas intersect, where creativity knows no boundaries. A cuisine that pays homage to the past while opening the door to the imagination.
Welcome to Quebec. Welcome to tradition. Long live Café Buade.
Café Buade offers a warm, cozy, and historic atmosphere in the heart of Old Quebec City, making it a favorite for many travelers and locals alike. Guests frequently highlight the exceptional quality of their meals, with special praise for the hearty beef bourguignon, fresh seafood pasta, homemade soups, and indulgent desserts. The service is consistently described as professional, attentive, and incredibly welcoming, with many team members going above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. While menus cater to a variety of tastes, including great options for families, the restaurant provides excellent value compared to other spots in the area, earning a strong recommendation for anyone seeking delicious comfort food and a genuine, friendly hospitality experience.
My first time at Cafe Buade for dinner the food is hearty & delicious. The portions are generous & atmosphere is very cozy. Our server Joe was very hospitable & attentive . Definitely returning here.
Had a great experience, both service & food. Had the pea soup, duck wings & poutine buade. Great portion & food was very good. Our server Joe, was very attentive & courteous. Overall, very enjoyable.
Apr 14, 2026
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We stopped in for an early lunch, & were very content. The food was delicious & comforting - the pea soup was the best I've had in Vieux-Quebec. Our server was attentive, & the vibes are very warm & comfortable.
Our dinner at Café Buade was absolutely memorable - the food was top notch from start to finish. The French onion soup was rich & deeply flavorful, easily one of the best we've ever had. The beef was incredibly tender & juicy, melting in the mouth with every bite. My salmon was cooked perfectly & seasoned just right. To finish, the apple pie paired beautifully with vanilla ice cream, a well-balanced & comforting dessert. On top of the outstanding food, the service was amazing - attentive, friendly, & made our first night in Québec truly special.
Super fast service, food served on hot plates. VERY polite & attentive waitresses & waiters. The food was delicious. We each had a Tomato Soup starter. Their tomato soup was divine! We shared a pizza. Food was served on hot plates. We will definitely go back! :)
We ate twice here in a 4 day stay, & with all the other restaurants around that was something. We had brunch & it was casual but cozy & friendly, & they topped up our coffee frequently. Their home made soup is really fabulous, I'd say a speciality. So we went back on our last evening & our waiter Charles was so attentive & friendly without being over the top. There was nothing wrong with the local dish I chose (chips with gravy & cheese curds cannot remember it's name) but it just wasn't to my liking & I ought to not have chosen it, but my husband was delighted with his plate of food. Charles seemed very disappointed that I hadn't enjoyed it, but understood & appreciated me at least trying it. He was VERY understanding when it came to the bill regarding that which was above & beyond. Thank you so much cafe Buade, You are a gem of a place with lovely staff & food.
1. Waiters were a 5/5. So nice & so attentive.
2. Food was a solid 3/5. We ordered tomato soup & club sandwich. Fries were very cold
3. Atmosphere was a 4/5. Tho, it was very very hot inside.
4. Service: apart from the waiters being so kind, the food did take long.
5. You need go outside to the bathroom & it's one dollar.
By far the best tomato soup I ever had. Highly recommended with the grilled cheese sandwich. This is a good, wholesome food restaurant. Well portioned meals. Prices are very good. Joe & our server were very polite & welcoming. Great restaurant atmosphere too. If you want a fancy dining experience, go elsewhere. If you want good food, attentive staff, in a warm atmosphere, & at a fair price, this is your place.
We were walking thru Old Town Quebec late evening yesterday looking for a place for the four of us to have dinner. We were not looking for fancy high end dining that comes in at $100 per person. We just wanted good food & service after a very long day of site seeing.
We came across Cafe Buade, looked at the menu on the wall outside & all agreed it looked great! We walked in & asked if it was too late to be seated for dinner (we were uncertain of the hours & would never walk in for dinner if a restaurant was closing in a half hour or so). They told us we were fine & they'd be happy to seat us.
We were blown away throughout our dining experience! My apologies for no pictures, but among the four of us we ordered Escargot, a Garden Salad, two different Pasta Dishes, Pea Soup, a Cheeseburger, Crème Brûlée, Cheesecake & Queen Elizabeth Cake along with drinks & coffees at the end with dessert. Each & every dish was absolutely delicious! The pasta sauce on my dish was amazing. In fact we liked the food here so much we're going back for lunch tomorrow during our final pass through old town.
I would be remiss if I didn't include the high level of service we received from the waitress, Stephanie. She was extremely attentive while not being'too much'. She was pleasant, welcoming & funny & gave zero indication of the time getting late when we ordered dessert. The delivery of our courses was spot on & she truly helped make the perfect end to a great day.
If you think this review is too good to be authentic you are way off base. We dine out at a lot of different places in our travels & I have written many reviews both good & not so good. Though human nature has it that we are quicker to write a bad review than a good one, I have always believed if a restaurant truly stands out they deserve the recognition for it. Cafe Buade stands out. Go there & you'll find out for yourself.
