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.
Ce café est une belle surprise! Nous cherchions un restaurant pour la soirée du 31 avec les enfants & tout était toujours complet! Nous avons finalement attéris dans ce charmant café & bon sang quelle merveille! Nous avons passé une superbe soirée avec des chansons quebecoises, une équipe & des serveurs absolument charmants attentionnés & gentils! La nourriture est franchement excellente, tout a fait digne de ses grands restaurants tous complets ou vous allez payer 3 fois le prix pour la même chose! La soupe a l'oignon était exceptionnelle & leurs spaghetti's sont délicieuses!!! Le rapport qualité prix de ce charmant petit café restaurant est incroyable!!! Merci a toute l'équipe pour la belle soirée!!!
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.
We went for our Christmas dinner & thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience! All the staff were very friendly & the food was magnificent! For an appetizer, we had the tomato soup & the French onion soup; both were very tasty. We had the beef bourguignon & it melted in our mouths! Would definitely return!
We were seated quickly, our server was friendly, & our orders taken promptly. The place was too loud by half. The food (poutine & a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup, & side salad) took too long to come out, was not hot when it arrived, & was rather lack luster. Plain white toast, warmish soup, & an under dressed store bought salad kit. The poutine was… Eh. Overall the meal was cheap & still not worth what we paid.
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! :)
Nous avons pris une soupe à l'oignon : beaucoup trop de pain dedans, pas assez de bouillon, brochette de boeuf trop cuite & coriace, frites tièdes & sèches, servie avec sauce ranch (pas bon, meilleure avec sauce au poivre) & pavé de saumon sans sauce, pas de riz, le dessert était correct, finalement très ordinaire pour le prix
