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Café La Maison Smith

Old Quebec charm meets the perfect artisan coffee and decadent pastries in every golden bite.

Upper Town (Saint-Jean-Baptiste)
4.3$
OPEN6:30 am - 11 pm
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Café La Maison Smith serves as a quintessential hub for artisanal coffee enthusiasts and connoisseurs of fine pastries within the historic city core. The menu highlights a sophisticated selection of house-roasted beans, prepared through precise extraction methods to ensure a balanced profile in every cup. Patrons select from a meticulously curated display of traditional French-style viennoiseries, including buttery croissants and pain au chocolat baked to achieve perfect lamination. The interior space features a rustic aesthetic characterized by stone walls and timber elements that define the environment. These distinct architectural details complement the focus on high-quality baked goods and specialty beverages. Every offering reflects a commitment to traditional preparation techniques that maintain the integrity of classic café culture through consistent flavor and texture profiles.

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5★
63%
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Reviews for Café La Maison Smith

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Service
on Google4.4 (1200+)
*as of 2026-08-15
5★
63%
4★
17%
3★
11%
2★
8%
1★
1%

Review Summary

Café La Maison Smith is widely recognized as a popular destination in Old Quebec, praised for its inviting atmosphere, cozy decor, and quality coffee selection. Many visitors appreciate the wide variety of pastries, sandwiches, and desserts, with particular highlights including the almond croissants, quiches, and various cheesecakes. While the majority of reviews reflect positive experiences with efficient and friendly service, some guests have noted inconsistencies in beverage temperatures, occasional service delays, or frustrations regarding order accuracy. The cafe is frequently noted for being pet-friendly and serves as a comfortable spot for both quick breaks and longer stays, despite the space sometimes feeling crowded during peak tourist hours.
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A chain cafe, with both the good & bad that entails.
The decor & atmosphere is nice. The space is large.

Drinks & the pecan tarte were ok. I would have chose something else, so maybe I missed their specialty.

Aug 3, 2026
on Google

Bel endroit & bon café :)

Jul 28, 2026
on Google

Très bon café très belle ambiance

Jul 18, 2026
on Google

I'm quite picky when it comes to coffee, so maybe it's just me, but the coffee wasn't great. I ordered a cortado, the barista called my drink a cortado, but girl, it was a latte. I drank it anyway, & it was mid. The only vegan option was a cookie (I didn't have it). There's not a lot of options in the city for vegan stuff at cafes. At least they had Loop juices. But if you're a coffee lover, I'd pick somewhere else.

Also my partner had a smoothie which she liked, & a croissant sandwich which she described also as mid :/

Edit: the reply from the cafe mentioned a vegan sandwich but the barista confirmed the bread has eggs in it, so it is not vegan.

Jul 14, 2026
on Google

Dieses ist ein schöner Ort um zwischendurch einen Caffe zu trinken und einen kleinen Snack einzunehmen. Das Cafee ist gemütlich eingerichtet und das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die auswahl an Speisen und Getränken ist gut. Wir haben nur eine Kleinigkeit gegessen, und waren vom Geschmack überzeugt.

Jul 12, 2026
on Google

Pas super, avec le service à la caisse qui semblait juger les extras que je paie pour , le service était bête , J'étais polie & souriante.

En plus les entendre parlé dans le dos de cela plus loin, pas très fort. vraiment déçu car j'aime beaucoup le café smith

Jun 18, 2026
on Google

Super cool looking cafe the pastries & coffee were OK

Jun 6, 2026
on Google

La Maison Smith est un café qui mérite assurément une visite. C'est la deuxième fois que j'y vais & la qualité du café est généralement très bonne. Les desserts sont tout simplement exceptionnels : le gâteau au chocolat est probablement l'un des meilleurs que vous trouverez dans le Vieux-Québec.

La principale raison pour laquelle je n'accorde pas cinq étoiles est le manque d'expérience de certains baristas. À quelques reprises, le café n'a pas été préparé à la hauteur du potentiel des excellents grains qu'ils utilisent. C'est dommage, car avec un peu plus de constance dans l'exécution, l'expérience serait presque parfaite.

Cela dit, l'endroit est magnifique, l'ambiance est chaleureuse & l'emplacement dans le Vieux-Québec est exceptionnel. Malgré ce petit bémol, c'est un café que je recommande sans hésiter, surtout pour les amateurs de bons desserts & de beaux endroits.

May 31, 2026
on Google

If you want authentic café & patisserie experience this is it

May 28, 2026
on Google

El café estaba bueno, solamente pedí un americano de destilado de la Casa Medium Roast. Y sí, me agradó el café. Me senté en la barra de la ventana y lo recomiendo es muy agradable, estar ahí tomando tu café.

May 25, 2026
on Google