Monday

6:30 am - 11 pm

Tuesday

6:30 am - 11 pm

Wednesday

6:30 am - 11 pm

Thursday

6:30 am - 11 pm

Friday

6:30 am - 11 pm

Saturday

7 am - 11 pm

Sunday

7 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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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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Richard

5.0

Great service. Great location. The matcha is one of the best I have had. The croissants are great too!

Aug 3, 2026

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Andriana

5.0

Great coffee & croissants

Jul 17, 2026

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Laura

3.0

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

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Tati

5.0

In rainy day ☔? great time to hide with a cup of latte & best freshly made croissant 🥐 ☕?
Busy place but inviting with sweet aroma of pastries & well done coffee
Great service 💕👌🏼

May 6, 2026

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Abraar

5.0

Had a lovely experience! The almond chocolate croissant was absolutely delicious perfectly flaky, rich, & full of flavor. Definitely a must-try if you're stopping by. Would happily come back again!

Apr 8, 2026

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Mandy

5.0

Great croissant almandine

Apr 4, 2026

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Jenny

5.0

The baristas are fantastic - efficient but warm & welcoming, & the lattes are delicious. Skip the baked goods & go with a croissant or pastry - they're amazing.

Mar 13, 2026

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Bretski

2.0

Viennoiseries & espresso passables, mais service défaillant. Premier café erroné (espresso au lieu d'un allongé), accepté par pragmatisme face à un barista lymphatique. Rebelote lors de notre seconde commande de 65 $ (préparation pour un long voyage) : pourboire versé d'avance pour voir cinq clients servis avant nous. Avec une petite de deux ans & trois vols à suivre, nous avons dû partir sans le latte déjà payé pour ne pas rater notre départ. Déceptif de gratifier un service inexistant.

Croissants & espresso were okay, but the service was a letdown. My first drink was wrong; I accepted the espresso over the requested americano simply to move things along. It got worse: while ordering $65 in sandwiches for a long travel day (3 flights ahead), I tipped upfront only to watch five groups who ordered after us get served first. Managing a restless toddler on a tight schedule, we eventually had to leave without the latte we paid for. Frustrating to tip for service that never materialized.

Feb 17, 2026

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Pierre

4.0

Trés bonne expérience. Du bon café servi sur place dans des tasses en porcelaine. Une ambiance chaleureuse. Un service un peu à la traine mais souriant. Un seul reproche, les viennoiserie (croissant & chocolatine) sont beaucoup trop grosses, un croissant pour deux c'est suffisant. Elles gagneraient à être réduite de moitie.

Oct 26, 2025

on Google

3.0

Great latte & croissant! The barista was friendly but the guy at the cash was pretty snotty, ruined the experience.

Oct 20, 2025

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Café La Maison Smith

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

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