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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$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 6:30 am
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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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63%
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Reviews for Café La Maison Smith

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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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Great cafe with very tasty sweet pastries & good savory options as well. The quiche is a quick & satisfying lunch option, & both the coffee & hot chocolate are excellent. I kept coming back during my trip for breakfast & snacks.

Apr 8, 2026
on Google
5.0

Amazing place !
Must visit this cafe if you're in old Quebec!
We tried hot chocolate & cheesecake both were better than the best I've ever had!

Quite helpful staff for English speaking people!

Mar 23, 2026
on Google

Bustling yet cozy with great snack food & service. Located in Old Quebec it is a great way to quickly recharge or spend longer & catchup with friends & family. They even made fancy designs in my childrens' hot chocolate!

Oct 21, 2025
on Google

1st visit : Hands down, this is the best mocha & the best almond chocolate croissant that I've ever had. The mocha has actual melted chocolate 😋 Their hot chocolate is divine! Great atmosphere, busy place, lots of choice! Service is great. Kinda sad that they don't have a coffee shop in Montreal!

2nd visit : not the same mocha as I had the time before, mocha this time tastes like water unfortunately.

Apr 19, 2025
on Google

Gorgeous coffee shop on a magical street! Very instagrammable inside! There's plenty of seating, especially upstairs. You'll need to take a breather after walking the step hilly streets of Québec City! Maybe suggest the chocolat chaud- it's a divine hot chocolate topped with fresh vanilla whip cream. Oooh la la! They all spoke English here though QC is know for leaning more towards French with a side of English.

Jan 2, 2025
on Google
5.0

that is the best Chocolate caud ( Cake ) not too sweet & rich of dark chocolate , very good hot chocolate a lot better than tim horton's hot chocolate ! ! best place for get breakfast at old quebec & also the vibes of the place is really good

Oct 15, 2024
on Google

The bagel sandwich & chocolate croissant were delicious. Did not care for the hot chocolate.

Oct 10, 2024
on Google

Did not have any kind of hot chocolate or any clean cups. So ordered just a small hot milk (6$!!!) & put some cacao powder in it...For this price it's absurd.

Oct 7, 2024
on Google

I came for a beverage & ended up deciding on the hot chocolate & absolute love every sip of that. The barista made it very well & it was exactly the way it was described to me. 64% dark chocolate & not much sweet( guess no sugar added), which it what I was looking for. Best hot chocolate ever for me! One thing to improve through is to have Menu card available; when I was deciding on the beverage to drink, the screen which displayed the menu kept changing & also it was only written in French, which made it difficult for me!

Sep 18, 2024
on Google
5.0

Nice place with a good ambiance. They have the cafe on the left & a bar on the right. We went for a glass of Sleeman, a hot chocolate, a lemonade & fries. Loved them all. They give chips along with the beer (no extra charge). The staff was friendly & nice. It's a pedestrian only street so you may need to walk a bit to reach here after parking nearby (underground parking of D'Youville is only few minutes away). There's seating space inside as well as outside. Definitely recommended!

Aug 25, 2024
on Google