Café La Maison Smith

H&M

5.0

We visited the Café Smith location on Saint-Jean & had two small mochas. The coffee was good & comforting, perfect for a short break while walking around Old Québec.

This is a newer branch, & the space is surprisingly large & spacious, especially compared to many cafés in the area. There's plenty of room to sit comfortably, & the overall atmosphere is calm & pleasant, making it a nice spot to relax, chat, or even work for a bit. The interior feels modern but still warm & inviting. Overall, it's a solid café option in Old Québec with a great atmosphere & plenty of space.

S

4.0

Coffee was hot & fresh (not strong).
Nice fresh pastries.

P

4.0

I always enjoy visiting this place when I'm in Quebec City. The coffee is good, the pastries delicious, & the setting is beautiful. However, today's visit left me a bit perplexed.

I was travelling with three seniors & decided to bring them here for coffee since I really like this place. One of my guests had ordered four medium coffees for us. They were served in large cups, but each cup was filled at most 60%. When I asked the staff member if she could top them up a bit more, she explained that since we ordered medium size, she couldn't add more coffee because the ceramic cups come only in small or large size (she even proceeded to show me them).

I felt a bit embaressed by the situation because I wanted to treat my guests to a nice experience, & we ended up drinking our coffees from cups that were partly filled. Maybe it would help if the medium size matched the cup size better or if there was a way to top up the coffee when needed.

Despite this I'll come back as I've been here many times & have always enjoyed it. I understand sometimes miscommunication may happen.

Michael

4.0

Short stop for a Cofee & a small snack breakfast . Popular place & long line this morning but it goes by quickly .

I was not too hungry but I found the perfect sized breakfast pastry : Portuguese tart. Also known as Pastel Nata it was a pleasant surprise to see this in the case . It is the ideal three bite snack filled with creamy custard & a slight caramel cinnamon taste . Perfect .

In the case I saw also vegan galette which was a plus .

Coffee was strong & robust . Americano on ice refreshing & well made .

A good place for a quick snack & coffee .

Rob

4.0

While they may not bake their own pastries, they select from a quality supplier that offers tasty treats. Their coffee & tea are also quite enjoyable. If you're in Quebec Old Town, it's definitely worth a visit.

Karl

5.0

Nice place for a coffee break, Excellent Coffee & Macaroons & friendly service personnel.

Maddalena

4.0

They have vegan options. The sandwich was okay & the galette a bit dry. The coffee was excellent. I had a decaf oat milk latte. I prefer this compared to other chains like Starbucks & Second Cup. They are only located around the Quebec City area as I have not seen one in Montreal.

Francesco

3.0

Never seen such disorganized staff! Talking to each other when dealing with customers & not keeping the correct line of queue with orders. The coffee & the pastries were good though!

Dominiq

2.0

Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee on a terrace overlooking a beautiful street.

James

5.0

Good morning breakfast for a cup of nice coffee & waffle.
What a beautiful place to visit no matter you want to spend 15-25 minutes to stay for breakfast.
Fresh store made coffee & 🥐 croissants for your morning meal to break a new moment.
Very friendly service to each customer & explain clearly even you don't speak French.
What a lovely place to visit.