Café La Maison Smith

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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.

Phuc

5.0

Nice cozy cafe near Old Quebec. Decent selections of drinks & pastries.

I went for Matcha Latte Blueberries (9.5/10) & Lemonade Matcha (7.5/10)

Recommend stopping by for a sip during your visit.

Mohammed

4.0

Great coffee & friendly service! The place is cozy & clean. I really enjoyed my drink & will definitely come back. Highly recommend!

Fatimah

5.0

Great quality drinks, staff is friendly & polite. I recommend the matcha chai latte.

Jari

2.0

I used to enjoy the coffee here, but my last visit on March 26, 2026, was very disappointing. I ordered a salted caramel latte, & it was not tasty at all. My boyfriend had an espresso, which tasted burnt & overly bitter. Unfortunately, we couldn't even finish our drinks. It's a shame because this place used to be great, I hope they improve their quality again.

Manushi

5.0

I got London fog & three macarons: hazelnut, crème brûlée & coffee. Very good. Good drink. I sat on the stool facing the window. It was a very pleasant experience. Good service. Clean good place.

Michael

5.0

Lovely spot with great food / drink & wonderful ambiance. Can be very busy at times.

Shahzada

2.0

The drinks & pastries were quite good, however the service was far from what we expected. The person who took our order (a tall white gentlemen with a bowl haircut) was extremely rude. I heard him speak English to the customer before us, so when we went up to order we naturally ordered in English. However, he would only respond to us in French. This made it uncomfortable to order & actually get the food we wanted. When I confronted him after for being rude, & asked if it's because we don't know French he told me he was English. Perhaps he treated us this way because we are south Asian. Overall I'm very disappointed with the service & this is not what I expected.

Sumit

5.0

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!

Jasdeep

5.0

During my recent visit to Café La Maison Smith in Quebec City, I was absolutely delighted by the culinary experience. This vibrant & trendy café, with its enticing aroma of freshly brewed coffee, offers a cozy & welcoming atmosphere that instantly draws you in. What made the visit even more special was the dog-friendly patio, where my dog Lucky could join us. The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the hot chocolate. I've had my fair share of hot chocolates, but this one stands out as the best ever. It's perfectly sweet & creamy, without that watered-down taste that you often get elsewhere. Each sip was a comforting embrace of rich, velvety chocolate. We also sampled a variety of pastries, starting with the chocolate croissant. It was just right-not overly sweet & filled with a generous amount of chocolate that made each bite heavenly. The croissant itself was flaky & buttery, adding to the overall satisfaction. The star of the show, however, was the choco framboise pastry. This delightful treat offered a subtle strawberry flavor that was perfectly balanced with the rich chocolate. The pastry was wonderfully flaky & soft, making it a textural delight with every bite. It was an exquisite combination of flavors that left a lasting impression. In addition to the outstanding food & drinks, the staff were friendly & attentive, enhancing the overall experience. Whether you're a local or a visitor to Quebec City, Café La Maison Smith is a must-visit spot for anyone who appreciates quality pastries, exceptional hot chocolate, & a welcoming atmosphere. I can't wait to return for another round of these delightful treats!