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Café La Maison Smith

Old Québec charm meets the finest artisanal coffee and decadent house-made pastries.

Old-Quebec
4.4$ & $$
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Café La Maison Smith serves as a specialized purveyor of artisanal coffee, meticulously roasted to highlight complex flavor profiles. The menu focuses on high-quality espresso-based beverages paired with an assortment of handcrafted pastries and sweet confections. Freshly prepared sandwiches provide a savory counterpoint to the sugary treats, utilizing crusty artisan breads and high-grade deli ingredients. The physical space emphasizes a rustic yet refined aesthetic, characterized by exposed brick walls and warm wood accents that define the environment. Patrons encounter a methodical selection of house-made goods that prioritize consistency and traditional preparation techniques. Every item reflects a commitment to classic cafe standards, ensuring that simple ingredients receive precise execution. This establishment maintains a focused product lineup designed to satisfy both quick cravings and more deliberate, relaxed snack breaks within a structured urban setting.
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68%
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Reviews for Café La Maison Smith

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Service
on Google4.5 (1500+)
*as of 2026-08-15
5★
68%
4★
16%
3★
7%
2★
9%
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Review Summary

Café La Maison Smith is a popular and cozy destination in Old Quebec known for its inviting atmosphere, wide selection of coffees, and extensive array of pastries. Many visitors appreciate the friendly and professional staff, as well as the convenient early opening hours, which make it an ideal spot for breakfast. While numerous patrons rave about the quality of the lattes, hot chocolate, and baked goods like croissants and quiches, experiences regarding freshness and service consistency can vary. The location is frequently praised for its charming interior and pleasant outdoor seating, though the venue can get quite busy during peak hours. Although some customers find the pricing high or the quality occasionally inconsistent, many others consider it a must-visit location that offers a quintessential café experience in a beautiful historic setting.
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Great café to visit during our trip to Quebec. We had an americano & a cappuccino, along with a big croissant & a pastel de nata-everything was delicious. The atmosphere was very chill & relaxing. Definitely recommended!

Apr 5, 2026
on Google

Coffee was fine & well prepared & the croissants tasted day old. But we were more upset by the guy behind the cash. When in Quebec, we think that it is important to speak in French, & so we did. Despite understanding everything we said, the guy behind the cash refused to speak back to us in French, despite us responding only in French. He couldn't have been less disinterested in his job or more passive aggressive in disdain for us non-Francophones. We don't need to spend $25 for two croissants & two coffees just to have someone be so obvious in his disrespect for non-Francophones. We won't be back.

Feb 1, 2026
on Google

We tried a hot chocolate, coffee, ham & cheese croissant & waffles. Everything was good.

Jan 25, 2026
on Google

This is an amazing breakfast & pastry place! The croissants & quiche were excellent! I highly recommend it

Jan 3, 2026
on Google

My wife & I stopped in here to grab a quick breakfast before heading back to the U.S. Biggest croissant I have ever had & it had good flavor. Also had a slice of some berry topped cake which was very sweet & definitely worth it. Would definitely come back if we visit again.

Dec 12, 2025
on Google

Great place to warm up with coffee or hot chocolate & a fantastic croissant. The baking is something from your dreams. Delicious!

Dec 8, 2025
on Google

I don't mind tipping but honestly, if you are going to let your staff ask for a tip while not even serving the table it would be nice for them to at least warm up the cold hard bakery ( croissant & chocolatine) from not sure if the day before. It was really unpleasant, & no I did not return to the counter to ask for them to warm it up as there were 15 people doing the line I couldn't get even to them.

Dec 7, 2025
on Google

great chocolate/almond croissant to accompany our coffee!

Oct 5, 2025
on Google

Lovely place, good coffee but a surprisingly poor croissant! I ordered a coffee & sandwich initially & was impressed so decided to have a croissant as I was still hungry, sadly something that should have been the baseline of a good cafe was very bready. Stick to the sandwiches & coffee

Sep 22, 2025
on Google
3.0

The sun is rising & there are a sprinkling of us tourists roaming around Quebec City ahead of the crowds. This was the first cafe I saw opened this early so I popped in. I had the Croissant Smith & a grand mochaccino. The staffer was bi-lingual so I asked in English if she could warm up the sandwich. Obvi something was lost in translation as the top of the croissant was barely warm to the touch with the ham & cheese still chilled. Oh well, it's food & it's edible. I sat outdoors to feel the sunrise to watch others walk through this historic part of Old Quebec known as Place Royale. The area was founded in 1608 & has a wonderful mix of buildings & stone street with French & British influences. What a lovely start to the day.

Sep 2, 2025
on Google