Épicerie Québécoise - Chez Boulay

Nikki

5.0

We stopped at Chez Boulay as part of a food tour in Québec City, & the fresh croissant was absolutely incredible-perfectly flaky, buttery, & fresh. It was truly the most delicious croissant I've ever tasted in my life!

I also loved their selection of high-quality prepared foods to take home. They offer frozen, vacuum-sealed meals & ingredients prepared by a chef, including things like carrot soup, lasagna, & delicious sauces. Everything looked wonderful & incredibly convenient.

If I lived in Québec City, this would absolutely be one of my regular stops for high-quality, easy-to-prepare meals & ingredients. A fantastic find & definitely worth a visit!

Michael

5.0

Having eaten at Chez Boulay the previous night , I was delighted to find out that they have a bakery Chez Boulay Comptoir Boreal .

This is a small bakery meets mini market store that sells baked goods, desserts & pastries (some of which are gluten free) & frozen items . Many products to go through & purchase .

However I was here for the breakfast pastries . The display case was full of treats such as muffins , fruit brioche , swirled praline filled pastry , pinwheel croissants with cranberries , croissants filled with praline & many more .

I got the croissant roll swirl pinwheel topped with sweet cranberries & a local spice called melilot (which essentially is a version of clover ). Unbelievable flavor . The quality of the butter mixed with the cranberry & the sweet almost honey flavored clover of the melilot was incredible.

I also purchased their version of of stuffed croissant with caramelized praline topped with pumpkin seeds . The croissant was flaky on the outside & moist delicious praline on the inside . A real treat & something different from the classic almond stuffed croissant .

Both were truly memorable & outstanding quality products .

My only disappointment & observation was that for a high quality & higher end produce store they did not have a barista or make their own coffee , instead it is a self service coffee machine .

Other than this observation, the bakery store is amazing

Thaotherese

5.0

Walked in & smelled divine butter pastries baking we knew we were at the right place! Amazing quality baked goods & to go sandwiches at reasonable prices. Lots of pantry & great gift items as well. Super friendly service. Highly recommend place to grab a bite. This is the cafe adjacent to the Hôtel Manoir Victoria. Definitely try their main restaurant Chez Boulay which is around the corner for a proper meal!

Ryan

5.0

Exceptional high quality items to choose from including baked & pastry items. Convenient capaccino/coffee machine allows you to choose your beverage of choice & choose the ingredient options yourself. Always a friendly greeting & customer service.

Madam

4.0

Chez Boulay, the celebrated bistro in Old Quebec, was opened by renowned chefs Jean-Luc Boulay & Arnaud Marchand, known for their creative approach to boreal cuisine. The menu offers a delightful exploration of local products & traditional French techniques, with a particular focus on game meats & regional ingredients. Our dinner featured hearty dishes like duck breast & grilled meats, alongside more unique offerings such as bison & a delectable sea buckthorn tartlet for dessert. The atmosphere is welcoming, enhanced by attentive & enthusiastic service. Our waiter's charm & animated interactions added a touch of humor to the experience. With its excellent quality-to-price ratio, Chez Boulay stands out as a must-visit for those eager to taste the flavors of Quebec's terroir.