Paillard

Nima

4.0

Pilliard is a charming little pastry shop right on Rue Saint-Jean in Old Quebec, easy to walk to from many restaurants & hotels. The atmosphere is warm & friendly, & they've thoughtfully arranged different kinds of seating that can comfortably fit groups of up to about 20 people, which is great if you're meeting friends or family.

The pastry selection is impressive - they offer a wide range of treats, some of which are more like a full breakfast than just a simple croissant or donut. The quality is good: flavors are solid, & you can tell care goes into the baking. That said, it's not quite'great' or exceptional - if you're looking for truly outstanding pastries, this might not be the top spot in the city.

On the downside, I did notice quite a few flies inside the pastry fridge, which is a bit off-putting, especially when choosing something to eat. The washroom is upstairs & wasn't very clean, which is a shame in an otherwise nice space. Service is friendly, but a bit slow, especially when it's busy.

Overall, Pilliard is a convenient & pleasant place to grab a coffee & a pastry in a great location, but the hygiene issues & average pastry quality keep it from being a must-visit. I'd stop in again for a quick bite, but I'd keep an eye on the fridge & maybe skip the restroom.

Mickey

5.0

We really enjoyed the lovely breakfast items & the pastry's & the lovely massive coffees. What a lovely start to the day.

Fadwa

5.0

Nice cafe &boulangerie many kinds of bread, danish, croissants & desserts as well you can find hot & cold drinks. In door & out door areas for eating .open all day long. We enjoyed our breakfast

Krish

5.0

Stopped in for an early breakfast & couldn't resist going back again the following morning. Freshly made egg & cheese sandwich on toasted croissant was my favorite.

Jules

5.0

A great place for breakfast & lunch. A great selection of pastries & efficient service. The croissant combo & the bagel combo were both wonderful.

Bethany

5.0

We ate breakfast here twice during our weekend stay. The breakfast bagel sandwich is OUT OF THIS WORLD: egg, bacon or ham, cheddar & lettuce & their homemade mayo. We wish they sold their mayo because that stuff was DELICIOUS. The croissant sandwich was very good too but the bagel we bought a second time because it was just TOO good. Homemade & fresh. Order one & thank me later. Still dreaming about it.

Anirudh

5.0

It's always a pleasure returning to Paillard. I was excited to visit again during my trip back to Quebec City, & even after four years, it remains an excellent spot for breakfast, sandwiches, & coffee. Highly recommend!

Corrina

5.0

Amazing breakfast spot! We tried it on our first day in Quebec & didn't want to go any where else after that! The staff are amazing, as are the pastries. Le Croissant Matin was my absolute favorite!

Kruti

5.0

I would 100% recommend this place. It is absolute heaven for people who love baked goods. I got croissants & baguettes for breakfast & both were delicious.

Weijia

5.0

I was here around 8 in the morning & there was no line & plenty of seating available. It got busy quickly though. I had the croissant breakfast sandwich combo & enjoyed it, though I don't think there was anything extra special about the croissant here, perhaps it was not newly made in that morning. Regular coffee was included in the combo, latte was 1.80 extra. I also ordered a pastry with chocolate chips in the middle that I liked more, again it doesn't taste like it recently came out of the oven but it was nonetheless delicious.