Paillard

Tristan

1.0

Completely unreasonable that this place has 4.3 stars

The pastries are the same if not worse than cheap grocery store pastries. The coffee is just Nespresso.

However in past reviews said that the pastries are the best in Quebec is either a fake review or has been eating cardboard their whole lives.

To make matters worse the line took forever & the cashier kept speaking french to other customers who clearly did not understand french. She would repeat questions several times before sighing & repeating in english.

Kathleen

1.0

No clue why this place has a 4.3-star rating. It must be from tourists who don't know any better. The coffee is made from Nespresso pods & tastes like watered-down milk. The pastries are stale, & you'd honestly be better off buying something from a grocery store.
To make matters worse, they got my order wrong twice in a row. This was a serious allergy concern, yet my concerns were brushed off. The staff either aren't trained on what each pastry is or can't read the labels they put on the display.
I ordered the Croc Framboise (raspberry) but was given an apple one, even though there wasn't even a label indicating apple. On the third attempt, the staff had to cut the pastry open just to confirm it was actually raspberry.
The other photo shows a canelé that was labeled as a madeleine, which pretty much sums up the attention to detail here…
Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place, especially if you have food allergies or expect staff to know what they're serving.

A

5.0

This wonderful stop for pasties & coffee is very easy to access & offers ample seating for small & large groups alike. The staff is wonderfully friendly & their offerings delicious & fresh! Highly recommended during your visit to Quèbec!

Gretel

5.0

Great coffee & pastries

Brian

5.0

Wonderful pastries, coffees & sandwiches.

Nadia

5.0

Lots of choices for sandwiches & baked goods. Good coffee.

Susan

5.0

amazing pastries, nice coffee

Javeed

5.0

Stumbled upon Paillard last weekend while hunting for good light in the old quarter, & I ended up staying way longer than planned. The morning sun through their front windows was honestly perfect for some interior shots, but I put the camera down long enough to enjoy a really solid almond croissant that was still warm from the oven. The space has this relaxed but lively energy that's hard to fake, & the staff were friendly without being over the top about it. If you're in Quebec City on a Sunday morning, this is exactly the kind of place you want to be sitting with a coffee.

Clint

5.0

Beautiful bakery & an awesome pitstop for breakfast & coffee while roaming around Quebec. English speaking was helpful!

Glenn

5.0

Great pastries & coffee. Sitting on the street & enjoying the world going by!