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Paillard

Upper Town (Saint-Jean-Baptiste)
4.1$
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Paillard operates as a high-volume bakery and café that specializes in traditional French artisanal techniques. The menu features an extensive selection of crusty baguettes, flaky croissants, and buttery pastries baked on-site throughout the day. Substantial sandwiches are crafted using house-made breads, frequently paired with hearty soups and crisp salads. The interior design emphasizes an industrial-chic aesthetic with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and long communal tables designed for efficiency and rapid throughput. Guests order at a central counter where glass cases display an array of colorful macarons, tarts, and dense chocolate desserts. This establishment prioritizes the rapid production of quality wheat-based products within a bustling and utilitarian setting. It remains a central destination for those seeking authentic European-style baked goods served in a streamlined, self-service environment.

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4.1906 ratings
5★
52%
4★
21%
3★
11%
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13%
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*as of 2026-07-15
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Paillard is widely recognized as a popular destination in Old Quebec for its extensive variety of fresh baked goods, including highly praised croissants, sandwiches, and assorted pastries. Many visitors appreciate the lively atmosphere, the ample seating, and the consistent quality of the food, making it a frequent stop for breakfast and lunch. While the bakery receives significant acclaim for its flavorful offerings and convenient location, opinions on the coffee and service are mixed. Some customers highlight friendly and efficient interactions, while others report occasional challenges with long wait times, busy crowds, and varying levels of staff attentiveness. Despite some concerns regarding pricing and service consistency, many guests consider the establishment an essential stop for anyone seeking an authentic bakery experience in the city.
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H
4.0

This location was pretty good during our stay in QC. Lots of pastries & very nice ham & cheese sandwich. Their croissants are really good. Merci!

May 31, 2025
on Google
Lyn
5.0

Excellent! Fresh sandwiches, pastries & awesome soup. Affordable too!

May 22, 2025
on Google
Michelle
5.0

A must visit when in Quebec city. They have one of the best Almond Croissants & sandwiches.

May 10, 2025
on Google
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.

Feb 25, 2025
on Google
Matt
3.0

Pastry & sandwich were good. Coffee wasn't great. Service & logistics could use improvement. Was very confusing what was on the menu & where to stand to place an order as the pastries, bread & sandwiches are all in separate areas with no centralized menu. Doesn't appear to be a drinks menu anywhere either. Ordered 2 sandwiches & only received 1.

Feb 9, 2025
on Google
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!

Jan 28, 2025
on Google
YIN
5.0

Paillard in Quebec City is absolutely delightful! The charming holiday decorations & cozy atmosphere. Whether you're stopping by for pastries, sandwiches, or coffee, Paillard is a must-visit spot!

Dec 10, 2024
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M
5.0

This place always has amazing stuff. We had a sandwich & the paillard millefeuille. Highly recommended.

Nov 21, 2024
on Google
Peg
5.0

The pastries are wonderful & you can sit & relax here. The sandwich we got for the train ride home (Brie, apple slices, confiture de l'onion) was creative & delicious: I wish I'd gotten two!

Nov 13, 2024
on Google
Anita
4.0

Went 2 days in a row. It's a casual atmosphere with large communal tables & plenty of seating. Pastries, quiche, chipotle chicken, roast beef sandwich were all excellent. Baguettes used for the sandwiches were amazing. Only thing I would say can be an improvement would be providing metal utensils instead of flimsy plastic ones. Hard to cut through the sandwiches. Cafe lattes were also really good.

Oct 27, 2024
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