Paillard

Emily

4.0

The positive-excellent pastries.
The negative-bad coffee. I mean, really not good. Weak, watery cappuccino. Best plan is to buy your pastry here, then carry them a couple doors down to Cafe La Maison Smith & get your coffee there! Enjoy the best of both that way. Cheers!

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.

Anthony

5.0

Excellent French pastry bakery & café in Old Quebec City. Fresh, pastries, sandwiches, jams & spreads

Mickey

5.0

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

Jason

5.0

What a great spot to grab a tasty pastry & enjoy a cup of coffee. It's busy on weekends early in the day, so be prepared, but it's worth the wait. Weekdays were always a better chance to get a quick table.

Nada

5.0

OMG!! The best baguette & pastry'Oprah' ever. Delicious.

Carrie

5.0

Super busy. Atmosphere to sit there is loud & kind of brightly lighted & cold. Excellent bread, pastry, coffee.

Hadi

2.0

The quality of pastry is average. Comparable to budget chain coffeeshops.

Sanjoy

5.0

It's definitely worth a visit if you like croissants or pastries, I really enjoyed their hazelnut cream pastry & almond croissant. Great location & neat pla e to enjoy freshly baked goods

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.