Paillard fonctionne comme une boulangerie-café à fort volume spécialisée dans les techniques artisanales françaises traditionnelles. Le menu propose une vaste sélection de baguettes croustillantes, de croissants feuilletés et de pâtisseries beurrées cuites sur place tout au long de la journée. Les sandwichs substantiels sont élaborés à partir de pains maison, souvent accompagnés de soupes copieuses et de salades fraîches. L'aménagement intérieur met en avant une esthétique industrielle avec de hauts plafonds, des murs en briques apparentes et de longues tables communes conçues pour l'efficacité. Les clients commandent à un comptoir central où des vitrines présentent un éventail de macarons colorés, de tartes et de desserts au chocolat denses. Cet établissement privilégie la production rapide de produits céréaliers de qualité dans un cadre utilitaire. Il demeure une destination incontournable pour ceux qui recherchent des produits de boulangerie authentiques servis dans un environnement rationalisé.
Paillard est largement reconnu comme une destination prisée dans le Vieux-Québec pour sa grande variété de produits frais, notamment ses croissants réputés, ses sandwichs et ses nombreuses pâtisseries. De nombreux visiteurs apprécient l'ambiance animée, le vaste espace de sièges et la qualité constante de la nourriture, ce qui en fait un arrêt fréquent pour le déjeuner et le dîner. Bien que la boulangerie reçoive des éloges importants pour la saveur de ses produits et son emplacement pratique, les avis sur le café et le service sont partagés. Certains clients soulignent des interactions amicales et efficaces, tandis que d'autres rapportent des défis occasionnels liés aux longues attentes, à l'achalandage et à une attention variable du personnel. Malgré certaines préoccupations concernant les prix et la constance du service, de nombreux clients considèrent l'établissement comme un arrêt incontournable pour quiconque recherche une expérience de boulangerie authentique en ville.
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.
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!
The lower old town location was very close to our Airbnb & they became our breakfast & dessert standard! Pastries were delicious & fresh. Staff was helpful. Highly recommend the ham, cheese & egg croissant! Sweet pastries, especially with fresh berries were also a favorite for us. Came back from Ile d'Orleans one day with fresh cheese & decided to just make cheese, baguettes & wine our dinner, so we headed straight to Paillard, but they were closed so got our baguettes next door at the cafe just below Paillard (in case you need a back up!).
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Our hotel concierge recommended Paillard to us.
We loved it & ended up going a few times during our visit. We tried their chocolate Suisse, chocolate braid, praline rolls, focaccia bread, macarons, butter croissant, chocolate croissant & coffee.
Everything except the coffee was yummy. I'd hop over to Smith Mason down the lane for coffee instead. But other than that, we loved everything. All their baked goods were freshly made.
I had breakfast at Paillard , a few times & the experience was excellent. Their croissants & macarons are a must-try! The food quality remains consistently great no matter how crowded the café gets. The staff were very friendly & helpful in guiding me through the menu, even though I don't speak French. Highly recommended for breakfast & pastries!
I was in Quebec City for a couple of days & visited this beautiful café a few times during my stay. The food was delicious, & I really enjoyed eating here. Their Croissant Matin breakfast combo was amazing, & they have a great variety of baked goods. The macarons & croissants are definitely worth trying! Even when the café was very busy, the food quality & consistency remained excellent. The staff were friendly, efficient, & welcoming. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Quebec City *****
