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Place Dufferin

Historic elegance meets the perfect morning view overlooking the St. Lawrence River.

Old-Quebec
4.4$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 7 am
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Place Dufferin serves a focused selection of traditional morning staples and premium tea varieties within a structured, historical setting. Guests encounter plates centered on classic egg preparations, crisp bacon, and seasonally inspired fruit accompaniments that maintain consistent quality standards. The beverage program emphasizes loose-leaf tea steeped to precise temperatures to ensure optimal flavor extraction and aromatic profile. Interior architecture features expansive windows providing unobstructed views of the surrounding natural landscape and architectural landmarks. Tables are arranged to facilitate efficient service flow while maintaining a professional atmosphere for all patrons present. This establishment operates with a commitment to straightforward culinary execution and beverage preparation techniques that prioritize traditional flavors. Each element of the service reflects a dedication to technical accuracy and the preservation of essential dining conventions that define the local culinary landscape.

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We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac
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Reviews for Place Dufferin

Food
Service
on Google4.3 (100+)
*as of 2026-08-15
5★
69%
4★
18%
3★
5%
2★
5%
1★
3%

Review Summary

Place Dufferin offers a truly elegant and memorable dining experience in an iconic setting that features stunning views of the St. Lawrence River and Dufferin Terrace. Guests frequently praise the beautiful atmosphere, which is often enhanced by live piano music, and many highlight the excellent quality of the breakfast buffet, high tea service, and stand-out menu items like the scones and omelets. The staff are consistently described as friendly, attentive, and professional, ensuring that visitors feel welcome throughout their meal. While some patrons suggest adjustments to the variety or portion sizes of the tea service sweets, the overall consensus celebrates Place Dufferin as a wonderful destination for a special breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea in Quebec City.
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We had high tea & it was a very nice experience at a reasonable price (for high tea.) The staff were very accommodating in setting us up with a nice table & the atmosphere is elegant but not stuffy. The food & tea were very good & of excellent quality & presentation. The only downside is that their waitstaff seem stretched thin across too many tables, making it hard to get assistance when needed. Again, I'm not sure the fault lies with the waitstaff but rather is a matter of understaffing a very popular event.

Aug 20, 2026
on Google

High tea - a perfect experience. Discovered sparkling tea, an alcohol free fizzy drink - yum. That was just a nice start. The usual High tea experience was lovely.

Jul 24, 2026
on Google

Tea Time at the Fairmont was a delightful experience! Make your reservations!

Jun 23, 2026
on Google

I tried the afternoon tea service here over the weekend & it was lovely. The staff are super friendly. We arrived earlier than our reservation & they were able to fit us in earlier as well. The french macaron was a little dry & some items weren't to my tastes, but overall the service & food assortment was great. My favourite item was the scone & the raspberry blackcurrant spread for it. I was actually quite full & couldn't finish all of the sweets. Our table was right next to the window & had a beautiful view of the city line across the river. I would definitely recommend trying it out at least once.

Jan 20, 2026
on Google
5.0

Had a wonderful Christmas Eve afternoon tea here. Booked & paid for in advance (back in September) the experience was excellent, delicious food, interesting tea & gracious service. Highly recommended.

Dec 24, 2025
on Google

Overall, I'm glad that we did this, but I wouldn't do it again. The tea was beautiful. The room & lighting & piano music & the presentation of the food were all pitch perfect. Also, the staff were wonderful.

The food, itself, ranged from okay to good with two exceptions. There was a biscuit/scone that was amazing with clotted cream, orange marmalade & raspberry jam. It was to die for. & the then there was a profiterole with a chocolate cream & caramel. It was truly exceptional. Everything else was very average.

In summary, fun experience & ambience. Average food.

Nov 11, 2025
on Google

Overrated probably. Food wasn't that good at the hi tea.
Some of the pastries we got were different from what others were served. Been to many fairmonts but this was a disappointment..probably not a good chef for the hi tea sandwiches & food.

Jul 26, 2025
on Google

High tea was disappointing. Food was not fresh. Unacceptable for the price! Server was adamant that we could not earn Accor points just for eating at the restaurant despite a clear ad in the menu stating the opposite. Felt like a tourist trap. Not what you can expect for a Fairmont property.

Feb 23, 2025
on Google

Beautiful afternoon tea with a delicious selection of pastries & a wide variety of tea. Atmosphere was calm with a lovely piano player offering background music.

Feb 9, 2025
on Google
5.0

Afternoon tea with 6 of us was a highlight of our short time in Quebec City. All details were excellent from the china, tea selections, savory & sweet delicacies & very good service.

Oct 24, 2024
on Google