Quebec City is known for its gourmet cuisine. Whether you are looking for a poutine or a refined meal, the city has plenty of restaurants to meet your needs. What about pastries and cakes? What are the places locals love? Let me list the best bakeries in Quebec City to satisfy your sweet tooth and belly!
11 Quebec City Bakeries to Try
There are dozens of bakeries and pastry shops in Quebec City, but which are the best? Here are my favourites; there will undoubtedly be one that will satisfy your craving for a classic dessert or viennoiserie.
Borderon et Fils
Let me start this list of the best Quebec City bakeries with Borderon et Fils. They specialize in creating the best loaves of bread, whether white, whole wheat, baguette, or ciabatta. They take pride in choosing the best ingredients possible, especially flours from sustainable agriculture. Of course, they also make other delicacies like viennoiseries and pastries.
Addresses: 1101 3e avenue and 208 rue Saint-Vallier O, Quebec City
Le Croquembouche
When you enter Le Croquembouche, you quickly notice that it is more high-end than the traditional bakery. Indeed, you will find all the French pastry classics (croissants, éclairs, macaron), as well as various cakes and their miniature versions. If you are in the Saint-Roch neighbourhood, I strongly suggest you stop by!
Address: 225 rue St-Joseph, Quebec City
La Boîte à Pain
If you are instead looking for a viennoiserie or simply a tasty bread loaf in Quebec City, my recommendation is La Boîte à Pain. This place is more of a traditional bakery that bakes fresh bread every morning. They have many sandwiches, muffins, and other delicious viennoiseries.
Addresses: 432 rue du Parvis, 2636 chemin Sainte-Foy, and 250 boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel Quebec City (at the Grand Marché)
PS: Pain in French means bread, and it is nothing about affliction! 🙂
Paillard
I love grabbing macarons from Paillard when visiting Quebec City’s historic district. It is no coincidence that many tourist guides have recommended this French bakery over the years. If you are wandering Old Quebec City and looking for a place to grab lunch, Paillard has everything you need, from sandwiches to more refined delicacies.
Addresses: 4141 boulevard de l’Auvergne, 811 route Jean-Gauvin, and 1097 rue Saint-Jean, Quebec City
Pascal Le Boulanger
This bakery is not exactly located in Quebec City, but it is a must if you are in Stoneham, a few kilometres north. Pascal Le Boulanger’s story starts with a French baker who wanted to make fresh goods and establish himself in this mountain area. If you are planning to go skiing or drive to the Saguenay region, you must stop at this lovely bakery on the way.
Address: 4 avenue Tewkesbury, Stoneham
Pâtisserie Denis Tannous
Another great bakery in Quebec City is Pâtisserie Denis Tannous. Located in Sainte-Foy, it offers a wide variety of classic cakes and desserts (eclairs, millefeuilles, tiramisu), but its specialty is baklava. This bakery has been open for nearly 40 years and is undoubtedly worth considering if you are in the area and have a sweet tooth.
Address: 3280 chemin Sainte-Foy, Quebec City
Pâtisserie Chouquette
Do you know what a chouquette is? It is a French dessert made up of choux pastry. As its name suggests, Pâtisserie Chouquette’s specialty is this pastry, but they offer much more. Indeed, they also provide vegan cakes and other types of elegant desserts. I swear that their products are as good as they look!
Address: 778 rue Saint-Jean, Quebec City
La Folle Tablée
La Folle Tablée is one of my favourite places in Quebec City. Its menu is extravagant and colourful, and its products are as good-looking as they are tasty. The restaurant also offers a great variety of desserts and pastries, including doughnuts, cheesecakes, cupcakes, brownies, and macarons, as well as vegan options. It’s the place to visit if you want something out of the ordinary.
Address: 8085 boulevard Henri-Bourassa, Quebec City
Beiko
Another original bakery in Quebec City is Beiko. It specializes in making fresh doughnuts every day, not boring ones. Among its most popular flavours are the Ferrero-Rocher, the key lime pie, the pecan pie, and cookies and cream. It even has a Simpson-inspired doughnut and many vegan options.
Addresses: 2778 chemin Sainte-Foy, 720 rue d’Everelle, and 9310, boulevard de l’Ormière, Quebec City
Les Macarons de Sophie
If you are like me and love macarons, I suggest visiting Les Macarons de Sophie. Sophie is from Belgium and arrived in Quebec City in 2010. Since then, she offers the best macarons in town. She takes pride in using Belgian chocolate and natural colourings in her creations.
Address: 15,059 boulevard Henri-Bourassa, Quebec City
Café La Maison Smith
You might already know La Maison Smith for its coffee and hot beverages since it’s a popular coffee shop chain in Quebec City, but they also offer a wide variety of viennoiseries and desserts: cinnamon rolls, croissants, macarons, cheesecakes… Whichever way you take your coffee, they have the perfect pastry to go with it. Since they’re located in most Quebec City districts, a La Maison Smith coffee shop is nearby!
Addresses: there are currently 11 Café Smith in the Quebec City area
Where Can I Eat the Best Macaron in Quebec City?
It is a challenging question, but I believe that Les Macarons de Sophie and Paillard have the best macarons in Quebec City. They offer plenty of flavour choices and are made according to traditional European recipes.
Who Makes the Best Croissant in Quebec City?
Another tricky question! Since all bakeries in Quebec City offer great croissants, it’s difficult to decide. Nonetheless, Borderon et Fils, Le Croquembouche, and Paillard seem to have the croissants people like the most in town.
In conclusion, there are many great bakeries in Quebec City. Whether you are looking for a fresh baguette, macaron, or doughnut, this town is full of cooks who work hard to offer you what is best. It is no surprise that many tourists enjoy the city’s gourmet heritage. If you need any suggestions for a delicious meal, feel free to look at my Quebec City Italian restaurant list.
Are you looking for other food suggestions regarding your Quebec City trip? These articles might interest you:
- Most Affordable Restaurants in Quebec City
- Quebec City Maple Syrup Farms
- Where to Eat the Best Poutine in Quebec City
What to Do in Quebec City region and How to Organize Your Trip
Curious about how to spend your day in the Quebec City region? Here’s a list of the top activities to consider adding to your plans:
- Admire Quebec City’s largest waterfall and take a cable car to the top of the Montmorency Falls.
- Experience a unique walking adventure in the heart of Old Quebec and learn about its history.
- Discover the food, beverages, and vineyards of Île d’Orléans.
- Explore the wilderness near Quebec City with a hike in the Jacques-Cartier National Park.
- Introduce yourself to speed skating in Quebec City with top athletes on an inside ice ring.
- Ziplining above the Sainte-Anne canyon near Quebec City.
- Sleep comfortably at the Fairmont Château Frontenac and enjoy an incredible view of the St. Lawrence River.
- Enjoy a peaceful room at the Hilton Quebec and take a dip in the only year-round heated outdoor pool in Quebec City.
Preparing For Your Trip
When I look for things to do in my destination, I always have a look at Viator, GetYourGuide, Manawa, Civitatis and sometimes even Expedia.
It’s first off a great way to find out what there is to do, but always a quick and easy method to book cheaply and efficiently with these renowned platforms.
Need a place to sleep? I find most of my accommodations on Booking.com but I also use Hotels.com for their rewards program (11th free night) as well as Expedia. When booking smaller places in Quebec, you might not find them here and need to contact them directly.
Looking for a cheap flight to the Outaouais through Montreal? Have a look on Cheapoair or Skyscanner I use regularly.
Once you’re there, rent a car to roam free with DiscoverCars, AutoEurope or RentalCars or hop on a bus around Gatineau, Montreal, Quebec, and surrounding cities with Busbud.
Do you want to learn more about the beautiful province of Quebec? Take a look at our other pins!
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