We stayed in St. Roch, Quebec this summer and had to check out the neighbourhood cheese shop…read more Fromagerie des Grondines is great! In addition to selling cheese and other goodies, inside the cheese shop is a counter that makes and sells hot food! We ordered a grilled cheese sandwich with mushrooms, a baguette sandwich, a large poutine and everything was delicious. The cheese was flavourful. The baguette was perfectly crisp and chewy. The poutine was delightful - with lots of cheese curds, sweet corn and veggie gravy. I picked up a bottle of Raw Quebec Honey for my mom and she absolutely loved the deep flavour. I also bought a bag of D'Antan Maple Potato Donuts for myself and the donuts were epic - so soft, great maple flavour yet not too sweet.

When planning a visit with my family for our annual vacation, delicious food is always a top…read morepriority. When I found out that Fromageries were a thing, I knew we had to make a stop! It was walking distance from our hotel and a beautiful day! Behold my biggest food dream all in one little shop. We had delicious, freshly made grilled cheeses (including poire et brie), baguette with smoked salmon, perfectly cooked French fries, and even the side salad was tasty. You can also take cheese samplers to go and all the accouterments you could ever want. They had many other unique products like Goat Milk Caramel and smoked trout. Be sure to visit. You will not be disappointed!

Friendly and respectful service. Delightful cheese selections with many locally sourced cheeses.read more

Absolutely beautiful cheese shop. Impeccable. Great selection, though expensive. I would trust this…read moreplace without a hiccup.

Drove by here and told myself I need to stop in and sample one of QC's fine cheese shops! Luckily…read moreit was open on a Thursday night at 7:30 PM. They told me it was closing at 8 PM. A bountiful selection of cheeses. What I found interesting was the wide selection of seasoned cheese curds. With selections such as fine herbs, 3 pepper, BBQ, Rebel BBQ, Cajun Bayou, who would have thought there was a market for seasoned- flavoured cheese? I went with the traditional cheese curds. Bought a $7 bag and can attest the quality is not overly salty but equally squeaky. They have a large selection of other kinds of cheese plus all the stuff you need for poutine and other items such as cheese bread and interesting food selections. A good selection for a Quebec City Cheese shop! Prices are reasonable. It's not France pricing but it's not overly expensive!

This was my first trip to Quebec city in many years, so I asked a friend to recommend a pâtisserie…read moreshe loved. Le Croquembouche had what I was looking for. The eclairs and Paris-Brest are so delicious. The crisp choux and creamy fillings were just perfect. The quiche was rich but not heavy. I was mostly there for sweet treats to bring home, so I can't speak to the Vienniosserie or breads, but everything I got was delicious and so, so pretty!

This is one of the best patisseries that I've been to. The quality of the food is outstanding and…read moreyou can tell by the clientele. Very nice service! Smallish place limited seating. But very clean.

La Grolla had the best fondue! We tried the traditional Quebec cheese fondue and also a mushroom…read moreversion--both were absolutely fantastic. Andre, our wonderful host, guided us through the ordering process. At first, we were about to order way too much cheese fondue, but thanks to his advice, we saved room for the incredible filet of beef. The beef was served to cook on a hot stone right at the table--such a fun and delicious experience (you can see it in the photo!). Everything was top-notch, and the service was warm and attentive. Highly recommend--this is a true five-star dining (casual) experience in Quebec City!

This is a very rare one star review from me. The fondue is God awful. The one you get in a box from…read morethe supermarket is far superior. The traditional fondue was so bland that I needed to dump a bunch of salt and pepper in it to make it palatable. The bread was terrible. We've been here a few times already and had good memories. The quality has gone downhill. $89 for 3 centimeters deep cheese yuck and some greasy meats. In all my years coming to Quebec City, this meal earns last place. The service was neglectful. Our server was chatty with other guests and hardly bothered to scan the restaurant for anyone needing something. We abandoned most of the food and left hungry. Lesson learned. Avoid! Even Melting Pot is better.

Ile-d'Orleans is an island in the Saint Lawrence River. The island is about 3.1 miles east of…read moredowntown Quebec city. It is a nice day trip from the city and it can be combined with a nearby visit to Morntmorency falls and Basilique Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre. The island is 21 miles long and 7 miles wide. It is accessible from the the mainland of Quebec by the Ile-d'Orleans bridge. The Chemin Royale road encircles the entire island. While traveling the Chemin Royale road you will encounter small cottage industries specializing in various agricultural products. Cassis Monna & Filles winery has tours and tasting. Fromagerie Biese d' Epinelle specializes in cheese and dairy products. Chocolaterie de-Ile Orleans haschocolate, fudge and other chocolate based products with no preservatives. La Boulange-Saint-Jean-de-Ile-Orleans sells bakery goods and pasteries while LaCuisine d'Ete-Saint-Laurent-de-Ile'Orleans has exceptional maple syrup. There are also histirical stops along the way. The Manor Mauvide Genest built in 1734 was the home of Jean Mauvide, who was the surgeon for King of France. Stop by one of the many churches along the way. I recommend Eglise de Saint Jean Saint Pierre. With the Laurentian Plateau to the North, the Appalachian Mountains to the South and views of the Atlantic Ocean and Saint Lawrence Seaway, the Chemin Royale road is a scenic drive in it's own right. Enjoy small cottage industries in a rolling hills pastoral setting.

This is a must go to place if you're visiting Quebec City. We had so much fun driving and…read moreexploring all the neat little places to eat and try drinks while we were on this island. I won't go into specifics for each restaurant as there are reviews for that separately. We loved places like Mona and cassis for blackcurrant flavored ice cream and wines, roulette du coin for their duck burger and poutine, Casse chez Meg for that amazing lobster roll, nougatierre for nougats, chocolaterie for the amazing chocolate and vanilla dipped in chocolate ice cream. Come on an empty stomach and full wallet and just enjoy all the different unique things you can eat and drink. Highly suggest taking a cooler with you, there's so many things you can buy and take home with you like chocolate, nougats, cheese curds, blackcurrant wine, baked goods, ciders, etc. It's not a far drive from Quebec City and the whole island itself is probably a one hour drive but you can easily spend half a day here exploring and trying lots of food and drinks. Most of the stores are super helpful in terms of directions and letting you sample all kinds of things. Do your stomach a favor and come here!

The location of La Maison is pretty central - it's literally in a very touristy part of Old Quebec…read more(Petit Champlain). It also gets pretty busy. Coffee wise - I think it's okay. The latte I get had a weak taste of espresso and tasted a bit more watery than I'd like. I got a pastry in the morning. Nothing special but also nothing bad. Perhaps their other drinks are better but my latte was simply okay. Service was fast and prompt though.

My friend and I were on the hunt for coffee and pastries this morning when we stumbled upon Café La…read moreMaison Smith. We both ordered lattes and almond pastries--hands down the best coffee and pastry of the trip! The atmosphere was lovely, too. From our little stools at the bar, we could sip our lattes while people-watching in the square outside. See you tomorrow and the next day too, Café La Maison Smith!

Paillard is a MUST if you love French pastries or any french food for that matter! The cases are a…read morestream of breads, cookies, croissants, rolls, macaroons, sandwhiches, quiche and the list goes on! I heard about this place so of course I went in. It's hard to pick as each item looks better than the last. Sticking with the basics though, croissant, almond filled croissant and a hazelnut roll. Oh my gosh. The almond filling was amazing. Like a marzipan but lighter and more almond flavor. Generously filled into a sliced croissant. The hazelnut roll;similiar to a cinnamon roll but an elevated taste with real hazelnut paste. Basically everything in that bakery is top drawer as they are using pure ingredients. Definitely stop in and try anything. No disappointments only regrets that you eat more!

So we technically stopped in as someone wanted a iced matcha. I was going to get some unhealthy…read moredrink then my eyes spied a Nutella eclair! I've never had such a thing and just had to try it. It was delicious. The outside chocolate crush was like a candy bar while the cool cream inside was like a super soft ice cream. All together a wonderful dessert and a must try! Oh, the Matcha was okay ... But whatever, the Nutella eclair is where it's at!

This is a cute little popcorn place that's similar to Garrett's (famous Chicago brand). They make…read moretheir batches the same way by hand. The Canadian maple popcorn is very good and they also have a Quebec style. The aroma coming from the little shop really draws you in! Service was very friendly and they have free generous samples! The maple flavored popcorn was a nice alternative to the popular caramel corn.

I was first lured in by the wonderful aroma at the location at the top of the Breakneck Stairs…read more I sampled and then ordered the Quebec Style, a delicious blend of cheddar cheese, sea salt and maple syrup. Yum! Then I came across this location on Rue Saint-Jean, and treated myself to the chocolate. Again, yum! In both locations, the service was friendly and helpful. It was pure pleasure. Please come to the US.