Cafe- bistro located in new development behind the Four Points Sheraton and Levis congres centre…read more I've previously had a rather negative opinion of Van Hotte coffee. I rather thought it to be middle of the road and somewhat uninspiring. Here however it was a dandy clever surprise. I was here at 7AM for my morning Java jolt and a light breakfast. The cafe was quiet, well designed and very comfortable with many nooks and crannies and spots you could find yourself getting lost in a book or that office email overflowing red list! My order was a capucinno and a breakfast sandwich. Cap was nice strength, slightly bitter but good portion of froth. It came out as a nice hot temperature. Breakfast sandwich was fresh, light filling enough for a grown man and delicious. Overall a fine breakfast to get the day going. The only design flaw I'd declare is when you walk in it feels you are at the bulk food store with big displays of single serve keurig pods which somewhat gives a negative feng shui to the place. The rest of the cafe lounge is so nice but the massive display of pods on both sides doesn't suit the design of the place. I'm no interior or Industrial designer but it cheapens the feel of what otherwise is a fantastic cozy relaxing environment. Otherwise good stuff!

Apparently I stopped here for coffee but I have almost no recollection of it. Since it was probably…read morefirst thing in the morning, I'll let that go. Looking at the other pics and reviews I'll go along with the fabulousness of it all in one of my fav places in Québec, Lévis! Cuz ya can't have enough accents on letters coming from reading English where we have.... NONE!! - It's just not fair. This place looks like what Starbucks modeled themselves after, and just kinda succeeded but this would be the prototype and like plenty of other things, the original is the best! Look at those actual homemade looking sandwiches, omg so good and the coffee bar is something to behold. Deep dish pizza is one thing to stop for at Lévis, and Café Bonté Divine is another, let's hear a cheer for gorgeous French coffee shops in Québec! Highly recommended!

Cute shop with a cozy & homey vibe. Delicious drinks and pastries. Tried the matcha latte,…read moreraspberry lemonade made with real raspberries, iced chai latte, and red velvet cupcake. All were tasty! Highly recommend

This was our breakfast place of choice for 4 out of 5 days that we were in QC. Such an amazing…read morearray of pastries, plus coffees, breakfast sandwiches and more, that we were able to try something new each day. Such was the allure of Paillard that we are now craving croissants and lattes back home.

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 the second ES I've been to in Lévis. This one is in…read morea shiny new development near the Galaries Chagnon mall. It's quite large and spacious wrapping around the whole end of the building with parking in the back. The breakfast here is amazing. Choose from the classics. They all come with, and I counted 11 different fruits and berries. That's just something overlooked by the fast food joints because they cost money and time but definitely worth it for both the visual appeal and flavour bursts. Breakfast sandwich good enough you say? No! As usual the large latte was indeed huge, and as always rich and creamy delicious served in a massive ceramic mug. Friendly service at the counter and I always get a kick to see them gush when I try to say some French words off the menu. The Bene was amazing. Worth seeking out when in the area for a croissant or one of their breakfasts.

Vibrant neighborhood bakery cafe! This review is based on…read moremy recent visits on weekday mornings. ++. Ambiance is open, floor to high ceiling windows on 3 sides, neutral Scandinavian decor bustling with both travelers, remote workers and neighbors. They do have time duration limits for visits. ++. Food is pastries, coffees and limited breakfast. I tried their classic bacon platter, cap with soy milk, latte with soy milk and goat cheese and beet panini. They bake croissants every morning but not the other pastries. The cap was decent. The 3 strips of bacon were super thin and fatty. The single egg however was over easy when I ordered over hard. Not sure if it was a language thing as my French is challenged or just undercooked. The toasts were Texas BiG and toasted dry as ordered. Fruits were fresh. They included a ground cherry which was a first for me. All in all, decent enough to finish. The goat cheese and beet panini was delicious and as was the latte. ++. Service was friendly and accommodating with English. ++. Price is reasonable. +. Parking is plenty in a private lot. Overall, it's not a destination for pastries for me but their breakfast and panini were quite decent! For around here, it's the best option for relatively healthy and fresh choices. They DO make very drinkable coffees that I would return on future visits! MY RATINGS -- - Inhumane - - Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark + Good ++ Better +++ EDIBLE...WHERE have you been all my LiFe!

Love this little sandwich shop. It was the perfect stop for lunch. In addition to sandwiches, they…read morehad separate pop ups selling bread and coffee from Cantook. The pork belly sandwich was delicious - loaded with veggies and wrapped in a pillowy Focaccia bread that was so good. Large portion size as well. Staff was friendly and helpful to us non-French speakers. There is a small seating area in the back. Street parking is limited but there is a small free public lot a block away that has plenty of spots.

Great options very delicious breads and I enjoyed the ban mi. Kids loved the options as well…read more Everything very fresh!

Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Lots of baked goods to select from. I would go back againread more

Dropped by Epi Fanny for a quick lunch and was immediately struck by how bright, clean, and…read morewelcoming the space feels. It has that effortless charm that makes you want to linger a little longer. They offer a great selection of sandwiches, baked goods, and pastries -- everything displayed beautifully and clearly made with care. I ordered a chocolate croissant, ham & brie sandwich, and a matcha latte. - The croissant was flaky with a rich chocolate centre. - The sandwich was fresh, generously filled, and well balanced. - The matcha latte was smooth and not overly sweet. Portions are solid, ingredients taste fresh, and prices are very reasonable for the quality. A lovely spot to pop into when you're in the area.

First time here, this place is very popular with the locals. My aunt took a hamburger and said it…read morewas delicious. I took a vegan club sandwich and it was the best I ever had. Fast food types place with super fresh products. They serve sandwich, hamburger. I can't wait to be back. Perfect place for kids- meat eaters- vegetarian- vegan

From the owner: Located on Rue Cartier, sandwicherie Fastoche offers a variety of sandwiches and refined tastes…read moreSearched! Come see us, we will be happy to serve you. see you soon.

No nonsense Toboggan ride, line ups from the end of the line is about 45 mins. Each ticket is good…read morefor one ride / person. You will need two tickets to go down even on the same toboggan. They have about three to four times the number of toboggans to the number of lanes, so there is a constant stream going the whole time. It is a very iconic and speedy ride, definately enjoy if you are in town. If you are just walking by, just go for it, as they do close the ride based on weather conditions. They post updates on the store doors if there are any changes to regular operations. The walkways are slippery, this is the case for all of old Quebec, have the right boots on and take your time. Dragging the toboggan along the path up the ride is not too difficult, but again, watch your footing! Will do this again whenever we are in town and as soon as we can instead of waiting!

This review is just for a short visit for a hot beverage, and not for the toboggan ride. We were…read morestaying at the Chateau Frontenac Hotel and had walked around for a while in the cold and snow in December. We thought it would be nice to grab a hot cocoa and sit indoors after the sun went down. We ordered at the counter and another server prepared our drink for us. We put extra cinnamon in it. Cocoa was decent if not outstanding. Since it was late, only a few people were doing the ride and we couldn't really see them go down from inside the little shack. Anyway, we got what we wanted -- a hot beverage indoors after being out in the cold.

We came here to get sandwiches to go…read more We got the BLTO breakfast sandwich and the Jambon, Chèvre, and Pesto sandwich. The breakfast sandwiches come with their own round bread. The other sandwiches come with an option of baguette or ciabatta. The BLTO sandwich was pretty dry and underwhelming. The bread was a bit dry. The egg was fully cooked, making it more dry. The most interesting element was the maple Mayo, but the flavor was mostly lost unless you were eating only the bread. Please be more generous with the maple! Also it goes without saying that the bacon is not the typical American thin crispy bacon but the local Canadian bacon. The ham sandwich was much better. Not quite what I was expecting but delicious. The ham wasn't like your typical ham, it was really soft and tasted more like chicken. The dominate flavor was a roasted tomato and the pesto. The chèvre and the ham got a little lost with the strong flavor of the sauce. Quite messy by the end and the fresh tomato was not really necessary. Baguette was good. Service was good and everyone was very kind and seemed happy to be there. It's a very small space and two of the four inside tables were occupied by people trying to do work on their laptops. Casual ambiance with a little corner with art, a record player, and some merchandise (swimsuits and bags - not branded with the shop). There is some outdoor seating as well.

Darn you Canada! Darn you and your insane good ability to have foods made better than in the Yay…read moreArea! Ha ha ha! You'll know why I'll type this in a bit. Cochon Dingue, The Crazy Pig in French, is a chain of Quebec Provence French restaurants that according to their site combines bistro refinement with the feel of a local laid back atmosphere. It just so happens that I'm typing a review for the original location on Quebec City's Champlain and Traversiers intersection. Of course, you'll see both English and French on the menus, and I felt bad that my French is horrible as I visited Quebec City and Montreal, but remember. San Jose and the Bay Area as a whole is a Spanish speaking city area given its history, not French, and while I'm at it, Tagalog and Spanish are way more similar than Tagalog and French. It is nice that the Toronto cousin driving us around can still speak it to a point though. Before I forget, do realize that though there are two entryways, only one of them is really walkable, as the other's closed off. As I insert the old "Yes guys, the ladies are cute" and "Yes ladies, the guys are cute" statements pair, I notice how the place has that simple old school French charm, and I get that hospitality that will always stick with me. I wish I can remember what drink I had as it is pretty, but I do remember ordering a Quebec City pork sandwich (I need to coordinate after all as Mr. John Witherspoon would have wanted) and a pavlova dessert along with the group ordering a deluxe poutine. Oh, remember the "Darn you and your insane good ability to have foods made better than in the Yay Area!" statement I typed up, the second statement of this review? This is in regards of the pavlova. So, the first time I had a pavlova was at an Oakland/Berkeley Japanese restaurant called Iyasare (which I actually reviewed). I told our server that I had a pavlova in/near Oakland, and she asked me to see if theirs is better. Normally, I don't like nuts of some sort with berries in desserts, but this place made me actually like the format because a pavolva isn't so much of a guilt dessert, and with this in mind, I developed now the fondness of nuts with fruits with low guilt/guilt free desserts. I still don't like nuts with fruits in desserts, but that now only applies to guilty desserts. Our server went back to our table and asked if she and everyone else at Cochon made a better pavlova than the one at Iyasare. Seeing that I couldn't lie because Canada, I told her yes, which had her giddy. Go be giddy young lady! Yay Canada getting another food victory! The flaw. Seeing that "They made a better pavlova than my fellow Yay Area residents!" isn't a legit flaw, though my one visit was and is memorable, the one flaw the various locations have in general if I should even call it one is that they add Swiss cheese to their Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. I get that it's to have a healthy cheese, and French is spoken in Switzerland, but adding Swiss to the sandwich is a Philadelphia no-no. Cochon Dingue is quite a fabulous place. If it weren't for the perfect score Toronto places I reviewed, Fran's and Makilala (as Tsujiri is shown all over Canada, which is why I didn't type it up), this would have been my favorite Canadian restaurant. To Canadian residents not in Toronto, I'm sorry that none of your beloved restaurants will ever be my top Canadian spot, but remember. Toronto has the most Filipinos of all of your cities, and of course, I'll have that attachment like they do. At least you can hang your hat on how you have a place that makes a better pavlova than my fellow Bay Area residents! So, for people not from Canada, go check the place out, as it's that good! +/Cochon Dingue is cleverly divine for having some of the best hospitality I experienced, the simple old French charm and really good food. -/"You can't put Swiss cheese in Philly's classic sandwich, everyone!"

Stopped here for lunch during our tour with about 50 minutes to eat before catching our St…read more Lawrence River cruise. After a long morning, I was starving and needed something substantial. I ordered the half rack of ribs, which was a mixed bag. The flavor was good, but several ribs were so burnt they were completely inedible--straight to the discard pile. They came with a well-dressed Caesar salad featuring seasoned croutons and delicious shaved bacon, plus sliced fried potatoes that were crispy and not greasy in the least. The thick layer of BBQ sauce wasn't quite my style--I'm a dry rub girl--but I was too hungry to care much. No photos because I devoured everything. My dining companion had a chicken sandwich she raved about. She ordered a Nordic spritz while I indulged in some Quebec cider. Honestly, I expected more pork options given the restaurant's name, but they fed us quickly and efficiently, which was exactly what we needed. No real complaints except for those burnt ribs. The interior has eclectic, cool-looking decor that's worth checking out. Our waitress provided quick and efficient service as well.