As a sales rep constantly on the road, I am always looking to avoid the usual fast food spots one…read moreregularly encounters (eg: timmies, subway...McUnnnnghhhhh). This is the kind of place I like to find on the road which offers healthier alternatives: Fresh sandwiches made with their home made fresh breads... fresh salads that are pretty tasty, and their espresso is fantastic. I would have given this place 4 stars, but I find them a bit too insistent on tips...

We came here a few years ago and enjoyed the experience. This time, maybe due to covid, the staff…read moreis stressed and not courteous. If they wanted us to respect the 2m, someone should have been standing outside and telling us nicely. We were asking questions about our orders and saying they gave us napkins when they didn't or no straws for smoothies etc.The bread and food is good though so hope they can get organized and improve customer service.

I ate here twice in my short stay in Montmagny…read more It is a great location for a relaxing and delicious breakfast. The menu is laid out each morning with the freshly baked goods and the other dishes such as sweet or savoury crepes. I personally loved the sweetness from the chocolatine with almonds with the almond filling and the crepe with the fruits and creme anglais (also called custard, but much less viscous than traditional custard) As well, the normal chocolatine was very flaky and buttery with a hint of the chocolate inside of it. I would recommend getting a savoury crepe (which can contain ham, cheese, and/or egg traditionally) and getting a sweet pastry to get a nice balanced breakfast. In the breakfast menu you can get a crepe, which also comes with a bowl of hot chocolate. It is a great place to eat and try some very delicious pastries. 5/5

This is the spot for baked goods in this area. It has variety and a lovely view of the river. I…read morehad a unique pear pie which has a similar filling to an almond croissant. Croissants were decent. Coffee amazing. So much so, I bought a bag to go. I only been here for lunch and afternoon coffee break, but they also have sandwiches and pizzas. What won me over, as with most of Quebec, is the civilized manner of running business. Never too busy to answer a question and when I forgot my coffee grounds, it was set aside and waiting for me the following morning.

My boyfriend and I had lunch at Pain d'Exclamation in late August on our way from Tadoussac to the…read morenational park Hautes Gorges de la Riviere Malbaie. I was in the mood for a healthy lunch and this restaurant seemed to have many good options. The restaurant itself was super cute. As for food, I opted for a pulled ham salad and my boyfriend ordered a pulled ham sandwich. While he was underwhelmed with his meal (especially since it was a little bit expensive), I thought that my salad was absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend!!

In an obscure plaza next to McDonalds is a place that is a true remedy for a cold winter afternoon…read more Warm soups, freshly baked baguettes with smoked meat, some croissants to seal the deal. It's a very popular, casual bakery that does a truly phenomenal at being what is needs to be: a place of comfort and happiness. Opened in 2022 and ran by a couple ladies, Maggie and Emma, there is a high focus here on the local terroir. Think local Charlevoix cheeses from places like Fromagerie Migneron and regional honey. Sandwiches are phenomenal. Their classic cabbage soup is as comforting as it gets. People are kind and hardworking. So, do yourself a favor and skip the McDonalds next door to enjoy something authentic and delicious.

Love this place. We happened upon it while traveling from La Malbaie to QC and were so glad we…read morestopped. The sandwich choices were excellent and the fresh baguette was amazing. The cookies were also lovely! The staff was very friendly and helpful especially since we are not French speakers. I highly recommend this place and will plan to visit again.

BOTTOM LINE: Your poutine pit-stop FTW!…read more I don't usually like to review places I've only gone to once, and may never return again (at least not for a long while), but I'll make an exception for this place because during my recent excursion through QC, this roadside diner had, quite possibly, one of the best poutines I've ever had. Anywhere. First, the fries tasted fresh, crispy, and were Goldilocks-sized (not too thin, not too thick). Second, cheese curds, and lots of it! Third, the gravy was really well done, and you can't have great poutine without getting the gravy right. It had a rich (but not too rich) flavour to it, and a nice viscosity. And finally, fourth, the portions were generous! I had the classic poutine, but they had the usual varieties you see in this region, including smoked meat and shrimp (crevettes). They also had the usual diner offerings you'd expect, but, like, whatever, just get the poutine. :)

This is a small, privately owned coffee shop in the downtown area. We stopped in for afternoon…read morecoffee and a snack. Our cappuccino had good, mild taste, but it wasn't very hot. The amoretti cookies were excellent and we went back for more. Service was very friendly and the place was clean, although a bit cramped.

We stopped by this coffee shop on our way back home from a roadtrip out east in August…read more The shop was very cute and there were SO MANY coffee options (maybe even an overwhelming amount for non-connoisseurs). Nonetheless, the two people working there were extremely kind and helpful. The coffee was great, and I would definitely recommend!

The best hot chocolate ever. But we burnt our tongues drinking it too fast . 10 assorted chocolate…read moreto make us fat all for $25. Make sure you stop

Amazing chocolates! Very good quality! We dont speak french but a very nice guy spoke english with…read moreus. Very nice people!

Cheerful, friendly counter staff; a beautiful view; and yummy baked goods. Nothing not to like!read more

My uncle and I stopped in for some provisions for the way back to Vermont (hey, a bit far, but when…read morethe offerings are this good...). We purchased bread with dried tomatoes and black olives, garlic and cheese. So delicious. Their tarte au sucre was not as good as I've had elsewhere. Had we not been eating our way around Quebec, I'd have probably bought more. I meant to buy a tourtière and forgot. Next time!