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.

We stopped by Pains d'Exclamation to pick out some bakery items for our long drive home. Having…read morestuffed myself with croissant from all the top-rated bakery in downtown Quebec-city a week earlier, I really wasn't expecting anything comparable from a tiny local bakery in La Malbaie. Well let's just say I was pleasantly surprised... My eyes popped open when I took my first bite into their croissant. It was so incredibly flaky throughout and the outer crust near the edges were delightfully crispy. I would say in terms of flakiness/crispiness, it's as good if not better than the croissants at Le Croquembouche and Paillard in QC. It's not quite as airy as the other two places I mentioned, but it's still in the top-3 of my favorite croissant places in QC (or anywhere for that matter). We also had the strawberry brioche, which was also very good. It wasn't too sweet which I liked, but by the time we ate it, the fruit had leaked into the bread making it a little soggy. Still delicious and eating that fresh would have been amazing. The two bakery items we tried were fantastic, however, I felt the service could have been better. We got a little attitude when we were ordering because we had a difficult time deciding what to get and felt we were rushed. Could have been the language barrier, but I think she could have been more patient. Regardless, putting up with a little attitude from auntie is a small price to pay for tasting their delightful baked goods. Would definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area!

Chez Marie Bakery is cute and quaint, but that's it. The service wasn't friendly or welcoming. My…read morefamily and I (four adults) were the only patrons at the time and were greeted with a blank face. It felt as though they didn't care we were there. We informed the lady behind the counter in our broken French that we do not speak French and asked if she spoke English. If not, we were prepared to use our trusty language translator app on our phones. Thankfully she spoke English well enough to explain what she had available. There was also a very large man behind the counter who did not speak to us, but gave a slight smile. We ordered our pastries (yummy), but when my mom ordered a slice of bread with maple butter, the woman cut the bread in front of us without using gloves!! She handled the bread with her bare hands and scraped the butter out of a large bowl that had been sitting on the counter for who knows how long. Ewwwww!! We sat in the large dining area of the bakery to munch on our treats, and then spent a few moments to enjoy being in an old quaint French Canadian building. We didn't bother to look at the souvenirs on our way out because they were cheap items and looked as though they had been there forever. We noticed an older woman had joined the two others behind the counter, and they all seemed to be just as curious about us as we were about them. :-) I don't plan to ever go there again, but it was an interesting place to stop for a treat. If this bakery was in the USA I'd never patronize it, but since we were on a cultural tour of Quebec my family was excited to experience as much as we could. Unfortunately, we were not aware Chez Marie is a tourist trap and not worth visiting. Do I recommend it? No. BUT, I am happy we had the experience. Additional notes: There are restrooms for men and women on the premises. There is plenty of seating and free parking. A group of women on their bicycles arrived as we left and seemed to have no problem parking their bikes. The bakery seems to be wheelchair accessible, but the dining area is not. There are a few steps to walk up to get into the dining area. We paid cash, I'm not sure if they accept credit cards.

A bakery in a house that half is from 1680 and the other more recent…read more Excellent pastries which is all they serve. They have seating in the old stone house which is naturally cool. A place to get a snack and that's it There is the 78 year old owner Marie and her daughter who work there. Marie just stands there and says hello and daughter does all of the work. Your order the food and pay at the counter. I can't believe someone thinks the service was poor! What kind of service can you expect?

The BEST Bakery and Pâtisserie Shop outside of France. Hands Down. Discovered it 11 Years ago and…read moreminus Covid19 have come here 2-3 Times Per Year Eventhough I live 15 Hours away. They have upgraded their Premises inside with a nice, clean Restroom and Sit Down Area too enjoy your bought treats in the Cold Months. They've always had an outdoor Patio area with a great view of the St. Lawrence River. Their Croissants are Flaky, Full of Butter with too Many Layers to Count. Their Blueberry Danish and Turnovers are juicy and packed with local Wild Blueberries Their fine Pâtisseries are Gorgeous using seasonal Fruits and/or Nuts. It's Pricey but worth the Price and the Drive. Highly Recommend! 10 Yums Up!

Small town bakery that might have one of the best filled croissants I've had in Canada. Got one…read morewith chocolate and mascarpone cheese, and another with chocolate, mascarpone and caramel. Both the croissants were how I like it - bready, airy, tender, not overly flaky. And whoa were they stuffed. The chocolate, mascarpone and caramel used all tasted of good quality (i.e., refined, smooth, not overly sweet). And wow did they ooze out with every bite. I'll definitely be dreaming of those croissants for days.

Now named "Le Midinette", we loved this gem of a bakery and its croissants, pastries and other…read morebaked goods. We had the abricotine, almond croissant, cassis et citron escargot, plain croissant, carre a la courges, cannele and cafe au lait. Most exceeded expectations. We sat outside on the corner of the porch nearest the church on a beautiful sunny day, relaxing and enjoying their amazing creations and this memorable experience. Service is superb and friendly as family. We watched a constant stream of customers find places on the porch, deck, at lawn picnic tables and in the indoor room, all happy and smiling. What a place!

This little Boulangerie is located right off the road next to a little church and area where you…read morecan go down to the river. We walked in and we're immediately greeted by one of the ladies behind the counter. She gave us the English menu and we ordered a blueberry scone and a kolache. Very tasty. The drinks were so amazing that I had to go back for seconds! It has a good atmosphere and ambience. Definitely would recommend. They have restrooms as well, very clean.

The directions for this business in Yelp is incorrect! But the address is correct! Keep driving…read moreup LaFontaine and look for Pain de Gamin! Excellent plain and almond croissants. Great latte. Friendly staff. Cute seating area. A nice rotating art display. And Riviere du Loup is delightful!

Delicious artisanal boulangerie in RDL. there are some places that when you enter you get the…read morefeeling it's an awesome place. You don't want to be let down with mediocre or sub mediocrity in terms of food. This place really hit the mark. Like a total home run! Firstly it's a cracking good bakery with fresh artisanal bread. Secondly they do very high quality coffee. Thirdly they have sandwiches, soup and other great lunch items. My lunch I selected a seafood soup. It was rich, not salty and deliciously home made. Also as my ancestors must have come from the sea I had a Gaspesian smoked mackerel sandwich. It was one of the best sandwiches I've had in quite some time. Like blew my mind how good it was. It was tiny morsels of smoked fresh fish, thin apple slices. Shredded cabbage and a very nice light dressing. Holy macaroni it was amazing. I'd never think I'd have a smoked mackerel sandwich but I may try to replicate it at home. To round off the meal I ordered a capucinno and it was totally on point. Creamy. Piping hot and strong yet not bitter. To bring back to the grand ville I brought back two loaves of bread. Crispy, crunchy and soft in the centre. You would think a cafe like this would be in the Mille end Montreal or on Ave McGuire in QC or in SOHO in NYC but it's wonderfully amazing! When I Think of the options of coming here or eating at a place like St Hubert it's clear in my mind where I'd rather spend my money!

Pooh and I came here to pick up some breakfast. The place is small but a lot of goodies inside…read more We had the ham and cheese croissant, some mini pâté à la viande and washed it all down with a café Americano. Really delicious food - pricey but delicious!!

Location: Tucked away on Morin Street. If you're staying in the center, you can easily walk here…read more The place: The space is tiny and suitable for take-out. Despite a sign on the door that said a maximum of two people could enter at a time (COVID), there were several people in there when we stopped by. The goods: After reading all the hype, I expected to be blown away but the chocolatine I had was average and didn't blow me away. The selection was OK but there didn't seem to be a lot of variety. Service: Meh. The person who served me wasn't exactly friendly and didn't seem interested in answering basic questions. The experience was rather disappointing. Price point: On par with other bakeries though the coffee was somewhat expensive given the size of the cup.

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.

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

Was Ok, we bought some crostini, some pie and not much else. It was almost closing and we were…read moredoing our rounds pumping money into the local economy. It was late in the day for bread so we did not bother.