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!!

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!

Unbelievable. That's all you need to know! Just looking at the pizzas and pastries will make you…read moredrool. Then when that fantasy turns into reality you realize you're living a dream! We had a pizza, a lemon cranberry brioche and a cappuccino. I'm sure anything we would have picked would have been equally as delicious. To top it off, there are options to sit in the patio or in a picnic table on the lawn. It's located across from the river so that just adds to this quaint and rustic setting!

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

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!