Québec
You probably never thought you'd be eating Memphis-style barbecued ribs while gazing at the St Lawrence, but life is full of surprises. Located just…
Must-see restaurants in Québec
Québec City
Bring your own wine or hit the mint tea in this basic but popular Moroccan restaurant in Old Québec. All the classics are available: tabbouleh, hummus and…
Québec City
The pizza crust at this often-overlooked chain is as thin as a vinyl record, with toppings that run from simple cheese and basil to everything plus the…
Baie St Paul
Ale lovers will foam at the mouth in this dark and friendly brewpub, where the dinner menu begins with beers and continues with beer-based sauces,…
The Laurentians
Locals say this place serves the most authentic Italian food in town, so who are we to argue? There's a three-course set menu for $25 if you're feeling…
Québec
It's worth hunting for this cheerful cafe in a strip mall off Rte 138 when you're looking for a good cup of coffee, a light breakfast (perhaps a bagel…
Montréal
A popular budget gem in the Concordia Chinatown, Thali offers quick plates of delish Indian fare, with three-course specials for about $10. The naan bread…
Montréal
In a chalet perched above the water, Espace La Fontaine is a bright and cheery bistro that serves sandwiches, salads and drinks, as well as a good weekend…
Québec
In this rustic old-school restaurant in a country cottage, the interior is all old-wood accents and the cuisine is French classics with some Québécois…
Québec
This tiny place along the main road in Ste-Famille serves some of the best barbecued chicken and duck with French fries and salad in Québec – obviously…
Montréal
This friendly little Lebanese joint scores high in popularity on the city’s shwarma-and-falafel circuit because of its delicious toasted-pita sandwiches…
Québec
Heavenly aromas may entice you into this petite boulangerie, where the fresh-baked breads – great for picnics – might include buckwheat, sourdough or…
Old Montréal
The Vietnamese banh mi (baguette sandwiches) here are the very best in Chinatown. There’s an endless choice of fillings but the grilled chicken or the…
Montréal
This classic Québécois diner is a legend of Montréal greasy spoons. In business for more than 70 years, Greenspot remains a local favorite for hot dogs,…
Montréal
If you'd like to cap a day of sightseeing with belly-filling fare and a few pints of handcrafted beer, stop by this convivial brewpub with its stylized…
Montréal
This tiny neighborhood gem is a requisite pit stop when strolling Ave Monkland. You can enjoy first-rate coffees, matcha lattes, and heavenly baked goods …
Old Montréal
Noodle fanatics roll up to this bustling hole-in-the-wall place for chef Lin Kwong Cheung’s famed homemade noodles. You can watch him in the open kitchen…
Centre d'Art Marcel Gagnon Restaurant
Gaspé Peninsula
The restaurant at Centre d'Art Marcel Gagnon dishes up salads, pasta and a plethora of seafood, all served with a great view. In the morning, you can dig…
Gaspé Peninsula
It’s toujours dimanche (always Sunday) at this bakery-cafe if that means it’s always time to linger over coffee and a scone, muffin or croissant. The cafe…
Québec
This roadside restaurant in Ste-Famille is a good place to stop for lunch when pootling around the island. Along with the usual poutine, rillettes and…
The Laurentians
La Forge offers a laid-back bistro on the lower level of its hexagonal building with tasty burgers, pastas, pizza and salads; the upstairs restaurant has…
Québec
Set in a two-story house built in the 1920s, this is where locals go to pig out on burgers, pasta, pizza, smoked-meat sandwiches and other forms of Québec…
Québec City
The pursuit of smoked meat is a religion in Québec and for a quick (and cheap) lunch or bite on the, err, hoof it's hard to think of a better place than…
Montréal
This on-site museum bistro has fittingly minimal looks and French-influenced panini, soups, salads and pastries. It's good for a light meal or Quebec…
Eastern Townships & Mauricie
On most afternoons, this branch of a local chain is the busiest spot in Trois-Rivières. Espresso, herbal teas and decadent sweets infuse the airy space…
Gaspé Peninsula
There's world music on the stereo and a self-consciously (but not off-putting) bohemian vibe at this cafe, which has a list of teas and coffees as long as…
Québec
For homemade thick-crust pizzas, almost overflowing with toppings, or for sandwiches and decadent desserts in a cheery atmosphere, this pizzeria and…
Baie St Paul
When you're craving serious coffee and freshly made waffles, garnished with fresh fruit, maple syrup, whipped cream, caramel, chocolate or other sweet…
Gaspé Peninsula
This waterfront bistro decorated with whimsical sculptures busy with weekend brunchers year-round and with road-trippers stopping for sandwiches, pizzas,…
Québec
This summer-only bistro with a log-walled interior and a terrace facing the beach sits right in the sand overlooking the St Lawrence. Sandwiches, salads…
Old Montréal
Tasty plates of 15 dumplings come pan-fried or steamed at this humble restaurant. Fillings include everything from lamb and onion to pork and leek, as…
Québec
This welcoming bistro-bar with original art on the walls is a lively spot for a meal-size salad topped with grilled salmon, a duck confit pizza or a plate…
Montréal
This spacious coffeehouse has lots of tables for quiet conversation and laptop chatter, plus good coffees, sandwiches, desserts and other snacks. For a…
Québec
In this vividly painted cafe with turquoise walls and a display of owl art, the eclectic menu travels from soups and salads, to moules frites, to butter…
Gaspé Peninsula
This perfectly serviceable midrange restaurant inside the Hostellerie Baie Bleue dishes out standard burger-pizza-pasta pub grub, and it's a friendly spot…
Québec City
One of the most popular bakeries in St-Roch, the 'Bread Box' serves some of the best (and biggest) brioches à la cannelle (cinnamon rolls) in town.
Québec
Park on a couch or at a sunny porch table for a coffee at this homey cafe, which also serves pastries, breakfast items and sandwiches.
Québec
A popular hangout with locals, this pub attracts with its long menu of decent grilled burgers, inventive poutines, pastas and pizzas.
Québec
This mellow bar serves a dozen draft beers, burgers, mussels, pasta and salads. There's an outdoor patio with heat lamps.
Québec
Fresh eggs, soups and pastas, local cheeses and microbrewery beers all make an appearance at this friendly little cafe.
