Best Breakfast and Brunch Restaurants in Québec City

Allison Van Rassel, chroniqueuse culinaire
Allison Van Rassel
Published on September 1, 2021
Pied bleu
Le Pied bleu, Allison Van Rassel

You are waking up in one of the most beautiful cities in the world and want to start your day off with energy to manage its famous hills? That’s what I look for when I brunch: simple and honest food that’ll bring a smile to my face. Here are the best restaurants that offer breakfast experiences that stand out:

  • 1

    Le Pied Bleu

    This Saint-Sauveur bouchon lyonnais will charm you with its genuine, generous and humble cuisine. The Pied Bleu’s food is a modest, fresh Quebecois rendition of a nose-to-tail cuisine featuring offal and giblets. It’s a hearty and festive breakfast that is best enjoyed with a group thanks to its menu served for the whole table. If you’re in for tasting something new, try the pig ear cake. It’s salty and crunchy and makes a great conversation starter. Finger licking good!

  • 2

    CIEL! Bistro-bar tournant

    The CIEL! bistro offers the most remarkable view of Québec City. It is a rotating restaurant where in 90 minutes, 563 feet above sea level, you’ll experience a plunging 360-degree view of Québec City’s unique landscape. The CIEL!’s weekend brunch is a play on Québec’s traditions. CIEL! knows how to wow palates, one local ingredient at a time. A tasteful cuisine that I enjoyed with my Croque déjeuner, served with a generous portion of in-house smoked meat.

  • 3

    Chez Boulay-bistro boréal

    Located in Old Québec, one of the most tourist-friendly neighbourhood in town, Chez Boulay stands out among tourist shops and souvenir stores. For brunch, Chef Arnaud Marchand portrays rich aromatic flavours of the boreal forest; a direct contrast with its lively location inside the city walls. On the menu: fish, meat and rich flavourful dishes served in savoury sauces. Le Pêcheur is my favourite dish featuring duck fat seared potatoes and delicately smoked halibut.

  • 4

    Lapin Sauté

    Le Lapin Sauté’s rustic decor seduces tourists, whereas its cuisine attracts locals. Located in the Petit-Champlain district, le Lapin Sauté is a quaint and charming restaurant. When the temperature drops, the fireplace is lit and makes a very romantic setting. For brunch, I’m a sucker for the maple-seared eggs served with meats, local cheese, baked beans and the rabbit rillettes; the perfect balance between sweet and salty. 

Best Croissants

Croissants
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Croissants are one of those little things that make Québec City so European, and they're perfect for a quick breakfast on the go or to take to your hotel room. In Old Québec and downtown, indulge yourself with the best pure butter croissants fresh from the oven. Yum!

Best Crêpes and Pancakes

Sweet or salted, crêpes and pancakes can be enjoyed in several ways and eating them is always a festive moment. Here are our favourite places to taste real good crêpes in Québec City for breakfast, brunch or any other moment of the day.


Allison Van Rassel, chroniqueuse culinaire
Allison Van Rassel

Journalist, columnist and blogger, Allison is passionate about Québec City’s culinary culture. Curious and aware of the latest culinary trends, Allison makes the region’s foodie culture shine bright.

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