LostFan#1 Posted July 23, 2009 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2009 DH and I just spent 2.5 days in Quebec City, and we like to eat regional specialties but not pay exorbitant prices. For that reason, I love these message boards, Frommer's/Fodor's, and Trip Advisor. Since we just came from walking around Vieux Quebec, where the ship's passengers likely go first - near the Frontenac Hotel - I thought I would share our dining experiences. The restaurants around the hotel and square there are expensive - at least to me, $16 and up for lunch is high. But if you can and are willing to walk just a few blocks, I can clue you in on two "hidden gems." Casse-Crepe Breton, at 1136 rue St. Jean, has extremely affordable food (mostly crepes, but also salads and sandwiches). We had 2-item crepes (choose your fillings) for $5.25 each and shared a $4 chocolate dessert crepe (same prices all day/night). Our total bill was less than one meal at a restaurant near the main square. (I am not saying those restaurants are not good; I'm sure they're excellent.) We enjoyed our food here so much we went back the next day. Fair warning though: the one chef can only make 3 crepes at a time, and she not only makes the crepes (which you can watch from the counter seats), she preps the plates, and serves the food!! So, if it is crowded, count on a 20-30 minute wait for your food. But we felt it was worth it! Our second visit - we went early for dinner!! Across the street, at 1097 is Cafe Boulangerie (it also has another word attached to it - Paillard, I believe, but look for this address). You can order from the counter from an extensive soup , salad, and sandwich menu. We felt the best deal was the combo - you are stuck with the (half) sandwich of their choosing, a bowl of soup (of your own choosing), a small dessert of their choosing, and a small fountain drink. That combo was $8.50. DH's sandwich alone was $8. I hope this helps some of you. I know when we are on a cruise, we feel like we have already paid to eat on the ship so why should we pay to eat locally? But in this case, you can get some French cuisine at a price that won't make you feel guilty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise_More_Often Posted July 23, 2009 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thank you for posting this information. We would like to eat locally when we're in Quebec City, too, and your post has helped make our decision. I love crepes, so we'll try to go early. Yummm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twickenham Posted July 23, 2009 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Love them both. Paillard is actually the name, 'café-boulangerie' meaning 'coffee shop-bakery' in french. http://cassecrepebreton.com/ http://www.paillard.ca/home.php?lang=en One great thing about Quebec City restaurants: the law states that they must have a menu posted that is visible before you enter the restaurant, therefore you can just read menus until you find something you like the look of... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimau Posted July 24, 2009 #4 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I also loved Crepe Breton. We had 2 breakfasts and a dinner there and look forward to doing it again. Another thing is some restaurants have a good lunch menu for much less that the dinners. We had a great fixed price meal at one of them and ate light for dinner. Not our usual style but it seemed a better value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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