La Buche
La Buche 49 Rue Saint-Louis, Québec
4.7
657 evaluations
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What guests say about La Buche

La Bûche is highly appreciated for its authentic Quebec cuisine, hearty brunches, and desserts like pouding chômeur. The atmosphere is warm, original, and festive, with the decor often mentioned in reviews as a major highlight. Several customers recommend booking ahead, as the place is often very busy and a bit cramped or noisy. A few reviews also mention high prices and, occasionally, uneven service or wait times.

Summary based on 611 reviews.

Reviews / Ratings for La Buche

Photo of Mary Jasper
4 Jun 2026
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4.7

Loved the Bonhomme Carnaval statue and bench at the entrance! took some great pictures with my friend visiting from Australia (in May!!!) An opportunity to speak about Carnaval, sugaring off, and winter in our Central Canadian climate. Food was good, service was excellent. Loved the decor and that there was even a "snow" table for serving Maple Syrup taffy at any time of year.

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Photo of Sheryll Competente
4 Jun 2026
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4.0

Service was great. Server was friendly and helpful. Ordered the following; - crepes which were very good - french toast with apple butter and maple syrup which was good and is more of a dessert - house poutine for $18 was not good. Rubbery cheese curds, salty gravy and small portion. Overall, a decent restaurant, with good service.

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Photo of Dem
4 Jun 2026
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5.0

This place is so good we came both days that we were in town. Service is friendly, the decor is so much fun, and the breakfast poutine and apple French toast are incredible!

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Photo of chris fowlie
3 Jun 2026
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5.0

amazing food and service... excellent experience!!!

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Photo of Joshua Urianza
3 Jun 2026
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5.0

Amazing food and amazing servers. Got to practice our French in a comfortable environment.

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Photo of Richard Swindle
3 Jun 2026
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5.0

There are several things that stand out. First the competence and friendliness of the staff. People knew what they were doing, and had a sense of humor as they did it. Second, the food was well prepared and delicious. And interesting. There are no “fancy or intimidating” foods on the menu. I would call it Canadian “slightly upscale” home cooking. The “Poor Man’s” dessert was outstanding, as was the “Shepherd’s Pie”.

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Photo of Juanita MacDonald
2 Jun 2026
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4.7

I had the ribs and fries and it was great, fall off the bone.My spouse’s meal was not exactly what he was expecting, but he enjoyed it. We had eaten a lot of beef in the days before and perhaps we were just tired of it? The portions were huge!

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Photo of Kygo Adilani
1 Jun 2026
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3.0

Very average food! Probably even the worse putting we have ever tried

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Photo of Arcton
1 Jun 2026
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5.0

This was our first time to eat at La Buche. Our friends that live near Quebec City recommended this restaurant when we asked them where we could eat traditional French Canadian cuisine….right away they said…”La Buche”. The food was great. The drinks were very good. The desert was delicious. The service was friendly. Overall we had a great dining experience.

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Photo of nana Piche
1 Jun 2026
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5.0

Best restaurant in Old Quebec City for our taste Food delicious. Staff awesome. We were the last week. Had breakfast there three times

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Photo of Fai D. Kieu
1 Jun 2026
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4.7

A very lively and enjoyable experience. The food was good and came in good portions. But it was the staff and atmosphere that made it a great experience.

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Photo of Ruth McLeod
1 Jun 2026
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4.0

Food was rather disappointing. Maybe we ordered the wrong dish. There was plenty of it with different kinds of pork but it all tasted much the same and was overly sweet. The service though was very attentive.

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Photo of C Cas
31 May 2026
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5.0

Great food and ambiance. We were a party of 12 and got our own private room. Don't miss it when your in Quebec City!

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Photo of Barrett Mills
31 May 2026
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5.0

La bûche is a great place to eat. I got an omelette and it was delicious. Their bacon and ham is smoked with maple syrup and it makes it so much better. The service is amazing and the staff are extremely friendly.

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Photo of Nash Fredericks
31 May 2026
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5.0

This place was the best food I have had in a while The best Putin you’ll ever have and the hot chocolate is amazing. Me and my friends had an amazing time in the atmosphere was amazing.

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Photo of Emily Laudi
31 May 2026
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5.0

Came for brunch, stayed full for half the day! Ordered the fat guy omelette and the sugar shack plate. The highlight of both dishes was the ham/bacon/sausage - so flavourful and not too salty. The sugar syrup on the crepe was quite addicting and hard not to eat it all first. The apple sauce/spread that came with the omelette was a surprising touch and paired well with the soft thick cut toast. I’m really happy we stopped here for brunch!

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Photo of Shü Murphy
31 May 2026
Source: Google
3.7

The $20 overhyped poutine was the size of the A&w poutine. The cheese was not squeaky at all which is what I was expecting, and by the time the server brought it out it was a good 10 minutes old

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Photo of Michelle Walsh
31 May 2026
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5.0

Cozy pub type restaurant with an interesting menu in the heart of Old Quebec. Staff were very friendly and food was good.

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Photo of Ericka Buote
31 May 2026
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4.0

One of our favorite places to eat in Quebec City.

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Photo of Xinkai Kong
30 May 2026
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5.0

Excellent cuisine. Wonderful experience. Liked the food, the atmosphere, and the service.

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Photo of Darryl Langlois
30 May 2026
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4.7

Nice restaurant in the heart of old Quebec with a sugar shack atmosphere and local cuisine. Great service for a busy place.

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Photo of Jan Gullickson
30 May 2026
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5.0

What a fun experience! You can try any or all the local dishes - highly recommend the Poor Man’s Pudding for dessert. It was huge and delish. You must share this one! Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend reservations, as folks were lined up in the street.

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Photo of Matthew
30 May 2026
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5.0

Delicious meat pie! Chicken and waffles also very good

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Photo of William Spradlin
30 May 2026
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5.0

La Buche was a fantastic breakfast spot in Old Quebec. Even though the restaurant was very busy, they were able to seat us immediately, which was a great start to our morning. We enjoyed delicious crepes topped with maple syrup and blueberries, along with thick-cut real bacon coated in maple syrup and freshly made pork rinds with maple syrup. Everything was excellent, full of flavor, and a perfect way to experience some classic Quebec specialties. The service was also very good—friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. We had a wonderful breakfast and would definitely recommend La Buche to anyone visiting Old Quebec.

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Photo of Bennett Langdon
30 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Perfect brunch spot. It’s very unique, no other place like it. Service was fast and the food came out quick.

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