Very good food and fun setting
Great service and food.
Perfect and taste sandwiches
The most flaky croissants I've had outside of France. I had them 8 years ago and I still think about it to this day. I went here at 2pm and they were sold out of the regular croissants. So, come early. I got the ham and cheese and they heated it up nicely so it was very crisp and buttery. The ham isn't as salty as it is in the states. It was really good.
Open early is great. Perfect place for breakfast for early risers. Pastry was also absolutely awesome, and I just got back from France where I also ate a lot of pastry. This was top notch.
We went late afternoon and got the very last croissant! It was so buttery and flaky and I wish there was a second or 3rd piece for me! 😁 We also had the olive bread, and it was soft and chewy. We enjoyed every bite of it!
loved their hot chocolate!!
I was looking for a place where to have a cup of coffee and I found this place in the old town. I got a apple pastry which was good. The coffee wasn't that good.
10/10 carrot cake
We went to Paillard - Rue Saint Jean for teatime. This French- style artisan bakery and pastry shop is popularly known for their handcrafted bread and pastries. They have a selection of freshly baked pastries like Croissants, Croc Framboise, Chocolate Twist, Muffins, Galette Granola, Lemon Cake, Brioche, Cinnamon Rolls, Cranberry Loaves, Olive Batard, Baguette, Lemon Tartlets, Macaroons (various flavours), Quiche, Sandwiches, Sweet Desserts, Juices and Hot Beverages just to name a few. We ordered some pastries and they tasted buttery, flaky and full of deliciousness. We love the ambience and the whimsical bunnies decorations for Easter added a pleasant atmosphere. This Paillard bakery is highly rated by visitors for its high quality products and friendly service.
Opera was little dry but flavour was good Danish and cheese croissants was flavourful Tomato and Pesto bun was great
Chanced upon this cafe in our stroll in the old quarter of Quebec City. So glad we tried their pastries. So satisfying with lots of variety to try from sweet to savoury kind. The coffee is great too.
Summary Paillard is a hollow monument to its past. It was a reliable institution many years ago, but it has since succumbed to the terminal decay of the service industry. It is now defined by its own decline. The Experience The service is poor and rude. There is a palpable contempt for the patron. The staff offer only the cold indifference of a dying brand. The Food The quality has suffered a similar fate. Once excellent, it is now an exercise in mediocrity. It serves as a reminder that even established names can be hollowed out. The Verdict A shadow of its former self. There is no reason to return.
Came early in the morning for a great coffee and the best croissant ever tasted like heaven 😊
It beautiful. Fresh breads with so many choices. I love this place.
I had a great experience at this bakery. The staff is very welcoming and nice.You can really tell that they make everything fresh every day, because the quality and taste stand out. The best part is that it is affordable, making it a perfect spot for a quick coffee and fresh baked treat if u r in Quebec City!
Delicious, one word to describe everything ;)
Best croissant sandwich we gave had in ages. Like many things in Quebec City, echoes of Paris abound in this bakery. Great coffee. Friendly staff helped us in English (and French 😊). Quick service. Visit with confidence!!
Coffee was very average, and the Paris-Brest was honestly the worst I’ve ever had...It was clearly NOT fresh. The choux pastry was stale, and the cream tasted like something straight out of a Betty Crocker mix. The so-called “cream” had split into solid chunks. It wasn’t smooth at all and felt greasy, like biting into a piece of butter.There was no praline flavour whatsoever.
Delicious pastries & sandwiches! An upscale to go for breakfast & lunch!
The croissant breakfast was delicious with crisp, buttery pastries served warm. While the food quality was good, the service experience was less ideal. Staff seemed impatient when explaining the bread selection process to non-French speakers, making ordering slightly stressful.
Great bakery and my wife says that the coffee was very good (I don't drink coffee). Very busy though with significant lines.
The positive—excellent pastries. The negative—bad coffee. I mean, really not good. Weak, watery cappuccino. Best plan is to buy your pastry here, then carry them a couple doors down to Cafe La Maison Smith and get your coffee there! Enjoy the best of both that way. Cheers!
Food was fantastic! Highly recommend.
Good-hearted people. Today the driver at Paillard stopped his mornings errands and helped to boost my truck (Feb 14, 2026). Business and humanity are complementary. St-Valentine LOVE.
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