What do you associate your Sunday mornings with? To pancakes? U.S. too! That's why, one beautiful Sunday morning, I decided to bring the children to taste it. But, I didn't want classic pancakes with maple syrup or even pancakes, I wanted them to discover crêperies like in France. Le Billig, located in the Faubourg Saint-Jean in Quebec City, was therefore ideal.
 
By pushing the door, we land in another world. The place is nothing like the neighborhood creperies that I used to frequent when I lived in Paris, but there was an atmosphere of travel. It felt like being transported to a Scottish or Irish pub. Even at the tables, most of the customers seemed to come from elsewhere.
 
No reservation? No, unfortunately, it was a bit out of the blue that we had chosen to have lunch at the restaurant that morning. And truth be told, I never really got into the habit of taking a reservation for the morning meal. They still find us a table on the edge of the window and I leave the children the bench made of an old church pew.
 
The service is a little cold, but I tell myself that it is probably me who makes up my mind. The hostess brings us the menus, in a hurry, then a second comes to pour us water, without a word, without a smile. The service remains so distant throughout the lunch, and it is only at the very end that the bet is saved, by the one I thought was the owner. When we got rid of, the latter was most friendly and playful. Phew!
 
On the menu, it's easy to find: savory crêpes made from buckwheat flour and sweet crêpes. I browse the savory menu and my choice stops on the Béarn, one of the specialty crepes bringing together duck confit, fresh goat cheese, onion confit and spinach. Nicely presented, the crepe turned out delicious. The marriage of the saltiness from the duck with the sweetness of the onion confit and the creaminess of the cheese was well balanced. As I expected, however, I got tired of my dish. This is what happens to me when every bite is the same.
 
For children, the decision is quickly made. My eldest opted for the chocolate and whipped cream crepe and my eldest for the same thing, but with more bananas. All with a delicious hot chocolate. Seeing the plates arrive, I saw their eyes widen. The pancakes were gigantic, but a far cry from those served in traditional restaurants, they are delicate and light as lace. Results? Despite their small size, they easily swallowed it whole. And the hot chocolate? My daughter immediately made the remark from the height of her 7 years. "Mom, it's made from real melted chocolate. » What a pleasure to see my children appreciate the quality.
 
As the truth comes out of the children's mouths, I leave them the last word: "Mom, we'll come back next time, eh? »
 
Rating: 8/10
What struck me the most about my visit: The eclectic decor
The specialty of the house: Breton pancakes
The most expensive main meal on the menu: La Cancalaise (Cheese, leek fondue, U10 scallops (4), homemade hollandaise sauce), $26
The cheapest main meal on the menu: Bagna Cauda salad (Bagna Cauda, ??aioli, seasonal vegetables and egg), $13.50

Do I recommend this restaurant: Yes
What time of day did I visit: Lunch
Most :
- Authentic taste
- Organic flour
-Quality ingredients
- Local products

The lessers :
- Uneven service
- Lack of choice of sweet pancakes