Experts' Choice Award Paillard
What the experts agree on
Parisian-run bakery in Old Quebec with expertly crafted pastries, crusty baguette sandwiches, and macarons. Bright, casual space with lines worth waiting through for affordable gourmet fare.
“This bright and buzzy space has high ceilings, huge windows looking onto the street and long wooden tables down the middle where diners tuck into tasty gourmet sandwiches.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "There might be a line while the locals buy their lunch, but it's well worth the wait." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Paillard is a favorite of visitors due to its location, right in the heart of the Old City." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Manned by a Parisian master baker, it turns out whisper-light patisserie, sandwiches on crusty baguettes, and irresistible vanilla-pear jam." Full review
Frommer's "Paillard has a high-end fast-food feel to it...it’s perfect for an affordable lunch or dinner that doesn’t take hours, or for a coffee break with a formidable macaron. There are also salads and gelati" Full review
National Geographic "The long, communal tables at Paillard’s flagship location on Rue Saint-Jean give the bakery the feel of a small cafeteria—a warm and welcoming one. In fact, I felt so at home there that..."
