Gourmet products local specialties and wines Quebec

The small museum, which tells the story of chocolate and its production process, is designed in a very playful way. Before the eyes of the curious, the craftsmen shape the precious delicacies certified "pure chocolate", original and delicious, in solid or liquid form. Brownies are the best in Quebec, at least that's what customers say. The classic Érico chocolate cake enjoys the same prestige, not to mention hot chocolate, available in a dozen varieties, and homemade ice creams and sorbets in summer. A must have!

The first cider house to be established on Île d'Orléans, the Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau offers tastings of its own products as well as pick-your-own from late August to mid-October. Among the gourmet specialties in the boutique: apple butter, ice cider jelly (a delight with cheese!), apple juice, apple syrup, maple syrup, maple butter, duck foie gras terrine with apples, sparkling apple must, sparkling cider, raspberry mistelle and ice cider. Other point of sale at the Grand Marché de Québec.

The large bay windows of this small but renowned shop are an eye-catcher. Once inside, you really wonder which delicacy to start with: macaroon, caramel (a must-try!), fudge, nougat, cupcake, chocolate-covered fresh fruit skewers, sorbet, gelato, whipped milk, smoothie... Seasonal festivities also bring their share of flavours, such as at Christmas, when we find gingerbread treats. Note that several products are adapted to the keto diet. Enjoy!

If the palate had a memory, it would be haunted by Paillard's butter croissant: a crispy cover and a very tender center, a good taste of butter, it's a marvel! But it shouldn't overshadow the pastry department, with its wide variety of macaroons and other millefeuilles made by a chef trained in the best schools. Breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and quiches are also delicious! This great bakery also offers chocolates, caramels and homemade jams, not forgetting its coffee.

Founded in 1871 by Jean-Alfred Moisan in the heart of the Faubourg Saint-Jean, this neighbourhood delicatessen is a true institution in Quebec City. Although renovations have brought the place up to date, its old-fashioned cachet is still very much present. In addition to its many fine products, the shop is full of other delicious products such as cheeses, cold cuts, ready-to-eat foods, coffees and teas, microbrewery beers... And we can't pass over without mentioning its wine cellar which includes one of the largest collections of Quebec wines.

The great specialty here is goose foie gras, and the rearing of the geese is done in the greatest respect of tradition. The result is a range of quality products with an authentic flavor: starters and appetizers (goose terrine with cognac and green pepper, goose foie gras mousse with ice cider and juniper berries, semi-cooked goose foie gras, etc.), cooked dishes (goose cassoulet, goose and foie gras tourtière, etc.), side dishes (pearl onion confit with ice cider, etc.) and even sweet soaps made from goose fat. What delights!

Opening in the summer of 2019 in Old Limoilou, this distillery is frankly unique. First, because it incorporates the history of the surrounding area (the distillery is located halfway between the site of the Iroquois village of Stadacona and the place where Jacques Cartier settled), and second, because it decided to create an on-site escape game, which is a prelude to the guided tour. In terms of products, three gins with local flavors as well as a Nordic Pale Ale, alcoholic ready-to-drink and an aronia liqueur. To be discovered!

This family-run vineyard produces several quality wines, including Brut Nature sparkling wine, Insula fortified wine (whisky-mutated grape must aged in American oak barrels for 3 to 10 years), Réserve du Bout de l'île white (lees stirred in oak barrels for 8 months) and Saison Terrasse rosé. The vineyard also produces cider, and in recent years the family has ventured into distillation, producing a brandy similar to grappa in Italy. A little extra: a restaurant serving authentic Neapolitan pizzas.

Housed in a residence over 200 years old, this boutique will charm you with its chocolate fragrances. The quality raw materials come from Belgium, and the chocolate factory transforms them into excellent products that are distributed to local businesses or sold on site. The truffles are a must (we've tried every flavor), and the sorbets and homemade ice creams are also worth a detour. A must for all gourmets!

Syrups, butters, jellies, sugars, caramels, candies... All maple products are on sale to sweeten your beak, including some Quebec specialties such as maple whiskey, ice wine tea, etc. In winter and summer, you can taste maple taffy in front of the shop. During the hot summer days, you can enjoy a good soft vanilla ice cream covered with maple syrup or coulis.

Housed in the former Saint-Jean presbytery, which was also home to La Boulange until 2021, La Midinette is the offspring of the Monna sisters (of Cassis Monna & Filles), who have preserved the character and historic vocation of the premises while adding a more eccentric touch. La Midinette takes up the torch on the bakery side, adding a refreshment bar in the dining room or on the terrace. La Midinette is also a wine shop, offering a fine selection of wines from private imports. A fine gourmet address for indulging on the island!

Pascal works in the authentic French artisanal bakery. Its delicious breads, all made by hand fresh of the day with top quality ingredients, are available in traditional loaves, baguettes, walnut bread and tutti quanti. There are also pastries (including pure butter croissants), pastries, sandwiches and pies (salty and sweet), a small selection of Quebec cheeses and deli meats. The ideal stop before hiking in Jacques-Cartier National Park, or as a reward on the way back

It was thought quite impossible to find a maple bacon doughnut that would surpass Brewnuts' in Cleveland, USA. Well, it's done, and the memory is memorable: the abuse of crispy bacon bits makes it the undisputed champion. We also brought back a few other tasty donuts for the road (a few vegan options on the menu): café praliné, caramel apple pie, marzipan... Finally, the place also serves milkshakes, smoothies, coffees, teas and hot chocolates.