Carrera Café · Spring · Terrace

Terrace in Petit-Champlain in spring: the first tables outside in Quebec

The first terrace of the season is earned and savored.

In Quebec, spring arrives between showers. The first terraces in Petit-Champlain come out as soon as there is sun. At Carrera Café, we open the terrace as early as possible because we know what it means for Quebecers to finally be outside with a coffee in hand.

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The Carrera terrace in Petit-Champlain

In Quebec's most picturesque neighborhood.

✦ Spring

Terrace · Petit-Champlain · Québec

Petit-Champlain is one of the oldest shopping districts in North America. In spring, when the snow melts and the first tables come out on the cobblestone alleys, the place takes on a special light. Our terrace fits in naturally: a few tables, the neighborhood around, and a carefully prepared coffee.

No view of the river from our terrace, but a view of life in Petit-Champlain. Passersby, shop windows, the neighborhood's buzz. It's a village terrace in a city with character. We often stay longer than we planned.

What we drink on the terrace in spring

Between hot coffee and first cravings for freshness.

★ Spring

Hot latte · Cappuccino · First iced lattes

In spring, the order fluctuates. In the morning, we stick to hot drinks. In the afternoon, as soon as it reaches 12 degrees in the sun, the iced latte comes out. It's one of the pleasures of Quebec spring: ordering a cold coffee while still wearing your winter coat.

The barista’s tip

The first iced latte of the season

Wait for the first real spring sun. Go outside. Order an iced latte. It’s a small annual victory, and it’s well deserved.

The neighborhood atmosphere in April

When Québec starts living outdoors again.

The first terrace weekends have an electric vibe. Everyone is outside, even if it’s still chilly. Coats stay on shoulders, hot coffees in hands. Petit-Champlain is the natural center of this ritual.

For tourists

Petit-Champlain in spring

If you visit Québec in spring, the cobblestone alleys of Petit-Champlain and its emerging terraces are among the city's most beautiful sights. Carrera Café is the ideal spot to settle in and take the pulse of the neighborhood.

What we eat on the terrace

Light, local, seasonal.

Focaccia · Boards · Bites

Our terrace menu focuses on bites and sharing boards. Borderon focaccia, Charlevoix charcuterie, Quebec cheeses. Plates to be enjoyed slowly, with a drink in hand and the spring sun at your back.

Come to the terrace

Carrera Café · Petit-Champlain · Québec

The terrace opens as soon as the weather allows, usually from April to October. No reservation for the terrace: first come, first served. In good weather, it fills up quickly in the late afternoon.

SeasonApril to October

ReservationNot required

AccessFunicular · Staircase

The terrace is waiting for you

From the first beautiful days, our terrace opens. Come see us, order a coffee, settle in, and enjoy spring at Petit-Champlain.

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