Menu & Seasons
Quebec Brunch: where to eat breakfast in Old Quebec and Petit-Champlain
The perfect brunch starts with an espresso. Guide to the best morning spots in Old Quebec, with Carrera Café's full offering to start the day in pole position.
Morning in Old Quebec
Before the tourists arrive
There's something magical about Old Quebec at 8 AM. The cobblestones still gleam with dew, the shops haven't opened yet, and the cafés are starting to release their first roasting aromas. It's the best time to explore.
Petit-Champlain, in particular, offers an incomparable morning atmosphere. Calm, bright, almost silent. A coffee in one hand, a focaccia in the other: that's how to start a day in Quebec City.
At Carrera Café, the starting line sounds as soon as they open.
Carrera Café in the morning
The complete breakfast offering
Carrera Café opens early and takes breakfast seriously. The espresso is pulled from the very first hour, Borderon et Fils' focaccia arrives still warm every morning, and the selection of lattes offers enough variety to satisfy both classic coffee lovers and those who prefer a sweeter option.
Practical info
Opening hours
From 8 AM, 7 days/week
Coffee
Espresso, latte, cappuccino
Food
Focaccia, tartines, pastries
Takeaway
Available
Morning Focaccia
Borderon et Fils, delivered daily
Borderon et Fils' focaccia is one of Old Quebec's best-kept breakfast secrets. Kneaded with natural sourdough every morning, it arrives still warm at Carrera Café. You can order it plain, with salted butter, or garnished with generous fresh cheese and Quebec herbs.
Plain with butter
Warm focaccia, Quebec salted butter, fleur de sel.
$5
Garnished with fresh cheese
Quebec fresh cheese, fresh herbs, olive oil, pepper.
$8
The Tourist's Morning Circuit
Our recommended itinerary
For tourists
Start with an espresso at Carrera Café right when they open (8 AM). Settle on the terrace or indoors. Order a focaccia. Then explore Petit-Champlain street, Place Royale, and the Old Port before the crowds arrive. You'll be back for an iced latte mid-morning, guaranteed.
Step 1
Espresso + focaccia (8 AM)
Step 2
Petit-Champlain walk
Step 3
Return for iced latte (10 AM)
Take the morning pole position
Start your day at Carrera Café
Rue du Petit-Champlain, Quebec City. Open from 8 AM, 7 days a week. Takeaway coffee available.
View the morning menu
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