Behind every beautiful plate, there is a passionate producer. Quebec is full of fine grocery stores, producer markets, and artisanal addresses that honor the Quebec terroir.
Quebec markets are much more than places of commerce: they are community gatherings where the seasons are read in the stalls.
★ Must-seeOld Port
Old Port Market
The iconic public market of Quebec, at the foot of Château Frontenac. Local producers, cheeses, jams, seasonal vegetables, and regional products: a must-visit stop on Saturday mornings for any food lover.
Neighborhood
Old Port
Season
May to November
Suburb
Sainte-Foy Market
On the west side of the city, this indoor market operates year-round. About forty producer and artisan stalls gathered under one roof, ideal for seasonal shopping in any weather.
Frequency
Year-round
Sector
Sainte-Foy
Producers
Limoilou Public Market
In this vibrant neighborhood, a lively local market reflects the community spirit of Limoilou. Vegetables, flowers, bread, craft beers: the short supply chain at its best.
Neighborhood
Limoilou
Style
Short supply chain
Fine and organic grocery stores
Reference addresses for good eating
Grocery stores that make a difference: rigorous selection, local products, and expert advice to create a beautiful Quebec table.
Fine grocery shopping in Quebec is a tradition that goes back a long way. J.A. Moisan, on Saint-Jean Street, claims the title of the oldest grocery store in North America. Since 1871, this Old Quebec institution has offered fine cheeses, charcuterie, artisanal preserves, and wines from small producers. An address that withstands the test of time like a classic Alfa Romeo.
In the same spirit, organic and natural grocery stores have flourished in all Quebec neighborhoods in recent years. Pesticide-free products, short supply chains, reduced packaging: an increasingly demanding clientele pushes merchants to raise their standards.
At Carrera Café, we share this philosophy: our local products include Organic Charcuterie of Charlevoix, fine Quebec cheeses, and Boulangerie Borderon et Fils. Because a good coffee deserves to be accompanied by products of equal quality.
★ InstitutionSince 1871
J.A. Moisan
The oldest grocery store in North America, on Saint-Jean Street. Aged cheeses, charcuterie, artisanal preserves, and estate wines. A must-stop to compose a beautiful tasting board.
Founded in
1871
Neighborhood
Saint-Jean Street
Organic
Aliments Équilibre
A well-established natural and organic grocery store in Quebec, specializing in certified organic products, supplements, and gluten-free foods. A valuable resource for cooks concerned about ingredient quality.
Style
Organic & natural
Sector
Multiple branches
Artisans and producers
The best of Quebec terroir
Producers who put all their heart into their creations. The terroir of the Quebec region is surprisingly rich.
★ Signature
Organic Charcuterie of Charlevoix
Artisanal charcuterie raised outdoors, antibiotic-free, in the landscapes of Charlevoix. A preferred partner of Carrera Café for our tasting boards. The most motorsport sausage in the region.
Region
Charlevoix
Certified
Organic
Chocolate
Érico Chocolaterie
On Saint-Jean Street, this artisanal chocolate shop is a Quebec institution. Bean-to-bar bars, truffles, pralines, and a chocolate museum included. Every visit is a flavor race.
Specialty
Artisanal chocolate
Neighborhood
Saint-Jean Street
Blackcurrant
Cassis Monna et Filles
From Île d'Orléans, this family business transforms blackcurrants into liqueur, jelly, vinegar, and cosmetic products. A unique destination worldwide for lovers of intense northern flavors.
Place
Île d'Orléans
Flagship product
Blackcurrant liqueur
Cheese dairies
The art of Quebec cheese
Quebec is at the heart of one of the most beautiful cheese revolutions in America. Local cheeses now rival the great European names.
★ Artisan
Fromagerie du Vieux-Saint-François
An artisanal cheese dairy that well represents the new wave of Quebec cheesemaking: local milks, careful aging, and cheeses with strong terroir character. To discover in the region’s fine grocery stores.
Style
Aged cheeses
Origin
Local milk
Laurentides
Fromagerie des Grondines
An hour from Quebec City, this family cheese dairy in the Portneuf region produces soft and semi-firm cheeses that have won over the best tables in the area. Available at the Old Port Market.
Region
Portneuf
Distribution
Markets & groceries
Artisanal bakeries
Quebec bread, a religion
Organic flours, natural sourdoughs, slow baking: Quebec bakers have rediscovered the path to exceptional bread.
★ PartnerArtisan
Borderon et Fils Bakery
A name that resonates strongly in Quebec kitchens. Sourdough breads, buttery pastries, and a pure artisanal philosophy. Partner of Carrera Café to accompany our boards and tasting moments.
Style
Natural sourdough
Link
Carrera Partner
Petit-Champlain
Päo Bakery
A neighborhood bakery that has found its loyal customers thanks to characterful breads, carefully layered croissants, and a true passion for the craft. To discover during a stroll in Old Quebec.
Specialty
Pastries
Neighborhood
Old Quebec
★ Barista tip
Build your perfect tasting board
Start at the Old Port Market on a Saturday morning: local aged cheese, sausage from Charcuteries Bio de Charlevoix, blackcurrant jam from Monna et Filles, and bread from Boulangerie Borderon et Fils. Add a bar from Chocolaterie Érico to finish beautifully. Then settle on the terrace at Carrera Café with a hazelnut coffee or an iced latte. The perfect board starts with the best ingredients, and the best ingredients in Quebec are never far away.
The terroir at your table
Savor the best of Quebec
At Carrera Café, our boards and sides highlight the best local producers. Come discover our selection in Petit-Champlain.
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