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Carrera Cafe’s iced latte: summer at Petit-Champlain
Under the sun of Old Quebec, Carrera Cafe presents the drink of the season: an Italian-style iced latte, carefully prepared by baristas mastering the art of espresso.
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The iced latte
The signature drink of summer
A double espresso pulled over ice, drowned in silky cold milk. Simple in form, flawless in execution.
The iced latte has become the symbol of summer for millions of coffee lovers. At Carrera Cafe, it’s taken seriously. The espresso is pulled on the spot, the ice is clean, the milk is chosen for its texture. Nothing superfluous, everything is in the precision.
The result: a tall, fresh glass, with the contrast between the espresso's bitterness and the milk's sweetness. To sip slowly, facing the cobblestones of Petit-Champlain.
House iced latte
Double espresso pulled over ice, cold whole milk, served in a large glass. The drink of the summer pole position.
The art of the barista
Italian precision and know-how
At Carrera Cafe, the barista is not just a preparer. They are a taste technician.
Preparing a good iced latte starts long before the glass. It begins with mastering the espresso: water temperature, extraction pressure, coffee freshness. At Carrera Cafe, every detail is controlled.
▶ Barista's tip
"For a true iced latte, you need a hot espresso pulled directly over the ice. This creates a thermal shock that locks in the aromas. Then the cold milk is poured slowly to create layers. That's where the magic happens."
The baristas at Carrera Cafe have been trained in specialty coffee techniques. Pressure extraction, precise grinding, controlled milk temperature. This is not cooking, it's precision mechanics.
Summer version
The cold drinks on the menu
From iced latte to cold brew, Carrera Cafe's summer menu has something for every profile.
Iced latte
The essential. Double espresso over ice, cold milk. The base, executed to perfection.
Iced Americano
Espresso lungo with cold water over ice. Lighter, more intense in aromas. For pure coffee lovers.
Iced cappuccino
Espresso, cold foam, and cold milk. The cappuccino texture, revisited for summer.
Vanilla iced latte
Our iced latte with a touch of natural vanilla syrup. Smooth, round, perfect for hot weather.
The terrace
The Petit-Champlain summer circuit
In summer, Petit-Champlain transforms. Terraces open, alleys fill up. Carrera Cafe takes its place in the sun.
▶ Summer version
The Petit-Champlain terrace is one of the best places in Quebec in summer. Stone alleys, flowers on windows, sunlight filtering between walls. Settle in with an iced latte and watch time pass: that’s the real summer grand prize.
The perfect summer pit stop
After a walk in Old Quebec, nothing beats stopping by Carrera Cafe. Iced latte in hand, terrace in the sun. The best summer circuit stop.
Practical tips
Prepare your visit well
When to come?
Weekday mornings to avoid lines. Weekends on the terrace for the atmosphere. During the Quebec Summer Festival to experience the city at its fullest.
How to get there?
From Chateau Frontenac: funicular or Casse-Cou stairs. By car: Old Port parking. On foot from Haute-Ville: 10 minutes downhill.
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Your iced latte is waiting for you
Come discover the best iced latte in Petit-Champlain. Sunny terrace, precision espresso, Italian atmosphere.
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