Public markets
and gourmet groceries of Quebec
The Old Port Market, J.A. Moisan, Sainte-Foy Market: Quebec is a gourmet capital. Its markets are exceptional routes for those who love good food.
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In the heart of Old Quebec, the Old Port Market is the must-visit meeting place for producers and gourmets of the capital.
Located in a historic building on the banks of the Saint Lawrence, the Old Port Market of Quebec is much more than a market. It is a living food ecosystem where regional producers meet Quebec food lovers every week.
You’ll find cheeses from Laiterie Charlevoix, including the famous Cheddar Le 1608, artisanal charcuterie, local vegetables, breads from Boulangerie Borderon et Fils, and local herbs and spices. An exceptional showcase of Quebec agriculture.
The market livens up the space with events, tastings, and meetings with artisans. A morning at the Old Port Market followed by an espresso at Carrera Cafe: a perfect morning in Old Quebec.
Old Port Market of Quebec
Cheeses, charcuterie, local vegetables, and Quebec artisans under one historic roof by the river.
J.A. Moisan is much more than a grocery store. It is the oldest grocery store in North America, an institution embodying Quebec's gourmet spirit.
J.A. Moisan Grocery
Founded in 1871 on Saint-Jean Street, J.A. Moisan has accumulated decades of flavors: aged cheeses, artisanal preserves, natural wines, rare spices, and Old World specialties. A journey back in time in the heart of Haute-Ville.
Borderon and Sons Bakery
Quebec's bread par excellence. Borderon et Fils carries on a baking tradition with sourdough breads, pastries, and seasonal creations featured on the best tables in the capital, including Carrera Cafe.
Beyond the Old Port, the Quebec region offers other markets and routes for terroir enthusiasts.
Sainte-Foy Market
The Sainte-Foy market is a year-round local market, appreciated by families and amateur cooks. Local producers, seasonal vegetables, flowers, and food artisan stalls make this market a gourmet gathering point on the Left Bank.
Chocolaterie Erico
On Saint-Jean Street, Chocolaterie Erico is a must-stop for cocoa lovers. Bean-to-bar chocolates, ganaches flavored with local spices, collectible bars, and a unique chocolate museum. A Quebec institution of fine indulgence.
Quebec has several fine grocery stores and specialty shops that highlight Quebec and international expertise.
Les Epices de Cru, distributed in select Quebec grocery stores, bring a global aromatic palette accessible locally. Founded by travel and taste enthusiasts, their blends have become essential in the kitchens of top Quebec chefs.
La Laiterie Charlevoix and its cheeses, including the Cheddar Le 1608, are found in the best grocery stores in Quebec. These cheeses from the Charlevoix terroir have forged a recognized Quebec cheese identity well beyond the province’s borders.
The organic Charlevoix charcuterie completes this picture: aged hams, artisan sausages, farm products treated with respect. You’ll find them on the boards at Carrera Cafe, alongside our selected cheeses and Borderon bread.
From market to cup
After an hour wandering the Old Port Market, your senses are awakened and so is your appetite. Stop by Carrera Cafe for a board of organic Charlevoix charcuterie and local cheeses. With a Testa Rossa espresso or an iced latte from Circuit, breakfast becomes a moment of pure precision, like a successful warm-up lap.
At Carrera Cafe, we work with the best local artisans: Borderon bread, Charlevoix charcuterie, selected cheeses. Quebec terroir in an Italian setting.
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