■ Winter season ■
Quebec in winter: hot coffee, mulled wine, and treats at Petit-Champlain
When the cold settles over Old Quebec, Carrera Cafe becomes the ideal refuge: Italian warmth, comforting drinks, and boards to share, facing the icy alleys of Petit-Champlain.
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The winter atmosphere
Italian warmth in the heart of Old Quebec
Outside, snow covers the cobblestones of Petit-Champlain. Inside, you settle in and let Carrera Cafe take over.
Winter in Quebec is a unique experience. Old Quebec under the snow is magical, and Petit-Champlain elevates it even more: illuminated alleys, steam from hot drinks, footsteps on frost. Carrera Cafe is designed for these moments.
The interior space, in Italian café style, offers immediate warmth. Close tables, warm materials, soft light, background music. The kind of place where you come for one coffee and stay for two hours.
The winter refreshment stand
Intimate atmosphere, spiced mulled wine, board to share. The ultimate winter pit stop.
Hot drinks
The deep cold menu
From coffee to mulled wine, Carrera Cafe has thought of all the ways to warm up.
Espresso coffee
Dense, dark, almost burnt on the edges. Served in a warm cup, with a glass of sparkling water.
Hot latte
Espresso served in velvety milk, silky foam. The Italian version of comfort.
Spiced mulled wine
The great tradition of Quebec winter, revisited Italian style. Cinnamon, star anise, clove. One glass and the cold disappears.
Homemade hot chocolate
Made with quality cocoa, whole milk, and a hint of vanilla. Dense, not overly sweet.
▶ Winter version
On winter evenings, the hot wine + Quebec cheese board duo is our most requested combination. Warm spices, contrasting textures, soft light: Quebec winter at its best.
Winter boards
Local terroir, cold season
Organic Charlevoix cold cuts, Quebec cheeses, bread from Boulangerie Borderon et Fils: Quebec terroir on a board to share.
Grand Prix Board
The complete board, Carrera style. Charcuterie selected from Charcuteries Bio de Charlevoix, cheeses from Quebec producers, pickles, fine mustard, sourdough bread from Borderon et Fils.
Paddock cheesemongers' board
Selection of Quebec cheeses: aged, mild, blue-veined. Served with nuts, dried fruits, and slices of rye bread.
Homemade focaccia
Cooked to order, soft in the center, crispy on the edges. Topped with fresh herbs and olive oil.
For tourists
Visit Petit-Champlain in winter
Quebec in winter attracts visitors from around the world. Here’s how to include Carrera Cafe in your itinerary.
▶ For tourists
Petit-Champlain is a 10-minute walk from Chateau Frontenac. Go down the Casse-Cou stairs or take the funicular. Carrera Cafe is the ideal stop before or after the alley walk. Tables available without reservation.
The perfect winter pit stop
You walked in the cold, you deserve a break. Hot coffee or mulled wine, sharing board, and you leave refreshed for the rest of the circuit.
Barista's tip
What regulars order in winter
▶ Barista's tip
"In winter, our sure bet is the latte + focaccia duo. Otherwise, for a more festive moment, the homemade mulled wine with the Grand Prix board. It's our pit stop formula: you arrive cold, leave warm and satisfied."
The baristas at Carrera Cafe have been trained in espresso since opening. In winter, they also master the preparation of homemade mulled wine, infused every morning with freshly selected spices. No sachet mixes, no shortcuts.
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Come warm up
Hot coffee, spiced wine, sharing board. Carrera Cafe awaits you in Petit-Champlain, even at minus 20.
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