Québec gastronomy

A strong and distinctive culinary culture

Québec gastronomy is one of the richest in Canada. It draws from three major traditions: French (for techniques and rigor), Indigenous (for terroir products and wild flavors), and North American (for openness and creativity). The result: a generous, grounded, often surprising cuisine.

Doing a food tour in Old Québec means crossing three centuries of culinary culture in one day. Carrera Café is the ideal starting point.

In the morning

Coffee and artisanal bakery

At noon

Boards and terroir products

For lunch, nothing beats a well-stocked board to explore Québec terroir in a single meal. At Carrera Café, the Grand Circuit Board brings together Charlevoix cured meats, aged cheeses, and artisanal focaccia. It’s a snapshot of local gastronomy.

In the evening

Evening cocktails and pleasures

The food tour doesn’t end with dessert. It continues with evening cocktails. Return to Carrera Café for the aperitif (5 p.m.–7 p.m.) or late at night for a Negroni or an Espresso Martini Circuit. The loop is complete.

Carrera Café in your food tour

The starting and ending point

Carrera Café can cover up to three moments of your food tour: breakfast, lunch, and the aperitif-dinner. It’s a complete spot offering specialty coffee, local cuisine, and quality cocktails. Rare in Old Québec at this level of excellence.