Lauriane Quirion
Ophélie Desrosiers
Rosanne Tremblay
Louis-Alexandre Forget
Alexandre Fillion
François Brochu
Raphaël Forget
Mikaëla
Alexis
Charles Garon
TOI
Patrick
Our Team
Our team
The engine of Carrera
At Carrera Café, every detail matters. Behind every espresso, every focaccia, and every cocktail is a passionate, rigorous team driven by the love of racing.
Expertise
Authentic expertise
From coffee to table, every gesture is intentional. Our team brings together specialty coffee professionals, restaurateurs, and mixologists trained to high standards.
Certified baristas
Masters of extraction, passionate about the bean. Every cup is calibrated like a qualifying lap.
Mixologists
Signature cocktails, attention to detail, controlled creativity. The art of the bar, Carrera style.
Service and hospitality
Italian spirit at your service. Welcoming like family, advising with accuracy, taking the time.
Cuisine and products
Focaccias, boards, pairings. Our artisan partners in the background, Quebec and Italy on the plate.
Values
Three words, one discipline
What drives us daily, in every service, every order, every customer interaction.
★ What drives us
Precision
Every extraction counts
Passion
Driven by coffee
Performance
High standards
Culture
A culture of performance
Inspired by the world of car racing, we work with precision, consistency, and team spirit. Every service is a pit stop where the customer experience is at the center of our priorities.
Like in a paddock, each team member has their role, specialty, and responsibility. The barista masters extraction, the mixologist crafts cocktails, the service coordinates the dining room. Together, we form a line aiming for the same goal, that every customer leaves wanting to come back.
This culture is not a slogan, it’s a daily discipline. It shows in the precision of our actions, the consistency of our products, and the warmth of our welcome.
Partners
The extended team
Our team doesn’t stop at the café walls. We work with local artisans and producers who share our high standards. They are the ones who make the quality we serve every day possible.
Bakery
Borderon and Sons
Our homemade focaccia and artisanal blinis, baked every morning with a recognized family expertise.
Charcuterie
Organic Meats from Charlevoix
Organic farming, full traceability. The terroir of Charlevoix on every board.
Cheeses
Local Cheeses
A selection of Quebec raw milk dairy cheeses, chosen from the best artisan producers.
Beers
Boréale, Laurentides
Pioneers of Quebec craft since 1987. Three draft beers brewed with bold character.
Training
Performance is shared
Carrera Café shares its expertise through professional training. Our programs are designed to teach concrete skills, adapted to the realities of the profession.
Introduction
Discovery Packages
Four short experiences to discover coffee and cocktails.
Coffee
Barista Program
Five levels, from beginner to certified advanced.
Cocktail
Mixology Program
Six levels, from shaker to professional bar service.
★ Join the team
Want to be part of it?
Are you passionate about coffee, service, or mixology? Write to us, we are always looking for talents who share our values.
A team of enthusiasts at the heart of Petit-Champlain
The team at Carrera Café is the beating heart of our establishment, located at 72 boulevard Champlain in the Petit-Champlain district of Quebec City. Every day, certified baristas, mixologists, service staff, and kitchen artisans work together to offer our customers an experience that goes beyond a simple café visit. They are trained professionals, demanding of themselves and driven by a shared passion for excellence.
The Italian spirit of service, the demand for specialty coffee
Our approach to service combines two cultures, the warmth of Italian hospitality and the precision of modern specialty coffee. Our baristas are trained to the highest industry standards, our mixologists craft signature cocktails with precision and creativity, our front-of-house team offers accurate advice and takes the time needed for each customer. This combination makes Carrera Café a place people come to enjoy both quality and atmosphere.
A performance culture inspired by racing
Like in a Formula 1 paddock, each team member has their role, specialty, and responsibility. The barista masters extraction, the mixologist crafts cocktails, the service coordinates the dining room. Our performance culture rests on three pillars: precision in every gesture, passion in every cup, performance in every service. These values are not slogans; they are a daily discipline visible in the consistency of our quality.
Artisan partners, an extended team
Our team goes beyond the café walls. We work hand in hand with artisans from Quebec and beyond who share our standards: Boulangerie Borderon et Fils for our daily focaccias, Viandes Bio de Charlevoix for our charcuterie, the Fromages d'ici network for our selection of raw milk cheeses from Quebec, and the Boréale des Laurentides brewery for our draft beers. These collaborations are at the heart of our approach, terroir and expertise serving the customer.
Passing on expertise through training
Beyond the counter service, Carrera Café is also a recognized place for professional training in Quebec. Our Barista and Mixology programs train enthusiasts and industry professionals, from the basics of extraction to advanced techniques. Our Discovery packages offer an accessible entry point to experience hands-on training or give an original gift. These trainings reflect our deep conviction: performance is not exclusive, it is shared with those who want to improve. To join the team or learn more about our training, contact us at info@carreracafe.ca.
