Brunch + kids + good food = happiness in Quebec City

Becoming a parent is often synonymous with "brunching often." When you have kids, it’s just that much easier to go out for lunch than for a three-hour dinner! Here are are a few places where the brats are welcome, without skimping on quality or ambiance for mum and dad.

Brunch + kids + good food = happiness in Quebec City
Caroline Décoste By

Pied Bleu Charcuterie Le

1
179, rue Saint-Vallier O, Québec, QC G1K 1J9

This is one of the most popular places for hip young families, and you soon see why: relaxed atmosphere, delicious menu, homemade meats and ultra-friendly service. If you're thinking of trying this 'bouchon' (or authentic-style Lyonnais restaurant) on Vallier Street West St for brunch, it's best to book ahead!

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Billig Le

2
481, rue Saint-Jean, Québec, QC G1R 1P5

It's always a feast when you're little and eating pancakes... Why not bring the kids to a real Breton crêperie? At Billig (Rue St. John), every day is Candlemas (the European festival of pancakes), especially with the Nutella crêpe.

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Ciel! Bistro-bar

3
1225 Cours du Général de Montcalm, Québec, QC G1R 4W6

Kids of an inquisitive nature will love eating at Heaven!, located on the 28th floor of the Hôtel Le Concorde, Cours du General de Montcalm. There's a magnificent view of the entire city... and the restaurant rotates! Not enough to make you dizzy, but just enough to make the brunch something extra special. On top of that, there are delights to be had, including French toast made with brioche.

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Café Restaurant Au Bonnet D'Âne

4
298, rue Saint-Jean, Québec, QC G1R 1P1

This nice little neighborhood restaurant, nestled in the less touristy corner of the rue Saint-Jean, is toddler-friendly. The menu is classic but effective: eggs, omelets, pancakes, French toast; all at very affordable prices. Bonus: if you're looking to brunch during the week, Bonnet is open from 8 am!

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Chez Boulay Bistro Boréal

5
1110, rue Saint-Jean, Québec, QC G1R 1S4

On Rue Saint-Jean, inside the city ramparts, this northern bistro is just the place to celebrate a special occasion. And just because it's a bit chic, doesn't mean that children aren't welcome; quite the contrary! The service is pleasant and the brunch menu, which changes according to the inspirations of chef Arnaud Marchand, is a celebration of the produce of Quebec.

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Freelance journalist, columnist and blogger, Caroline is passionate about culture, lifestyle topics and her city. She shares her culinary adventures on her website Je suis snob, and co-writes for humorous blog Vas-tu finir ton assiette? with Mathieu Charlebois. She collaborates with diverse publications (including Voir and 16.08) and manages a digital magazine and group blog called Fou des foodies.
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