café Apotek
209 Rue Saint-Paul, Québec, QC G1K 3W3, Canada
Website: https://www.instagram.com/apotek.bakery?igsh=NGlkZGFwanlsazA2
café Apotek in Québec is a 4.5-star Coffee Shop restaurant with 228 Google reviews, known for Cannelé and Matcha Latte.
Why we love it
- Scandinavian-inspired cafe with Danish influence
- Located near Near Côte de la Canoterie and Côte D'Inan
- Aesthetic decor, excellent coffee, artisanal pastries
- Counter service with limited seating
- Scandinavian-inspired cafe with Danish influence
- Located near Near Côte de la Canoterie and Côte D'Inan
- Aesthetic decor, excellent coffee, artisanal pastries
- Counter service with limited seating
What to Order
Cannelé
A small French pastry with a rich, custardy interior and a dark, caramelized crust, often flavored with rum and vanilla.
"Cannelé croquant en surface et moelleux à l’intérieur."
Andrea Gonzalez
Matcha Latte
A creamy, vibrant green tea latte, known for its smooth texture and earthy flavor, often lightly sweetened.
"Le matcha latte est incroyablement délicieux. Onctueux et légèrement sucré (le lait?)."
Andrea Gonzalez
Almond Croissant
A flaky, buttery croissant filled with sweet almond paste and often topped with sliced almonds and powdered sugar.
"The almond croissant was fantastic and cafe latte was A+."
Nancy Parker
Cardamom Bun
A soft, aromatic pastry spiced with cardamom, often twisted or knotted and lightly sweetened.
"This was the best canelé and cardamom bun I’ve had in my life. [...] Cardamom bun was also very aromatic, soft and pillowy inside."
Alison Chan
Cortado
An espresso "cut" with a small amount of warm milk, balancing the intensity of the coffee.
"Le cortado est délicieux."
Maxime Bourque
Oat Latte
A smooth and creamy latte made with espresso and oat milk, a popular dairy-free alternative.
"We had a delicious oat latte & almond croissant!"
Sally Hong
Inside Scoop
- Be prepared for potentially cold or rude service, as multiple reviewers have noted issues with staff demeanor.
- There are no customer restrooms on site, which is a recurring point of frustration for many visitors.
- Seating is very limited, so be ready to take your order to go, especially during busy times.
- Pastries, especially popular items like cannelés and cardamom buns, can sell out early in the day.
- The cafe has a strong aesthetic and vibe, but food options beyond pastries can be limited.