Maelstrøm Saint-Roch

This was honestly one of the worst café experiences I’ve had in Quebec City in a very long time.

We stopped in this morning for a hot chocolate and a latte. The hot chocolate wasn’t hot at all it was basically cold chocolate. The latte was barely drinkable. Both drinks were completely bland.

We also ordered a waffle with ricotta, honey, jam, and grapes. It was awful. The waffle tasted frozen, wasn’t crispy at all, and had a dense, doughy texture with no flavor. My wife barely touched it.

The server clearly noticed that the waffle was left almost untouched but never asked if everything was okay or tried to fix the situation. There was no follow-up, no attention to detail, and no real sense of care.

I ordered a yogurt. It’s hard to mess up a yogurt, yet somehow it was still disappointing.

I’ll say this: the place itself looks cute, the décor is festive and very Christmassy. But at the end of the day, décor doesn’t make up for poor food and bad drinks. They should invest far more in food quality and much more thoughtful, attentive service.

Overall, extremely disappointing. I won’t be coming back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

We came for breakfast as this restaurant was reccomend by my wife's sister. The vibe is chill, service was attentive, beverages were well crafted, and the food is artesanal. I must admit I did not like my dish or the other dishes on the menu. I do not like goat cheese, yogurt, vinegar, etc sour flavors in my breakfast dishes. My wife and family enjoyed their dishes though. The waffles i tried of a family member were good, but could use some protein on the side in my opinion. The menu is very small and not a lot to select from. Check out the menu before you go and If the flavors are in your pallet I would reccomend it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I really liked it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good coffee

Loved this cute spot!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

They had delicious brunch options. Super friendly staff, and great little patio set up for the furry companions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Take too much time for basic orders. Not even complicated dishes.Took more than an hour

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Just great. We had brunch and coffee. Also there lemonade is prefect. Good vibes and music.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Every aspect of Maelstrøm was a welcome surprise — from the warm lighting and inspiring decor to the eclectic mix of Mediterranean and Quebecois cuisine to the charming staff eager to make the experience a memorable one. We visited 2 days back to back and cannot stop raving about it! Looking forward to visiting again in the near future!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Toast, Breakfast Potatoes, Halloumi

We stopped by Maelstrom during our visit to Quebec City and it quickly became our favorite restaurant in town. We were warmly welcomed by the staff and provided quick service. All the food was a hit. Each dish tasted so fresh and clean. Definitely recommend going if you’re in town or wanting to try a new place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Halloumi

It was one of the best brunch I've had in all of Canada. Brunch ends at 3 pm. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. The coffee was below my expectations. I highly recommend the place👍🏻

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved everything

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really warm friendly welcome and ice drinks for 3 lost traveler's from Scotland. Excellent coffee!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was very average and not worth the price.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Good food. Ok coffee.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Lovely breakfast. Super service. And well versed in meeting gluten-free needs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5