The best cafés to work from in Quebec City, according to Reddit
The 3 cafés to work from in Quebec City that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Café Saint-Henri (Saint-Roch), Café Smith and La Maison Smith. The 7 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.
Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.
01Café Saint-Henri (Saint-Roch)
café849 Rue Saint-Joseph Est★ 4.5Wi‑FiWork 100
Café Saint-Henri is a café in the Saint-Roch neighbourhood of Quebec City, near the train station. It has a spacious, industrial-style interior with plenty of seating for solo visitors or groups.
Café Saint-Henri in St-Roch is huge with a lot of windows and could be good for that
r/quebeccityMarch 2025 Hours, amenities and photos for Café Saint-Henri (Saint-Roch)
02Café Smith
caféAvenue Garneau, MontcalmWi‑FiWork 100
Having discovered it last week, there is the Café Smith on Chemin Ste-Foy near the Pyramide, and they even have rooms you can rent.
Pour l'avoir découvert la semaine dernière, il y a le café Smith sur chemin Ste-Foy pas loin de la Pyramide, ils ont même des salles que tu peux louer.
r/villequebecJanuary 2026Translated from French 03La Maison Smith
café1143 Rue Saint-JeanWi‑FiWork 100
Café Maison Smith on rue St-Jean has quite a lot of place too.
r/quebeccityMarch 2025
Our picks
Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
04Nektar Caféologue
café235 Rue Saint-Joseph EstWork 100
One of the best cafes in Quebec City to study and work ... The St. Roch location is the better option in terms of atmosphere offering plenty of seating and space to hang a while.
Abroad with AshSeptember 2023 05Café du Monde
café84 Rue DalhousieWi‑FiWork 100
I've already worked there during brunch in the summer, in the terrace section... but late afternoons are just as suitable, sitting at the bar with a fairly calm atmosphere before it gets busier for the evening.
J'y ai déjà travaillé à l'heure du brunch en été, dans la section terrasse... mais les fins d'après-midi sont tout aussi adaptées, assise au bar avec une ambiance plutôt calme avant que ça se remplisse davantage pour la soirée.
Marie-Eve DubéTranslated from French 06Parlabas Café
café8 Rue George-MuirWi‑FiWork 100
What makes Parlabas ideal for working: reliable Wi-Fi, enough space to put your computer, and this natural atmosphere that makes you want to stay for a long time.
Ce qui rend Parlabas idéal pour travailler : un Wi-Fi fiable, assez d'espace pour poser ton ordinateur, et cette ambiance naturelle qui donne envie de rester longtemps.
Marie-Eve DubéJuly 2025Translated from French 07Les Bruleries St-Jean
café881 Rue Saint-Jean★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
Les Bruleries St-Jean is a café on Rue Saint-Jean in Quebec City. Reviewers praise the quality and variety of coffee, with beans from different origins, organic and decaf options available. The atmosphere is calm and warm, with friendly baristas and a welcoming vibe.
08Second Cup Café
café800 Rue D'Youville★ 4Wi‑FiWork 100
Second Cup Café is in the heart of old Quebec City, next to Palais Montcalm on Rue d'Youville. The café has a spacious, pleasant atmosphere with quick service and comfortable seating. Reviewers mention the drinks and pastries, including smoothies, hot chocolate and croissants.
09Café La Maison Smith Des Jardins
café9 Rue des JardinsWi‑FiWork 90
Hours, amenities and photos for Café La Maison Smith Des Jardins
10Hôtel Manoir Victoria
café44 Côte du Palais★ 4.5Wi‑FiWork 88
Hôtel Manoir Victoria is an upscale Victorian hotel in central Québec City, steps from Old Québec and walking distance to attractions. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with excellent internet and modern amenities.
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