Quebec City’s Overhyped Restaurants – My Honest Take

🚨 PSA: The internet lies. In the age of algorithms, everyone flocks to the same 5 viral spots—while hidden gems get ignored. Most places I tried were fine (3.5/5), but not mind-blowing. Here’s the real tea: 📌 Pro Tips 1️⃣ Menus change seasonally – That "must-try" dish on Xiaohongshu might be gone. Check the restaurant’s website first! 2️⃣ Alert: High taxes + tourist pricing + 15-20% tips = prepare your wallet. 3️⃣ Book ahead! Le Buche had a 1-2 hour wait at 5PM. 🍴 Brutally Honest Reviews 🍫 Erico (Chocolate Museum) ★★★★★ "The ONLY walk-in worth it." Best hot cocoa of my life + quirky mini-museum. Skip the hype elsewhere—start here. 🧁 Pâtisserie Chouquette ★★★★ "Good, but ‘best in Quebec’? Nah." Their "Napoleon" was… fine. Near Erico, so combine trips. 🍿 Mary’s Popcorn ★★★★🌙 "Smells better than it tastes." Free samples! The "Quebec" flavor (cheddar + maple) was subtle but fun. 🐷 Cochon Dingue ★★★★ "Reliable chain – not revolutionary." Duck salad + veg pasta = solid. Local dishes are marked (helpful!). 🦢 Le Buche ★★★🌙 "Faux-luxe at its finest." Foie gras? Tragic. Free pork rinds + pickles = inedible. Sketchy vibe: Waiters kept asking to take our barely-touched "free" snacks away… recycling much? 🐇 Le Lapin Sauté ★★★🌙 "Bunny-themed letdown." Best dish: Maple panna cotta. Worst: Apple cider = "rabbit pee" vibes. Service felt… off. 🥩 Maison Livernois ★★★★ "Short rib saves the day." Only order the beef – the rest is forgettable. 💡 Final Thoughts Quebec’s charm isn’t in viral eateries—it’s in cobblestone alleys and unplanned finds. Ditch the hype list; explore! #QuebecEats #CanadaTravel #OverhypedFood #GoblinFilmingLocations