This cozy café, hidden in a small house on the mountainside, is an absolutely must! Just a few minutes from the base of the Massif de Charlevoix, it’s the ideal spot to start your day surrounded by nature, enjoy the hiking trails, ending with a good café au lait and a book.

The Domaine à Liguori in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is full of surprises all year round with a sugar shack, the village refreshment bar, the campsite and the inn.

If you love board games, spend a fun afternoon at the Mousse Café in Baie-Saint-Paul. Order a cappuccino or hot chocolate with extra marshmallows and a homemade cupcake, then choose a game your whole family will enjoy. You can take the time to play several games and even try a nice variety of other fun games.

In the heart of downtown Baie-Saint-Paul, on rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, take a moment to discover Café Arômes et Saveurs. You can spend several hours at this warm and family-friendly place. Everything they serve at lunchtime is simply delicious and homemade with local products. And if you have a sweet tooth, you’ve gotta try one of their specialties: homemade waffles!

Café Charlevoix‘s reputation is well established and it’s always lovely to visit and stock up on beans, coffee accessories and, of course, a delicious macchiato. When you leave the café, turn right and, in less than 20 minutes, you’ll be at the Baie-Saint-Paul quay where you can enjoy the river, the mountains and your delicious hot drink.

In the heart of the village of Les Éboulements, discover the brand new Café Sol, formerly Café Base-de-lit, run by four dynamic entrepreneurs. This friendly little village café is worth visiting for a matcha latte while browsing for the perfect item in the thrift store or even a second hand book in the café’s bookstore.

Discover the Bellerive Café in the majestic Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in La Malbaie. Looking like a Parisian café tucked away in a corner of the inn, this is the perfect place to stock up on excellent pastries and cappuccinos. Take everything to go and stroll around the hotel grounds as you enjoy a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River.