Pamela MacNaughtan
Last Updated on October 1, 2024 by Pamela MacNaughtan
Light streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the air smells of perfectly roasted coffee and freshly baked artisanal doughnuts: white walls and blonde wood counters and tables, and a clean and linear design add to Café Saint-Henri’s light refreshing vibe.
Located on rue St-Joseph Est, in Saint-Roch, Quebec City, Café Saint-Henri mico-torréfacteur is already a favourite among Quebec locals.
Coffee. Chocolat Chaud. Artisanal Donuts. Twice-baked Croissants. Free wifi.
It is hard not to fall in love.
A café company from Montreal, Café Saint-Henri is a lovely addition to Saint-Roch. And to the city of Québec.
The owner, Jean-François Leduc, takes coffee very seriously. We would not be surprised if he has coffee running through his veins instead of blood!
At Café Saint-Henri, Leduc has chosen to utilise the Third Wave coffee movement.
Treated similar to that of fine wine, Third Wave coffee beans are carefully planted, selected, and roasted to perfection with emphasis placed on flavour and aroma.
Think of Third Wave coffee as “micro-roasted coffee“. Yes, we made that term up, but in essence, the Third Wave coffee movement is very similar to microbrew/craft beer – small batch coffee that is carefully and lovingly produced.
In a nutshell, coffee at Café Saint-Henri is serious business.
As much as we enjoy working at the Urban Guide Quebec headquarters, we also love roaming around Quebec City and working from the various cafés our city has to offer. And, as you may have guessed, Café Saint-Henri is one of our favourite choices.
The café opens early and closes late. The staff are friendly. The coffee and hot chocolate (chocolat chaud) are divine. The croissants and Sumo artisanal donuts make our hips grow with every sumptuous bite.
lgbtqia2s+ safe space • where: 849, rue saint-joseph est • saint-roch • 581-300-7211 • open: mon-fri 7h–21h, sat-sun 8h–19h • price: $
